Boy Scouts from Troop 208 will once again be turning the presses to transform 1000 pounds of apples, donated by Market of Choice, into delicious fresh cider for you to enjoy for free. Photos: Jeanine Claar

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Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for the 18th celebration of food, music, history, and community at the JQA Young Park on the grounds of the historic house on Cornell.

We are delighted to bring back our community celebration. Since 2007, the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD) has sponsored the event.

See how the pioneers made cider with antique, hand-cranked presses, and sample the results. Boy Scout Troop 208 looks forward every year to running the presses to turn out free fresh cider from apples donated by Market of Choice. Grab a glass or two, you'll be amazed at the taste!

Listen to the Roots Americana music of Lauren Sheehan and her band. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch. Find out more about Cedar Mill history and the plans for the historic JQA Young House. Browse booths and learn about local organizations from our Community Partners.

Fabulous food

Don’t eat before you come! We'll have great food!

The Seasoned Spoon is bringing their barbecue pit to serve barbecue sandwiches and hotdogs for the kids.

Plenty of tables are set up for you to enjoy your meal with your family, friends, and neighbors, while you listen to the music.

Entertainment

Lauren Sheehan and her band have been entertaining us at the Cider Festival for years! She will be back with her sidekicks to share Roots Americana tunes that will have everyone swaying in rhythm.

Our real history

The History Tent tells our history stories with a collection of photos and artifacts from Cedar Mill History collection.

The Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD) owns the house and grounds, and is the main sponsor of the event. A portion of the proceeds from the Vendor Alley sales will go to the restoration fund. Donations are also welcome!

For the kids

THPRD will bring along the Rec Mobile to provide games and activities under the spreading hickory tree, including pioneer coloring pages. Several of the vendor booths will offer interactive games for all ages...win prizes!

Want to participate?

Fill out the vendor registration form and let us know what you'd like to share with the community. Open to community groups, service providers, and craft and food vendors.

Details about getting here

The park is at the corner of 119th and Cornell Road in Cedar Mill. Free parking will be available in the Cedar Mill Bible Church parking lot. Look for the signs on Cornell.

The grounds are wheelchair accessible, although the area is not paved and can be rough in spots.

TriMet - Line 48 Cornell departs from the Sunset Transit Center.

For more info, please contact Virginia Bruce or call THPRD at 503-645-6433.

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