Hood River County Fruit Loop
August 2009
Events Calendar
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The Gorge White House

August 2

Artist Reception for Gayle Weisfield 1-3 in the afternoon.  Music by SawCordius until 5:00.  No admission charge.

August 16

Musical afternoon with SawCordius on the patio.  No admission charge.

August 20

Fresh pears for the season!

August 22-23

Gravenstein apples!  Samples available!

August 26

Plein Air artists at The Gorge White House.  Watercolor artiists at work throughout our fields!
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Van Gogh Days
at Rasmussen Farms

Starting August 8-9

Kick-off weekend features live music, wine tasting from Hood River Vineyards, vegetable games, and a treasure hunt. Quilt show and sale, and art show and sale. Celebrating 50 KINDS OF SUNFLOWERS! Come paint, take photos, cut bouquets, and enjoy through the whole month of August. Covered picnic area.

Call 800-543-2243 for more information.

August 22&23

Tons of apples, recipes, treats.  Live music & pie walk in the afternoons.  Other activities include:  squash bowling, opening of the corn maze.  This year's maze theme is Johnny Appleseed on the Oregon Trail.  Admission is free to all activities, There is u-pick of sunflowers and other flowers, good selection of vegetables during the month of August.  Best to call ahead 800 548 2243 for current availability.

www.RasmussenFarms.com

More information about Rasmussen Farms

Van Gogh Days
 

Cascade Yarns Trunk Show

at Foothills Yarn & Fiber

August 10-23
Cascade Yarns is the producer of Cascade 220, which is the best-selling yarn in the U.S. Come see hand knit garments and other items that are sure to inspire your creativity.  And meet our alpacas and their newest babies.  Call 541-354-3542 for more information.
More information about Cascade Alpacas and Foothills Yarn & Fiber
Cascade Yarns Trunk Show at Foothills Yarn & Fiber
 

Gingergold Apple Celebration

Alice's Premiere Apples at Alices Orchard

Mid-August
Take a gator wagon ride to our U-pick Gingergold apples while they last.  Local favorites!  Season varies.  Enjoy our picnic area.  See website for more information, www.alicesorchard.com
More information about Alices's Orchard & Fruit Stand
Apple Valley's Huckleberry Jam & Country BBQ
August 15-16
Huckleberry and music lovers come together to celebrate the wild huckleberry harvest. Listen to live music Saturday Aug 15 from 12–5 while enjoying a BBQ lunch (cherry-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, all served with cider baked beans and pear coleslaw). Huckleberry cobbler, crisps, turnovers, milkshakes, pies, and more. Call 541-386-1971.
More information about Apple Valley Country Store and Bakery
Apple Valley Country Store
Hood River County Fruit Loop Gravenstein Apple Celebration
August 22-23
Gravenstein season is short and we celebrate the harvest each year with a weekend full of special activities.  Come enjoy family activities including BBQs, u-pick, baby alpacas, apple dumplings, apple jam and more.  Many farms feature picnic areas.  For information visit our website for our Fruit Loop map or call 541-386-7697.
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Gravenstein apple
 
 

U-Pick Gravenstein Extravaganza and More

at Draper Girls Country Farm

August 22-23
Come and join us for some good old-fashioned family fun, picking the famous Gravenstein apples. Have some of our fresh pressed non-pasteurized Gravenstein cider while enjoying the spectacular view from our beautiful flower garden.  We will also have horesback rides available for children, along with our year-round petting zoo.  Visit www.drapergirlscountryfarm.com or call 541-352-6625.
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Gravenstein Apples

at Cody Orchards Farm Stand

August 22-23
Orchard tours, cider pressing, BQ, children's activities and home-made apple desserts.
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Mt. Hood in Focus

at Aubert Fruit Company

August 29-30
Come and enjoy Hood River Valley art.  This is an opportunity to meet some of the valley's local artists and view their art.
More information about Aubert Fruit Company