Unique, Popular Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair Returns October 21-22

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Gorge Fruit and Craft Fair: An autumn favorite

The hugely popular Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair, arrives Saturday and Sunday, October 21-22, from 10am to 5pm, at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 3020 Wy’east Rd., near the community of Odell. It’s an autumn favorite! Admission and parking are free.

Celebrating the people and products of the Columbia River Gorge—and only the Columbia Gorge–the Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair features arts and crafts, gourmet food products, fresh Hood River fruit, flowers, baked goods, local wines, jewelry, furniture, plants and flowers, soft goods, and much more — all grown, made or crafted in four Oregon and Washington counties of the central Columbia River Gorge.

The Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair is well known throughout the Northwest for serving up a relaxed atmosphere of country fun for everyone in the family. The Hood River County Fair Board organizes the event.

In addition to the wide selection of products and creations offered by Gorge exhibitors, the 2017 Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair features a slate of special activities.

The Odell Garden Club holds its annual autumn flower show and sale in the Floral Building throughout the weekend. The Hood River Art Club presents a large gallery-style art show and sale. Find fresh Hood River Valley fruit. Try delicious Gorge wines. Choose from tasty food options–including FFA-prepared barbeque–favorites from the fair kitchen, and much more. Special Olympics will be holding a fundraiser for their important work.

Fruit & Craft Fair attendees will have a special opportunity on Saturday. Just steps away from the fair, in the fairgrounds arena, a Ranch Sorting competition will be taking place. It’s a Western-style equestion sport in which two riders work together—and against the clock—to cut the correct cattle from a herd and drive them into a pen. In case of rain, look for it in the big livestock barn. It’s great fun to watch! Practice takes place in the morning, competition begins at 1pm. Admission is free.

The Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair is one of the Hood River Valley’s special autumn events. Autumn and the fruit harvest is a spectacular time throughout the valley. Allow plenty of time to tour the valley and enjoy the sights and the bounty. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the season.

Those wishing to spend the whole weekend enjoying the Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair, and all of the other beauty and attractions of autumn in the Hood River Valley, may want to camp at the park-like rural fairgrounds. Camping and R.V. sites are available, which include electricity and access to a dump station for only $20 per night..

To reach the Hood River County Fairgrounds near the community of Odell, south of the city of Hood River, drive I-84 to Hood River exit 64, then travel south on State Highway 35 to the Odell junction. Follow the signs to the nearby fairgrounds at 3020 Wy’east Rd., at the intersection of Wy’east and Summit roads. Or drive Highway 26 around Mt. Hood to its intersection with Highway 35, then north to Odell.

For more information about the 2017 Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair, check the Hood River County Fairgrounds website at www.hoodriverfair.org

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