The scene for crafting hard cider is growing so quickly that now there’s the first Colorado Cider Week, from May 23 to May 28, a celebration of local craft cider culture.

You can learn the lingo, starting with things like firkin — the small cask that holds small batches of cider. Over at the Stem Ciders Tap Room (2811 Walnut St.) they’ll be showcasing a different firkin every night.

The week will culminate in the first Pressed Conference, an outdoor festival that brings cider-makers into one place, with food trucks and live music from Robby Peoples.

“It’s much like a beer festival but with all ciders,” said Eric Foster, co-founder of Stem Ciders. “People can come out with their families and learn about craft ciders, especially about what’s available in Denver.”

Regional ciders have their own stories. Already, the Rocky Mountain Cider Association has 39 members from Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana and Utah.

The celebration includes tastings from such companies as Compass Cider, Eden Ice Cider, Snow Capped Cider and Wild Cider.

The Pressed Conference will be held on May 28 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Highlands Masonic Event Center. Tickets, $40, include unlimited tastes of crisp craft ciders.

Colleen O’Connor: 303-954-1083, coconnor@denverpost.com or @coconnordp