Come sip ciders and taste food samples at the Artisans by Cider Summit. Beth will be signing books from 2:30 - 3:15 pm!

Event details (tickets available here):

Artisans by Cider Summit is a new event coming to Leftbank Annex in Portland, OR on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Artisans will follow CiderCon, the cider industry's signature conference taking place January 16-19.  Artisans will feature at least 18 of the world's leading cider producers and 40 selections. Each cidery is recognized for benchmark quality in their respective regions.

Your ticket will include a pass to taste each cider as well as food samples from local artisan food purveyors including Portland Creamery, Gluten Free Gem Bakery, Missionary Chocolates, From Grapes & Olives and more! There will also be a special Pommeau tasting feature with producers from Normandy, Washington & Oregon. Bottles to-go will be available in our event store along with Cider Summit festival merchandise. We’ll also have two author book signing sessions featuring Nicholas Kristoff & Sheryl WuDunn (Tightrope) and Beth Demmon (The Beer Lover’s Guide to Cider).

The event will take place from 1pm-4pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please note: this event is strictly 21 and over only - no babies/toddlers are allowed!

WHAT: Artisans by Cider Summit - featuring 18+ of the cider industry's benchmark producers
WHEN: Saturday, January 20, 2024. 1pm-4pm
WHERE: Leftbank Annex - 101 N. Weidler Street, Portland, OR 97227
TICKETS: $75+ fees, available online only. Includes samples of all ciders + food. Must be purchased in advance. Very limited availability.

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