The Cider
Cup
The First Annual Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart Tournament
Presented by Tumbling Creek Cider Co. & Wolf Den Games
Date: Saturday, May 16Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (please arrive before 3:00 PM)
Location: The Taproom at Tumbling Creek Cider Co.
Entry Fee: $25
Pre-registration required through Wolf Den Games – space is limited.
Sign up early to secure your spot.
Featuring BLACK LOTUS, a signature hard cider blended specifically for The Cider Cup. Available in bottles and pours during the tournament.
What’s Included with
Your $25 Entry
2 Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart packs (to build your working deck)
1 drink ticket (good for a 12 OZ pour of Tumbling Creek Cider)
Prizes & Giveaways
Store winner trophy – “Glory for Your Store”
Prizes from both Tumbling Creek Cider and Wolf Den Games
Giveaways throughout the event
Perfect for new players and seasoned veterans alike.
Tournament Details
Represent your local game store at this casual Magic: The Gathering tournament uses the Jumpstart format. When you arrive, you’ll receive 2 Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed Jumpstart packs from Wolf Den Games. Shuffle them together, and you’re ready to play. Jumpstart is designed to be quick, approachable, and a ton of fun.
Players will represent a local game store from their area. The winning store with the highest combined score of their top three players, will take home the Cider Cup trophy and earn bragging rights as the first annual champion.
Win a Trophy! The trophy will travel to the winning store and be up for grabs again in 2027 at the Second Annual Cider Cup Tournament.
Win Glory! Each year, the winning players will be IMMORALIZED in The Taproom with their name on a Cider Cup plaque!
Don’t have a store to play for? No worries – you can still join the fun as a free agent!
Important – Late Arrival Policy
Players who arrive after 3:00 PM will not be eligible to play for the Cider Cup. We’ll still have casual play and giveaways, but only on-time participants can compete for store glory and the trophy. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early.
Black Lotus
A Magic Inspired Hard Cider
Blended Specifically for The Cider Cup
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
This hard will be available in both bottles and pours in The Taproom.
Tumbling Creek Cider’s Taproom is located in The Abingdon Commons. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available, along with our regular array of hard ciders. There are multiple restaurants within The Commons and you’re welcome to bring food into The Taproom.
The Taproom
238 W. Main St, Abingdon, VA.

