The region’s longest running cider tasting event, Cider Summit Portland, features 150 selections from more than 40 producers. Previously held in the Pearl District, the event comes to SE at The Redd (831 SE Salmon St.) Friday, June 23, 3-8 pm and Saturday, June 24, 12-5 pm.
Local, regional and international favorites, mead, cider cocktails, apple spirits and more will be available at this indoor-outdoor event. Participate in the Oregon Fruit Products Fruit Cider Challenge and vote for your favorite. Bring your dog to the Dog Lounge, hosted by Portland Pet Food and DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. Take in live cidermaker interviews and watch live performance videos from many of Portland’s leading blues artists. Food will be available for purchase from Dano’s Dogs and Miere Catering, along with additional onsite snacks.
Tickets ($30 and up) available at cidersummitnw.com/portland-1. VIP tickets, available in advance only, allow early admission to the festival and additional tasting tickets. General admission tickets can be purchased online, at the festival and at Cider Bite Cider House (1230 NW Hoyt St.) and Belmont Station (4500 SE Stark St.). Designated Driver tickets ($10) available at the gate. The event is strictly 21+, including those purchasing designated driver tickets.