Hood River County Fruit Loop | Events Calendar



August 2013	Events Calendar


Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Trunk Show at Foothills Yarn & Fiber August 3-25 Brown Sheep Company provides handworkers of all levels of knitting experience with delightful and gratifying projects for themselves, their families, and their friends. Come see this trunk show of beautiful designs knit in Lamb's pride yarn. And, while you're here, meet our alpacas and their newest babies. More information about Cascade Alpacas and Foothills Yarn & Fiber

Van Gogh Days at Rasmussen Farms Starting August 3-4 Celebrating 70 KINDS OF SUNFLOWERS! Kick-off weekend features from 12-4pm, live music, wine tasting from Hood River Vineyards, Food Cart, vegetable games, and a treasure hunt. Quilt show and sale. Come paint, take photos, cut bouquets. Enjoy the sunflowers through the whole month of August. Covered picnic area. Call 800-548-2243 for more information. www.RasmussenFarms.com More information about Rasmussen Farms

Sensational Summer Fruits at Packer Orchards & Bakery August 15-31 The best the season has to offer. Sweet dark cherries, Rainiers too. Peaches are at the peak of harvest through the end of September. This is the optimal time for our juicy & crisp Gravensteins. The bakery is overflowing with goodness. Jams are as great as ever. Come see us. www.PackerOrchardsandBakery.com More information about Packer Orchards and Bakery

Hood River County Fruit Loop Summer Fruit Celebration August 17-18 Many varieties of fruits (including berries, peaches, and Gravenstein apples) and vegetables are at the peak of perfection. Joins us as we celebrate our harvest of summer fruit with BBQs, U-pick, baby alpacs, ciders, jams and more. Many farms feature picnic areas. For information call 541-386-7697.

U-Pick Gravenstein Extravaganza and More at Draper Girls Country Farm August 17-18 Join us for good old-fashioned family fun, U-picking the famous Gravenstein apples. Visit our country market and enjoy some of our non-pasteurized Gravenstein cider or try Grandma's famous cinnamon-sugar Gravenstein dried apples while enjoying our spectacular view, walking through the beautiful gardens or feeding the animals. www.drapergirlscountryfarm.com or call 541-352-6625. More information about Draper Girls Country Farm

Apple Valley's Labor Day Peach Celebration & Country BBQ August 31-Sept 2 Fresh baked peach pies, cobblers, and crisps. Country BBQ serving cherry-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, all served with pear coleslaw and cider baked beans. Peach milkshakes, turnovers, and more. Be sure to sample our 50+ varieties of jam including our Peach Habanero pepper jelly! Call 541-386-1971