October 2008

Events Calendar

Pumpkin Funland™
at Rasmussen Farms
Free admission. Visit a unique world of whimsical scenes created from pumpkins, gourds, and other farm items. Halloween maze for kids 4-10 years old and THEMED CORN MAZE-every year a different story for all ages. U-pick pumpkins of every size and shape. Natural fall deco featuring 20 KINDS OF GOURDS. Call 800-548-2243 for more information.
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Honeycrisp Harvest at
Kiyokawa Family Orchards
This distinctive apple is incredibly crisp with sweet tangy flesh that lends itself equally to fresh and baked applications. Taste Honey Crisp caramel apples, sample Honey Crisp applesauce and other baked delights made with this superb variety. Enjoy a picnic, orchard tour, or take a hay wagon ride—kids play area too!
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Hood River Valley Harvest Fest
The Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is an autumn tradition that features over 100 craft and artisan booths, live entertainment, fabulous food and locally grown fresh produce. Afterward, take a drive through our scenic valley and discover all of the special events and activities going on at the Fruit Loop farms. The Hood River Country Chamber of Commerce prints a Harvest Map with directions to all of the activities. To get one, call 800-366-3530 or visit www.hoodriver.org.

Holiday Décor
at Aubert's Fruit Stand
Get a jump on the holidays with our local handmade ornaments and decorations. We have themed decorations for every occasion from Halloween to New Years.
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Harvest Party at
Cody Orchards Farm Stand
Enjoy the bounty of our harvest: apples, pears, pumpkins, and vegetables. We offer good old-fashioned down-on-the-farm fun including hay rides (weather permitting), cider pressing, music, and food.

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.

Fiesta Days
at Kiyokawa Family Orchards & Fruit Stand
Ole! Come pick your own apples to the sounds of a live Mariachi band, try authentic Mexican food, and piñata’s! 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.
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Alice's Cider Squeeze at
Alice's Orchard & Fruit Stand
Join us to make your own, freshly squeezed, non-pasteurized apple cider with Alice's locally grown apples. Pick your special Halloween jack-o-lantern from our orchard pumpkin patch. Wander through our bin maze and enjoy our views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Visit www.alicesorchard.com for more special event information.
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Heirloom Apple Days
Apples that have been grown for over 100 years are called heirloom apples. Each fall, Fruit Loop farms celebrate these old apple varieties that have all but disappeared from commercial American orchards with special activities for the entire family and a variety of delicious apple desserts. For information about our special activities, visit www.hoodriverfruitloop.com.
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Heirloom Apples at
Cody Orchards Farm Stand
Celebrate heirloom apples with us. Try our apple and dessert samples. Enjoy apple cider, orchard tours, food, music, and apple art for the kids.
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Hard Cider Days at
Aubert's Fruit Stand
Hard cider tasting from the Blue Mountain Cider Company. Enjoy a new twist on an old farm tradition.
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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 fried biscuits with apple and pear butter! Last weekend for BBQ! Cherry-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, pear coleslaw, and cider baked beans. Call 541-386-1971.
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Heirloom Apple and Asian Pear Tasting at
Kiyokawa Family Orchards & Fruit Stand
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 all kinds of fresh and baked applications. Obscure assortments will peak the curiosity of all inspired to participate. Spend the day and take home history.
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Alpaca Fiesta at
Good Fortune Farms Alpacas
We’re celebrating this season’s bumper crop of beautiful baby alpacas—called crias. The “Name the Alpaca” game and a “cute cria” photo contest are part of the festivities. Shop for special deals at goodness alpaca boutique. Call 541-352-7925 for details.
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Apple Cider Overboard at
Packer Orchards and Cookie Stop Bakery
We love apples and pears too! Enjoy fresh-pressed cider by the jug or cup, hot apple pie sundaes, apple cinnamon rolls, and more. The bakery is overflowing with the warm smells of freshly baked pies and cookies. Many varieties of heirloom fruit available.
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Cider Days Celebration at
Draper Girls Country Farm
Join us for fresh-pressed, non-pasteurized apple cider made here on our farm—the only licensed non-pasteurized cider mill in the valley. We feature cherry, pear, and grape-apple ciders along with our famous apple cider. Featuring cider donuts and our famous cinnamon and sugar-dried apples. Free samples.
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