Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest Announces 2019 Lineup

28 local & regional cideries will be sampling more than 50 original hard ciders on April 20, 2019 –

Hood River, Ore. – March 19, 2019 – On April 20, 2019, Hood River will again be the epicenter for the region’s hard cider scene, thanks to the sixth annual Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest. The 2019 festival – which appropriately takes place at a fruit-packing house in the heart of Hood River Valley, surrounded by fruit orchards in bloom – features 28 local and regional cideries, including five that are new to the festival. Tickets are available now at www.hoodriver.org.

The participating cideries will be sampling more than 50 original ciders that showcase the wide variety of styles coming out of the Pacific Northwest cider scene.

“For anyone who wants to get a taste of the region’s fantastic hard cider scene, the festival is the place to be. Cider experts and novices alike can discover new favorite ciders and cideries, plus have a great time listening to live music, mingling with friends and taking in the orchard views,” said Mike Glover, president/CEO of the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce, which produces the event.