2026 Annual Winter PrideFest
March 13 - 15
Visit Hood River announces the 3rd Annual PrideFest on March 13-15, celebrating its LGBTQ+ community and visitors. Hood River's natural beauty and cultural richness provide a welcoming experience for all…
20th Annual Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour
May 1 - 3
A free, self-guided event, visitors are invited to find a new relationship with art as they experience first hand the creative talents of 50 artists and artisans in 41 studios,…
2026 Columbia Gorge Wine and Art Festival
May 9
Tickets on sale now! It's our second annual Columbia Gorge Wine Festival! We are looking forward to another successful event and fundraiser. Taste from 15 of the region's finest winemakers…
2026 Columbia River Cross Channel Swim
September 5
For over 80 years, swimmers have boarded the famous Sternwheeler paddleboat on the south shore of the Columbia River, at the dock in Cascade Locks, and are ferried to the…
2026 Hood River Valley Harvest Festival
October 9 - 11
We can't wait for the Harvest Fest! More details coming soon! Vendor applications are open until April 30.
What's Coming Up
Now is the best time to visit Hood River!
Just an hour from Portland, but a world away. With a major international airport one hour away and Seattle just over three, the easy part is getting here; the hardest part is leaving.
Up for adventure? Down for a drink? No matter your style, find your fun in Hood River.
Stay In Hood River
Hood River Hotel
Built in 1911, and on the National Register of Historic…
Hampton Inn and Suites Hood River
Located in the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area and only…
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
Experience a pleasing blend of Northwest style and attentive service…