Hood River County Fruit Loop | Events Calendar



September 2008	Events Calendar


Apple Valley's Labor Day Peach Celebration and Country BBQ August 30–September 1 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. More information about Apple Valley Country Store, Bakery & BBQ

Family Fun on the Farm at Draper Girls Country Farm September 7–October 25 Bring the family out to the farm. September brings our biggest selection of fruit for picking. We have peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, raspberries, and many kinds of apples. Enjoy our fresh, non-pasteurized apple cider as you walk around the farm and visit the animals. More information about Draper Girls Country Farm

Mt. Hood In Focus at Aubert's Fruit Stand September 13–14 Come and enjoy Hood River Valley art. This is an opportunity to meet some of the Mid-Columbia's renowned local artists and view their works. More information about Aubert's Fruit Stand

Hood River Pear Celebration September 20–21 Bring the family and have fun at the Fruit Loop's annual pear celebration. During the peak of pear harvest, Fruit Loop farms celebrate with special activities. Sample 18 varieties of pears, enjoy a glass of pear wine, have a leisurely picnic lunch, experience artisan foods, pear desserts, live music, a corn maze, and more. More information about the Hood River Pear Celebration

Desserts Galore! at Kiyokawa Family Orchards & Fruit Stand September 20–21 This is one you don’t want to miss! A spread of delectable desserts made by local bakers 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! For more information about Kiyokawa Family Orchards & Fruit Stand

Pear Party at Rasmussen Farms September 20–21 Free admission. This is the peak of the pear season with 18 varieties plus free samples! Pear pie and other desserts, live music, lots of recipes, and samples of Oregon food products. Hood River Vineyards wine tasting featuring pear wines and perry (pear hard cider). Picnic area. For more information about Rasmussen Farms

Harvest Celebration at Phelps Creek Vineyards September 20–21 Join us for a special open house on our hillside vineyard. Tour the vines and taste the grapes as we count down to harvest. Enjoy the pre-release tasting of the new Pinot Noirs. More information about Phelps Creek Vineyards

Alpaca Fiesta at Good Fortune Farms Alpacas September 20–21 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. More information about Good Fortune Farms Alpacas

Pear Affair at Cody Orchards Farm Stand September 20–21 Come and help us celebrate the Oregon state fruit. Sample pear, cheese, wine, and cider, tour our pear orchard, and enjoy many fun family activities. For more information about Cody Orchards Farm Stand

Apple Express at Rasmussen Farms September 27–28 Free admission. Over 50 kinds of apples, including heirloom and experimental apples. Sale and sampling. Live music, apple pie, apple desserts, and OUR TREAT: DANISH ABELSKIVERS. Pumpkin Funland™ preview. For more information about Rasmussen Farms