Events
From Harvest Fest and the Holidays, to First Fridays and Cider Fest, in Hood River, there’s always something to celebrate. Visit Hood River is excited to bring you a host of signature events, throughout the year.
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February 28, 2025 - March 2, 2025♥ CELEBRATE INCLUSIVITY AND LOVE IN HOOD RIVER ♥
Visit Hood River hosts its second annual Winter PrideFest from February 28 to March 2, celebrating its LGBTQ+ community and visitors. Hood River’s natural beauty and cultural richness provide a welcoming experience for all to participate in the events and winter recreation.
Drawing inspiration from the ancient legends of the native Klickitat people, who revered love as the force that shaped the nearby iconic peaks of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Saint Helens, Visit Hood River has partnered with the Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance, The Ruins, and the Hood River Hotel to organize a series of vibrant events for this beloved celebration.
Highlights include:
Friday, February 28
- 7 pm — The Wannabe 52s, Simone, Simone and Slutashia at The Ruins
Saturday, March 1
- 11am-2 pm — Drag Brunch in the Emerald Room at the Hood River Hotel
- 5-8 pm — LGBTQ+ short film series at Columbia Arts
- 7-10 pm — Drag Bingo in the Emerald Room at the Hood River Hotel
- 10 pm — Winter PrideFest after party
Sunday, March 2
- 9 am-4pm — Mt. Hood Meadows Pride Ski Day
Event Passes will be released soon!
Attendees are invited to make a weekend out of Winter PrideFest. Experience the thrill of the slopes at Mt. Hood Meadows before attending the Winter PrideFest events for a vibrant blend of outdoor adventure and inclusive community celebration.
