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Current happenings from across the Northwest Cider industry are here! Review association press releases for an in-depth read of internal news and events.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (June 5, 2015) – This afternoon industry experts and media convened at Seattle’s Capitol Cider to judge 145 ciders from 38 cideries throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Montana and British Columbia, at the second annual Pacific Northwest Cider Awards (PNWCA). The public is invited to revel in the celebration following with 30ciders on tap at the PNWCA Festival on Saturday,… Read more »
PORTLAND, OREGON (June 4, 2015) Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider and the Portland International Cider Cup planning committee are pleased to announce the third annual Portland International Cider Cup (PICC) to be held on June 21, 2015. Registration is open now and closes on Thursday, June 18 at 21:00 PDT. All entries must be received at the ship-to/drop-off location… Read more »
PORTLAND, OREGON – (June 2, 2015) Oregon Cider Week kicks off Thursday, June 18 with tastings, tap takeovers, and more. Fourth annual event series designed to educate and celebrate all things cider around the state and beyond The Northwest Cider Association announces the fourth annual Oregon Cider Week, coming up June 18-28. This 10… Read more »
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON(May 19, 2015) –Tickets Now Available for Second Annual Pacific Northwest Cider Awards & Festival! 38 cideries from five Northwest territories to participate in private competition; 25+ ciders on tap at public cider festival at The Woods tasting room on June 6 Just one month away from its second annual cider competition and festival,… Read more »
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (April 14, 2015) – Cider Industry Continues To Claim Its Stake in Washington as Senate Approves HB 1179 Cider under 7% ABV to no longer be assessed eight cents per gallon by Washington State Wine; new two cent assessment to be used directly for cider marketing efforts Washington state lawmakers passed HB 1179,… Read more »
MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON (April 14, 2014) Cider Weeks Planned in Oregon, Washington and BC Toast the Northwest’s most exciting beverage at hundreds of cider events. The Northwest is developing a thirst for cider and so the Northwest Cider Association has added a third Cider Week this year. Cidermakers will take center stage during celebrations… Read more »
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (April 13, 2015) – Private judging and competition hosted by Northwest Cider Association, combined with a one-day tasting festival with 30+ ciders on tap! Pacific Northwest Cider Awards (PNWCA) is pleased to announce the second annual cider competition and public tasting event, taking place June 5 & 6, 2015! Presented by the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2015) The United States Association of Cider Makers Announces Passage of CIDER Act in Senate Finance CommitteeThe federal legislation aimed at assisting the growth of the industry now awaits action on Senate floor. The United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM), the national trade association of the cider industry, is pleased… Read more »
For Immediate Release Contact: Sherrye Wyatt (360) 929-9924 sherrye@nwcider.com Portland’s largest hometown hard cider festival, Cider Rite of Spring, announces date and lineup with more than 25 cidermakers on tap The second annual Cider Rite of Spring, Portland’s largest hometown cider festival, will take place on March 21, 2015, from 12pm- 5pm. The festival will… Read more »
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON (August 27, 2014)- Governor Inslee Proclaims September 4-14 Washington Cider Week. Statewide celebrations offer more than 100 events to taste the glorious golden beverage. Governor Jay Inslee has formally proclaimed September 4-14 Washington Cider Week, further acknowledging the apple state sits at the center of the country’s fastest-growing beverage. Cider will be flowing… Read more »
