April 16-17: 57th Annual Hood River Valley Blossom Festival | Beer and Wine Tasting, Crafts, Scenery
From Hood River County’s website:
57th Annual Hood River Valley Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 16 – Sunday, April 17
FREE
Booths Open at 9 a.m.
Located along the Hood River Fruit Loop
Event website
Nothing is prettier in the spring than fruit trees in bloom, and the Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, now over 50 years old, celebrates the arrival of spring in style. Hood River Valley, which spans the north slope of Mount Hood to the south shore of the Columbia River Gorge, is the largest pear-growing region in Oregon, producing 50% of the nation's winter pear crop. It's also home to an abundance of cherry and apples orchards.
The Blossom Festival is a perfect opportunity for the winter-weary to visit the Hood River Valley for a dose of Oregon's springtime sunshine. A gorgeous drive along the loop of the Hood River County Scenic Tour Route is the centerpiece of the longtime celebration, and winds through the Festival's activities at over 20 different venues.
Events typically include a Blossom Fest Craft Show, Blossom Fest Quilt Show, a farm ¬Å“pansy party,¬Â a grange blossom dinner, and a fire department all-you-can-eat breakfast. Visitors can also get a real ¬Å“taste¬Â of the Gorge at several wine and beer-tasting events.
The Festival's main stars-the beautiful pink and white fruit tree blossoms-are best viewed from the comfort of your car. The Blossom Festival tour route is 47 miles long and averages about 1.25 hours. Most of the Hood River Fruit Loop member farms are located on the route and offer special blossom-time activities during this very special weekend.
Visitors are welcome to drive by and pick-up a Blossom Fest Special Events Guide at the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce road-side stands between 9am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Directions: Coming East on I-84, take exit 64, take a left under the overpass toward Hwy 35. The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce road-side stand will be on your right near Tum-A-Lum Lumber Company.
Coming West on I-84, take exit 62, take a right. You will see the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce road-side stand on your right near The Red Carpet Inn.
