2023 Cider Summit PDX Kicks Off Friday At a New Location
Over 150 ciders will come together this weekend when the 11th annual Cider Summit Portland returns to the Rose City. Through the years, Cider Summit PDX has changed locations and this year the cider festival moves to Portland’s Eastside at The Red on Salmon.
On Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, more than 40 of the industry’s leading cidermakers will be serving multiple ciders each day at Oregon’s largest cider festival. Attendees will taste a selection of craft beverages, many of which will be poured by the cider makers and distillers themselves.
Hours for Cider Summit PDX are Friday, June 23, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (a VIP session allows early entry at 2:00 pm) and then on Saturday, June 24, from Noon to 5:00 pm (VIP tasting event begins at 11:00 am). The last pour is 15 minutes prior to the close of each day’s session.
Cider Summit PDX Highlights
- Harvest Cider Pavilion showcasing traditional cidermaking from the orchard
- On-site retail shop featuring select cider bottles and cans to go along with event merchandise. Several food vendors will also have food available for purchase and sampling.
- 7th Annual Oregon Fruit Products Fruit Cider Challenge, creating specialty pilot batch fruit ciders using Oregon Fruit Products purees. Attendees vote for their favorite cider, and the winners will be announced at the conclusion of the event on Saturday.
- Cider, Cheese & Charcuterie tasting hosted by Bauman Cider & Olympia Provisions, a ticketed event held during early admission on Saturday.
To view the full Cider Summit PDX Guide, click here. This will give you a listing of all cidermakers that will be in attendance and the layout of the festival itself.
Event tickets are on sale now at http://www.cidersummit.com. There are a few options including VIP, General Admission and Designated Driver. This event is strictly 21 & over – no babies allowed.
VIP tickets are $40+. VIP tickets are limited and must be purchased online. They will not be sold at the gate. VIP tickets include a festival tasting glass, 16 tasting tickets and exclusive admission starting at 2pm on Friday, June 23.
General Admission tickets are $30+ when purchased in advance online and $40 at the gate (all fees included). General Admission tickets include a festival tasting glass and 12 tasting tickets. General Admission tickets are now available at Cider Bite Cider House and Belmont Station at $30 face value (no service charges) while supplies last!
Designated Driver tickets are available at the gate only for $10 and include festival admission and a bottle of water. You must be 21 & over to purchase this ticket as well.
Cider Summit Portland would not happen without its sponsors. These fine businesses include Cider Bite Cider House, Belmont Station, F.H. Steinbart Co., Oregon Fruit Products, Portland Pet Food Co., Canopy by Hilton Hotel and Maletis Beverage. Plus, the festival benefits a few local groups that includes Cascade Blues Association, Northwest Cider Association and DoveLewis Emergency Pet Hospital.
The Redd on Salmon
831 SE Salmon St.
Portland, OR
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.