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Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference 2027 – Cider and Artisanal Product Contest

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2027

The Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference runs from January 26-28, 2027, at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds.

Think you make the best cider in Indiana? Bring it to the conference and find out! This year, our annual contest has expanded beyond cider to include other farm-derived products, so growers and producers of all kinds are invited to compete.

Complete the survey by December 18th to confirm eligibility. We will notify approved entrants by January 8, 2027.

To enter: When you arrive, drop off your entry at the conference registration desk.

  • Cider: two 1-gallon jugs, transported in a cooler on ice
  • Other farm-derived products: at least one pint

Please label every entry with your contact information.

Sipping, tasting, and judging begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and we will announce winners Tuesday evening.

This event is sponsored by Purdue Extension

 

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