Join Northwest Cider Association
The Northwest Cider Association nurtures the community, economy, and ecosystem of a thriving cider culture for our members and consumers by supporting businesses, inspiring quality, and telling the story of Pacific Northwest cider.
The Northwest Cider Association’s Mission is strategically designed to raise all glasses by:
- Increasing sales of Northwest Cider
- Increasing quality of cider produced in the NW
- Cultivating the Northwest Cider community
What Our Members Have to Say
Member Benefits
Member Directory
Looking for insight or opportunities to collaborate? Expand your network with 400+ cidery, orchard, allied supplier and enthusiast members via our NWCA Member Directory. Connect with industry professionals, discover partnerships and grow your business.
NW Cider Email List
Stay informed and share industry insights with fellow cidermakers, orchardists, and allied suppliers in our exclusive members-only Google Group. Get the latest news, exchange ideas, and be a part of our online network.
Cidermaker’s Tool Kit
Access curated resources designed to help your business succeed. The NWCA Cidermaker’s Toolkit provides skills and tips for running a professional cider business and navigating the industry with confidence.
Cidery Marketing Materials
Boost your brand with NWCA marketing materials, including a library of high-quality, unbranded seasonally-relevant cider photography, monthly social media content calendars, and other valuable marketing assets
NW Cider Club
Get your cider in front of a dedicated audience! The NW Cider Club, helps NWCA members market and sell their cider to 550+ club subscribers across the United States.
Consumer Research and Industry Reports
Make informed business decisions with NWCA’s consumer market research and State of the NW Cider Industry Reports.
Northwest Cider Map
Increase your visibility and attract more customers. NWCA members are featured on our interactive NW Cidery Map and printed brochure, distributed free of charge! We also partner with regional tourism bureaus to ensure your cidery gets noticed by both tourists and die-hard cider fans.
Northwest Cider Symposium Exclusives
Get discounted registration to attend regional cider conference Grow your business, connect with fellow cidermakers, and learn from industry experts. Plus, access past presentation slide decks to help your business thrive.
Northwest Cider Cup Discounts
Save on entry fees to the Northwest Cider Cup, the most prestigious cider competition in North America. Receive invaluable feedback from trained judges to help improve your cidermaking and earn recognition if your cider wins a medal.
Community of Northwest Cider Professionals
Join our vibrant and supportive network of cidermakers, orchardists, and enthusiasts who share knowledge and uplift each other, driving the success of the Northwest cider industry.
Northwest Cider Events
Get involved in regional cider events to connect with fellow members, strengthen industry relationships and have fun!
Membership Icon
Show your commitment to the Northwest cider industry. Proudly display your exclusive NWCA membership badge on your website and in your cidery, orchard, or taproom to let customers know you’re part of something bigger.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND FEES
CIDERY MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
$180-$3,004 USD
- Cidery-in-Planning (CIP) ($241 USD)
- Nano Cidery: 0 to 10,000 gallons ($481 USD)
- Micro Cidery: 10,001 to 20,000 gallons ($901 USD)
- Small Cidery: 20,001 to 50,000 gallons ($1,202 USD)
- Large Cidery: 50,001 to 100,000 gallons ($1,802 USD)
- Extra Large Cidery: 100,001 to 250,000 gallons ($2,404 USD)
- Volume Cidery: 250,001+ gallons ($3,004 USD)
- Non-regional Cidery: for cidermakers outside of BC, ID, MT, OR, and WA ($180 USD)
Membership includes access for all cidery owners and employees.
NON-CIDERY MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
$180-$432 USD
- Orchards ($180 USD)
- VIP status, newsletter subscription, NWCA forum and social media access, member decal, permission to display NWCA logo on member website and printed materials, and listing on NWCA website
- Allied Suppliers ($432 USD)
- VIP status, newsletter subscription, NWCA forum access, social media access, member decal, permission to display NWCA logo on member website and printed materials, priority for event participation (sponsorship, advertising, and space), and listing on NWCA website
Membership includes access for all cidery owners and employees.
Special Rate for BC Cidermakers
BC Cideries pay in CAD, which means they automatically receive a 25% discount.
Membership includes access for all cidery owners and employees.
- BC Cidery-in-Planning (CIP) ($175 USD)
- BC Nano Cidery: 0 to 37,850 liters ($349 USD)
- BC Micro Cidery: 37,851 to 757,700 gallons ($653 USD)
- BC Small Cidery: 757,701 to 189,250 gallons ($871 USD)
- BC Large Cidery: 189,251 to 378,500 gallons ($1,306 USD)
- BC Extra Large Cidery: 378,501 to 946,250 gallons ($1,742 USD)
- BC Volume Cidery: 946,251+ gallons ($2,177 USD)
- Non-regional Cidery: for cidermakers outside of BC, ID, MT, OR, and WA ($180 USD)
Passionate about cider and want to dive deeper into the community?
Sign up for our Cider Enthusiast Membership ($60) to show your support for the Northwest cider industry and receive access to all of our membership benefits, including invites and discounts to our many events.
Testimonials
“My “3 Words”, if I have to limit it to that…A DEDICATED PARTNER.
The NW Cider Association is exactly that for both its members, as well as the local consumers. The amount of effort, time, and energy that your team puts forth to ensure the success of both the local Cideries and their business partners is a tremendous boon. Emily Ritchie and her staff are among the most dedicated professionals in any industry. They are knowledgeable, passionate, and hard working. Their main goal and focus is for the success and promotion of the Hard Cider industry in the NW and beyond.”
—Chad Johnson, NW Naturals
“Sea Cider has been a NWCA member since 2011, and we continue to be impressed with the level of service NWCA offers to BC and PNW cideries. We feel supported by their marketing efforts and especially love connecting with other cideries at the NW Cider Symposium. The blind feedback we get from judges at the NW Cider Cup is also extremely helpful! We love getting medals, but just as importantly the feedback on ALL the ciders we enter helps us improve.
I know there are a lot of orgs asking for membership dues from BC cideries; we choose to invest in an annual NWCA membership because of the direct positive impact that membership has had on Sea Cider. NWCA is professionally run (with paid staff supported by a volunteer board), and this professional approach gives us the best bang for our buck.”
-Kristen Needham, Founder, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
