Monday Events
Tour & Tasting at Schilling's Production Space
Monday, March 17 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Schilling Cider, 4402 D St NW, Auburn, WA 98001
Step into the heart of Schilling Cider’s production space for a tour of our fermentation tanks and cutting-edge canning line. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a guided tasting experience of Schilling cider, including some unique small-batch ciders, paired with light snacks. Don't miss this chance to enjoy an exclusive inside look at Schilling Cider. Space is limited on this free tour and RSVP is required. Click here to RSVP
Tacoma's Beer & Cider History Walking Tour
Monday, March 17 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Starts at Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Tacoma's beer and cider history is steeped in legends and lore. Come explore the historic brewery district with an expert local guide from Pretty Gritty Tours. We will visit four top tier Tacoma breweries and cider makers and learn about the history and bawdy stories of Tacoma's railroad past as well as some interesting facts about beer and cider. Tour will end at Incline for the Pre Party. Registration and additional fee required. Click here to register.
NW Cider Pre Party
Monday, March 17 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Brewery Blocks Tacoma
Meet up with all your cider friends as we takeover the Brewery Blocks in Tacoma. We’ll have lots of cider on tap and fun activities as we gather and roam around the block. Just a short walk from the hotel, you can pick from 3 locations to start at for this free event. Make sure to visit all the locations and enter to win excellent prizes.
This party is included with Symposium registration and details will be sent to all registrants. Make sure to arrive in Tacoma early enough to join in.
Tuesday Events
The Great Northwest Scion Exchange
Tuesday, March 18. 8:15AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Calling all orchardists, aspiring orchardists, and Pomme enthusiasts to join us for The Great Northwest Scion Exchange, to be held at the NW Cider Symposium on March 18. Please bring HEALTHY Scion wood of your favorite, most delicious, unique, or interesting apple, pear, or quince fruit trees. Scion wood will be exchanged as well as information about the cultivars and relevant Pomme lore. Plastic bags will be available to take scion wood home.
Come check in for the Symposium at 8:00 am, grab some coffee, and then mingle with fellow tree lovers for 45 minutes. You must be an attendee of the Symposium to participate. While the bring a stick/take a stick is the general vibe, please note, ALL ARE WELCOME. We encourage anyone who is interested or curious to come join the event. There will be plenty of scion so that no one leaves empty handed. After The Great NW Scion Exchange, we've got an excellent track of workshops and discussion groups about growing fruit.
NW Cider Cup Entry Drop Off
Tuesday, March 18 8:00AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Save on shipping costs and drop off your NW Cider Cup entries at the NW Cider Symposium. The Cup opens for entries March 3 at nwcidercup.com and all ciders must be entered prior to drop off. Pack your cider securely in a sturdy box and drop off your entries when you check in for the Symposium or at lunch time. NWCA will handle the transport and storage until the main receiving window is open (April 28 - May 30).
Symposium After Party
Tuesday, March 18 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Cider & Cedar, 744 Market St #102b, Tacoma, WA 98402
After the Symposium ends, walk or take the T-Line down to Cider & Cedar for the After Party. Cider & Cedar offers a fantastic selection of cider, beer, and wine, as well as air-fried food.
Locations, Directions, & Parking
Symposium Location
The Symposium will be held on Floor 3 of the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce Street.
Parking is $16 per day at GTCC.
Parking map
Parking info sheet
Hotel Location
The Marriott Tacoma Downtown is at 1538 Commerce Street, adjacent to the Convention Center. The rate is $159 per night plus tax. Reserve a room by Feb 16.
Parking is $18 per night at the Marriott.
Tickets & Pricing
Email info@nwcider.com to check your membership status.
Early Registration open until 1/31/25:
- Member $125
- Non-Members: $250
Registration 2/1/25 - 2/28/25
- Member $175
- Non-Members: $300
Late Registration starts 3/1/23
- Member $225
- Non-Members: $300
Symposium registration includes all events at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center on Tuesday March 18, 2025 including lunch, cider happy hour, trade show, and all sessions. The Pre Party on Monday March 17, 2025 is also included in the cost of registration.
Speakers, Scholarship Recipients, Volunteers, Students, and Media will receive discount codes.
Discounted Tickets
Apply for a Scholarship or Volunteer Position
Apply for a Student Rate ticket
Apply for a Media Pass
Group Registration discounts for more than 10 registrants. Please email emilybecker@nwcider.com for details.
Refund Policy
A refund request for attendee registration may be made by emailing emilybecker@nwcider.com no later than January 31, 2025. Refunds will be assessed a processing fee of $20. No refund requests will be accepted after 1/31/25.
Important Dates
1/31/25
- Early registration deadline
- Scholarship & Volunteer Application deadline
- Refund request deadline
2/16/25
- Scholarship recipients must register
- Hotel reservation deadline
3/1/25
- Registration deadline