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Heart of Ellsworth

General Admission

LXCL:Early birds get priority seating!

Early Bird

Join Chef Ross Florance of La Laiterie and apple historian Todd Little-Siebold for an intimate, guided experience in the gallery at 16 State Street, part of the 2026 Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival. Your ticket includes a series of food pairings developed by Ross, paired with complimentary French ciders and pommeau selected by Todd, including Fogtown Brewing&rsquo;s award-winning Maine Pommeau, made by Jon Stein. Together, Ross and Todd will guide the room through each pairing, sharing the ingredients, regional traditions, and stories behind their selections. Everyone tastes together, with time for questions and conversation throughout. This is a fully seated experience with theater-style seating. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in before the guided program begins. Ages 21+. Valid photo ID required. Space is limited; advance reservations are required.

Join Chef Ross Florance of La Laiterie and apple historian Todd Little-Siebold for an intimate, guided experience in the gallery at 16 State Street, part of the 2026 Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival. Your ticket includes a series of food pairings developed by Ross, paired with complimentary French ciders and pommeau selected by Todd, including Fogtown Brewing’s award-winning Maine Pommeau, made by Jon Stein. Together, Ross and Todd will guide the room through each pairing, sharing the ingredients, regional traditions, and stories behind their selections. Everyone tastes together, with time for questions and conversation throughout. This is a fully seated experience with theater-style seating. Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in before the guided program begins. Ages 21+. Valid photo ID required. Space is limited; advance reservations are required.

Heart of Ellsworth

The Art of Pairing at 16 State

16 State St

General Admission

$60

Early Bird

$60