July 4, 2008- Hood River 4th of July Celebration - Annual 4th of July parade, Joe Kollas Memorial 7.4 mi Run/Walk, musical entertainment in Jackson Park, Home Run Derby followed by a ball game, then watch the fireworks over the river.

July 10-13, 2008- Rock & Gem Show- located in Cascade Locks

July 12, 2008- Jammin' July Streetfest- The Dalles

July 12-13, 2008- Hood River Cherry Days- Many varieties of frsh picked cherries will be available at farm stands, BBQs, live music, www.hoodriverfruitloop.com for more details

July 17-19, 2008  Fort Dalles Pro Rodeo- The Dalles- "Rough n'Wild" Pro Rodeo, parade, steak feed, dance, www.thefortdallesrodeo.com for more details

July 17-20, 2008 WIND Clinic & Sailing Regatta- Cascade Locks

July 19, 2008  Fort Dalles Days Run- 3K/5K/10K  walk/run  Starting at Riverfront Park in The Dalles at 7:30 am

July 26, 2008  TourdeCure  Summit to Surf 13 In this fundraising event for the American Diabetes Assn. you can pick your bicycle route. The Family Fun Ride is 10 miles, on the Mosier Tunnel Trail  Meadows to Hood River-36 Mile Leisure Ride   Government Camp-48 mile ride starting at Government Camp   "The Original"-+2 -56 Mile Ride starts at Welches, winds through Barlow and Bennet Pass  Summit-68 mile Starts at Welches, through Govt Camp, up to Timberline and down to Hood River   Super Summit-75 Miles Starts at Welches, up to Govt Camp then to Timberline, back toward Hood River and the Mosier Tunnels then to the finish line in Hood River  Fire & Ice-100 mile ride  This ride begins at Welches, up to Govt Camp, Timberline, coast to Neal Creek Road, through the Mosier Tunnels,Rowena Point ,Rowena and then Hood River.  www.diabetes.org/portlandtourdecure

 July 30-August 2, 2008- Hood River County Fair-  The Hood River County Fair is held each summer in Odell. 4-H and open class exhibits, food and vendor booths, entertainment, carnival rides

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