Editor’s note: the following is a press release.

The Pacific Northwest features fantastic wine festivals, several outstanding Oktoberfest events and even most recently, a bourbon and bacon festival. So, why not put on a festival for sausage and hard cider? The first Sausage and Cider Fest will debut on August 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the city of Covington’s newest park – Covington Community Park.

Hard cider and sausage lovers will sip on ciders and snack on different styles of sausage from around the Northwest. The festival will also feature local beer and wine for non-cider drinkers. Featured cideries include Finn River Farm and Cidery, Cockrell Hard Ciders, Six Knot Cider, Number 6 Cider, Locust Cider and more. Cedar River Cellars will also be on hand featuring wine selections. Adding to the festivities will be live music and a variety of lawn games like corn hole, croquet and badminton.

The festival is a fundraiser for the Covington Kiwanis Club and an effort to spotlight the city that is nestled between Auburn, Kent and Maple Valley in southeast King County, with the city of Covington’s support and sponsorship.

Ticket prices are $35 for general admission or $50 for VIP admission. General admission includes 10 tasting tokens, a souvenir tasting glass, and access to the festival from 5-8 p.m. VIP tickets include 20 tasting tokens, a souvenir tasting glass, access to the festival from 4-8 p.m. and a voucher for one food item. Tickets can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets and the event is for ages 21 and over. More details can be found on the festival website.