Fly Creek Cider Mill
announces reopening,
date TBA

STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

FLY CREEK  –  The historic Fly Creek Cider Mill announced via social media that it will reopen later this year.

In a message from owner Bill Michaels, which was shared on the Facebook page Celebrate Cooperstown, the mill announced it will reopen after a business reorganization and with help from Farm Credit East.

The Michaels family has owned the mill for two generations of its 164 year history, but closed in January, after the coronavirus pandemic slowed sales to a halt in early 2021.

In May, the mill was listed for sale for about $2 million, as a turn-key property. However, Michaels said in his letter he is resourcing inventory, doing maintenance upgrades and rehiring staff to open soon.

“Once we stock out shelves, we can open our doors,” the letter said. “The pandemic has slowed distribution channels for raw ingredients and finished products, so this may take some time. We are hoping to announce a reopening date soon as we gain more information on product availability.”

The message concludes: “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to make new memories at Fly Creek Cider Mill for generations to come!”

Go to www.flycreekcidermill.com for updates.