Celebrate Cider at Alderbrook Resort; Piketoberfest at Pike Brewing

HOOD CANAL — Alderbrook Resort & Spa is hosting an event called CiderHood on October 23 and 24 to celebrate locally-crafted hard cider paired with locally-foraged, farmed, and harvested food from the region. On October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m., the resort is hosting a Chef's Cider Dinner, with four courses and cider pairings from Finnriver and Reverend Nat's. And on October 24 from 12 to 4 p.m., there will be a tasting with 15 Washington and Oregon cideries, along with locally-sourced bites. Tickets for both events can be purchased by calling (360) 898-2145. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — Tickets are on sale now for Piketoberfest at Pike Brewing. The October 4 event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and proceeds benefit the Pike Place Market Foundation. Expect local meats, sauerkrauts, cheeses and more, paired with craft beers, wines and spirits. [EaterWire]

FREMONT — Tickets are also on sale for Sip for SIFF, the annual benefit for the Seattle International Film Festival. The event involves auction items, wines from Washington's top vintners, bites from local chefs, and spirits from Seattle distilleries. It will be held October 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Fremont Foundry. [EaterWire]