Week of January 14, 2024
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January 14, 2024(3 events) Portland Cider Co. Westside Pub Sunday Brunch10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Beaverton) Join us for the first-ever Sunday Brunch at Portland Cider Co.’s Westside Pub! In honor of our newest seasonal release – Mango Mimosa – you’ll find house-baked goods, quiches made from scratch, cider-mosas, brunch cider cocktails, and more. We’re serving up cider-mosa flights as well! Location: Portland Cider Co. Westside Pub | 4005 SW Orbit St., Beaverton, OR 97005 Date: Sunday, January 14 | 10AM-3PM https://www.portlandcider.com/westsidepub CANCELLED: Portland Cider Co. Clackamas Sunday Brunch11:30 am – 3:00 pm (Clackamas) CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Join us for our weekly Sunday Brunch at the Portland Cider Co. Pub and newly renovated Restaurant! This January, enjoy a cider-mosa flight every Sunday to celebrate our newest seasonal cider release – Mango Mimosa – alongside our popular brunch cider cocktails. No matter your drink (or cider!), house-baked goods, deliciously decadent NW breakfast dishes, and scratch-made sauces await you. @portlandcider Location: Portland Cider Co. Clackamas Pub & Restaurant | 8925 SE Jannsen Rd. BLDG. F, Clackamas, OR 97015 Date: Sunday, January 14 | 10AM-3PM https://www.portlandcider.com/pub
POSTPONED: Unlock the Secrets of Cider Making with 2 Towns’ Head Cidermaker, Dave Takush2:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Corvallis) POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER: Due to potential severe weather conditions, and out of an abundance of caution for our 2 Towns Staff & Supporters, we have decided to postpone Sunday’s Tap Room Cider Making event to a later date. We appreciate your understanding and will provide an updated date/time on our website as soon as we are able. Tickets $10 / $35 includes home kit Location: 2 Towns Ciderhouse Tap Room | 33930 SE Eastgate Cir, Corvallis, OR 97333 Date: Sunday, January 14 | 2:30PM – 4:30PM
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January 15, 2024(4 events) Oregon Cider Week Official Kick Off Party!3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Multnomah) The official Oregon Cider Week party is kicking off at Loyal Legion with 24 cider taps! Let’s start your Monday off right with a place to meet the makers and drink a variety of ciders with our beautiful cider community. Happy Hour food and beverage deals will be available from 3:00-5:00. If you can’t make it today, no problem, the extended cider taps will run all week long (1/13-1/21) at both the SE and Beaverton locations. Be sure to stop by for an amazing draft list whether you are a Portland local or visiting from afar. Cheers! @loyallegionoregon @nwcider @orciderweek Location: Loyal Legion | 710 SE 6th Ave Portland, OR 97214 Date: Monday, January 15, 2023, 3:00-5:00PM Portland’s best pizza AND ciders at Pizza Thief! Meet the (Cider)Maker Monday brings all 5 alumni back: Bauman’s, Seattle, Raw, Stray, & Yonder!5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Northwest) Meet the Maker Mondays at Pizza Thief & Bandit Bar have become a well-known local industry event, bringing together craft beverage makers and pizzamaker, Chef Darby Aldaco. On Monday, January 15, we will be bringing back all FIVE of the Cidermakers who we have featured over the last two years: Bauman’s Cider, Seattle Cider, Raw Cider, Stray Cider and Yonder Cider. FIVE ciders on tap (one from each cidery), FIVE bottles/cans in the grab n’ go fridge. ONE of their pizzas, determined by Instagram votes! The 5 cider tap takeover and the special slice will continue for the entirety of Oregon Cider Week🥂! 🍕+🍺=💥 Location: Pizza Thief & Bandit Bar | 2610 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR 97210 Date: Monday, January 15, 2024 5PM-9PM
South Hill Cider Fiddle playin’ Cider drinkin’ tap takeover at the Place PDX6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Southeast Portland) Join us for a Fiddle-playin’, Cider-drinkin’, singin’ along and making new friends kinda night. @the_place_pdx Location: The Place PDX | 1212-D SE Powell Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97202 Date: Monday, January 15 | 6PM-8PM
POSTPONED TO FEB 16: 19 Acres Cider Co. Pairing Dinner7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Sherwood) POSTPONED DUE TO INLCEMENT WEATHER: Indulge your palate in an exquisite evening of culinary delight and cider exploration at our exclusive 19 Acres Cider Co. Pairing Dinner. This dinner is tailored for cider enthusiasts seeking a gourmet journey. Each course will be expertly paired with a different cider, enhancing the flavors and creating a truly memorable dining experience. Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of our cidery as you savor every bite and sip. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the art of cider and food pairing. Make sure to reserve your spot, space is limited! Tickets will go live December 15th! @19acresciderco Location: 19 Acres Cider Co. | 18055 SW Seiffert Rd., Sherwood, OR 97140 Date: Monday, January 15 | 7PM-10PM Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/770579282377?aff=oddtdtcreator
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January 16, 2024(5 events) CiderCon® Tour: Co-existing and Co-fermenting in the Willamette Valley Cider & Wine Region8:30 am – 5:45 pm The Willamette Valley, just south of Portland, contains two-thirds of Oregon’s wineries and vineyards. It’s also home to fabulous cideries, many of them using the bounty of the region to make co-ferments. On this tour we’ll visit four cideries and orchards to chat about how they coexist in wine country and taste their ciders. Tour cost includes tastings, lunch, and transportation. Visit: – MapCiderCon® Tour: Columbia Gorge Cidery & Brewery Tour8:30 am – 5:45 pm Visit three fermentation focused businesses in the scenic Columbia River Gorge that make both cider and beer: Double Mountain, Mt View Orchards, and Working Hands Fermentation. We’ll tour production spaces and tasting rooms to see how these businesses attract both the local community and tourists, both beer and cider drinkers. Tour cost includes tastings, lunch, and transportation. Visit: – MapCiderCon® Tour: Portland’s Quirky Culinary Adventure: Exploring Weird and Wonderful Food and Cider Pairings9:00 am – 5:00 pm Indulge your senses in a culinary adventure like no other as we take you on a journey through the heart of Portland, Oregon, where food, cider, and culture collide in a tantalizing fusion of flavors and experiences. This tour features 5 unique locations, with multiple pairings at each location. Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the vibrant culinary scene of this beautiful city, known for its diverse and quirky offerings and world- renowned ciders. – MapPOSTPONED: Westward Whiskey and 2 Towns Ciderhouse: An Exciting Collaborative Experience where Spirits and Cider Unite6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Southeast Portland) POSTPONED DUE TO ICE STORM: Join us for a captivating celebration at Westward Whiskey where spirits and cider unite in an unforgettable experience hosted by Westward Whiskey and 2 Towns Ciderhouse. This tasting experience will showcase samples of whiskey, cider and the collaboration of the two. Enjoy talks presented by Head Cidermaker Dave Takush from 2 Towns and Miles Munroe of Westward Whiskey. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor the fusion of flavors, expertise, and passion that drives the production of these fine craft beverages. Event Details: RSVP https://westwardwhiskey.com/pages/tours#id=westward-x-2towns-collaboration-event NOTE: While an RSVP is required, there are no set reservation times for the release event. Please arrive anytime between 6-9 pm. Special Tasting Event at Lil’ Spirit featuring Son of the Smith Hard Cider7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Northeast Portland) The team from Son of the Smith in Nagano, Japan will be pouring some of their ciders for their American Cider friends. Join us in welcoming Takuro and Miyajima for a fun night of Japanese ciders and storytelling. |
January 17, 2024(2 events) CANCELLED: CiderCon® Tour: 2 Towns Ciderhouse Open House10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Corvallis) CANCELLED DUE TO ICE STORM: 2 Towns Ciderhouse – the nation’s largest independent craft cider producer – will open its doors for a special CiderCon Open House. Plan to arrive by 10:30 am if you’d like to join a tour of the production facility (a former helicopter hanger!). You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with cider makers, enjoy free cider tastings of more than 20 ciders as well as hot cider, and mingle with CiderCon attendees. Lunch and goodies from local food trucks will be available for purchase. Romilly French Cider and Culinary Experience Prix Fix Paired Menu5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Chef Cynthia Hymer of the renown Rue Cler has paired 4 courses with four aged cidres from the famed Romilly Farm in Isigny Sur Mer, France. A first in the United States in honor of OCW. Brave the rain. It is so worth it. $75 Prix Fixe. Reservations required through Open Table link below. This promises to delight cider connoisseurs and food enthusiasts alike. The menu, designed by chef Cindy Hymer, showcases a fusion of flavors that harmonize with a range of Romilly’s apple ciders. Each dish has been thoughtfully crafted to elevate the tasting experience and to showcase PNW ingredients and World Cider Champions Romilly Cidre. Live music by Chauncy Canfield playing French accordion |
January 18, 2024(9 events) Little Beast Tap – Takeover & BBQ Pairing2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Enjoy guest taps from Bauman’s Cider, Stray Cider, and Son of Man while indulging in a Lawless Barbecue x Bauman’s Cider collab. Live music from 6-8pm at this all age and dog-friendly event. Food and cider pairing menu available all week. @baumanscider @straycider @lawlessbbq @littlebeastbrewing Location: Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden | 3412 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 Date: Thursday, January 18 | 2PM-8PM – MapPortland Cider Cart Party at Cartside4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (North Portland) Come down to Cartside Food Carts & Williams Taphouse to experience a special event for Oregon Cider Week. Find Live Music, cider specials, and the Portland Cider Wagon alongside an epic selection of food carts at the incredible Williams Taphouse, located by Moda Center. Enjoy an incredible Oregon cider tap list to kick off Portland CiderCon, bringing together over 1,000 cider enthusiasts and makers. See you there! @portlandcider @cartsidepdx Location: Williams Taphouse | 1825 N Williams, Portland, OR 97227 Date: Thursday, January 18 | 4PM-6PM
CANCELLED: Swift Cider Open House!5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CANCELLED DUE TO ICE: Swift Cider is opening up their taproom for one night only in celebration of Oregon Cider Week and CiderCon 2024. Join them on Thursday, January 18 from 5-8PM to taste limited edition ciders! Oysters & Cider Pop-Up w/Son of Man Basque-Style Cider5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Southeast Portland) Flying Fish Co will be serving up fresh oysters from the Oregon coast, and Imperial will be long-pouring glasses of Son of Man’s perfectly funky & acidic cider. CANCELED: Meet The Makers w/ ANXO, Oliver’s Cider & Perry & Little Pomona5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Southeast Portland) Join cidermakers Charlie Burt (ANXO), Tom Oliver (Oliver’s Cider & Perry) and James Forbes (Little Pomona) at John’s Marketplace Powell for a meet and greet from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Meet the makers and sample some great ciders from the Mid-Atlantic and the UK! FIRE(CIDE)R Chat with Schilling Cider5:30 pm – 7:30 pmEmbark on a captivating journey with key members of Schilling Cider’s team and a variety of incredible guests for an evening of cider exploration! Speakers include Mary Mills from 3 Tier Beverage, Bart Watson – Chief Economist of the Brewers Association, Mary Guiver – Global Principal from Whole Foods, and Zoe Licata from Brewbound. Uncover the secrets to elevating cideries and making a lasting positive impact in 2024 and beyond through innovative sales and marketing strategies. Immerse yourself in the world of National Cider Month programming, discover exciting opportunities for your team in 2024, and be enlightened by esteemed guests. This evening will have four talks delving into how National Cider Month may have reshaped the trajectory of cider in 2023, a deep dive into the current and future state of the economy and changing consumer demographics, and how you can interact with the media for maximum impact for your brand and cider as a category.
Meet The Maker – Cidermaker’s Chat6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Southeast Portland) Engage in intimate conversations with the creative minds behind the craft of cider-making, exploring the nuances of their unique processes and perspectives! Cidermakers from Schilling Cider, 2 Towns Cider House, and Seattle Cider will join us for an unforgettable evening.
@schillingcider | @seattleciderco | @2townscider | @johnsmarketplace NY Cider Pop-Up 2024!6:00 pm – 8:00 pmJoin us for the annual NY Cider CiderCon Pop-Up at the Metropolitan Tavern Ballroom! Get ready to sip on the finest ciders from the Empire State and also celebrate Oregon Cider Week right here in Portland, OR, USA. NY Cideries currently scheduled to pour include Angry Orchard, Blakes Hard Cider, Brooklyn Cider House, Clarksburg Cider, Graft Cider, Hudson North Cider Co., Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider, Indian Ladder Farms Cider, Little Apple Cidery, Merchants Daughter Cider, Nine Pin Cider, Original Sin Cider, Pennings Farm Cidery, Seminary Hill Cider, South Hill Cider, Steampunk Cider, and Treasury Cider (Selection may vary.) Event is FREE but RSVP is required to attend. 21+ only. This event is produced by the New York Cider Association in collaboration with BevFluence and made possible with the partnership of Angry Orchard. A Culinary Journey at Metropolitan Tavern, Presented by 2 Towns Ciderhouse6:30 pm – 8:30 pmIndulge in a 6-course meal that artfully pairs cider with small plates curated by Executive Chef, Joey Hart. This extraordinary evening is a 2 Towns Ciderhouse exclusive event, featuring a showcase of their finest ciders. Tickets are limited and $75 per person for this 21+ event |
January 19, 2024(4 events) PDX Cider Week Showcase at Pine Street Market12:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Downtown) PDX Cider week Showcase: at Pine Street Market. Highlighting over 40 different PNW ciders. Tickets are $25 for 12 tastings. Fruktstereo (Sweden) & Art+Science (Oregon) Meet The Makers5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Southeast Portland) Fruktstereo from Sweden & Art+Science from the Willamette Valley, Oregon team up for a casual meet the maker event at Portland’s coolest cider bar, The Place! Come hang out and chat all things natural from farming to making with producers who Walk The Talk! Got questions about pesticide free farming? Co-ferments? Indigenous yeast? Natural fermentation? Just want to shut up & drink delicious beverages? Then this is the event for you, we’ve got you covered! Queen Orchard X Ale and Cider House6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (West Linn)
Experience the rhythm of live music filling the air as you indulge in our exclusive Queen Orchard specials. Immerse your taste buds in a delightful cider tasting adventure, featuring unique flavors expertly crafted for your enjoyment.
Don’t miss your chance to win fabulous swag in our exciting raffle! And for a deeper cider immersion, join us for a cidery tour at 7:30 pm, where you’ll discover the artistry behind our creations.
As a token of our appreciation, each cider purchase comes with a take-home glass, ensuring you can savor the memories long after the night ends.
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of music, cider, swag, and unforgettable moments at the Ale and Cider House! CANCELED: A Norman Cidermaker’s Feast7:00 pm – 9:00 pmCome join us at Bauman Cider’s new location to taste the bounty of Northwest ingredients inspired by the dishes of Normandy. ORIGINAL DATE: Tuesday, January 16 | 7PM-9PM POSTPONED TO: Friday, Jan 19 | 7PM-9PM 930 Southeast Oak Street, Portland, OR, USA – Map |
January 20, 2024(4 events) Art +Science Drop-in Open House12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Yearning for adventure? We’ve got you covered with a drop-in OPEN HOUSE from 12-4pm at Art+Science’s farm based cidery located about 1.5hrs away from Portland in the Willamette Valley. We are keeping it lose with a choose your own adventure of orchard tours, cidery tours, garden tours, tastings by the firepit or bottle sales. Normally we are closed to the public this time of year cuz Oregon is gross in the winter, but we figured we’d fling the doors open for CiderCon for any stragglers wanting to visit. Dan & Kim will be available to answer all of your burning questions about natural fermentation, petnats, pollinators, organic farming, birds of prey, art, co-ferments and (especially) cats. Please text us if you’re planning to come 503-560-0673 @art_science_cider_wine | @roshamboartfarm
PDX Cider Week Showcase at Pine Street Market12:00 pm – 9:00 pmPDX Cider week Showcase: at Pine Street Market. Highlighting over 40 different PNW ciders. Tickets are $25 for 12 tastings. – MapArtisans by Cider Summit1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Lloyd District) Artisans by Cider Summit will feature at least 32 ciders crafted by 16 of the world’s leading cider producers. Artisans will follow CiderCon, the cider industry’s signature conference taking place January 16-19. Artisans will feature at least 18 of the world’s leading cider producers and 40 selections. Each cidery is recognized for benchmark quality in their respective regions. Your ticket will include a pass to taste each cider as well as food samples from local artisan food purveyors including Portland Creamery, Gluten Free Gem Bakery, Missionary Chocolates, From Grapes & Olives and Blue Star Donuts. There will also be a special Pommeau tasting feature. Bottles to-go will be available in our event store along with Cider Summit festival merchandise. Please note: this event is strictly 21 and over only – no babies/toddlers are allowed! Tickets: https://www.cidersummitnw.com/artisans-ticketsLocation: Leftbank Annex | 101 N. Weidler St. Portland, OR 97227 Date: Saturday, January 20 1PM-4PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://www.cidersummitnw.com/artisans-tickets 7th Annual Wassail Cider Fest2:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Hillsboro) Wassail is an early-English toast to good health often associated with plentiful alcohol and lively celebration. In our case, it also means a cider party!
The purpose of wassailing is to awaken the cider apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest. So come join us as we toast to the next cider harvest! Wear a costume of bright colors with medieval flair. Enjoy a special menu of items for purchase, live music and a parade to toast the apple trees. Tickets: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/249611-7th-annual-wassail-cider-fest |
Join us for a night of cider celebration at the Ale and Cider House for our Oregon Cider Week event on Friday, January 19th, from 6 to 10 pm! 
Saturday, January 20th, 2024
McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
3-8pm; 2:30pm early entry for advance tickets
$45 advance, or $50 day- of includes Wassail glass & 10 tokens
15 PNW Cideries, 32 different ciders to choose from
Live Music Featuring Tito Padrino and The High Deductibles
Morris Men Performance and Traditional Wassail Toast in Orchard
Costume Contest