The Hood River Valley and the Columbia River Gorge are renowned for the quality and variety of apples and pears grown by local orchardists. Gorge cidermakers are crafting some of the best hard cider in the Pacific Northwest.
The Old Parkdale Inn is in the heart of the Hood River Valley and on the famous Fruit Loop, a 35 mile touring loop through orchards, farms, and welcoming communities. From the Inn head out and visit:
Golden Row Cider at Mt. View Orchards: Golden Row cider is made from nothing but apples from Mt. View’s row of 100-year-old apple trees.
Kiyokawa Family Orchards In 2013 new varieties apples were planted including hard cider specific varieties.
Draper Girls Country Farm: Owner Theresa Draper’s vision of producing small-batch, hand-crafted ciders from the fruits grown and harvested on her farm began in 2011.
Gorge White House: In the heart of the ‘Fruit Valley’, compelled to create Hard Ciders with the fruit grown on the farm. A beautiful range of 8 flavors from Dry Apple to flavor bursting Mixed Berry.
Fox Tail Cider: Ciders made with 100% NW Apples and Pears
Venture out a little further and visit cideries in Hood River
Working Hands Fermentation. Of course many of our fine Columbia Gorge Breweries create some great ciders and kombuchas, too.
Hood River Cider Fest returns May 2, 2026 at the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, WAAAM, in their large outdoor space. Get ready for some prime views of the mountains. You will have access to a discounted museum ticket for the day. An event not to be missed.
The Hood River Cider Fest gives seasoned and novice cider drinkers alike the chance to sample cider from Hood River County’s very own cider makers, as well as a variety of additional Northwest ciders. This event will sell out so purchase your tickets HERE very soon.
Spring Maker’s Market – free to the public
Open to the public, without purchase of a Cider Fest ticket, is our new Free Spring Maker’s Market – browse through aisles of handmade artisan goods from our craft vendors.
Designate a driver before heading out to explore the ciders, beers, wines, and spirits of the Hood River Valley.
Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast – Recognized as an Oregon Bike Friendly Business and with two EV charging stations. Mid way between Hood River, the Columbia River Gorge and Mt Hood, the Old Parkdale Inn with three well appointed guests rooms, is the ideal home base for outdoor adventures or a quiet retreat
Phone: 541-352-5551 View Old Parkdale Inn Availability
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