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Hood River Valley Harvest Fest Celebrates the Region’s Incredible Autumn Bounty

Columbia Gorge’s biggest harvest event brings the area’s best local produce, crafts and music

together in one place on October 14-16

Hood River, Ore. – September 27, 2016 – Celebrate Hood River’s harvest season at the 34th annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest on October 14-16, 2016, presented by Pacific Power and produced by the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce. This old-fashioned fall festival brings together more than 125 vendors offering local produce and food products, plus arts and crafts, wine, cider and beer tastings. Held along the scenic Hood River waterfront, this is the Columbia River Gorge’s biggest celebration of the region’s incredible fall bounty.

New for 2016 is an expanded Full Sail Brewing Entertainment Tent, with local musical acts performing throughout the festival. Thanks to the tent’s new central location, the music – which ranges from bluegrass to classic rock – will add a fun, live soundtrack to the festivities. There is also beer, hard cider and wine on tap at the tent, and proceeds will benefit The Arc of the Mid-Columbia.

Festival-goers can load up on boxes of Hood River favorites, including fresh pears, apples, pumpkins, berries and flowers, and a wide variety of local foods, from pies and jams to smoked salmon and chocolate-covered cherries. Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is also a great place to get a jump-start on holiday shopping, thanks to numerous local artisans.

Youngsters will love the kids’ activity area, complete with bouncy houses, face painting and other activities, including a petting zoo from the local 4-H club. They can also watch world-record giant pumpkin carver Scott Cully craft detailed designs into a 600-pound pumpkin. All festival-goers ages 15 and up are invited to take part in the popular pie eating contests on

Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Pacific Power, along with their mascot, Slim, will have “bucket rides” on the Pacific Power Truck throughout the day on Saturday. 

Make a Long Weekend of It and Fall in Love with Hood River

Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is just one of many reasons to visit Hood River this fall. The summer crowds have dissipated, harvest is in full swing, and the trees in the Gorge and Hood River Valley are turning beautiful fall colors.

Visitors can make the Harvest Fest the centerpiece to a long vacation weekend that also includes going apple and pumpkin picking along the Hood River County Fruit Loop, biking the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail from Hood River to Mosier, tasting the area’s locally-made beer, cider and wines and enjoying exceptional cuisine at Hood River restaurants. For more top tips on autumn activities plus accommodation suggestions, go to HoodRiver.org.

Hood River Valley Harvest Fest Event Details

DatesFriday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16, 2016 

Prices per day:

Adults: $6 DailyKids under 12: FREESeniors: $3 on Friday, $5 on Saturday & SundayActive military: $3 on Friday, $5 Saturday & Sunday

LocationHood River Event Site, Portway Ave., Hood River, OR 97031

ParkingFree

Full Sail Entertainment Tent - Live Music Schedule

Friday, October 14

1:00 - 2:15 p.m. – Larry & Raven (The Dalles, OR)2:30 - 4:00 p.m. – ThreeForm (Hood River, OR)4:30 - 6:00 p.m. – Jeff Carrell & Kenny Olsen (The Dalles, OR)

Saturday, October 15

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. – Alonzo Garbanzo (Hood River, OR)12:45 - 2:00 p.m. – PT Barton (Husum, WA)2:30 - 4:00 p.m. – Greenneck Daredevils (Hood River, OR)4:30 - 6:00 p.m. – Tony Smiley (Vancouver, WA)

Sunday, October 16

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. – Tracy Klas (Portland, OR)12:30 - 1:45 p.m. – Matt Mesa & Mark Reynolds (Hood River, OR)2:00 - 3:15 p.m. – Al & Nolan (The Dalles, OR)3:45 - 5:00 p.m. – Junebug Boys (Hood River, OR)

Pet PolicyNo pets, please

More InformationCall the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce at (541) 386-2000 or visit www.hoodriver.org.

Presenting Sponsor

About Hood River, OregonLocated at the crossroads of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and the magnificent Cascade Range and just an hour from Portland, Hood River is wildly gorge-ous, offering outdoor recreation, dramatic vistas, historic landmarks, bountiful fruit and fantastic food, wine, beer and cider. With accommodations ranging from luxury hotels to historic B&Bs, Hood River is a four-season destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts, weddings, corporate events and more. It was named 2015 Best Adventure Town in the West by Sunset Magazine.

The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce supports economic and tourism development in Hood River, Cascade Locks, Odell, Parkdale, Pine Grove, and Mount Hood. hoodriver.org.