Activities for September 15-16, 2012
Hood River Valley is famous throughout the nation and the world for its wonderful pears. Autumn is the perfect
time to take a leisurely drive on the back roads of the Hood River
Valley, the largest pear growing region in the U.S. During the peak of
pear harvest, fruit stands and attractions all along the valley's scenic Fruit Loop celebrate with special activities.
Sample more than 18 varieties of pears, enjoy pear desserts,
artisan foods, a glass of pear wine, live music, a corn maze, and more.
Oat Couture Designs Trunk Show at
Foothills Yarn & Fiber
September 5-26
Annie Dempsey of Jacksonville, Oregon focuses on wearable clothing that covers the full range of why we knit. Come see this trunk show of her adorable, original Oat Couture designs of baby blankets and baby sweaters. While you're here, meet our alpacas and their newest babies.
Family Fun on the Farm at
Draper Girls Country Farm
September 6–30
Experience the Farm with your family. Our largest selection of fruit for U-picking. We offer peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, raspberries, apples featuring Honey Crisp. Our country market features our non-pasteurized apple cider, varieties of fruit and vegetables, jams, jellies, honey, gifts and Grandma's famous cinnamon-sugar dried apples. www.drapergirlscountryfarm.com or call 541-352-6625.
9th Annual Desserts Galore!
at Kiyokawa Family Orchards
September 15-16
This is one you don't want to miss! A spread of delectable desserts made with our finest apples, pears, and peaches. Take home recipes and make a sweet creation of your own! Spend the day with a picnic, orchard tours, hay wagon rides, and lots of family fun! Free wine tasting.
Fruit Loop Farms with Pears
Pearl's Place
The Gorge White House
Smiley's Red Barn
Rasmussen Farms
Cody Orchards Farm Stand
Packer Orchards & Bakery
Draper Girls Country Farm
Aubert Fruit Company
Kiyokawa Family Orchards & Fruit Stand
Mt View Orchards Inc & Fruit Stand
A & J Orchards, LLC
Marchesi Vineyards
Grandma Mary's Fruit and Produce
