2026 Columbia River Gorge Quilters’ Guild Show
2027-03-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2027-03-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 15 more dates | Hood River County Fairgrounds, 3020 Wyeast Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031, US
The 19th Annual Quilt Show happens a week early this year. Join us October 2 and 3, 2026 at the Hood River Fairgrounds The show features work by Nancy Tubbs of Blue Heron Quilts, an exhibit of quilts by the National Assoc. of Certified Quilt Judges, and a special Gorge Living collection from Beyond the Block. The Guild members provide about 130 quilts every year, with several award categories such as Mixed Media, Art Quilts, and Large Quilts/traditional. Many quilts will be available for purchase.
The show includes our favorite vendors: My Quilting Loft, 3 C’s, Lala and Mer, Farm Raised Family Fabrics, and more. A snack bar will offer soups and sandwiches, and parking is free.

All Jazz Considered w/ Dave Captein
2027-03-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-02-25 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.

The Lobbyists Live
2027-03-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2027-03-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2027-03-03 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.
