Win Tickets ($40): 2025 Hood River Cider Fest | 30 Cideries, 60+ Ciders, Crafts, Food

We are giving away a pair of Small Tasting Packages to the Hood River Cider Fest on May 3. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed April 21.



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From our sponsors:
Hood River Cider Fest
May 3, 2025
11am-6pm | $0-30 | All Ages
Purchase Tickets: hoodriverciderfest.com

Hood River Event Site
Portway Ave, Hood River, OR 97031

Hood River Cider Fest returns, May 3rd at the Hood River Event Site! This all-day event features 60 ciders on tap from 30 local cideries, offering guests the chance to sample a ton of flavors. Plus: enjoy music, arts & crafts, kids activities and more! Cider Fest SOLD OUT last year, so grab your tickets before they’re gone. They don’t call it the fruit loop for nothing… come check out the best this region has to offer! Tickets are on sale now.

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96 Comments

  1. Brittany on March 24, 2025 at 2:23 pm

    I love hood river & cider!

  2. Sue Eskildsen on March 24, 2025 at 7:26 pm

    Because, why not??

  3. John Thomas on March 24, 2025 at 10:16 pm

    Sounds fun

  4. Rachel K on March 25, 2025 at 12:27 pm

    I am an Oregon transplant and last year was the first time I visited Hood River. It is such a magical place. I would love to go to the CiderFest and be able to explore more of the beautiful area and the local businesses.💜

  5. Hannah on March 25, 2025 at 12:37 pm

    I love cider and Hood River’s cute too!

  6. Mia on March 25, 2025 at 12:47 pm

    Would love a day trip!

  7. Yb on March 25, 2025 at 12:51 pm

    FUN!

  8. Danielle on March 25, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    Fruit loop here we go!

    • Reese on March 27, 2025 at 4:10 pm

      I love cider and have never been to a cider event. And would be able to bring my friend with celiac :))

  9. Monica on March 25, 2025 at 1:02 pm

    My husband and I love cider, especially from the PNW. I have always wanted to go to the Hood River Cider Fest, so this would be a great opportunity to visit the town and have fun at a festival!

  10. Natasha on March 25, 2025 at 1:05 pm

    I love cider!!

  11. Terri Bartlett on March 25, 2025 at 1:16 pm

    I would LOVE to have a first time visit for my thirsty soul.. and maybe bring a date or BFF

  12. J on March 25, 2025 at 1:43 pm

    Oh hell yes, I would LOVE tix to this!

  13. Lena Bainbridge on March 25, 2025 at 2:15 pm

    I’d be so grateful to win tickets and bring my friend to Hood River for this event!

  14. Joseph Barry on March 25, 2025 at 5:47 pm

    It’s not just about enjoying the variety of ciders; it’s also about immersing yourself in the craftsmanship and culture behind them! I would love to go!

  15. Jennifer on March 25, 2025 at 5:59 pm

    I have never attended this event before. It would be nice to given the cider house near me closed last year and May is also my birthday month!

  16. Roger on March 25, 2025 at 7:04 pm

    On man yes! Hood River and lots of cider. How can you go wrong? Thanks for the chance to win.

  17. Dana on March 26, 2025 at 10:18 am

    I love cider and the fruit loop–its a winning combo

  18. Christina Hungerford on March 26, 2025 at 12:25 pm

    Would love to take my bestie to this for our birthday month 🙂

  19. Melissa on March 27, 2025 at 2:48 pm

    We love Hood River and cider! Best of both worlds 🙂

  20. Bronwyn Ewers on March 27, 2025 at 3:11 pm

    Pick this apple. Would love to attend this event. Thank you

  21. Erin Kays on March 27, 2025 at 4:35 pm

    Mmmmm….cider

  22. Trinh Stephen on March 27, 2025 at 5:11 pm

    This sounds like a great event and a wonderful opportunity to visit Hood River!

  23. Erica on March 27, 2025 at 6:53 pm

    Love me some cider!

  24. Sarah on March 27, 2025 at 10:07 pm

    Cider is my favorite

  25. Molli Taylor on March 28, 2025 at 9:28 am

    oh my gosh, cider AND hood river? sounds like a dream come true! sign me up!

  26. maddy on March 28, 2025 at 12:38 pm

    2025 Hood River Cider Fest – tradition for us <3

  27. Donna M. on March 28, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    Would make for an incredible weekend!

  28. Lisa Fyfe on March 28, 2025 at 1:33 pm

    There’s so many great ciders to try!

  29. Arianne Kimberly on March 28, 2025 at 2:53 pm

    Yes please!!!!! Sounds like the best start to the Summer Season!! Sign me up …..

  30. Melissa Porter on March 28, 2025 at 3:13 pm

    I would love to attend this event for a great start to our summer!

  31. Christine Huebner on March 28, 2025 at 11:37 pm

    Yes ! Time to Cider Fest ~ this would be a great reason to stay in the Gorge and enjoy.

  32. Megan Comer on April 1, 2025 at 12:19 pm

    yum, absolutely would love to attend this!

  33. Matt Zajechowski on April 1, 2025 at 12:24 pm

    Love cider and love hood river. Would love to go, sounds a great event.

  34. Ben on April 1, 2025 at 12:25 pm

    My wife would absolutely love this!

  35. Susan Weidemier on April 1, 2025 at 12:29 pm

    Would love to try some ciders

  36. Jamie on April 1, 2025 at 12:53 pm

    Interested!

  37. Nichole Christmore on April 1, 2025 at 1:15 pm

    This would be so fun for my partners birthday!

  38. Micheal C on April 1, 2025 at 1:15 pm

    This would be so fun!

  39. Jacob on April 1, 2025 at 1:20 pm

    My wife loves cider and I would love to take us to this!

  40. Angela Bouchard on April 1, 2025 at 1:59 pm

    Catch that crisp at Cider Fest!

  41. Colette on April 1, 2025 at 2:56 pm

    I grew up doing the fruit loop with my mom. I love some good cider and the views of beautiful hood river. Sign me up 🥳

  42. Christopher J Foxing on April 1, 2025 at 3:17 pm

    I dig Hood River and would get down on some ciders 🙂

  43. Marie on April 1, 2025 at 10:14 pm

    would love to check out some new ciders!

  44. Brig on April 2, 2025 at 10:10 am

    Just learning to like ciders. I would like to go please.

  45. John Roberts on April 3, 2025 at 5:51 am

    I know nothing of cider. I would love to learn more about it and I think this is the best way. Like the late Val Kilmer said in Tombstone, “Eventus stultorum magister” – Experience is the teacher of fools. Please let this fool learn a thing or two.

  46. Renata on April 3, 2025 at 10:28 am

    Ciders and a waterfall tour to kick off the season! Sounds lovely.

  47. Monique on April 3, 2025 at 1:49 pm

    Cider industry is creating amazing ideas and id love to learn more

  48. Chris on April 3, 2025 at 2:20 pm

    Sign me up!

  49. Myr🥰 on April 3, 2025 at 3:06 pm

    I have deep roots in Hood River and would love to go and enjoy the land of my people.

  50. Amber on April 3, 2025 at 4:29 pm

    I’ve never been to this festival, I would love to go!

  51. Maggie on April 3, 2025 at 6:51 pm

    Love to go

  52. Megan on April 4, 2025 at 1:01 am

    I am a big cider fan and would love a reason to venture to Hood River!

  53. Stacie on April 4, 2025 at 7:20 am

    Sounds delish!

  54. Angelica on April 4, 2025 at 3:53 pm

    The cider fest is the best!

  55. Heather Saby on April 5, 2025 at 11:21 pm

    Enjoying Cider and Hood River together sounds like a great day!

  56. Nik on April 7, 2025 at 10:34 am

    I’m just another boy in the Hood who wants to go. I like my cider how I Iike my humor, dry!

  57. Kelly on April 7, 2025 at 10:36 am

    I’ve always wanted to check out the Hood River fruit loop! 🍎 🍏

  58. Jessica Faye on April 8, 2025 at 11:50 am

    My partner and I love trying different ciders together, and this is perfect timing for his birthday!

  59. Marjorie on April 8, 2025 at 11:54 am

    I’d love to bring my cousin visiting from Sacramento!

  60. Debbie on April 8, 2025 at 11:58 am

    I’ve grown up in the PNW and have yet to know or experience Hood River’s environment and traditions.

  61. Hannah on April 8, 2025 at 11:59 am

    I love cider!

  62. Kristen F on April 8, 2025 at 12:04 pm

    Huge fan, would love to be considered

  63. Jon on April 8, 2025 at 12:12 pm

    My wife is a big cider fan ! I would love to take her to the Hood River Cider Fest !

  64. Jen on April 8, 2025 at 12:30 pm

    Sounds like an all around good time,..eat your heart out Cinco de Mayo.

  65. SpecialK on April 8, 2025 at 12:30 pm

    I’d love to go with a friend🍺

  66. Brian Vega on April 8, 2025 at 12:40 pm

    Pick me, please!!!!

  67. Cameron on April 8, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    I have always wanted to go to the Hood River Cider Fest cause I love a good cider – who doesn’t! It would also be a great opportunity to visit the town and have fun at a festival with my bestie/roomie and a nice break from grad school classes/work for the both of us!

  68. Cameron on April 8, 2025 at 12:49 pm

    I have always wanted to go to the Hood River Cider Fest cause I love a good cider – who doesn’t! It would also be a great opportunity to visit the town and have fun at a festival with my bestie/roomie and a nice break from grad school classes/work for the both of us!

  69. Michelle on April 8, 2025 at 1:01 pm

    Me please!

  70. Susan Weidemier on April 8, 2025 at 1:05 pm

    That sounds like a great day

  71. Emily on April 8, 2025 at 1:16 pm

    This sounds like a blast!

  72. Beth on April 8, 2025 at 3:03 pm

    The Fruit Loop is one of our favorite things to do. Cider is an added bonus and we’d love to go to the Cider Fest!

  73. Mahsa on April 8, 2025 at 4:59 pm

    I love ciders and would like to learn more about the variety of ciders and learn about new cider companies.

  74. Erin Kays on April 8, 2025 at 8:04 pm

    Love Hood River!

  75. Mars on April 10, 2025 at 10:19 am

    I’d like to win because I recently moved here and have been wanting to check out local events! I saw this one coming up but wasn’t sure if I could afford tickets and then I saw this contest! Hopefully it was a sign, haha 🙂

  76. Ashley B. on April 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm

    Booze and Beauty, sign me up!!

  77. Charlie Y. on April 11, 2025 at 5:14 am

    Sampling ciders in The Gorge, alongside the Columbia River sounds like a ‘beautiful day in the (neighbor)Hood’ – Would I be their, could I be their, will I be their neighbor?

  78. Matt R on April 11, 2025 at 8:51 am

    I love cider and the Gorge! Thus would be the perfect day.

  79. Cora Conovali on April 11, 2025 at 12:20 pm

    Fun daytrip 🙂

  80. Susan Weidemier on April 11, 2025 at 1:09 pm

    Happy retirememt for my husband

  81. Danielle on April 12, 2025 at 9:14 am

    This sounds amazing!

  82. Andy Dickinson on April 14, 2025 at 12:44 pm

    Would love to grab som cider

  83. Nisa Tharayil on April 15, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    I just got laid off and could use a pick me up. This looks like a great way to spend a Saturday!

  84. Camille Saenz on April 15, 2025 at 1:05 pm

    Theres no where else that does Cider like Oregon. A little day trip up to the Hood would make a fun date!

  85. Caroline McBride on April 15, 2025 at 1:50 pm

    Cider is my favorite!

  86. J.W. on April 15, 2025 at 11:21 pm

    woohoo! drinkypoo!

  87. Anastasiya on April 16, 2025 at 7:54 am

    Would love to attend! Love cider.

  88. Ed on April 16, 2025 at 10:05 am

    Cider sampling in Hood River, sounds ideal!

  89. Brittny on April 19, 2025 at 4:18 pm

    Oh yeah! 🍻

  90. Chandra Rams on April 20, 2025 at 1:37 pm

    Cider’s are my fav on a hot sunny day. Would love to try some new ones.

  91. Brenda Crouser on April 21, 2025 at 4:35 am

    We have enjoyed several cider festivals but never this one! THANKS.

  92. Jessica on April 21, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    I go every year and it’s sooo much fun!

  93. Robert on April 22, 2025 at 12:51 pm

    Drink some apples!

  94. sara on April 22, 2025 at 12:59 pm

    because hood river is beautiful and have lovely apples

  95. Caroline McBride on April 22, 2025 at 4:53 pm

    Cider is the best!!!

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