Mt. Hood and The Gorge
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The Columbia River Gorge region combines one of the world's greatest rivers with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery to be found in the United States. The town of Hood River has become the center for wind surfing in the Northwest, while skiers can choose among three locations: Ski Bowl, Timberline and Mount Hood Meadows.
Events within the region:
Second Saturday at WAAAM | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Watch our planes take off and land, and hitch a ride in one of our antique cars. Every Saturday is different ... so be sure to come often! A visit to WAAAM on a Second Saturday is bound to make you realize just how easy life is these days. People don't even give it a thought, but in 1917, it could have taken a half an hour just to get the oil warm enough to crank the car! | Event Dates: Sep 19, 2018 to Sep 22, 2019 Event Web Site: http://www.waaamuseum.org/ |
First Fridays in Hood River | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Visitors to Historic Downtown Hood River on the first Friday of every month can enjoy wonderful art, shopping, history, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and outdoor recreation. The Downtown Walking Map makes it easy to locate a variety of shops and services in Downtown Hood River. Shops range from art, books, toys, clothing, locally produced items, jewelery, outdoor gear, and much more. After exploring Hood River, visitors can enjoy a drink or a bit to eat at a variety of restaurants, wine tasting rooms, breweries, and coffee shops located in Historic Downtown | Event Dates: May 03, 2019 to Dec 07, 2019 Event Web Site: http://hoodriver.org/events-festivals/calendars/event-calendar |
Roy Webster Cross Channel Swim | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: At dawn on Labor Day each year, a large group of hearty souls jumps in the mighty Columbia River and swims the 1.1-mile stretch across to Hood River. | Event Dates: Sep 02, 2019 to Sep 02, 2019 Event Web Site: http://hoodriver.org/roy-webster-cross-channel-swim/ |
Hood River Fly In | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Enjoy hundreds of visiting airplanes, food and activities. See airplanes close at hand and visit with the pilots. Airplane and biplane rides. Acres of free parking. Come celebrate WAAAM Air and Auto Museum’s Tenth Anniversary. Museum open 9-5. Lions Club breakfast 8am Sat/Sun. | Event Dates: Sep 07, 2019 to Sep 08, 2019 Event Contact Phone: (541) 308-1600 Event Web Site: www.waaamuseum.org |
Hood River Valley Harvest Fest | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Celebrates the bounty of the Hood River Valley and surrounding region. The Valley has been a premier fruit and vegetable producing region since the start of the 20th century. Today, the Harvest Festival has grown to a family-friendly, weekend-long celebration with hundreds of art, craft, food, and wine vendors, just for a start. | Event Dates: Oct 11, 2019 to Oct 13, 2019 Event Web Site: hoodriver.org/harvest-fest/ |
