Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival

Event Description

We LOVE Port Townsend. If you love cider, go in October for the annual Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival. However, please note that the festival comprises many events and not all are in Port Townsend. Some are free, some cost. The “cider saloon” is $30. There’s also an Oktoberfest in Port Ludlow which has sausage and entertainment and is $75. We recommend that you check the event website for the lineup of all events and where they are.

Here’s the blurb from the organizers as to what the festival is all about:

The Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival returns for its eighth year, bringing the vibrant traditions of apple harvesting and cider making to life. Hosted by The Production Alliance, this annual agritourism event has become a must-attend celebration in the Pacific Northwest, showcasing the region’s rich agricultural heritage and the people who make it all happen.

Established in 2016, the Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival connects locals and visitors to the bountiful harvest of Washington’s state symbol—the apple. This festival has quickly become a beloved tradition in the Northwest, known for celebrating our farmers, cider makers, and artisans.

“This festival is all about community,” says Danny Milholland, Director of Operations at The Production Alliance. “It’s a time for us to come together, celebrate the hard work of our local farmers, cider makers, and artisans, and share the fruits of our labor with friends and neighbors.”

Here’s a video from the organizers: