Celebrate the Best of Fall at the 2024 Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival!

Olympic Peninsula, WA – The Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival returns for its eighth year, bringing the vibrant traditions of apple harvesting and cider making to life from October 10-13, 2024. 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.”

A Community Harvest Celebration

The Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival offers a diverse lineup of free and ticketed events, making it an inclusive gathering for all ages. The four-day celebration features everything from orchard tours and cider tastings to live music and farm-to-table meals, each event highlighting the deep connection between the land, the people, and the season.

Festival highlights include:

Harvest Dinner & Cider Brunch: Indulge in farm-fresh meals paired with handcrafted ciders.
Cider Saloon: Sample over 30 regional ciders in a festive, lively setting.
Finnriver Apple Day: Celebrate the apple harvest with music, cider, crafts, tours, and more!
Live Music & Entertainment: Enjoy performances across multiple venues.
On-Site Tours & Tastings: Visit local breweries, cideries, farms, and wineries to see where the magic happens.
This year’s festival will also feature expanded offerings, including more youth and family-friendly activities, non-alcoholic tasting options like apple flights, and local art inspired by the apple. Plus, with the Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival coinciding with the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, attendees are invited to enjoy a culinary celebration along scenic Highway 101, experiencing the best of the region's flavors and hospitality.

Event Schedule

Thursday, October 10:

Flavors of Fall: Apple Rose Tarts & Cocktails | 21+ | 2-4 pm | $20
Location: Resort at Port Ludlow
Craft apple rose tarts and cider cocktails in a fun, hands-on class.

Friday, October 11:

Flavors of Fall: Apple Rose Tarts & Cocktails | 21+ | 2-4 pm | $20
Location: Resort at Port Ludlow
Craft apple rose tarts and cider cocktails in a fun, hands-on class.

Taste of Cider on the Peninsula |All Ages| 12-8 pm
Location: The Guardhouse Fort Worden State Park
Sample local ciders paired with delicious dishes.

Oktoberfest | 21+ | 4-8 pm | $75
Location: The Old Alcohol Plant Inne
Celebrate with sausage, cider, beer, and live music.

Saturday, October 12:

Cider Saloon | 21+ | 1-5 pm | $30
Location: Port Townsend
The festival’s centerpiece with over 30 regional ciders, live music, and food.

Cideries: Admiralty Distillery | Alpenfire Cider | Eaglemount Wine and Cider | Finnriver Farm and Cider | Offset Ciderworks | Republic of Cider | Sisters' Cider House | St. Lo Cider | Woodinville Cider Works

Propolis Fall Fire Party | 21+ | 6 pm - 10 pm | Free
Location: Propolis Brewing
Gather around the fire with friends for a cozy evening of craft brews and camaraderie.

Sunday, October 13:

Cider Brunch | All ages | 11 am - 1 pm | $45
Location: Resort at Port Ludlow
Enjoy a hearty brunch with farm-fresh ingredients and cider cocktails.

Finnriver Apple Day | All Ages | 12-7 pm | $5-20 donation
Location: Finnriver Farm & Cidery
A family-friendly celebration with live music, cider pressing, and more.

Join the Celebration

Don’t miss your chance to experience the Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival, a true celebration of fall’s bounty and the vibrant community that makes it all possible. For more information, including event details and tickets, visit https://theproductionalliance.org.
For media inquiries or to schedule interviews, please contact:

Danny Milholland | Director of Operations
Cell: 360-385-0519
The Production Alliance 501(c)(3): Building Community Through Celebration
https://theproductionalliance.org