Events April HOOD RIVER HARD-PRESSED CIDER FEST hoodriverciderfest.com Where there are apple orchards, there is cider, and in Hood River there is an abundance of both. Sip juicy and inventive hard ciders from more than 20 Oregon and Washington cider makers, including local faves Draper Girls, FoxTail and Slopeswell, along with food, crafts and live music. September ROY WEBSTER CROSS-CHANNEL SWIM visithoodriver.com/event/ roy-webster-cross-channel-swim Nearly every Labor Day for the past 80 years, a group of adventurous souls has swum across the mighty Columbia. After hitching a ride to the Washington side of the river on a historic paddle-wheel ferry, hundreds of swimmers jump from the deck and make the 1.1-mile crossing to Cascade Locks. October HOOD RIVER HOPS FEST visithoodriver.com/event/ hood-river-hops-fest Hood River County, celebrated worldwide for its hops, is the perfect backdrop for one of Oregon’s most-revered beer festivals. During this lively outdoor event, brewers from around the Northwest gather in downtown Hood River to spotlight seasonal fresh-hopped beers, with food vendors and live music also on tap. HOOD RIVER VALLEY HARVEST FEST visithoodriver.com/event/ hood-river-valley-harvest-fest The annual Harvest Fest pays tribute to one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the Northwest. Sample the incredible bounty of the season, from farm-fresh fruit, produce and flowers to smoked salmon, preserves, pies, local arts and crafts, wine, cider, and beer. Enjoy more than 125 vendors and live entertainment along the Hood River waterfront. May - September FIRST FRIDAYS visithoodriver.com Between May and September, downtown Hood River comes alive with art and music on the first Friday of the month. Local galleries hold artist receptions with music and refreshments. Oak Street from First to Sixth is closed to cars, and many shops offer specials and extended hours. November – Early January HOOD RIVER HOLIDAYS visithoodriver.com/event/ hood-river-holidays-2 Twinkling lights, holiday cheer and special events make Hood River a charming and festive holiday destination from late November through the New Year. Small-town touches include seasonal window displays, a holiday parade, tree lighting, caroling, visits from Santa and more. Hood River Hops Fest VISIT HOOD RIVER visithoodriver.com 43
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==