World’s Largest Cider Conference, world record in Portland, Oregon

April 8, 2024

Portland, Oregon, United States--Presented by The American Cider Association, the annual CiderCon® in Portland, Oregon, bring more than 1000 attendees to the city for tours, tastings, educational workshops, networking opportunities, a trade show and more; the event sets the world record for being the World’s Largest Cider Conference, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

"The largest cider industry convention and conference is coming to Portland next year. Presented by The American Cider Association, the annual CiderCon® 2024 will bring more than 1000 attendees to the city from January 16-19, 2024 for tours, tastings, educational workshops, networking opportunities, a trade show and more. The Northwest Cider Association is also bringing back Oregon Cider Week to overlap with the convention," the New School Beer + Cider says.

"The two trade non-profits have been working with teams on the ground in the state of Oregon and beyond to create several tour options for CiderCon® attendees and media, including overnight adventures that explore both Oregon and Washington cidermaking regions. Together, the two states produce about 70% of the country’s apples, and are home to 165 cideries, making the area ripe for sourcing talent for the educational sessions.

"A full range of workshop sessions will cover cider production, marketing, sales, branding, sensory evaluation, compliance, business strategy, orcharding and more. The ACA will once again partner with the Cider Institute of North America (CINA) to develop the cider production sessions."

"The Northwest cider community will welcome visiting CiderCon® conference attendees, cider drinkers, media, and buyers at a wide variety of not-to-be-missed events. A full range of workshop sessions will cover cider production, marketing, sales, branding, sensory evaluation, compliance, business strategy, orcharding and more," the Northwest Cider Association says.

"Whether you're just getting into the world of cider or a cider aficionado, Oregon Cider Week promises something special just for you. Prepare for an array of cider-centric celebrations, from tap takeovers to exquisite cider pairings and chef dinners. For just one week, Oregon Cider takes center stage! Meet the cidermakers and celebrate Oregon cider with us.

"The largest cider conference in the world will bring more than 1000 attendees to the city and surrounding areas for tours, tastings, educational workshops, networking opportunities, a trade show and more. Whether you're just getting into the world of cider or a cider aficionado, Oregon Cider Week promises something special just for you. Prepare for an array of cider-centric celebrations, from tap takeovers to exquisite cider pairings and chef dinners."

"Michelle McGrath is the CEO of the American Cider Association. She said CiderCon registration numbers indicate this year will be the most attended ever for the event, with up to 1,000 attendees convening for tours for industry professionals, tastings, educational workshops, networking opportunities and a trade show, among other activities," the Oregon Live says.

"Concurrently, Oregon Cider Week is expected to draw thousands to public events across the state. Organized by the Northwest Cider Association, a Portland-based nonprofit that supports craft cideries, the event returns to in-person for the first time since 2019 — a “week” that is actually a nine-day schedule of about 100 events"

MORE ON CIDERCON AND OREGON CIDER WEEK

CiderCon

CiderCon, the annual national conference organized by the American Cider Association, is a ticketed event for cider industry professionals. This year’s event runs Jan. 16-19 at the Oregon Convention Center. More information about events and educational sessions being offered as well as registration can be found on the CiderCon® website. Follow @cidercon on X or @pickcider on Instagram for the latest news.

Oregon Cider Week

Oregon Cider Week hosts public events Jan. 13-21 across the state. It’s hosted by the Portland-based Northwest Cider Association, which supports and represents craft cideries in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia. The nine days feature special cider tastings, chef dinners, tap takeovers and meet the maker events throughout the state. To learn more and explore events, visit oregonciderweek.com or check out the event listing and interactive map the NWCA and Portland Mercury partnered to create.

(Source: Oregon Live)

"Oregon Cider Week Special Edition is happening in conjunction with CiderCon® 2024, the world’s largest cider conference, hosted in Portland, Oregon. Nearly 1000 cidermakers from across the world will attend this conference, bringing their ciders in tow and throwing the kind of cider parties you won’t want to miss. Get ready for an unforgettable week of cider festivities!

"Whether you’re just getting into the world of cider or are a cider aficionado, Oregon Cider Week promises something special just for you. Check out our growing calendar of events to start planning your week," the Oregon Cider Week says.

"Oregon Cider Week will feature special cider tastings, chef dinners, tap takeovers & meet the maker events throughout the state. For just one week, cider takes center stage, and we showcase the exceptional talent of our cidermakers and the rich bounty of the PNW."

"Oregon Cider Week is returning January 2024 for a statewide celebration of cider, featuring tastings, tap takeovers, meet the maker events, pairing dinners, limited releases and more," the Brewboud says.

"Produced by the non-profit NW Cider Association (NWCA) and sponsored by Columbia Distributing, this nine day event taps into the buzz of excitement around CiderCon, the world’s largest cider conference, which will be held in Portland that week for the first time in nearly a decade. CiderCon will bring 1,000+ attendees into the city, including makers and apple growers from around the world.

"Oregon is home to nearly 80 cideries, and Portlanders enjoy the honor of drinking more cider per capita than anywhere else in the world. Through Oregon Cider Week and CiderCon the city is poised to bring together cider professionals and enthusiasts with one-of-a-kind consumer events that offer a taste of the region’s bounty."