January 17–18, 2026

Find Your Favorite: Apple Variety Tasting at Lyman Orchards

Kick off the new year with a fresh, flavorful experience at Lyman Orchards! Join us at the Apple Barrel Farm Market for a delicious, hands-on apple tasting experience! Stop by the Farm Market on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th from 11 AM - 3 PM and enjoy free sampling of eight eco-certified apple varieties grown right here at Lyman Orchards.

Taste your way through Macoun, Cortland, Empire, Jonagold, Crispin, EverCrisp, Pink Lady, and Fuji, and learn what makes each variety unique. Informational sheets will be available to grab, so you can explore flavor profiles, textures, and best uses for each apple.

Plus, you can cast your vote for your favorite apple variety and see how your pick stacks up against other apple lovers! Whether you're discovering a new go-to snack or choosing the perfect apple for baking, this is a fun, flavorful way to experience the orchard.

No tickets required, just stop in, taste, learn, vote and enjoy!

Admission

Free
Location Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market

32 Reeds Gap Road
Middlefield CT, 06455

Times
Saturday, January 17th 11 AM - 3 PM
Sunday, January 18th 11 AM - 3 PM