Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, and the town around it
Oct 9-11 in Hood River. A town of 8,000 stacked above the Columbia, surrounded by orchards, with a harvest festival forty-two years running.
What is on, and when
The Hood River Valley Harvest Fest schedule as published for Oct 9-11, 2026. Times move on the day, so treat the organisers as the last word.
- HOOD RIVER, OREGON
- Hood River Valley Harvest Festival Oct 9–11 · Hood River Event Site · $10
- HARVEST FEST
- over 40 years of the valley's fall bounty live music · 100+ vendors · giant pumpkin carving
- FRIDAY, OCT 9
- gates 1–6 PM · military & seniors 65+ $5 live music, food carts & the farmers market
- SATURDAY, OCT 10
- 10 AM–6 PM · art vendors & farm stands giant pumpkin carving · kids' areas · yard games
- SUNDAY, OCT 11
- 10 AM–5 PM · last day on the waterfront artist marketplace · pears, apples & squash
- HOOD RIVER EVENT SITE
- Portway Ave · $10 online ticket, good all 3 days under 12 free · free parking in the gravel lot
- THE FRUIT LOOP
- 35 miles of orchards & farm stands up-valley pears, apples & pumpkins in October
- SEE YOU IN THE GORGE
- hoodriverharvestfestival.com for tickets & the full schedule
Walking it
A town of 8,000 stacked on a hillside above the Columbia, with the whole downtown inside six blocks.
Roughly 1h from Portland, OR. Those are door to door by car and will move with traffic.
Where to eat in Hood River
3 independent, owner run places in Hood River. This is a selection, not a ranking, and it is not everywhere in town.
- Mugen Noodle. Pan-Asian noodle bowls - duck ramen and khao soi 541-578-9142 212 4th St
- Sixth Street Bistro. One of Oregon's first sustainable restaurants
- Celilo Restaurant & Bar. Fine dining, Gorge ingredients
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, its organisers, or any business listed here. Details are gathered from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
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Questions people actually ask
When is Hood River Valley Harvest Fest?
Oct 9-11, 2026, in Hood River, Oregon.
How far is Hood River from Portland, OR?
About 1h by car, door to door.
Where should I eat in Hood River?
There are 3 independent, owner run places listed above with phone numbers. It is a selection rather than a ranking, and there is plenty in town it does not cover.
Are you affiliated with the festival or the businesses listed?
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