2025 Northwest Cider Cup Now Accepts Entries at NW Cider Symposium
TACOMA, WASHINGTON (February 18, 2025)
New Drop-Off Option Saves Cidermakers Time & Shipping Costs
For the first time ever, cidermakers will be able to submit their Northwest Cider Cup (NWCC) entries in person at the Northwest Cider Symposium hosted March 18, 2025, in Tacoma, WA. This new offering from competition organizer, Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) provides cidermakers with a cost-saving and convenient way to enter one of North America’s most prestigious cider competitions.
“This change makes it easier than ever for cideries across the region to participate in the Northwest Cider Cup,” said Emily Ritchie, NWCA Executive Director “It eliminates shipping hassles, reduces barriers such as costs, ensuring more cideries can take advantage of the valuable feedback and recognition the competition provides.”
HOW IT WORKS
- Register entries online starting March 3 at nwcidercup.com
- Package cider entries in a sturdy, unmarked box.
- Drop off entries at the Northwest Cider Symposium in Tacoma, Washington March 18.
- NWCA will transport entries to the official receiving location, ensuring they are safely stored in a climate controlled environment until the main submission window (April 28 – May 30), when they will be sorted for judging with all other entries
About the Northwest Cider Symposium
The 2025 Northwest Cider Symposium, taking place March 17-18 in Tacoma, WA, is the region’s leading cider industry conference, bringing together cidermakers, orchardists, and industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and business-building opportunities.
Cidermakers are encouraged to register for the Symposium now to take advantage of this new NW Cider Cup drop-off option.
For more information and to register: https://nca2.wildapricot.org/event-5900060
About the Northwest Cider Cup
Founded in 2012, the Northwest Cider Cup (formerly the Portland International Cider Cup) sets the standard for cider excellence in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. The competition is recognized for its rigorous judging process, invaluable professional feedback, and media recognition for winners. Each entry is evaluated by trained industry professionals, ensuring only the most outstanding ciders receive medals. The 2025, Northwest Cider Cup judging will take place in Wilsonville, OR, on June 9th and the The Cider Cup public Award’s Party will be hosted in Portland, OR, on June 26th at Holocene.
About the Northwest Cider Association
Founded in 2010, the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) is a 15 year old non-profit representing 100+ cideries across Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. NWCA’s mission is to nurture the community, economy, and ecosystem of a thriving cider culture for members and consumers by supporting businesses, inspiring quality, and telling the story of Pacific Northwest cider. For more information, visit nwcider.com and follow @nwcider on social media.
