Erie County Fair Hard Cider

Best in Show Cider | Chuck Privitera of Eden, NY
Winning Cider:Carnival Drizzle

Chuck Privitera of Eden, NY has been named the 2025 Erie County Fair Best in Show Cider winner for Carnival Drizzle—a modern semi-sweet cider inspired by the nostalgic flavor of a caramel apple. Crisp, apple-forward, and finished with smooth caramel notes, it perfectly captures the spirit of the Fair. Chuck derived the caramel recipe from his grandmother’s old cookbook.

Chuck is a longtime cider maker and member of the Stumblin' Falls Homebrew Club. He also earned the Fair’s 2023 Best in Show Cider title, making this his second time earning top honors.

The Best in Show cider will be professionally reproduced by Blackbird Cider, based at Resurgence Brewing Company, and will be available on tap at the 2025 Erie County Fair and sold in retail stores.

Celebrate the Winners at Hamburg Gaming on July 15

Join the Erie County Fair for a special sampling event featuring the 2025 Best in Show Cider and Home Brew on Tuesday, July 15 at Hamburg Gaming. From 4 to 7 p.m., guests 21 and older are invited to enjoy samples, light snacks, and live music from Brother James. Don’t miss this chance to raise a glass to local talent and taste the Fair’s award-winning brews!