Hood River Cider Fest

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Discover some of the region’s best hard cider at the Hood River Cider Fest. Just an hour from Portland, the 11th annual event is bringing together 20 Oregon and Washington cideries.

Hood River Cider Fest

The cider fest is taking place May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are more than 50 ciders on tap from familiar brands, like Portland Cider Company and Schilling and smaller regional companies, like Draper Girls and Legend Cider Company.

Head to Hood River Event Site for the daylong festival. Sip on cider as you enjoy local music, food and craft vendors and a kids’ area with giant yard games. In case of spring showers, the cider tasting area is under a tent. 

Tickets

Here is a breakdown of the ticket pricing: 

• General admission is $10.
• Small tasting package, entry and six tokens: $20
• Grand tasting package, entry and 12 tokens: $30

Anyone under 21 attends for free. You can buy your tickets online now. Tickets are available at the gate at a higher price, if the event does not sell out.

One token gets you one pour from these great cideries. The commemorative tasting glass is sold for $5. You are welcome to bring your own tasting glass, such as a jar, mug or stein. 

The cider fest is at the Hood River Event Site, Portway Ave. in Hood River. For more information and to buy tickets, visit Hood River Cider Fest’s website.

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