NW Cider Cup Open For Entries
TACOMA, WASHINGTON (March 3, 2025)
Early Drop Off Option at NW Cider Symposium Saves on Shipping Costs
The Northwest Cider Cup, is now officially open and receiving entries for early drop off at NW Cider Symposium. North America’s premier cidery-founded competition, the Northwest Cider Cup returns for a 12th year in 2025. Competitive and highly respected, the Cup fosters quality, encourages peer-to-peer feedback, and promotes cider education, while offering recognition to winners across the region. The competition invites commercial cider and perry submissions from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and British Columbia.
For the first time, the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) is offering cidermakers the chance to drop off their entries at the NW Cider Symposium in Tacoma, Washington, on March 18. This new option eliminates shipping costs and offers a more convenient, cost-effective solution for submitting entries. Participants can connect with the regional cider community, attend expert-led sessions, and drop off their entries all in one trip.
How to Take Advantage of Symposium Drop-Off
- Register Online: Entries open March 3, 2025. Visit nwcidercup.com to register.
- Package Your Entries: Ensure cider entries are packed securely in an unmarked, sturdy box.
- Drop-Off at NW Cider Symposium: Drop off entries in person on Tuesday, March 18, at the Symposium in Tacoma, WA. The NWCA will handle your entry transport and storage.
Entry Fees:
- $75/entry for NWCA members – email info@nwcider for a discount code
- $105/entry for non-members
2025 Key Dates:
- March 3: Competition opens for online entries
- March 18: Drop-off opens at NW Cider Symposium in Tacoma, WA
- March 31: Final day to complete Judge/Steward Interest Survey
- April 28: Shipping and In-Person Drop-off opens in Wilsonville, OR
- May 15: Final day for online entry registration
- May 30: Final day for entry delivery and drop-off
- June 9: NW Cider Cup competition judging
- June 26: NW Cider Cup Awards Party in Portland, OR—Save the date to celebrate the winners!
Join the Best Cideries in the Northwest and Enter the 2025 NW Cider Cup Today!
For more information or questions about the competition, please contact Laura at nwcidercup@nwcider.com.
