Announcing Orchard & Ale Fest “Year of Wild Salmon” contest for Brewers

Events Friday, August 1 2025

Drinker’s Choice Competition at Hood River Orchard & Ale Fest

Salmon-Safe is joining with TrueWest Productions to highlight Salmon-Safe Certified fresh hops at the 2025 Hood River Orchard & Ale Fest (Formerly the Hood River Hops Fest) taking place on October 4, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon.

Festival goers will vote for their favorite Salmon-Safe beer. The brewer of the winning beer will receive a Year of Wild Salmon from Bristol Bay in Alaska, home to the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world!

We are committed to market development for our certified farms, and we are using this partnership to spread the word about Salmon-Safe certified hops to craft-beer enthusiasts and brewers alike.

Want to participate in the competition? Contact Brian Muegge for more information.

Brewery Registration for the Hood River Orchard & Ale Fest: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/35859957/hood-river-orchard-ale-festival-vendor-registration-hood-river-hood-river-event-site

Festival information: http://www.orchardandale.com