Local Events
Mt. Hood Local Events
2013: JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC
2014: JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC
Throughout the year many events and festivals take place in the Mount Hood area. Check out the upcoming fun activities and things to do.
May 2013
5th Annual Columbia Gorge Fiddle Contest
1602 May Street
Hood River, OR
541-387-6700
www.columbiagorgefiddlecontest.com
Art with Heart
13 Railroad Avenue
Hood River, OR
Attend an art show and auction featuring artwork created by local children. Proceeds benefit Columbia Gorge Court Appointed Special Advocates and Columbia Gorge Children’s Advocacy Center. Donations are just $10 per person.
The Bite of Mt. Hood
The Bite of Mt Hood is an energetic, fun and emerging fundraising event benefiting the Mt. Hood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hoodland Senior Center. This spring event held at The Resort at The Mountain in Welches showcases the fantastic flavors and sips from local restaurants, caterers and beverage creators.
503-622-7665
www.thebiteofmthood.com
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest
WAAAM Museum
wineandpearfest.com
Oregon Cup and Oregon River Games
503-630-3483
June 2013
Festival of the Arts
Lake Oswego, OR
503-636-1060
www.lakewood-center.org
Mt. Hood Cycling Classic
Hood River, OR 97031
800-366-3530
www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com
Columbia River Gorge Biennial Classic
www.columbiagorgewalks.com
Fruit Loop Wine Celebration
Hood River Fruit Loop, OR 97031
800-366-3530
www.hoodriverfruitloop.com
Sternwheeler Days
Cascade Locks Marine Park
www.portofcascadelocks.org
July 2013
Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo
Molalla, OR
503-829-6941
www.molallabuckeroo.com
Estacada Summer Celebration
Estacada, OR
503-630-8270
www.estacadasummercelebration.org
9th Oregon Lavender DAZE Festival
Dates TBD
10 AM – 5 PM
Hood River Lavender Farms
888-LAV-FARM
www.LavenderDaze.com
Hood River County Fair
Dates TBD
Hood River County Fairgrounds, near the community of Odell
541-354-2865
www.hoodriverfair.com
August 2013
Swan Island Dahlia Festival
Canby, OR
503-266-7711
www.dahlias.com
Gravenstein Apple Celebration
Hood River Fruit Loop
www.hoodriverfruitloop.com
32nd Annual Hood to Coast Relay
This largest relay in the world covers 200 miles and involves 12,000+ runners. From majestic Mt. Hood to beautiful Pacific Ocean in Seaside, it’s an incredible adventure with unbeatable scenery, benefiting the American Cancer Society.
503-292-4626
www.hoodtocoast.com
Barlow Road Ride
Experience Mt. Hood and Oregon History and take in the beauty and majesty as you embark upon the pioneering journey of conquering the Barlow Trail Road from Oregon City Oregon to Mt. Hood on this cool two-day ride. The event supports The Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum.
The new ride follows the path of Oregon’s pioneers on a 100 mile tour from Oregon City to Government Camp with an optional ride to Timberline Lodge. The course winds along the Clackamas River to Barton Park, Boring and Sandy and along the Marmot Road to Zig Zag and up Laurel Hill to Government Camp. Shorter routes are available and advanced riders are welcome to complete the ride in one day. Follow the historic Barlow Road pioneers followed around Mt. Hood to Oregon City.
This is a fully supported ride including all meals and a community festival Saturday night for $75.
503-292-4626
www.barlowroadride.com
September 2013
Festival of the Forest
Welches, OR
800-424-3002
Mt. Hood Heritage Day
Government Camp, OR
503-272-3301
www.mthoodmuseum.org
The Fruit Loop Pear Celebration
Hood River Valley
www.hoodriverfruitloop.com/calendar/pear.html
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Canby, OR
503-628-1205
www.flockandfiberfestival.com
October 2013
10th Annual Hood River Hops Fest
Hood River
800-366-3530
www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hood-River-Hops-Fest/127886120593522
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Harvest Festival
Fir Point Farms
Canby, OR
503-678-2455
www.firpointfarms.com
Hood River Valley Harvest Fest
Hood River, Oregon
800-366-3530
hoodriver.org/events-festivals/chamber-events/harvest-festival
The Fruit Loop Heirloom Apple Celebration
Hood River Valley
www.hoodriverfruitloop.com/calendar/october.html
November 2013
Oregon Bounty
800-424-3002
www.traveloregon.com/bounty
24th Annual Holiday Wine & Art Festival
Saturday and Sunday, November 16 & 17
Featured artists and wineries throughout the Northwest participate in an event to benefit The Oregon Humane Society. Admission is FREE. Wine Tasting Passports are available for $15 each and include a commemorative glass. Entertainment by Northwest region musicians. Fifteen wineries will present more than 50 wines. Festival hours are Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM and Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM.
Hood River Holidays Kick-Off
Dates TBD
6:30 – 9 PM
Downtown Hood River
hoodriver.org/events-festivals/chamber-events/hood-river-holidays
December 2013
Christmas in Historic Oregon City
800-424-3002
www.historicoregoncity.com
Christmas in the Country
Philip Foster Farm
503-637-6324
www.philipfosterfarm.com
26th Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
December 31, 2013 @ 3 PM – January 1, 2014 @ 2 AM
Mt Hood Skibowl at Government Camp
www.skibowl.com
For 25 years, Skibowl has been the place to ring in the New Year and this year will be even bigger! In addition to live music, the slope-side Beer Garden and the legendary fireworks display at midnight and riding until 2 a.m. Skibowl will be staging a dramatic pre-fireworks Torchlight Parade down the Lower Bowl run. The illuminating event will feature members of the Mt. Hood Race Team and their families along with community leaders from Government Camp who, together in formation, will blaze a trail down the darkened Lower Bowl.
January 2014
Winter Games of Oregon, Ski Glade Trail Day, Suds on the Slopes
Mt. Hood Skibowl
503-222-2695 or 800-754-BOWL
www.skibowl.com
26th Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
December 31, 2013 @ 3 PM – January 1, 2014 @ 2 PM
Mt Hood Skibowl at Government Camp
www.skibowl.com
For 26 years, Skibowl has been the place to ring in the New Year and this year will be even bigger! In addition to live music, the slope-side Beer Garden and the legendary fireworks display at midnight and riding until 2 a.m. Skibowl will be staging a dramatic pre-fireworks Torchlight Parade down the Lower Bowl run. The illuminating event will feature members of the Mt. Hood Race Team and their families along with community leaders from Government Camp who, together in formation, will blaze a trail down the darkened Lower Bowl.
February 2014
No scheduled events at this time.
March 2014
Daffodil Festival and Parade
Lake Oswego, OR
503-675-3983
13th Annual Snow Beach Festival
Date TBD
Sample microbrews and spirits, live music and prizes, pond skim, rail jam and hot dog eating contest.
503-222-2695
www.skibowl.com
April 2014
29th Annual Tulip Fest
A favorite Northwest time of year is when the tulips bloom! There is nothing like the colors of area tulip fields in the spring. Every year the varieties are arranged differently in a new pattern of color as tulip fields are rotated to a new location. This spring bring your family and enjoy over 40 Acres of Tulips and Daffodils. Every day enjoy a variety of activities along with the beautiful fields. Each weekend there is a variety of planned events. Check the “Schedule of Events” for a detailed list of daily and weekend activities.
26th Annual Ski for Sunshine
Date TBD
Benefit for Portland Police Sunshine Division, providing emergency relief to families in need.
www.skibowl.com
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
33814 S. Meridian Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
503-634-2243
www.woodenshoe.com
Spring in the Country Annual Bazaar
Clackamas County
503-266-7704
www.canby.com/laurieb
Columbia Gorge Wineries-Passport Weekend ‘A World of Wine in 40 Miles’
Date TBD
11 AM – 6 PM
Columbia Gorge Wineries in Washington and Oregon
www.columbiagorgewine.com
Hood River Valley Blossom Festival
Dates TBD
Saturdays and Sundays
10 AM – 4 PM
405 Portway Avenue
Hood River, OR 97031
800-366-3530
www.HoodRiver.org
The Bite of Mt. Hood
Date TBD
5 – 9 PM
Held in the Cascades Ballroom at The Resort at The Mountain, this event has a nominal $5 admission fee. Known as the event where friends come to gather, eat and bid on a special item, guests will enjoy a silent auction, live auction, ‘live’ music and ten vendor booths showcasing food from area eateries, including The Resort.
www.thebiteofmthood.com
