This weekend is the 54th annual Hood River Blossom Festival. You can follow the Hood River Tour Route signs which begin on Hwy 35. This driving tour is 45 miles long and will take about 1.5 hours, without any stops. Blossom Festival usually means a driving tour to view the orchards in bloom. Here are some ideas of locations to take some beautiful scenic pictures.
- Eastside Rd off Hwy 35- this location has an overview of the Hood River Marina, Columbia River and the Hood River Bridge
- Hwy 35 near MP100- Stop here to take a pic of the Hood River and Mt. Hood
- Panorama Point-Just off Eastside Road- This is a premier view of the middle and upper valleys
- Half mile east, Old Dalles Rd.- For a panopramic view of the Hood River Valley. There is a red barn in the foreground
- Beside Eastside Rd- Take a pic of the historic Pine jGrove Church and steeple
- Van Horn Rd- An overlook of orchards and Mt. Hood with a barn too
- Dethman Ridge Dr.- view of the Hood River Marina, Hood River Bridge and Columbia River
- 1/2 mile west on Portland Dr off Hwy 281- Hood River's westside orchards and views of Mt. Hood
- 1/2 mile west of Ehrck Hill Rd off Hwy 35- Views of orchards and Mt. Adams
- WyEast Dr off Davis Rd- Views of Odell farms and the Hood River County Fairgrounds with Mt. Adams
- Booth Hill Rd- Views of Mt. Adams and the middle valley
- East off of Hwy 35 on Pinemont Dr- Mt. Hood and the upeer valley views
- Miller Rd- Mt. Hood with farms, and farm animals
- End of Clear Creek Road- Take this road South of Parkdale for a beautiful close up view of Mt. Hood
The following events are taking place this Blossom Festival Weekend
- HISTORIC CHURCH TOUR- an open house of the Historic Methodist Church built in 1907. Located at 2415 Eastside Rd. Free Admission Open Saturday 10-4pm
- ART IN THE ORCHARDS-Displays and photography by Peter Marbach. Visit the Gorge White House at 2265 Hwy 35 Fri/Sat/Sun from 10-6 Free Admission
- RASMUSSEN FARMS PANSY PARTY- Located at 3020 Thomsen Rd. Free Admission open Fri/Sat/Sun from 9-5:30
- HAZEL REBEKAH LODGE Located at Odell Hwy & Summit Dr. Come see the quilts, bazaar and bake sale. Free admission open Sat/Sun 10-4
- PACKER ORCHARDS & BAKERY- Located at 3900 Hwy 35 open Fri/Sat/Sun 10-5
- HOOD RIVER LAVENDAR FARMS- Located at 3801 Straight Hill Rd. Open Fri-11-5 Sat/Sun 10-5
- HISTORIC MTHOOD TOWN HALL- Located at 6575 Hwy 35 come see fiber arts, antiques, artist boutique, kids activities. suggested donation-$2 all kids free- Sat/Sun 10-4
- MT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST AND HOOD RIVER RANGER STATION- Bring the kids to meet Smokey the Bear and learn about Mt. Hood National Forest's upcoming events. Free admission Located at 6780 Hwy 35 Saturday 10-4
- BLOSSOM FEST QUILT SHOW and SALE- Located at the Hood River County Fairgrounds Floral Building at WyEast and Summit Dr. $1 donation Open Sat/Sun 10-5
- BLOSSOM CRAFT SHOW- Located at the Hood River County Fairgrounds at WyEast and Summit in Odell. Open Sat/Sun 10-5
- PHEASANT VALLEY WINERY- Located at 3890 Acree Dr. Fri/Sat/Sun 11-6 Live music Saturday afternoon with Bob Connoly. Come taste some of Hood Rivers local wines
- MT HOOD RAILROAD- Take a 2 1/2 hour train ride through the scenic Hood River Valley. There will be excursion train rides, dinner train rides, and a brunch train ride on Sunday. Call 541-386-3556 or 1-800-872-4661 for more info on times and admission.
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While on vacation from England we happened upon the "craft fair" in the High School in ODELL, and had a thoroughly splendid time talking with many folk, who made us feel very welcome, buying no end of souvenirs and gifts.
During our visit we looked at the display of quilts and bed coverings, marveling at the skill and patience it must have taken to produce such beautiful objects, I have many photos to remind me of the whole event, but we did enter the competition to select our three favorite designs that would be made up into a quilt that eventualy be sold at a fund raising auction later in the year.
I am curious to know what the winning designs were, is there any way this information can be made available? that I can access via the internet.
Doubt if we will be back in Oregon for the foreseeable future. keith.h.vaughan@fsmail.net