Hood River County Fruit Loop | Events Calendar



August 2010	Events Calendar


Van Gogh Days at Rasmussen Farms Starting August 7-8 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 60 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. www.RasmussenFarms.com More information about Rasmussen Farms

Apple Valley's Huckleberry Jam & Country BBQ August 14-15 Huckleberry and music lovers come together to celebrate the wild huckleberry harvest. Listen to live music Saturday Aug 14 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

Smiley's Red Barn Summer Concert Series - Carrie Cunningham August 14 - 8:30pm Tickets $10, Open seating starts at 7:00pm. Corner of Hwy 35 & Ehrck Hill Rd. For more information call 541-386-5989 or www.smileysredbarn.com

Cascade Yarns Trunk Show at Foothills Yarn & Fiber August 19 - September 20 Cascade Yarns is the producer of Cascade 220, which is the best-selling yarn in the U.S. Come see garments hand knit from this popular yarn and other items that are sure to inspire your creativity. And meet our alpacas and their newest babies. More information about Cascade Alpacas and Foothills Yarn & Fiber

Hood River County Fruit Loop Gravenstein Apple Celebration August 21-22 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. More information about Gravenstein Apple Days

U-Pick Gravenstein Extravaganza and More at Draper Girls Country Farm August 21-22 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. More information about Draper Girls Country Farm