Cider-N-Gold Festival
October 10, 11 & 12
1010 East 8th, Kittitas Valley Event Center | Ellensburg, WA
Get ready for a weekend where heritage meets harvest!
The Pacific Northwest Miner’s Rally & Outdoor Show joins forces with KEEN’s WindFall CiderFest to present the inaugural Cider-N-Gold Festival — a three-day celebration of community, craft, and canyon history.
What to Expect:
🍎 Friday Night: KEEN’s WindFall CiderFest – Sample the region’s best ciders in your very own commemorative tasting glass while enjoying live music under the stars. 6pm-10pm
⛏️ Friday & Saturday: Miner’s Rally & Outdoor Show – Discover the world of gold panning, minerals, and mining history with hands-on exhibits, vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. 10am-5pm
🎶 Saturday Night: Live Music, Beer/Wine/Cider Garden – Kick back with local beverages and tunes as the celebration continues into the evening. 6pm-10pm
🌄 Sunday: Outdoor Vendors & Community Fun – Explore local crafts, goods, and the rich cultural spirit of Central Washington. 10am-4:30pm with music and beer garden from 4:30pm-8pm.
Whether you're here for the cider, the rocks, the music, or the mountains—Cider-N-Gold is your golden ticket to fall fun!
WindFall CiderFest is the Friday night feature of the Cider-N-Gold Festival, hosted by the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN). This ticketed tasting event brings together over a dozen regional cider makers for an evening of crisp, flavorful pours, live music, and community celebration. Guests receive a commemorative tasting glass and the opportunity to sample unique small-batch and seasonal ciders from across the Pacific Northwest.
The primary purpose of WindFall is to celebrate the region’s craft cider industry while supporting KEEN’s nature-based education programs. Set outdoors at the Kittitas Valley Event Center, the ambiance is festive and welcoming, with string lights, food trucks, and the golden glow of fall.
Our target audience includes adults aged 21–55 who enjoy artisan beverages, local food culture, and live music in a relaxed, social setting. The combination of exclusive cider offerings, high-quality entertainment, and a mission-driven cause makes WindFall a draw for cider enthusiasts, young professionals, and supporters of environmental education alike. Now in its seventh year, WindFall has built a loyal following and continues to grow by offering a one-of-a-kind experience rooted in both local flavor and community impact.
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