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Hood River Cherry Days
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Fruit Loop Celebrations |
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Activities for July 12–13, 2008
When cherry season has arrived in Oregon’s beautiful Hood River Valley Farms, farms all along the valley’s famous Fruit Loop celebrate the ripening of the season’s first delicious tree fruit.
More than a dozen varieties of luscious fresh-picked cherries will be available at Fruit Loop farm stands and attractions—including pie cherries at some farms. There are also other wonderful cherry treats, including cherry wine, jam, cookies, pies, and more. Taste the delicious fruit and products, and choose your family’s favorites to take home.
In addition to the orchard-fresh fruit available all along the Loop, some Fruit Loop farms
serve up special activities or attractions for Cherry Days. Admission to most Fruit Loop farms and attractions is free,
and most are open from at least 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (some have shorter or longer hours).
There is free parking, too.
- Cherry Jubilee at Cherry Karma's Purple Pit Stop
Cherry recipes and tips, cherry smoothies, cherry treats,
and local artists displaying their artwork and crafts. Pauline's cherry pies—a
local favorite!
- Lavender Festival in the Gorge at Lavender Valley Lavender Farm
See the beauty of 4 acres of lavender in full bloom. Children’s Music Festival and other special events. Lavender oil distilled daily at 11. Wand classes Saturday and Sunday at 3. U-cut lavender, free lavender lemonade, natural-made body products, art, lavender honey, fresh-cut flowers, and plants.
- 4th Annual Lavender Daze Festival at Hood River Lavender Farms
Don't miss this! Free admission. Over 20 vendor booths, live music, food and wine vendors, craft classes, massage therapists, live animals, and thousands of certified organic lavender for U-PICK. Awesome scenery, fun for the whole family. Tour groups welcome. Learn more at www.lavenderdaze.com or 888-LAV-FARM.
- Trunk Show of Romantic, Breezy, and Nautical Styles to Knit at Cascade Alpacas and Foothills Yarn & Fiber
See hand-knitted garments from the book by Tahki-Stacy Charles. See our newest baby alpacas and learn how alpaca fiber is made into yarn.
- Crazy for U-Pick Cherry Days at
Draper Girls Country Farm.
Come join us for some great family fun picking your own cherries or drinking some fresh, non-pasteurized cherry cider. We also have many varieties of already picked cherries along with jams, jellies, and honey. Fresh vegetables are also available this time of year.
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Activities for Last Year's Hood River Cherry Days
- Apple Valley's Cherry Days & Country BBQ.
Stop in for an old fashioned Country BBQ featuring cherry-wood smoked ribs,
pulled pork sandwiches or chicken served with our homemade pear coleslaw and
apple cider baked beans. In our bakery, we'll be baking a wide variety of
cherry desserts include pies, cobblers, and crisps.
- Cherry Jubilee at Cherry Karma's Purple Pit Stop.
Free activities for the kids, cherry recipes and tips, cherry smoothies, cherry treats,
and local artists displaying their artwork and crafts.
- Lavender Festival in the Gorge at Lavender Valley Lavender Farm.
The distillation unit is in operation at 11:00 each day. U-cut lavender, artists, art displays,
live music, free lavender lemonade, and wand classes at 3:00 each Saturday and Sunday.
Naturally made lavender bath and body products, lavender honey, fresh-cut lavender flowers,
and lavender plants are available.
- 3rd Annual Lavender Daze Festival at Hood River Lavender Farms.
U-pick lavender, live music, arts and crafts, barbeque, speakers, craft classes,
massages, wine from the Oregon Winery of the Year, and more.
- Manos del Uruguay Trunk Show at Foothill Yarn & Fiber.
See hand-knitted garments with rich colors and beautiful designs made of wool and other natural fibers.
- Selection of Cherry Varieties at The Old Trunk Antique Store.
Farms With Cherries
U-Pick Cherries
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