October 2013

Events Calendar

Pumpkin Funland™
at Rasmussen Farms
Free admission. Visit a unique world of more than 50 whimsical scenes created from pumpkins, gourds, and other farm items. Pumpkin Bowling and THEMED CORN MAZE -every year a different story, fun for all ages.  U-pick pumpkins.  Natural fall decor featuring 20 KINDS OF GOURDS. 800-548-2243.
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U-Pick Apple and Pear Explosion

at Draper Girls Country Farm

October 1-31

Enjoy a fun filled day of U-pick apples and pears, view of Mt. Hood while swinging on the famous swing or our pumpkin covered straw maze. Our country market features our non-pasteurized apple cider, varieties of fruit and vegetables, gifts and Grandma's famous cinnamon-sugar dried apples.  www.drapergirlscountryfarm.com or call 541-352-6625.
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Oktoberfest Celebration

at Draper Girls Country Farm

October 5-6

Oktoberfest celebration featuring Farmhouse Ales, U-pick fruit, live music, German cuisine, our pumpkin and straw bale maze, and our petting zoo.  Our country market offers our renowned Apple and Pear Cider and Grandma's famous cinnamon-sugar dried apples.  www.drapergirlscountryfarm.com or call 541-352-6625.
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Honey Crisp Harvest at
Kiyokawa Family Orchards
This distinctive apple is incredibly crisp with sweet tangy flesh lending itself equally to fresh and baked applications. Indulge in Honey Crisp caramel apples, Honey Crisp applesauce and other baked delights made with this superb variety. Enjoy the picnic area, orchard tour, or take a hay wagon ride—kids play area too!  Free wine tasting.  www.mthoodfruit.com or call 541-352-7115.
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Misti Alpaca Trunk Show

at Foothills Yarn & Fiber

With four generations of alpaca expertise in Peru, Misti International brings North American knitters and crocheters a large color and weight yarn selection for one of the softest fibers on earth.  Come see exquisite garments hand knit from Misti alpaca yarns.  While you're here, meet our newest alpaca babies.
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Hood River Valley Harvest Fest

at Hood River Waterfront

Old-fashioned harvest festival with local produce, food, wine, beer, arts and crafts, and all the best our County has to offer.  Also, tour the scenic Hood River Valley and join in Fruit Loop activities.   For more information call the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce at 800-366-3530 or visit www.hoodriver.org.

Gorge Fruit and Craft Fair
Featuring the best of the Columbia River Gorge: local arts and crafts, fruit, flowers, food, fun, Garden Club Flower Show, carnival rides, and more. Located at the Hood River County Fairgrounds near Odell. For more information, call 541-354-2865.

Annual Fiesta Days at
Kiyokawa Family Orchards & Fruit Stand
Ole! Come pick your own apples to the sounds of a live Mariachi band, authentic Mexican food, and piñatas!  This is the height of our season when the largest variety of fresh fruit and produce is readily available. Orchard tours, hay wagon rides, and amazing Mt. Hood views await. Free admission. www.mthoodfruit.com or call 541-352-7115.
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Hood River County Fruit Loop Heirloom Apple Celebration
Heirloom apple varieites can trace their heritage back 100 years or more.  Farms celebrate these older varieties with special activities for the entire family including BBQs, tours, apple cider, tastings, apple art, fresh apple desserts AND MORE. 
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Swiss-German "Edelweiss Day"

at Mt. View Orchards Inc & Fruit Stand

This festival has become a tradition on our farm.  Live music, hayrides, Swiss recipes, Swiss apples, kraut, Swiss sausage, hot dogs, bratzelies, chocolate pear fudge.  Good food!  Rain or shine we will have this party with covered, heated seating areas.  Squeeze your own cider using heirloom apples (5 gallon limit).

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Hard Cider Days at
Aubert Fruit Company
Hard cider tasting with Blue Mountain Cider Company. Enjoy a new twist on an old farm tradition.
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Heirloom Apple Hard Cider Tasting

at Kiyokawa Family Orchards

Over 75 varieties of apples, more than two dozen varieties of Asian and European pears, and more than 200 years of cultivation.  Unique flavors provide an array of fresh and baked applications.  Obscure assortments will pique the curiosity of all inspired to participate.  Spend the day and take home history.  www.mthoodfruit.com or call 541-352-7115.

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Apple Valley's Heirloom Apple Butter Festival
Come stir the pot! We’re making apple butter the old fashioned way with a copper kettle over an open fire. We’ll be serving it with our signature fried biscuits.  Fresh baked pies and cobblers, pumpkin milkshakes and the last chance for cherry-wood smoked BBQ ribs, pulled pork & chicken. www.AppleValleyStore.com or call 541-386-1971.
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Apple Cider Overboard at
Packer Orchards and Bakery
We love apples and pears too! Many varieties of heirloom fruit available.  Enjoy fresh-pressed cider, hot apple pie sundaes, apple cinnamon rolls, and more.  The bakery is over-flowing with the warm smells of freshly baked pies and cookies.  Fall in love with home made caramel apple ice cream.
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Cider Days Celebration at
Draper Girls Country Farm
Join us for fresh non-pasteurized apple cider pressed here.  We are the only licensed non-pasteurized cider mill on the Fruit Loop.  Our country market offers cherry, pear, and grape-apple, and our renowned Apple Cider.  Enjoy a cup of hot cider and donuts, Grandma's famous cinnamon-sugar dried apples. www.drapergirlscountryfarm. com or call 541-352-6625.
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