By CHRIS COLLINS
(Photo courtesy of Clarkdale Fruit Farms)
(Deerfield, MA) — Cider enthusiasts from across the world were in Western Mass. this weekend for the 27th annual CiderDays festivities. The annual event features a self-guided tour of cider producers and orchards across the region, including Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield, where owner Ben Clark had multiple varieties of cider available, including pear cider. Clarkdale also offered a series of apple cooking demonstrations for people looking to expand their culinary horizons.