Wasco County Fair & Rodeo
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-17 | Wasco County Fair and Rodeo
Experience the enduring tradition of the Wasco County Fair and Rodeo in Tygh Valley, Oregon. This annual family-friendly event blends classic fair attractions with high-energy rodeo action.
Highlights often include:

NPRA Rodeo: Two nights of professional rodeo competition.
Demolition Derby: The grand finale on Sunday.
Family Entertainment: Livestock exhibits, 4-H displays, live music, a beer garden, and strolling entertainers like magicians and circus acts.
Special Events: Look for a Family Free Day on Thursday and a spectacular drone and laser light show after the rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights.

It’s a celebration of agriculture, youth, and community spirit in a beautiful, old-time country atmosphere!
The Wasco County Fair may be over 110 years old, but there’s always something new to enjoy.

BARN BURNER: Outer Orbit
2026-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Friday, August 14th, 2026
$17 Advance // $20 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove.
OUTER ORBITOuter Orbit is a funk soul collective led by Galen Clark (Trio Subtonic, Anna Tivel, Sleater-Kinney) and fronted by vocalist Sarah Clarke (The Motet, Dirty Revival, Portugal, The Man). The band features an all-star lineup of PDX musicians including members of Ghost-Note, Allen Stone, Portland Cello Project, Mono Neon, Skerik Band, Swatkins and more. Outer Orbit brings original soul and pocket heavy funk while drawing on a range of influences from Sly Stone to Emily King.
Outer Orbit’s second album, Heart Shaped Plane, out May 2026, features Sarah Clarke, Peter Knudsen, Tyrone Hendrix, Damian Erskine, Michael Elson, Galen Clark, Carlin White and special guest John Medeski. Heart Shaped Plane showcases high energy funk, dynamic songwriting, soaring ballads and the band’s joyful approach to making music.

Jazz Piano
2026-08-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lightwell Hotel & Spa, 201 Cascade Ave, Hood River, 97031
Catch Darryl Frank behind the piano playing soulful ballads and jazzy pop covers on Saturdays from 4-6pm at the new Lightwell Hotel in downtown Hood River. The acoustics in the lobby with the 100 year old piano are something to be heard. Food and drink available. No cover, tips appreciated.

Sunday Serenade: Savannah Clancy & Ben Larsen
2026-08-16 11:30 - 14:30 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
$20 Advance // $25 Day Of Show
11:30am Doors / 12:30pm Show
All Ages
*Limited Tickets*
Sunday Serenade is Trout Lake Hall’s new brunch music series. Each Sunday features an intimate, two-hour live set dedicated to a single style—jazz, Americana, groovy indie, country, folk—paired with delicious, chef-crafted brunch. With limited tickets and cozy seating, it’s a relaxed, up-close experience—perfect for lingering over food and gentle Sunday tunes. Come in for a real Sunday Funday!
SAVANNAH CLANCY
Savannah Clancy is a folk singer-songwriter who moves through the world like the seasons — always changing, always returning. Rooted in the wild elements and the ancient rhythms of ancestry and place, her music is an intimate conversation between the human heart and the living earth. Writing songs since the age of twelve, Savannah has long understood songwriting as a sacred alchemy — a way of transforming the raw material of life into something that connects, heals, and endures.
Her debut album Roots in the Water (March 2024) offered love songs for the earth and a prayer for the planet — music born from deep reverence for the world we inhabit. Now, with her second album arriving June 13th, 2026, Savannah turns tenderly inward. These honey-sweet songs with an Americana sound are of finding home, stepping into motherhood, and weaving community — threaded through with longing, nostalgia, grief, and the quiet wonder of love in all its forms.
a place to call home (June 2026) is produced by friend and fellow musician Ben Larsen. After the many hours of devoted time working on this project, the two of them are excited to be playing and singing together in person.
BEN LARSEN
For over a decade Larsen has been performing up and down the west coast and nationally as a solo artist. He recently returned home to the Pacific Northwest after spending a year and half in New York City, writing and producing his third studio record Clarity, out fall of 2024.

Sean Hayes
2026-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
$25 Advanced // $30 Day of Show
6pm Doors / 7p Show
All Ages
SEAN HAYES
Sean Hayes is a San Francisco Bay Area-based singer-songwriter known for a unique, gritty blend of folk, soul, and R&B-inflected roots music. His sound has been described as dusty, warm, and effortless, featuring a gravelly, soulful voice that blends intimate storytelling with danceable rhythms.
Hayes has collaborated and toured with artists including Aimee Mann, Frazey Ford, Charley Crockett, Jolie Holland, The Wood Brothers, Ani DiFranco and The Cold War Kids among many more; his work has been remixed by house DJ Mark Farina and featured on NPR, NBC and HBO. Known for his raw vocals and timeless songs, Hayes has built a loyal following across the country, whether stripped-down or with a full-band, his shows are simply a night of good music.

The Lobbyists Live
2026-08-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | The Lightwell Hotel & Spa, 201 Cascade Ave, Hood River, 97031
The Lobbyists live at Lightwell: The Lobbyists deliver the finest in instrumental Swing, Jazz, and Blues, featuring three of Hood River’s most exceptional musicians at The Lightwell.

Tim Ortlieb is a rare gem – a drummer who listens as deeply as he plays. Ronnie Ontiveros brings his infectious joy and masterful command of the upright bass.
Leading the trio, Ben Bonham draws from his rich experience both locally and in the UK, captivating audiences as a guitarist, songwriter, and entertainer.
The Lobbyists play with effortless style, deep musicality, and an undeniable passion for their craft, creating a sound that’s as refined as it is exhilarating.

All Jazz Considered
2026-08-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Phelps Creek Tasting Room, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River
Locally-grown, free-range, jazz musicians gather at Phelps Tasting Room every Thursday to serve up a flight of jazz tunes in every genre. Good food and wine too.

Bart Budwig (full band) / Bryan John Appleby
2026-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
BART BUDWIGBart Budwig is a son of Idaho, a cosmic country crooner, a rousing trumpet player, and cryin’-style soul singer. His music is made up of seemingly incongruous parts; thrum & strum country rhythms, jazz guitar melodies, R&B vocals. When Bart sings he draws out words into meditative mantras, whole note neologisms that keep you hanging on until his raspy voice trails off in a ragged edge. His forthcoming album, Another Burn On The AstroTurf (January 24, 2020, Fluff and Gravy Records) was recorded over five days by a seven-piece band inside the OK Theater. It’s a melancholy rhapsody that recalls the uncorked rock n’ roll spirituality of king mystic Van Morrison, the gloomy nostalgia of dark prince Nick Drake and the songcraft sans self-seriousness of 70s Muscle Shoals.
Like those psycho-spiritual song crafters, his power comes from vocal idiosyncrasies – intonations of love, impermanence, hope, humor. The album opens with Budwig originals “Time For Two”, “First To Go”, and “Strong Coffee”– originally presented with just solo guitar (and crackling wood stove) on the album Sabai. The songs are recorded here live, full band, in medley, with hot electric guitar, woody double bass, and drums. The band electrifies and scourges the flesh of the songs into fully formed folk rock stunners.
There is what the Romans called a “divine lustre” about Bart Budwig. His blonde hair and beard wrap around his collar,and frame his smile in a nimbus of gold. His radiance belies the loyalty he commands of an army of talent. He’d sooner tell you a joke than reveal to you he’s recorded dozens of albums and hundreds of songs in the last few years. Bart’s mastery of dramatic irony turns his work with complex emotional states of being into comforting, uplifting, relatable music.
It’s this ability to combine tragedy and comedy in his humanist hallelujahs that makes Budwig a gravitational force and industry chimera. The studio general, the clown prince, the sensitive songwriter with a rugged voice. The soul singer with a cosmic country band. The creator of a folk universe drawing musicians from everywhere to the middle of nowhere. It’s this juxtaposition that makes Another Burn On The AstroTurfanother success for Bart Budwig, and a must listen for you. – Sean Jewell
BRYAN JOHN APPLEBY
Bryan John Appleby has been writing, recording, and performing original music for almosttwo decades. Based in Seattle, his folk-centric body of work incorporates breezy mid century pop, intricate fingerpicking, lush cinematic layers, and lyrics that often evoke hisCentral Coast origins.
His latest full-length, Underwater Easy Breathing, exemplifies his distinct productionpalette. Oceanic and synth-laced, the album is a natural next step in his wandering, oftendensely layered repertoire. Previous works include The Narrow Valley (2015), a maximalistconcept album drenched in dreamy, orchestral elements and experimental sounds, andFire on the Vine (2011), a darker collection with more conventional folk structures andorganic instrumentation.
With a house show tour circuit taking him throughout the Western States, Appleby has shared the stage with artists such as Damien Jurado, Deep Sea Diver, Tomo Nakayama, YLa Bamba, Shaina Shepherd, Dean Johnson, and Sera Cahoone and many others.

Mr. Vale's Math Class
2026-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Friday, August 21st, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show
6pm Doors / 7pm Show
All Ages
MR. VALE’S MATH CLASS
If Talking Heads & Vulfpeck bonded over their love of Math, this is the sound!
You may or may not learn anything with Mr. Vale’s Math Class but you’re guaranteed to have a good time. This six piece funk band has horns that knock down the door and percussion-laden grooves that are the perfect accompaniment to any dance party. While you’re at it, come grab some pots and pans & join in.
The Math Class has been busy spreading its unique mix of math and funk across the Pacific Northwest, with recent performances at festivals like Juniper Jam, Shift, NW Folklife, and Goodtime Campout. They’ve also shared the stage with acts such as Jamie Cullum, Marchfourth, and High Step Society. While you might not leave with a deeper understanding of math, you’re guaranteed to have a great time.

Cosmic Gnarly
2026-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
COSMIC GNARLY‘Let the music play the band’ is the collective mindset for Portland, Oregon’s Cosmic Gnarly as they pay respect to the spirit, energy, and improvisational magic of the legendary American rock band, the Grateful Dead. Born strictly as a fun project safe from the hustle of other music and professional pursuits, these exploratory sessions cultivated an extensive repertoire of Grateful Dead tunes. Each member’s admiration for the Dead shines through in every set, as they strive to honor the natural flow and spirit of these timeless songs.
COSMIC GNARLY is:Ryan Bukstein: PercussionDana Buoy: Drums, VocalsPeter Christenberry: Guitar, VocalsRobert Haas: Guitar, VocalsAlan Moses: KeyboardsChris Petryszak: Bass

Sunday Serenade: gardentender
2026-08-23 11:30 - 14:30 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
$20 Advance // $25 Day Of Show11:30am Doors / 12:30pm ShowAll Ages*Limited Tickets*
Sunday Serenade is Trout Lake Hall’s new brunch music series. Each Sunday features an intimate, two-hour live set dedicated to a single style—jazz, Americana, groovy indie, country, folk—paired with delicious, chef-crafted brunch. With limited tickets and cozy seating, it’s a relaxed, up-close experience—perfect for lingering over food and gentle Sunday tunes. Come in for a real Sunday Funday!
GARDENTENDERgardentender is the songwriting duo of Kyle and Linoy — partners in life and music. Their songs, written together, are rooted in harmony and connection, weaving stories of love, growth, and quiet resilience. With a sound that draws from folk, indie, and Americana, gardentender offers a set that’s tender, textured, and deeply human. Their song “Happy Song” was a runner-up in the Portland Folk Fest 2026 Song Contest.

Matt McCravey Indie-folk Musician & Songwriter
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Porron Cellars, 210 Oak Street, Hood River, 97031, United States
Thursday March 26th, 6-8pm Live Music with Matt McCravey
(Every last Thursday)

Free Music with Hit Machine!
2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Jackson Park
Hit Machine is BACK to rock this amazing concert series in Hood River!
FREE & ALL AGES!

The Heeters / Wren & Juniper Ingber
2026-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Friday, August 28th, 2026
$17 Advance // $25 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
THE HEETERSSoul, R&B and Funk from the Bay Area, California. Deep grooves, tight three-part harmonies, and songs that will uplift your spirit. The Heeters is comprised of Tom Quell (vocals/guitar), Nadav Beary (drums), and two members of The California Honeydrops (Lorenzo Loera on keys and Miles Blackwell on bass. Lorenzo and Tom co-write the songs, which have that classic soul sound & those catchy hooks–with a personality that makes them still unique and relevant within the world of modern music.
WREN & JUNIPER INGBERWren(guitar,vocals) and Juniper(vocals) Ingber grew up in Oregon in a musical family where they began singing together from a young age. Now they perform as a duo, playing folk and soul, with heartfelt harmonies, acoustic accompaniment, and introspective lyrics.
