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Inquiries please contact Bill Michaels

The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard welcomes all inquiries from the press and media. Stories range from news about our products and team members to the historic preservation of the Mill and its leadership role in promoting agri-tourism and farm direct marketing. Travel writers will find a treasure trove of information during a site visit that includes a tour behind the scenes and tastings of the Mill's specialty products.

The Mill functions in partnership with the Cooperstown & Otsego County Tourism Office to fulfill tourism destination inquiries and with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Pride of New York Program about product inquiries.

Click here to visit the website to learn more about Cooperstown and the NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets

Media Coverage & Awards:

Fly Creek Cider Mill is included in the 10 Best things to do in Cooperstown - USA Today 2024

The Best Shopping in Cooperstown is at the Fly Creek Cider Mill - Travel & Leisure 2024

Old Mill News Magazine (Winter 2024) - Fly Creek Cider Mill's Turbine Restoration

One of Cooperstown's Most Popular and Fun Attractions - NJ.com

Grower Profile - The Core Report (NYS Apple Association)

Fly Creek Mourns the loss of their present-day founders  NBC - Utica

Michaels Family Running Small Businesses for 150 years! - The Freeman's Journal

2023 Apple Harvest Outlook and Cider Pressing Begins - NBC - Utica

2023 First Day of Fresh Cider Pressing - ABC - Utica

Fly Creek Cider Mill is a Highlight of I LOVE NY's Fall Foliage Promotion

Community Choice Award Winner - Best Tourism/Seasonal Attraction in the Mohawk Valley

11 Best Fall Getways to Book Now - I LOVE NY

Huffington Post - 5,000 Cider Slushies sold at Fly Creek Cider Mill!

Best of the Best 2022 Food and Beverage - American Bus Association

Best of the Best Award 2002 from the American Bus Association - NBC News - Utica, NY

Cooperstown is MORE than Baseball! - FamilieGoTravel.com

The "Taste" in a Cooperstown Group Tour Itinerary - Group Tour Magazine

Best Places to Visit After the Crowd Leaves (Cooperstown Beverage Trail) - Fodor's Travel

Upstate NY Fun - Newsday

Dedication of Millpond Pavillion and Walkway - NBC News

Cider Mill Press resumes traditional cider-making for another year - The Daily Star

9 Amazing Things To Do Historic Cooperstown - Travel Awaits

Central New York Business Journal - Fly Creek Open for Business

Cooperstown Beverage Trail Post - Syracuse.com

Traveling Mom - Taste Americana in Cooperstown.

The Post Star - Staycation during COVID-19 - Visit the Fly Creek Cider Mill

I Love NY!  - Where to see fall foliage with a Craft Beverage

One Good Dad - While visiting the Hall of Fame, the Mill is a great spot to take the kids!

I Love NY! - 11 of the best places in New York for Apples

Adventures in Familyhood - Everything was delicious and taster farm fresh!

Upstate New York .com - Taking it to a new level - the famous cider float.

Wanderlust-on a budget - The Mill really emulates that family-centered feeling.

HGTV - Lakefront Bargain Hunt - visits the Mill

Travel Awaits - Picturesque New York Road Trip: Corning to Cooperstown

Good Fruit Gower - Fly Creek Cider Mill adapts to COVID-19

Tourism Recovery Planning (COVID-19) - Break the Ice Media

NBC - News Channel 2 - 130th year of making cider on the Mill's Boomer & Boschert cider press.

WinnebagoLife.com - Fly Creek has arguably been the most fun of them all!

Matador Network - The place for your wassail cider

NBC - News Channel 2 - Fly Creek Cider Mill co-owner completes Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses Program

New Jersey Star Ledger - Watch them wash, press and bottle the cider before your eyes!

I LOVE NEW YORK! - Best Places for Apples in New York State

NBC - Donut Harvest Begins - April Fool 2019

Chicago's Journal & Topics - Cooperstown Steps Up to Plate with Options for All

The Daily Star - 2019 Apple Harvest Report

New York Foodie Podcast - Part TWO of thier Cooperstown Tour

New Jersey FAMILY - You'll get to sample apple-flavored EVERYTHING!

Exhale Lifestyle - Unexpected Home Run Girls Weekend

Leisure Group Travel - Group Friendly Tour Options in Cooperstown.

Best Apple Pie in Upstate New York! - NewYorkUpstate.com

Willow Crest Lane - Nora Pritchard - Cooperstown Visit

Beth & Friends - 99.9FM - Phoenix, AZ - Friendsday Wednesday!

Antique Archaeology: "... a Cooperstown Tradition for More than 150 Years."

VacationIdea.com: 25 Best Places to Visit in New York State

New York Upstate: Best Jingle in New York State!

"I LOVE NY" : Best thing to do in February

Passport Cronicles: "the Disney Land of Cider Houses"

Perceptive Travel: "...had me wishing for a $500 gift certificate..."

FuzeHub - Fly Creek Cider Mill: Success Story

Cidercraft Magazine: Judge's Pick - Apple Frost Wine

Forbes: Cheapest Destinations for 2019 Travel

Five For the Road.com : "Food is a big highlight of Fly Creek so arrive hungry."

Travel For Life Now.com : "Go there for lunch before you head to Cooperstown."

Family Vacation Critic.com : "this spot provides plenty of activities for little ones..."

OFF Metro: No, Fly Creek Cider Mill is not just for your fall cider and donut fix.

Travel Tube: Mommy Shorts in Central New York

Cooperstown, Much More Thank Baseball - Mindy Ginley - AAA Pioneer Valley

Great Beer Now - "New York's Top Spot for Cider" - Brian Carey

Money Savvy Living - "Everything Apple!" - Gina Young

Worth a four-hour drive - seriously! - The Buffalo News

When the building starts shaking they have started making…

USA TODAY

After visiting our car smelled like an apple press

Family FUN Magazine

A firm fixture in most Cooperstown itineraries

Destinations Magazine

Hard pressed for better cider

Country Living Magazine

For fans of old-time machinery the Fly Creek Cider Mill is better than Disney World.

Herald American, Syracuse, NY

A diverse operation features everything from collectibles in a museum-like setting to a thriving retail operation

Farm Collector Magazine

An appetizer for fall

Press & Sun Bulletin, Binghamton, NY

An excellent was for a family to spend an afternoon

Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY

What would autumn be without a trip or two to the Fly Creek Cider Mill

Kaatskill Life Magazine

Agri-tourism at The Fly Creek Cider Mill is a great asset to New York

Car & Travel Magazine, AAA National

Featured Sweet Cider

The MARTHA Show, Martha Stewart ("I just love it")

Stop by for some fresh-pressed cider

Country Living Magazine

Not only do you get to watch the cider being made, you get the immediate gratification of a taste of pure, fresh cider from apples right off the tree

Bergdorf Goodman Magazine

Why resport to store-bought apple cide this fall when you can drink it fresh from the (Fly Creek Cider Mill) cider press.

The Daily News, Sept. 17, 2006

Offering visitors a chance to tour a 150-year old working cider Mill and sample local cheddar cheese.

New York Times, July 6, 2007

Beer & Brewing Magazine  August 30, 2016 - If you are traveling with kids, a visit to the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is always fun.  Thier water-driven apple press is very cool to see in action, and thier hard cider an apple wine won't disappoint.

 

Honors:

2023 - Best Tourism Attraction in the Mohawk Valley

2022 - Best of the Best - ABA (American Bus Association) Food and Beverage Venue

2007 - Outstanding Website Award Winner, North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association

2007 Midwest Cider of Merit Third Runner-Up - Fresh Cider Contest, Illinois State Horticulture Society

2005 - Outstanding Brochure Award Winner, North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association

2003 Nation Cider Tasting Silver Ribbon Winner - North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association

2001 New York State, Agri-Tourism Business of the Year

2000 Otsego County Small Business of the Year

What our visitors are saying

“Not only do you get to watch the cider being made, you get the immediate gratification of a taste of pure, fresh cider from apples right off the tree”

-Bergdorf Goodman Magazine

“Featured Sweet Cider”

-The MARTHA Show, Martha Stewart ("I just love it")

“Agri-tourism at The Fly Creek Cider Mill is a great asset to New York”

-Car & Travel Magazine, AAA National

“What would autumn be without a trip or two to the Fly Creek Cider Mill”

-Kaatskill Life Magazine

“An appetizer for fall”

-Press & Sun Bulletin, Binghamton, NY

“A diverse operation features everything from collectibles in a museum-like setting to a thriving retail operation”

-Farm Collector Magazine

“For fans of old-time machinery the Fly Creek Cider Mill is better than Disney World.”

-Herald American, Syracuse, NY

“Hard pressed for better cider”

-Country Living Magazine

“After visiting our car smelled like an apple press.”

-Family FUN Magazine

“When the building starts shaking they have started making...”

-USA TODAY
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