Northwest Cider Events
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Vashon CiderFest
Saturday, October 5
10:00 AM — 5:00 PM
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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 cider-maker competition, judged by premier regional cidermakers. This family-friendly event also includes a fruit pressing with Vashon Island Growers Association, NA beverages, food vendors, and educational activities all afternoon.
Vashon CiderFest
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
10am – 4pm – family activities including kids games and crafts, story time with the Vashon Library, fruit pressing, apple ID, apple tree starts, games, apple crisp and fresh juice sales.
12pm – 5pm – cider tasting and beverage garden.
Tasting tickets will be available onsite.
Cider has deep roots in American history. In colonial times, hard cider was by far the most popular alcoholic beverage, far more than whiskey, wine, or beer. Apple orchards were planted throughout the states, not for eating but for making cider.
Vashon is home to many small farms, specialty orchards and talented cider makers. Even the casual gardener has apple and pear trees growing in their yards and probably has a cider press in the garage.
Traveling to CiderFest? Click here for Washington State Ferry schedules from Fauntleroy, Southworth, and Pt. Defiance.