OMSI After Dark CiderFest
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6–10 pm
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Central Eastside (Portland)
This is an in-person event
$25
21+
Quaff boozy local ciders, learn about cidermaking, and traipse through OMSI's featured "The World of da Vinci" exhibit. Local food vendors like 1927 S'mores, La Moule, and Steven Smith Teamakers will also offer tasty treats. Activities include juggling performances and laser shows set to the music of Prince and Lizzo.
Tickets include 10 tasting tickets (4oz each), a commemorative glass, access to all the activities, and parking. 21+ only.
Science Demonstrations
--Cider Visors: Come try your hand at apple picking while wearing a pair of goggles that distorts your vision.
--Cider Press: How does your drink go from apples to finished cider? Check out a cider press in action and get a sample of freshly pressed apples. TBD
Activities Happening All Night
-Explore our newest featured exhibit, The World of Da Vinci. (Please note: access to the exhibit will close at 9:15PM.)
-Explore the Natural Science Hall
-Explore the Turbine Halls brain teasers, design challenges, shake house and more.
-DJ Music by Freeform Radio | Turbine Hall
-CiderJams (band) | Auditorium Stage
Timed Activities
Planetarium Shows: (First come, first served. Limited capacity.)
--Laser Prince | 6:45 & 8:15PM
--Laser Lizzo | 7:30 & 9:00PM
Empirical Theater (First come, first served. Limited capacity.)
--JuggleMania tries tricks using apples, cider, fruit leather & knives. | 6:30, 7:30, 8:30PM
--Trivia! Test your knowledge about apples, cider and alcohol. | 7, 8, 9PM
Cider Vendors
-12 Bridge Ciderworks | sampling Tilikum Tropical Thunder, Fremont Gingerella Pear
-2 Towns| sampling TBA
-Avid Cider | sampling Jungle Juice
-Bauman's Cider | sampling Strawberry Mojito
-Bend Cider Co | sampling Huckleberry Ginger
-Blossom Barn Cidery | sampling Front Porch Perry
-Happy Valley Ciderworks | sampling Tangerine Honey
-Incline Cider | sampling TBA
-La Familia | sampling TBA
-Portland Cider | sampling Holy Habanero, True Brut
-Queen Orchard | sampling TBA
-Reverend Nat's | sampling TBA
-Seattle Cider Co | sampling Odyssey Imperial, Dry Cider, Berry Rose
-Schilling Cider| sampling Big Zesty Guava Lemonade, Excelsior Mango Imperial
-Snowdrift Cider Co | sampling TBA
-Stone Circle Cider | sampling TBA
-Stone Break Wine and Cider | sampling TBA
Artisan Food Vendors
-1927 S'mores
-Creo Chocolate
-Ewing Distillery
-HAB Sauce
-La Moule
-Nothing Bundt Cakes
-San Juan Seltzer
-Six Stix Gourmet Pretzels llc
-Steven Smith Teamaker
-Topo Chico Mineral Water
Other Themed Vendors
-Bottle & Botega
Food and Beverage
-Food Cart on the Front Plaza: Bellagios Pizza
-Food Cart on the Theory Patio: Pidgin Hole
- Elephants Deli food at the Empirical Cafe.
-Bars with wine, beer, cider, hard seltzer and non-alcoholic beverages
Sponsors
-First Tech Federal Credit Union
Science Demonstrations
--Cider Visors: Come try your hand at apple picking while wearing a pair of goggles that distorts your vision.
--Cider Press: How does your drink go from apples to finished cider? Check out a cider press in action and get a sample of freshly pressed apples. TBD
Activities Happening All Night
-Explore our newest featured exhibit, The World of Da Vinci. (Please note: access to the exhibit will close at 9:15PM.)
-Explore the Natural Science Hall
-Explore the Turbine Halls brain teasers, design challenges, shake house and more.
-DJ Music by Freeform Radio | Turbine Hall
-CiderJams (band) | Auditorium Stage
Timed Activities
Planetarium Shows: (First come, first served. Limited capacity.)
--Laser Prince | 6:45 & 8:15PM
--Laser Lizzo | 7:30 & 9:00PM
Empirical Theater (First come, first served. Limited capacity.)
--JuggleMania tries tricks using apples, cider, fruit leather & knives. | 6:30, 7:30, 8:30PM
--Trivia! Test your knowledge about apples, cider and alcohol. | 7, 8, 9PM
Cider Vendors
-12 Bridge Ciderworks | sampling Tilikum Tropical Thunder, Fremont Gingerella Pear
-2 Towns| sampling TBA
-Avid Cider | sampling Jungle Juice
-Bauman's Cider | sampling Strawberry Mojito
-Bend Cider Co | sampling Huckleberry Ginger
-Blossom Barn Cidery | sampling Front Porch Perry
-Happy Valley Ciderworks | sampling Tangerine Honey
-Incline Cider | sampling TBA
-La Familia | sampling TBA
-Portland Cider | sampling Holy Habanero, True Brut
-Queen Orchard | sampling TBA
-Reverend Nat's | sampling TBA
-Seattle Cider Co | sampling Odyssey Imperial, Dry Cider, Berry Rose
-Schilling Cider| sampling Big Zesty Guava Lemonade, Excelsior Mango Imperial
-Snowdrift Cider Co | sampling TBA
-Stone Circle Cider | sampling TBA
-Stone Break Wine and Cider | sampling TBA
Artisan Food Vendors
-1927 S'mores
-Creo Chocolate
-Ewing Distillery
-HAB Sauce
-La Moule
-Nothing Bundt Cakes
-San Juan Seltzer
-Six Stix Gourmet Pretzels llc
-Steven Smith Teamaker
-Topo Chico Mineral Water
Other Themed Vendors
-Bottle & Botega
Food and Beverage
-Food Cart on the Front Plaza: Bellagios Pizza
-Food Cart on the Theory Patio: Pidgin Hole
- Elephants Deli food at the Empirical Cafe.
-Bars with wine, beer, cider, hard seltzer and non-alcoholic beverages
Sponsors
-First Tech Federal Credit Union
Event Location
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Venue websiteYou Might Also Like
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