The Fouesnant Cider Competition will have its 111th edition this year, on July the 20th (Fouesnant is near Quimper in Brittany). This is the oldest cider competition still in activity! And although this has been mostly a regional competition, they want to make it special for this 111th edition. So they are adding an international amateur competition with a special program that will include some talks about the cider terroirs around the world. As they write in the web site: "This time the Pomological Association of Penfoulig, invites amateurs producers of the terroirs of the world and their ciders. Amateurs are not subject to economic hazards. This makes them the true guardians of the diversity of cider apple varieties. This diversity is now threatened by industry pressure and climate change."
I was there as a judge in 2016, and enjoyed it very much (I have some good friends there). I'll be there again this year, and will bring some Quebec ciders for the competition. They also anticipate participation from Spain, UK, Germany and other regions.
If you are interested in participating (or in being a judge - by the way, judges may be professional cider makers...), you can let me know and I'll make contact with the organization. And if you are in Quebec and would like to send a bottle, I might still have an empty spot in my suitcase...