First Friday at 301 Gallery
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 301 Gallery, 301 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031
301 Gallery celebrates the late summer garden with “IN A GARDEN” featuring guest artists Claudia Hollister, Deb Sheldon and Jennifer Takahashi, along with sevreal 301 Member Artists. Enjoy music by Mark Daly and Matthew McCravey while enjoying a libation by Crush Cider.

Cruise the Gorge - Neon Cruise - Show in the Shade
2026-08-07 16:00 - 2026-08-09 14:00 | Downtown The Dalles, E 1st St, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Cruise the Gorge 2026 is ON, August 7-8-9, 2026

Coming up on our 33rd year, and still going strong. Dennis Gage (“My Classic Car” TV) liked it so much he put it on his “Greatest Hits” tour in 2025. Check our webpage www.midcolumbiacarclub.org or on YouTube for the episodes featuring our 2016 and 2025 shows.

Everything kicks off with the “Neon Cruise”, Friday evening, downtown The Dalles. It’s an “open” cruise, just like back in the day, so just show up and start showing off (NO burnouts however). Cruisin’ runs from 7 to 9:45pm, and it looks like the city will turn the lights to flashing yellow this year! Yea! This is the favorite part of the weekend for many of the locals, and the sidewalks up and down 2nd and 3rd streets fill up with enthusiastic spectators. You can also pre-register for the show and/or pick up your Goodie Bag, and check out T-shirt/hat and raffle ticket sales at Burgerville on 3rd St. between 4 and 7 pm.

Then Saturday brings the “Show in the Shade”, on the grass in beautiful SOROSIS PARK, 300E Scenic Dr. Gate opens at 8am, judging until Noon, and the Parade of Champions awards ceremony beginning at 2pm. Goodie bags and dash plaques to the 1st 250 vehicles. $25 pre-entry, $30 after July 31. 40+ awesome awards, food and specialty vendors, special entertainment, oldies music and plenty of raffle prizes.

Finally, there’s the Dufur Threshing Bee Car Show, on Sunday in the Dufur Community Park, just 13 miles South of The Dalles, starting at 9am.

So, one day, two days or all three, how much fun do you want to have?

Esther Rose / Sharon Silva & Erisy Watt at Trout Lake Hall
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Thursday, August 6th, 2026
$23 Advance // $28 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
ESTHER ROSE
Esther Rose was on a long solo drive when she started writing the opening title track of Want, her stunning fifth album. At first, the words seemed almost like a joke, something to keep herself amused as the miles passed. “I want a puppy, but I don’t want a mess. I want to know where I’m going without GPS,” she sang from behind the wheel. Soon, the idea snowballed into a list of desires that spanned existential, spiritual, and mundane; romantic to platonic to familial; at once wildly ambitious yet piercingly relatable; all set to a catchy melody that blends her pop instincts with country storytelling and the raw immediacy of a basement punk show. In other words, she was on her way to another classic Esther Rose song.
This precise blend has made the Santa Fe-based artist one of her generation’s most beloved songwriters: someone whose live shows are known to conclude in mass tears and group hugs. Still, something was different this time. “For me, these songs felt like revelations,” she explains, comparing the 11-song record to a memoir, alive with kinetic storytelling and personal insight. In its newly direct and stirringly nuanced writing, you’ll hear about rock bottom encounters, shifting relationships with substances, evolving perspectives on adult partnership, and, as evidenced by those early lines in “Want,” a few jokes along the way. Vivid and bracing, Want places you in the passenger seat while each of these feelings arrive.
To match the multi-dimensional tone of the writing, Rose has made the most adventurous, hardest-hitting record of her career. Working with producer Ross Farbe and recording live-to-tape in Nashville’s Bomb Shelter, she travels as far as she’s been from the stripped-down classic country of celebrated early work like 2017’s This Time Last Night and 2019’s You Made It This Far. Following the wide-open serenity of 2023’s momentous Safe to Run, she now leans toward confrontational arrangements full of distortion and full-band spontaneity, never sacrificing a classicist’s gift for melody that makes each song instantly memorable.
“Making this album was the most beautiful experience of my life,” Rose explains, describing the euphoria of sharing these intimate stories among trusted collaborators like guitarist Kunal Prakash, drummer Howe Pearson, bassist Gina Leslie, and pedal steel player John James Tourville. She also enlisted friends like singer-songwriter Dean Johnson (who duets in the stunning “Scars”) and New Orleans rock band Video Age (who she co-wrote “tailspin” with) to flesh out her vision. Ranging from stark solo performances to grungy blowouts, the album maintains a steady focus while never staying too long in one place. (Like David Bowie, Rose would arrive at the studio in carefully chosen outfits to set the tone for each session, guiding her bandmates to follow the mood.)
To reach this level of confidence, Rose had to recalibrate her entire relationship with music. When she concluded the tour for Safe to Run, she considered quitting altogether, feeling exhausted and depleted, seeing no way to continue at her relentless pace. But after quitting drinking and finding new momentum in therapy, she devoted herself to the new material, letting ideas flow without worrying about the final product. She considered making an electro-pop album; a self-titled acoustic record. Eventually, she began categorizing her disparate ideas under the working title The Therapy LP.
“There are things that I have tiptoed around in my writing—and in my life—that I wasn’t ready to look at,” she reflects, “and now I’m going for it.” The results are breakthroughs like “Had To” and “Rescue You” that tether her tightly structured melodies to narratives that bring distressing subject matter down to earth. And where her love songs in the past often found universal resonance in simple questions about heartbreak, these ones explore complex subjects like accountability and true connection: “Baby, I’ve got scars that you cannot see/Love them for what they gave to me,” she sings boldly in “Scars.”
This level of vulnerability is new from Esther Rose—a vow to be known more fully by her audience, herself, and the people in her life. “Each time I write a new album, I go a little deeper,” she says. “For me, it’s been very challenging to stay… I’m always packing the Subaru in my mind.” And while she can still craft a road song like nobody else—“Two days on the highway, solo drive/Today is the greatest day of my life,” she sings in “tailspin”—she now searches for stability, even when that means confronting internal chaos. The album’s closing song, titled “Want Pt. 2,” returns Rose to her old hometown of New Orleans during Mardi Gras, watching a Rolling Stones cover band in a bar she frequented back in the day. She’s teary-eyed, surrounded by loved ones, finding new profundity in a shaky rendition of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” As she reflects on the scene—even interpolating some of the Stones’ lyrics and melodic cues—her friends provide celebratory backing vocals as the band thrashes away. It’s a fitting finale for the strongest, widest-reaching album of her career—a moment when the past, present, and future collide, a panorama of emotions, the kind of party you never want to leave.
SHARON SILVA AND ERISY WATT
Sharon Silva and Erisy Watt are heading out together this summer, playing a run of West Coast shows from Seattle down through the California coast and desert.
Both Los Angeles–based musicians, they bring distinct voices united by a shared love of songwriting and performing live. Sharon, a founding member of The Wild Reeds, writes songs that blend indie rock, folk, and Americana while often exploring themes of grief, personal growth, and relationships. Her debut solo album, Underachiever, traces her journey from arriving in Los Angeles as a teenager through years of touring, the loss of loved ones, and the peace that comes from learning to lean on yourself.
Described by No Depression as “what contemporary folk sounds like at its peak,” Erisy Watt writes songs that move between quiet contemplation and playful curiosity. Her latest album, not either or but everything, explores connection, impermanence, and adaptation, drawing in part from the decade she spent teaching ecological field courses throughout Southeast Asia.
Though their paths to Los Angeles were different—Sharon arriving as a teenager from a small agricultural town in Central California, Erisy by way of Nashville, Santa Barbara, and Portland—both have spent the better part of the past decade writing, recording, touring, and building community through music.
They met over drinks one winter evening earlier this year, sketched out a rough tour route on a cocktail napkin, and decided to take their songs on the road together. Each evening will feature solo performances from both artists, moments of accompaniment, and a full band at several of the shows.

REVIVE Youth Conference & Day Camp
2026-08-06 17:00 - 2026-08-08 20:00 | Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 508 9th St, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031
What is REVIVE?REVIVE is a gathering of youth (6th-12th grade) from throughout the Gorge and surrounding areas. We gather to encounter God, build community, and to be ignited as carriers of His Kingdom to see a generation walk in freedom!Our mission is to teach youth the stewardship of revival, while carrying the fire of The Holy Spirit.Our prayer is to partner with the Holy Spirit to breathe life into a generation who knows that God is a redeemer who saves all who call on His name.This year’s theme is “Forged In The Fire.”To teach and remind youth what it looks like to live & be like Jesus. To encourage youth to receive & grow in their identity and calling through refinement. To build faith which transforms them into the vessel God uses to fulfill the purpose that He shaped them for. Whether they know Jesus, or might be receiving Him for the first time, we gather in expectation of experiencing The Holy Spirit, and to see His Kingdom come to earth.What is the cost for REVIVE?Register before July 1st using the discount code “EARLY2026” for $70 admission (includes processing fees).After July 1st, admission is $85 until August 1st.Go here to learn more & REGISTER: https://subspla.sh/7tngm5v

White Salmon Sport Physical Event | Evento deportivo de White Salmon
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 | One Community Health – White Salmon, 65371 WA-14, White Salmon, 98672
Get Your Sports Physicals Now! Remember – no form, no practice.
This year One Community Health is offering several sports physical days in collaboration with Gorge middle and high schools.
All students planning to participate in school sports for the 2025-2026 school year need a sports physical prior to joining the team.
Come in to cross sports physical exam off your summer to do list.
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¡Hazte ya tu examen físico deportivo! Recuerda: sin formulario, no hay entrenamiento.
Este año, One Community Health ofrece varios días de exámenes físicos deportivos en colaboración con las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias de Gorge.
Todos los estudiantes que tengan previsto participar en deportes escolares durante el curso 2025-2026 deben someterse a un examen físico deportivo antes de unirse al equipo.
Ven a tachar el examen físico deportivo de tu lista de cosas por hacer este verano.

All Jazz Considered w/ Dave Captein
2026-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Phelps Creek Tasting Room, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River
This week, Dave Captein, bass player extraordinaire, comes out from Portland to join Mike Grodner (drums) and Tim Mayer (piano) for the evening. Dave is an amazing bass player – if you’ve seen him, you know that. If you haven’t seen him, come on down and see what you’ve been missing. Good food and wine too.

Stevenson Sport Physical Event | Evento deportivo de Stevenson
2026-08-06 16:00 - 18:00 | One Community Health – Stevenson, 875 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, 98648
Get Your Sports Physicals Now! Remember – no form, no practice.
This year One Community Health is offering several sports physical days in collaboration with Gorge middle and high schools.
All students planning to participate in school sports for the 2026 – 2027 school year need a sports physical prior to joining the team.
Come in to cross sports physical exam off your summer to do list.
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¡Hazte ya tu examen físico deportivo! Recuerda: sin formulario, no hay entrenamiento.
Este año, One Community Health ofrece varios días de exámenes físicos deportivos en colaboración con las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias de Gorge.
Todos los estudiantes que tengan previsto participar en deportes escolares durante el curso 2026-2027 deben someterse a un examen físico deportivo antes de unirse al equipo.
Ven a tachar el examen físico deportivo de tu lista de cosas por hacer este verano.

Canvas of Calm
2026-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | OR
Nature. Mindfulness. Art.
Join Emily Martin, mindfulness instructor, for a morning of nature awareness, watercolor painting, and cultural exploration at The History Museum of Hood River County. We’ll set up art tables under the trees, grounding ourselves in nature before diving into painting. Each participant will receive an outline of the landscape by local artist Marcella Kriebel, along with watercolor supplies and easy instructions to create your painting. All materials are provided, including the Gorge Art Box with supplies and iconic Gorge sketches. You’ll take home your hand-painted souvenir and the remaining contents of the Art Box to continue your creative journey. Your experience also includes entry to TheHistory Museum to add a cultural touch to your day. No painting experience required—just a love for nature and creativity. $45/person. Register with the Hood River County Museum directly here.

The Lobbyists Live
2026-08-05 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.

Art Night!
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us once a month for a social evening of unguided art making. Participants will be encouraged to bring some supplies and a sketchbook to draw, paint or doodle! We will provide paper, pens and pencils and can provide prompts to get the creative juices flowing.
Date: Wednesday August 5
Time: 6pm-8pm
Ages: 18+
Cost: $5
Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom – 208 4th st, Hood River
If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email or phone is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.
Students will receive a confirmation email of the purchase of the class. And 3 days prior to the class they will receive a reminder email. Please keep a look out for these emails.

Summer Camp: Kids in the Kitchen
2026-08-04 09:00 - 15:00 | The Makery, 800 Country Club, Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031
Give your elementary-aged child a delicious passport to the world! Our “Around the World” culinary camp is a hands-on journey where young chefs (ages 5-12) explore diverse cultures, one recipe at a time. Participants will learning authentic cooking techniques, discovering exciting new flavors, and follow multiple recipes each day of camp from start to finish.After tasting their creations, students will box them up for home (if there is any left)!
Culinary classes in The Makery are not only fun and tasty, but expose children to learning self-reliance, reading comprehension, units of measurement, fractions, utensil skills, kitchen safety, planning, and patience.
Each child needs to bring a lunch and a water bottle. Plenty snacks will be provided.
Kelsey is the instructor for this camp.She has been working with young children for over a decade andenjoys bringing her creative side to classes in The Makery.
Ages 6-10Hours 9:00a-3:00p
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Plein Air Painting in the Columbia River Gorge
2026-08-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join artist Cathleen Rehfeld for a 3-hour outdoor painting class in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pacific Northwest!
We’ll begin with a focused demonstration (30–45 minutes) where Cathleen will cover key concepts including color, value, perspective, composition, and techniques for creating a strong sense of atmosphere and distance in your paintings. She’ll also answer questions and help everyone get set up and focused. Cathleen will be painting in oils, but students are welcome to bring oil or gouache.
After the demo, students will paint on location while Cathleen circulates to provide individual guidance and feedback at your easel. This is a great opportunity to paint outdoors, learn practical skills, and capture the light and majesty of the Columbia River Gorge.
Class runs from 9am until noon at a designated outdoor location determined by Cathleen. Sign up for 2 or more sessions and receive 10% off!
Date: Tuesday August 4th
Time: 9am-12pm
Ages: 18+
Cost: $75
**Students will receive a 20% off discount for materials when showing their class confirmation.
Art Supplies
Portable outdoor easel
Colors:
Titanium white (large tube)
Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon
Cadmium Red
Quinacridone red or Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Violet
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue Hue
Yellow Ochre Sap Green Transparent Red Oxide or Orange Oxide (beginning sketch)
Additional Colors: Paynes Gray
India Yellow
Cadmium Orange Chromium Oxide Green
Radiant Green
Turquoise
Unbleached Titanium or Portland Warm Gray
Venetian Red
> Bring any specialty colors you would like

Medium – Gamblin 3-in-1 (need small cup) or Gamblin Gel in a tube (if using oils)
Brushes – various sizes 6 to 10 natural or synthetic
Container for washing brushes (Metal airtight brush washer, or something similar)
Gamsol (if using oils)
Paper towels – Viva works best, and a small trash bag
Panels – small sizes 5×7, 8×10, 10×10, 12×12 are good sizes to start with
Wet Painting Carrier
Sketchbook or pad
Gray Markers or soft pencil

Additional Supplies
Bring Water!
Hat or Cap
Camera /Phone
Portable Chair
Umbrella
If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email or phone is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.
Students will receive a confirmation email of the purchase of the class. And 3 days prior to the class they will receive a reminder email. Please keep a look out for these emails.

Merengue: Your First Latin Dance
2026-08-03 18:30 - 19:30 | May Street Elementary School, 911 May St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Discover why Merengue is one of the easiest and most fun ways to get started with Latin partner dancing. No experience or partner required. Perfect as your first Latin dance or as a foundation for Salsa, Bachata, and other partner dances.

Hood River Sport Physical Events | Hood River Exámenes físicos para deportes escolares
2026-08-03 08:00 - 12:00 | OR
Get Your Sports Physicals Now! Remember – no form, no practice.
This year One Community Health is offering several sports physical days in collaboration with Gorge middle and high schools.
All students planning to participate in school sports for the 2026-2027 school year need a sports physical prior to joining the team.
Come in to cross sports physical exam off your summer to do list.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monday, August 3, 2026 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, August 14, 2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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¡Hazte ya tu examen físico deportivo! Recuerda: sin formulario, no hay entrenamiento.
Este año, One Community Health ofrece varios días de exámenes físicos deportivos en colaboración con las escuelas secundarias y preparatorias de Gorge.
Todos los estudiantes que tengan previsto participar en deportes escolares durante el curso 2026-2027 deben someterse a un examen físico deportivo antes de unirse al equipo.
Ven a tachar el examen físico deportivo de tu lista de cosas por hacer este verano.
Miércoles, 29 de julio de 2026 – 9:00 – 16:00
Lunes, 3 de agosto de 2026 – 8:00 – 12:00
Miércoles, 12 de agosto de 2026 – 9:00 – 16:00
Jueves, 13 de agosto de 2026 – 9:00 – 16:00
Viernes, 14 de agosto de 2026 – 9:00 – 16:00

Live Theatre - String - A Musical
2026-08-02 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-31 19:30 - 22:00 | The Bingen Theater, 210 OAK STREET, Bingen, WA, 98605, US
Big Britches Productions presents
String – A Musical
Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon – Book by Sarah Hammond
Directed by Joe Garoutte – Music Directed by Dan Kenealy

Can Love bend the Rules of Fate without breaking the Universe?
High atop a mountain, three sister goddesses spin, measure, and snip the string of every human life, until Zeus banishes them to earth for a choice they refuse to undo. Three thousand years later, still stuck among mortals, the eldest sister meets a security guard on the night shift. What starts with a bit of unexpected chemistry results in a string stolen from the fabric of life itself… and could lead to the unraveling of the entire universe. Funny, heartfelt, and downright magical; this is String, the acclaimed musical by Adam Gwon and Sarah Hammond.”
Playing July 31 – August 15 at The Bingen Theater
210 Oak St Bingen, WA 98605
Buy your tickets at www.bigbritches.org
“STRING ” is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

LowDown Brass Band / Balladiers at Trout Lake Hall
2026-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
$17 Advance // $25 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
LOWDOWN BRASS BAND
Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets with conscious hip hop, reggae, and soul.Rigorously touring, LowDown has performed on the most unique stages, from the Montreal Jazz Fest to the Cotai Jazz Fest.
Despite the last four years, LowDown has stayed busy, releasing Three albums, “The Reel Sessions, LowDown Nights and $itizens of the World”, which showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their genre.
Leaning on their talent and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continues to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music.
BALLADIERS
Balladiers is a Columbia Gorge local Latin jazz pop fusion band composed by Allan Hennessy, Deya Shapiro, Kim Humans, Hugh Amick, Kristen Young and David Rodriguez.

pFriem Family Brewers 14th Anniversary Party
2026-08-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Hood River Waterfront Park, Portway Avenue, Hood River, Oregon, 97031, United States
CELEBRATE 14 REMARKABLE YEARS OF PFRIEM FAMILY BREWERS ON AUG 1st!
This family-friendly, free-to-attend celebration is a testament to our journey and the incredible community that has been part of our story. Expect a vibrant mix of live music, lawn games, various food trucks, an abundant selection of pFriem beers, and exclusive cider made by our friends at Son of Man.
Food Vendors
Dough on the GoTamale BoyMidCity Smashed BurgerMount Hood BBQFat Kid Food CoFrosty Peak Ice-Cream
Brand Partners
Benchmade KnivesSon of Man CiderPonzi Vinyards
Live Music produced by Music Festival of the Gorge
3:00-4:30pm – Tillinghast Mountain Band5:00-6:30pm – The Groove Cabin7:00-9:00pm – Deltaphonic

Blues, Views & Bubbles
2026-08-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Jacob Williams Winery, 3 Avery Rd, Wishram, WA, 98673, United States
Join us as at Jacob Williams Winery as we celebrate blues, bubbles, and breathtaking Gorge views!
The return of our Sparkling Chardonnay sets the stage for a lively weekend of wine and live music. Enjoy toe-tapping, head-bobbin’ blues from local favorites Tom Reinerth on guitar and vocals and John Cyparski on tenor sax, flute, vocals, and stomp box.
Their original music weaves true-life stories with influences from blues, swing, and jazz, creating the perfect soundtrack for a summer afternoon on the patio. Performance 1-4 PM. Reservations optional.
Great wine, great music, and unforgettable views await.

August in the Park & Viking Bog Olympics
2026-08-01 11:00 - 19:00 | Toll Bridge County Park, Toll Bridge County Park
Join us at Toll Bridge Park…a beautiful, shady spot along the river…for games, and contests with a viking theme! Board games, lawn games & physical contests, and a Holmgång contest for the fighters.
There will be games and contests throughout the day, including: Hunkerhausen, Glima (shield wrestling), Togahonk, Jomswikinger, and the Porthole Rat Toss! For the heavy fighters there will be a Holmgång contest. If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed, we will have a selection of board and lawn games like Hnefatafl, Taflkast, Kubb and Petanque. We’ll also have some A&S classes to keep you busy.
There will be plenty of activities to choose from if you wish, or just relax in the shade of the big trees and be a spectator if that’s your preference! (Be sure to bring a blanket or chair to sit on).
There will be a potluck in the afternoon, so bring your favorite dish, & your feast gear. This is “picnic style”, with no electricity for crockpots.
Defender’s Tourney:
This year, the trials are open to others not from the Shire! If you are open to supporting fighting activities in the Shire for the next year, and willing to help organize next years trials, you are welcome to vie for the honour of becoming the next Shield of Hauksgardr! The lists format will be determined based on the number of fighters who attend. We will be fighting Holmgang tournament and the victor will be chosen based on the outcome of the tournament, and participation in the Bog Olympics!
Tentative schedule:
site open at 11:00 – No site fee!
Defender’s Tourney 11:30
Games starting at 12:30
Impromptu A&S throughout the day
dinner prep 4:30
dinner 5:00
Off site by 7pm

2026 Bridge of the Gods Run Festival
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-02 15:00 | Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, United States, Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, United States
Another year of celebration of this historic run! For our 2026 celebration, we are bringing back the Twilight 5K finishing with a festive finish party on Thunder Island.
The Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon and 10K will start on the Washington side of the spectacular Columbia River taking runners across the scenic Bridge of the Gods. Amazing views directly under foot await competitors and are sure to get the blood pumping before reaching your first mile.
From the Bridge of the Gods the run will connect with the Historic Columbia River Highway State Park Trail and head west into the lush foothills of the Cascade Mountains. At the finish is a beer garden, music and expo transforming the small Thunder Island into a rocking big party right in the middle of the Columbia River.

A Masquerade Latin Dance Social
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Crush Cider Cafe, 1020 Wasco St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
A Masquerade Latin Dance Social
Crush Cider Cafe, Hood River
Friday, July 31st
7:00-9:30pm
All levels welcome
What to expect:
— Open social dancing: salsa, bachata, kizomba, cumbia, cha cha & more
— Cider, tasty menu, good company, and dancing.

Step into an enchanted forest where the moonlight meets the rhythm. Inspired by Shakespeare’s most magical tale, this Friday night transforms Crush Cider Café into a midsummer dreamscape — masks, mystery, and the irresistible pull of the dance floor under string lights and starlight.

Come dressed as your most enchanted self — fairies, lovers, mischief-makers, and midnight wanderers welcome. Masks are encouraged (the more whimsical, the better) for an evening where anything feels possible and every dance feels like a spell. Don’t have a mask? No worries — we’ll have some on hand for you.

Bring a partner, bring a friend, or come alone and let the night surprise you.
See you on the dance floor.

Watercolor Sunsets
2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Learn the basics of watercolor and how to embrace this fluid medium through the practice of creating sunsets. Instructor Marcy Huteson will take you through the step by step process of color mixing, breaking down a sunset image, establishing the horizon line and creating a complex sunset with minimal layers.
All materials are included.
Date: Friday July 31
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Ages: 12+
Cost: $50
Location: Tokki Art Supply Classroom – 208 4th st, Hood River
If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email or phone is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.
Students will receive a confirmation email of the purchase of the class. And 3 days prior to the class they will receive a reminder email. Please keep a look out for these emails.

Beer Cheese Soup & Soft Pretzels | Hands-On Cooking Class
2026-07-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Dani’s Kitchen Shop, Dani's Kitchen Shop
End of July calls for good food and good company. Come spend a Friday evening in the kitchen making two of our favorites: a rich, velvety beer cheese soup and soft, golden pretzels baked fresh from scratch.
This is a hands-on class, so you’ll actually be making both dishes… not just watching. We’ll cover technique, talk through the “why” behind each step, and sit down to enjoy what we made together at the end.
It’s the perfect way to wind down the week with great food and even better people.
📍 Dani’s Kitchen Shop · 1545 Osprey Drive, Hood River, OR🎟️ Sign up at daniskitchenshop.com — limited seats available.

FREE! Dog Days of Summer- free hot dogs, free live music and a night market
2026-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Friday, July 31st, 2026
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Join us for a fun-filled community celebration with FREE hot dogs as a thank-you to the amazing people who make our community special. We’re showing our appreciation by bringing everyone together for great food, good company, and support for local businesses. Browse offerings from local vendors, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a night of summer fun. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Come out, explore the market, and help us celebrate the people and businesses that make our community special. We can’t wait to see you there!
Everyone is welcome!
Night Market will begin at 5p. Our vendors will be….Sun Dog Farmacy – Herbal goods and remediesSunshine Creations – Jewelry and StonesVivid Tunnel Vision – Hats and ArtNCakes – Desserts & Sweet TreatsSilver Weaves – JewelrySoul Seeds – Pumpkin Seed SnacksMoon Kat Flutes – Flutes and ShakersMore to come!

Friday Wine Down: Live Music w/Chic Preston
2026-07-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Hawkins Cellars, 10401 Cook Underwood Road, Underwood, WA, 98651, US
Bring your friends & grab a glass (NA options available), and soak in the sounds of summer with the Chic Preston. Chic Preston is one of the Gorge’s favorite musicians, known for his engaging style and wide-ranging sound across roots, Americana, folk, country, blues, funk, and jazz. A gifted multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Chic brings warmth, wit, and a genuine connection to every performance.
Choose from a curated selection of cheese & charcuterie options or bring your own picnic.
We welcome everyone, all ages + your fur babies!

Reptile Man--The Fascinating World of Reptiles
2026-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Goldendale Community Library, 131 W Burgen St, Goldendale, WA, United States, Washington 98620
Scales, slithers, and surprises await! Join the Oregon Reptile Man for a creepy, crawly adventure featuring live reptiles, big laughs, and up-close encounters.
oregonreptileman.net

Courtyard Concerts presents- Two Drifters (Kathryn Claire & Margot Merah)
2026-07-30 19:00 - 22:00 | 314 W 3rd St, The Dalles, OR, United States, Oregon 97058, 314 W 3rd St, The Dalles, OR, United States, Oregon 97058
Two Drifters return to the courtyard for another magical evening of original and popular songs filled with vocal harmony and multiple instruments. If you have been, you know. If you haven’t been, you’ll be glad you make it this time.

Matt McCravey Indie-folk Musician & Songwriter
2026-07-30 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)
