Nice little Festival in a tiny River town called Bingen, Washington. If you ever wanted everything…read moreHuckleberry this is a good place to go! Held every year in September. Picked up bunch of Huckleberry stuff here when we went, Pie, shakes, fudge..... Also got a couple other things as well. I would highly recommend this little Festival but that being said, not much else to do in this town!

We attended the 2018 Huckleberry Festival with our daughter-in-law who has recently moved to the…read morearea with my son. We had never been to the Columbia River Gorge, and wanted to experience the beautiful scenery & anything else, such as festivals in the area. We had a good time, and the local folks were very friendly. My husband bought a large slice of huckleberry pie with homemade huckleberry ice cream. It was delicious! Another booth was selling huckleberry jam, and I inquired if they had sugar-free jam, and the lady checked, and handed me two jars that are fruit sweetened. I bought both of them & brought them home to Oklahoma to enjoy. As the label suggests, "An exceptional treat , the best berries in the world from the Pacific Northwest". Bingen is a small town, but they put on a fun festival. If there was more products featuring or made from huckleberries, I'm sure they would sell well, especially sugar-free items. I bought the last t-shirt available, and it is so cute, I have worn it several times. Enjoyed this festival!!

One of the best arts & crafts plus harvest festivals I've ever experienced! Yes, they have all…read morethings pumpkins, gourds and apples to get you into the fall spirit. Additionally, they have two huge covered tents with dozens and dozens of talented artists and craftspeople selling their incredible and unique items. Covering a plethora of art mediums, you can find gorgeous hand blown glass, unique jewelry, wood sculptures and charcuterie boards (including utensils and serving pieces) lots of colorful and pastel ceramics and earthenware, photography of the PNW in many sizes, clothing and scarves, leather goods and accessories and much more. Lots of food vendors, too, with delicious sweet treats, cured meats, pepper jellies and jams, decadent chocolate and coffee to name a few. Live music all weekend and lots of food trucks in the area outside of the tents. And local fruit from farms along Hood River's famous fruit loop. There are so many varieties of apples and pears and you can fill a bag or basket with all types. Pumpkins, gourds and fall flowers like mums and ornamental cabbage are also for sale. Last year I spent over two hours in the craft area taking my time, walking up and down the aisles and then deciding on what gifts I would buy myself and others. I bought two water color prints that I framed and matted, both have views of Mt. Hood, my favorite Mountain! I love wood and picked up several Arcadia serving utensils and small cheese knives and spreaders and a vase. The earrings i purchased have so much movement and I wear them constantly. The treats disappeared quickly as did the large bags of apples I bought to make apple pies for the holidays. Located in the event area down by the river, make a day of it and watch the wind surfers, grab a bite to eat, visit the shops downtown and even go wine or cider tasting. It's fall, y'all, and this is the event that kicks it off! Held annually from Friday afternoon through Sunday at 5pm, I look forward to it every year and more and more friends come with me! Visit the website for dates and hours. For 2022, the Hood Eiver Harvest Valley Festival is Oct 7-9. Parking is on street and plentiful - most areas are free so look for those areas. Also a paid lot. Earlier is better (10am-noon) if you don't want to shop with crowds. See you there!

$12 admission a total rip off. Entry to buy from booths. The kids bounce houses have $ tickets.read more

I went to the Portland Fresh Hops Fest last year, and to tell you the truth, it was very much a…read moresausage fest, with serious beer drinkers crammed into a soggy tent, hunched over taster mugs and making copious notes about their hoppy experience. I didn't mind because I was just there for the beer, but my significant non-beer drinking other found the event to be a total yawner. The Hood River Hops Fest proved to be a totally different affair. The weather was beautiful and the event is held outside. Sweet. There was a line around the block when we arrived, but it didn't take too long to get inside. This is a family-friendly beer fest. That seemed kind of weird and ill-conceived to me at first. Little kids hanging around with grown-ups slamming down brewskis galore? Eh. However, they had a fenced off kiddie area full of jolly jump things and the beer garden was adequately separated from the spots where kids are allowed. Once I got into some serious suds sipping, there weren't any youngsters nearby. Great family festival feel at this event. Nice, big, open area. Everybody was having a great time, including my wife, and that says a lot. Oh, yeah, the fresh hop beers were awesome! I paid $10 for a mug and four taster tokens. My wife gained entrance for $4 as my DD. Extra tokens were a buck each. Four tokens gets you a full mug of anything. I'll be back next year!

I went to this Hops Fest expecting more and was kind of disappointed. The ratio of guys to girls…read morewas the first thing that threw me off but ultimately what turned me off about this was how difficult it was to work my way through the crowd and get a beer sample. As if that wasn't enough your $10 entry fee got you 4 tokens and a small beer mug. Each token lets you get about a shots worth of beer from whatever vendor you choose or you can use all 4 tokens to have 1 beer from a specific vendor but the mug you are given is kind of small. I am not sure that I would go again or recommend this festival to anyone, I saw it as kind of a waste of time.

Such a fun and educational experience! The founder is regularly at this spot and there are a lot of…read morevolunteers to help answer any questions you may have. They have a ton of different events they host throughout the year. Definitely will be back again!

There is a great selection of planes and automobiles in this collection. They have one of the…read morelargest collections of still flying Airplanes and running cars. Large amount of things to look at and could spend a bit of time there. I live in the same town and take my son there numerous times a year. There are many events planned each year. Worth stopping in for a visit if you're visiting for the day or while on vacation.

Impromptu trip of 6, and it was glorious! The woman working was attentive, sweet, kind, and made…read morethe experience all the more better! The property is absolutely gorgeous. We had plenty of seating. Service was quick food truck out front although we didn't eat at looked amazing when I looked at other people's plates lol I was sad the fruit shop wasn't open, but it probably is not in season?! This is the second time I've been there and I will be back!!

If you're in Mount Hood area on a beautiful sunny day, then the Gorge White House is a great option…read moreto hangout in the lovely garden. They have a small parking lot in front, so I can see how it could be a crowded mess on the weekends. Luckily I went on a weekday so it wasn't an issue. You order wine or cider or beer inside and then enjoy the garden. The garden is also dog friendly so you'll see a few pups out there. There's a food truck that has burgers and flatbreads. It seemed to be really slow, so you should definitely not be hungry. I got the blueberry sausage flatbread, mostly out of curiosity. It was interesting with the sweet and salty flavoring having blueberries mixed with ground sausage and cheese, but not sure I was sold on it. Still, the rose I had in the sun made the whole experience enjoyable.

The Hood River Farmers Market was one of the highlights of our trip! It had such a fun, welcoming…read morevibe, and a great mix of local vendors offering everything from fresh produce to handmade goods. The prices were very fair, especially considering the high quality of everything. We tried a few different things, but the brisket breakfast sandwich was absolutely next-level--tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent. We're still thinking about it! Everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and kind--several vendors even offered water for our puppy, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel even more at home. If you're in Hood River on a market day, don't miss this! Great food, great people, and an awesome way to support local.

I love farmers markets. This was fun and big, but a little on the expensive side. We did seem to…read morebuy a little bit of everything. Meat, cheese, bakery goods, gifts. But if you are looking to make a fun charcuterie board, this is the place. My favorite spot was the hummus stand. Everyone was friendly and kept a clean area.

Columbia Center for the Arts is a non-profit art organization that nurtures creative life in this…read moresection of the Columbia Gorge. They are dedicated dedicated to bringing you visual, performing, and literary art events to the community. The art center features a cool art gallery, a theater, and class room space. I really like community art centers, especially when I have a chance to sample a wide variety of styles that local artists offer. The selection here is interesting, the quality is high, and the prices are very reasonable. I was also lucky to come in during their "seconds" sale and came away with a nicely glazed collection plate. I also enjoyed a nice chat with the friendly folks here, and hope that I will pass this way again.

We had a rehearsal dinner here for 40 people last Friday night and could not have been happier with…read moreour event. It was unique, intimate and welcoming to all who came. We highly recommend this Arts Center to anyone who needs a space to have a small gathering. We used a local caterer and the food was delicious.

Located in downtown Hood River along Oak St, is the Pines 1852 tasting room. Tastings are $20 for…read more5 wines that are already selected from a Pinot Gris to a Merlot and ending with a Cab Sauvignon. The tasting is waived if you buy two bottles. They offer plenty of seating and other non-wine options such as cider, beer, and non alcoholic options. The hostess was very nice and explained how things worked and answered any questions. Most of the tastes could also be bought as a glass for $13. Loved the artwork displayed and it was generally a causal and chill place.

What a cool spot to start off a birthday celebration for friends! Several friends did wine tasting…read morehere. I ended up getting a glass of raspberry cider and it was tasty! A great spot for mingling with friends!

Our office hired Tim Alexander for a Friends and Family event. Tim's communication was timely &…read moreprofessional. He arrived early and we loved his authentic attire! We appreciated the Strolling Magic, as it was definitely entertaining, but also not an interruption or a show. Tim has a great ability to read the room and know what would be amusing and captivating for all ages! The feedback from attendees was all good, rave reviews! We would definitely hire Alexander Master of Marvels Magician again.

Alexander was a great guy. I didn't get to see his show because I was too busy with party details:…read morerestocking food, making sure the booths were working properly and setting up games. But, many of my guests complimented his work. The kids had a good time.

I didn't know what this fairgrounds is all about. It's in the middle of farming community, and it…read morehas a lot of things to offer, when they have a fair. The 'garages' are on concrete, and a big corner ceiling heater blows hot air to the building. When the big garage door open, it brings a lot of cold 'freezing' air to some of the customers/vendors inside. Many of the vendors have Washington license plates, and the Interstate Bridge is 16 minutes or so from the fair. Some of the vendors drive as far as Happy Valley, or Hillsboro to Hood River. There's plenty of parking in the fields. The customers can walk from one building to the next, to shop with their families, and back again when they decided what they want. People can bring their dogs on a baby buggy or on a leash. This is a place for families to gather & shop and eat or listen to music (inside a garage).

Great little County Fair nestled between the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood…read more To the East - there is the Park Stage area with Godfrey the Magician, A Walk on the Wild Side's animals on display, dancers, singers, and pony rides. There is a Community Hall with crafts and food items on display. To the North - in the gym area there are drawings and photographs on display. There is also the football field/main stage area where a huge concert is held on Saturday of the fair. To the West - there are food booths, vendor booths, games, and carnival rides. Beyond that are the animals brought for display and sale by local residents. To the South - parking in the fields. Between the Park Stage area and the carnival rides are the floral exhibit building and the 4H craft exhibit building. Love this Fair and the fairgrounds it is held on. The people running it are friendly and helpful. It's great to see so many families spending quality time together at the fair. Many of the food vendors are local families with food establishments in the area.