The Northwest Cider Association Announces It's Seventh Annual Washington Cider Week.

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The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) has announced the seventh annual Washington Cider Week, a 10-day craft cider celebration. Cider Week kicks off on September 7th.  Get ready for this 10 day bevy of beverages from the simple to the significant; from dinner pairing menus to tap take overs, and much more. Washington is one of seven states in the U.S. celebrating a Cider Week, joining California, Colorado, Michigan, New York, Oregon and Virginia. British Columbia has a Cider Week each spring.

Cidermakers in Washington have plenty to celebrate and be proud of. Many of our region's cidermakers are gaining national recognition, not to mention receiving numerous national and international awards for their Northwest cider and perry.

Year after year cider continues to be the fastest-growing segment of the beverage market. Hard cider, crafted from apples with the same careful attention that wine is developed from grapes, is naturally gluten-free, and makes use of fruit varieties that date back hundreds of years.

We expect over 100 separate activities and special menu items are planned throughout Washington state. Reservations are strongly encouraged for some events, such as the Seattle Cider Summit and cidermaker dinners.

Sixth Annual Oregon Cider Week Begins June 15th

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Sixth annual event series designed to educate & celebrate all things cider around the state & beyond

PORTLAND – (June 12, 2017) – The sixth annual Oregon Cider Week, celebrating all things cider, starts Thursday, June 15 and continues through the 25th. This 11-day celebration, sponsored by Davis, Wright, Tremaine LLP and the Oregon Department of Agriculture, highlights our locally crafted cider. The week kicks off with the awards announcement from the Northwest Cider Association’s Portland International Cider Cup, sponsored by Grandstand Glassware. The competition winner –the best cider in the Pacific Northwest—will be announced Thursday night at an industry ceremony along with medalists in each category, from hopped ciders to barrel aged to heritage ciders and more.

Throughout the week, more than 70 fantastic events will wet your whistle including Cider Summit PDX--Oregon Cider Week’s largest event--which provides a chance to sample more than 150 selections from around the world, June 16 and 17.

Portland's Pearl District cider bar, Cider Bite, is hosting the official Summit After Party. Throughout the week, Oregonians can enjoy hikes through Forest Park that end with a cider BBQ, a Snakebite (beer + cider) Showdown, OMSI After Dark Ciderfest, a special cider week tour by Brewvana, meet the maker events, anniversary parties, grand openings, and much more.

More details and a full list of events are available at www.nwcider.com/orciderweek.

About Northwest Cider Association:

Founded in 2010, the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) brings cideries and cider lovers together to learn, experience and enjoy the Northwest cider culture. Representing 80 commercial cidermakers from throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, the group is dedicated to supporting, promoting and growing this thriving industry. NWCA hosts cider-themed events including Cider Rite of Spring, and Cider Weeks in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. For more information about the Northwest Cider Association, visit www.nwcider.com or follow on Facebook and Twitter.

Northwest Cider Association presents Cider Rite of Spring, named Best Northwest Cider Festival by Sip NW Magazine

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PORTLAND, Ore. – This spring, everything’s coming up cider! A celebration of the blossoming Northwest cider industry, the 4th annual Cider Rite of Spring will feature nearly 100 unique ciders served by 30 different cidermakers in a beautifully renovated historic event space. Cider Rite of Spring will take place March 25 from 12pm to 6pm at the The Evergreen PDX, located at 618 SE Alder St. The event is for ages 21 and up.

Lauded as the “Best Northwest Cider Festival” by SIP Northwest in 2015, Cider Rite of Spring offers tastings from ^5 Cider, 1859 Cider Co., 2 Towns Cider House, 7Bev Corp., Alter Ego Cider, Baird & Dewar Farmhouse, Bandon Rain, Bauman's Cider, Bull Run Cider, Cider Riot!, Dragon's Head Cider, Elk Horn Brewery & Cider House, Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Locust Cider, McMenamins Edgefield, New West Cider, Pear UP, Portland Cider Co., Red Tank Cider, Reverend Nat's Hard Cider, Runcible Cider Co., Schilling Cider, Seattle Cider Co., Snowdrift Cider Co., Spire Mountain Ciders, Square Mile Cider, Steelhead Cider, Swift Cider, Tieton Cider Works, Tumalo Cider Co., and Woodbox Cider.
General Admission costs $25, which includes a tasting glass access to cider. VIP Admission cost $40 and includes a tasting glass plus access to the exclusive VIP lounge, featuring complementary cheese pairings by Whole Foods Market and one-on-one interaction with six renowned PNW cidermakers who will share special cider offerings. Tickets are available now at http://www.merctickets.com/events/40632995/cider-rite-of-spring. 

Wasabi Sushi will sell food on-site, including gluten free and vegan options; and a pop-up retail store will give attendees the chance to buy their favorite ciders from the event to take home. 

Cider Rite of Spring 2017 is presented by Square Mile Cider and supported by Valley Processing. For more information, visit Northwest Cider Association. 

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About Northwest Cider AssociationFounded in 2010, the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) brings cideries and cider lovers together to learn, experience and enjoy the Northwest cider culture. Representing more than 80 commercial cidermakers from throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, the group is dedicated to supporting, promoting and growing its thriving industry. NWCA hosts cider-themed events, including Cider Rite of Spring, Summer Cider Day, and Cider Weeks in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. For more information, visit NWCider.com, or follow @nwcider on social media.