Hood River County Fruit Loop | Events Calendar



August 2009	Events Calendar


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! More information about The Gorge White House


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


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

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

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. More information about Gravenstein Apple Days


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. More information about Draper Girls Country Farm

Gravenstein Apples at Cody Orchards Farm Stand August 22-23 Orchard tours, cider pressing, BQ, children's activities and home-made apple desserts. More information about Cody Orchards Farm Stand

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