Entertainment & Events in Hood River, Oregon

Special Events

Cherry Harvest Celebration 541-386-3360
Apple Valley
Hood River, OR 97031
Hood River Fruit Loop
Pick your own cherries or buy them freshly picked during this two-day, annual cherry celebration with over 1,000 acres of cherry trees yielding a variety of cherries including Bing, Lambert, Rainier, Black Republican, and Lapine.
Pumpkin Funland 541-386-4622
3020 Thomsen Road
Hood River, OR 97031
Located at Rasmussen Farms
Lasting for over a month, you can visit a wonderful and unique world of pumpkins, gourds, squash, and farm items. There is also a Halloween maze for children, pumpking bowling, fall decorations, and a corn field of fun scenes. more

Hood River Pear and Wine Festival 541-386-2000
Expo Center
This annual premier event is held on the last weekend in May and features an extensive selection of pears, cheeses, and hand crafted wines from over twenty Oregon wineries. Also featured are local specialty foods, workshops by talented chefs, wine tasting events, and a selection of crafts by Oregon craftsmen. Held in March. more
Hood River Pear Celebration 541-354-1140
Packer Orchards and Bakery
Autumn is the perfect time to take a leisurely drive on the back roads of Hood River County's Fruit Loop, the largest pear growing region in the U.S. During the peak of the pear harvest, Fruit Loop farms celebrate with special activities. Sample up to 18 varieties of pears, enjoy a glass of pear wine, have a leisurely picnic lunch, experience artisan foods, pear desserts, live music, a corn maze, and more. Held in September. more
Hood River Valley Harvest Fest 541-386-2000
720 E. Port Marina Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
Attendees to this year's Hood River Valley Harvest Fest will be treated to a whole new look and feel. Organizers have moved the event from the Expo Center to a new site less than one block away. Visitors and vendors alike will be able to take a stroll or just sit and enjoy their lunch along the Columbia River. Fun for the whole family. Held in October. more

Columbia River Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon 503-497-4080
Port Marina Park
Each June this annual event offers a marathon race and a half-marathon race, as well as bluegrass music, a beer garden, and an awards show. more