Northwest Cider Events & Festivals

Join us for the 10th annual Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest! Cider Fest gives seasoned and novice cider drinkers a chance to sample cider from Oregon and Washington’s finest cider makers.  30 cideries will be participating, with 60+ ciders on tap. Grab a tasting glass, drink tokens, and find your new favorite! The daylong event also… Read more »

Savor Idaho, the state’s premier wine event, will be held on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at the beautiful Idaho Botanical Garden. Held during Idaho Wine and Cider Month, come sample from over 30 wineries and cideries from around the state and get a taste of Idaho’s welcoming and approachable wine community. Stroll through the garden, sip… Read more »

Join us for an evening celebrating the winners of the 2025 Northwest Cider Cup! The Northwest Cider Cup Awards Party is an annual celebration of the best ciders in the Pacific Northwest region in over 15 categories. Winning ciders are announced during our awards ceremony, where more than 200 cider industry professionals and cider enthusiasts… Read more »

Celebrate summer, live music & local makers at the 1-stop taste event of the season. Craft beer, cider, wine, spirits & more from the 253! In partnership with Uptown Gig Harbor and Locust Cider Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is pleased to present Summer Sips @Uptown on Saturday, July 12, from 12pm – 5pm. The hyper-local… Read more »

Come out and join us for the 13th Annual Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival Benefit for Orcas Island Historical Museums Saturday, July 19, 2025! From 11 AM – 4 PM, the Eastsound Village Green on Orcas Island will be packed with people enjoying a multitude of ciders and meads to benefit Orcas Island Historical… Read more »

The festival is free to attend. Purchase a tasting package to sample beer, cider and wine. Nestled on the lush lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum in vibrant downtown Bend, Oregon, this enchanting festival goes beyond the barrel to bring you an unforgettable celebration of craft beverages and whimsical fun. Taste the artistry of local… Read more »

THE CIDERS RETURN – 12th ANNUAL CIDER SWIG! 130+ ciders and other libations from 30+ makers to guide your discovery, live music, food & fun! The Cider Swig returns for an amazing 12th year with over 130 ciders (and close cousins… wine, mead, spirits and beer) to sip, great live music, contests and games, artisan… Read more »

Join us for the ultimate fall experience as we celebrate the vibrant colors of the season with the perfect combination of cider and music. The event will take place in the heart of Washington, featuring cider houses from Puget Sound, Wenatchee, Yakima, and beyond, offering a wide variety of flavors to satisfy even the most… Read more »

Sip, savor, and jam out at the Winthrop Cidergrass Festival! Enjoy a perfect blend of the West Coast’s best Bluegrass musicians and Cider makers in the stunning Methow Valley. It’s the ultimate weekend for music lovers and cider enthusiasts alike. Join us for a fun-filled celebration you won’t forget! Event will take place at the… Read more »

The NW Cider Symposium presented by NW Naturals returns to Tacoma! The Symposium is an event to learn, grow, connect and celebrate our vibrant industry and will feature: Northwest Cider Trade show specifically for the northwest cider industry with products, services, and partners to help grow your business. Educational workshops for orchardists, marketers, cidermakers, and… Read more »

SheBrew is a remarkable event that focuses on women in the craft beer and cider world kicking off Women’s History Month in March with a homebrewers competition held nationwide and a festival in Portland, Oregon. The SheBrew Festival is not only a celebration of female brewers and cider makers, both amateur and professional, it is… Read more »

Join us for an unforgettable evening in Kent’s historic district, where you’ll savor a delightful array of ciders, ales, and more! With tasting tickets in hand, get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure through local businesses, each hosting a unique cidery or brewery offering their best brews. Discover a new favorite, grab a six-pack… Read more »

Discover why “Bitter is Better” at the fourth SAGRA del RADICCHIO! This event is not just about celebrating Italian chicories; it’s a journey into the world of underdog crops. From winter radishes to pomodori d’inverno, from dry-farmed winter squash, beans and corn to buckwheat and beyond, join us in a culinary and cultural exploration like… Read more »

Join us for the sixth annual BrewLights, presented by TriMet, a ZooLights brew festival experience for the 21-and-over crowd with more than 45 Northwest breweries and cideries to sample from. This year promises to be the brightest BrewLights yet, with a brand-new rolling river light show on the central lawn, dozens of life-size animal lanterns… Read more »

The First Annual Quince Fest Produced by Sauvette will be taking place at Bauman’s on Oak. This is an event open to all, whether you love quince or have yet to fall in love with the elusive and delicious country fruit. Come join a jolly gathering of farmers, cider makers, cooks, bakers, arborists, makers of… Read more »

The fourth annual Brewallup Craft Beer Festival in the ShowPlex at the Washington State Fairgrounds, Saturday, November 2nd, from 1:00pm-7:00pm (doors open at 12:30pm). This strictly 21+ event is a great way for guests to sample tasty craft beers (and ciders) and enjoy a full lineup of live music inside the ShowPlex! Sip and sample,… Read more »

Come join us for amazing cider tastings (as well as local beers) and fun at our annual Cider Festival at the Bauman’s Harvest Festival. Cider Festival admission tickets include: Access to the Bauman’s Harvest Festival (A $30 value) One Cider Festival tasting glass 5 tasting tickets.* * Additional tasting tickets are available for purchase for… Read more »

Join us for Taste of The Orchard, our annual Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner! Enjoy an expertly curated fruit and cheese tasting, followed by an orchard-inspired buffet style feast and desserts featuring fruit lovingly grown in the HOEC Community Orchard. Browse and bid on an extensive selection of exciting silent auction items while you sip locally crafted… Read more »

Mark your calendars! Our annual fall fundraiser will take place this year at the Center for Urban Horticulture on Thursday, October 24th, 2024! Join us for an evening of cider tasting with 16 local cider companies (including two kombucha companies!), tasty bites, desserts, an auction, and live music.  Appetizers will feature a variety of vegan,… Read more »

2024 will mark the 14th annual Harvest Party.  What started as a small gathering of friends and supporters has developed into one of the most anticipated events in the community Join us! 25+ Craft beverages on tap, including 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Craftwell Cocktails, and our non-alcoholic Sidekick offerings from 2 Towns! Live music, pumpkin bar,… Read more »

We have a very special day planned just for you this Saturday, October 12th. Join us for our 3rd annual Fall Fest featuring a dozen ciders on tap from some of the best cideries in the PNW. and that’s not all. These cideries will be in attendance for meet & greets, cider samples, and raffle… Read more »

Join us on Saturday October 5th, 2024 when the Vashon community celebrates of all things cider! The day will be filled with fun events, exhibits and treats for all ages. In addition to the popular cider tastings from award-winning regional producers, this year we are excited to partner with the Vashon Fruit Club for the… Read more »

Join us for the ultimate fall experience as we celebrate the vibrant colors of the season with the perfect combination of cider and music. The event will take place in the heart of Washington, featuring cider houses from Puget Sound, Wenatchee, Yakima, and beyond, offering a wide variety of flavors to satisfy even the most… Read more »

Idaho Cider Fest is coming back to Downtown Boise for its second year. The event lands in downtown Boise on Saturday, October 5, from noon to 6 p.m. This free event is set to showcase ciders from across the west with 13 cideries from five states. “Idaho Cider Fest is more than a tasting event;… Read more »

The Cider Swig returns for an amazing 11th year with dozens of Northwest ciders to sip, great live music, contests and games, artisan vendors, and delectable “curbside cuisine” by area chefs and their food trucks! The tasting event showcases more than 130 NW ciders, in addition to wine, mead, beer, spirits, and other regionally crafted libations. Born out of a commitment to… Read more »