News & Events
Whispering Woods Resort offers Mt. Hood rentals in an ideal location for guests to experience a wide range of activities year-round. Events range from The Hood River Country Fair in July to the Annual Art and Wine Festival in November.
Our Mt Hood lodging is closely situated to Mt Hood Ski Resorts, Mt Hood National Forest as well as the city of Portland, Oregon. As our diverse region offers the best of outdoor activities, Mt Hood climbers and Mt Hood hikers love our convenient location. Vacationing families interested in a diverse array of events also find that there is something for everyone in the Mt. Hood region.
We update this page frequently to reflect upcoming special events and notable activities in the Mt Hood area.
Reserve your dates now to stay at Whispering Woods Resort’s Oregon Vacation Rentals.
July 2010
Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo
www.molallabuckeroo.com
Estacada Summer Celebration
www.estacadasummercelebration.org
Hood River County Fair
www.HoodRiver.org
August 2010
Living History Village
8th Annual. Take a journey back into time in the special living history village. The sights, sounds and smells of frontier life can be revisited once more as interpreters in period clothing take you on a journey of history and wonderment. Visit protected historic buildings and wilderness shelters and other unique structures. Pioneer foods, apple cider, old-time music and storytelling. Gift shop, Huckleberry jam, history and nature books, nickel postcards. A great family experience.
Event Hours: Noon-5 p.m.
Event Dates: Aug 07, 2010 to Aug 08, 2010
Oregon Country Settlement
73370 E. Buggy Trail Lane
Rhododendron
503-622-4798
Smokey Bear’s 66th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Smokey’s 66th Birthday with Smokey Bear and his Ranger Friends at historic Timberline Lodge. Join in for cake, Smokey songs, games, prizes, and more!
Event Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Event Dates: Aug 14, 2010
Timberline Lodge & Ski Area
27500 E. Timberline Rd.
Government Camp
800-547-1406 (Reservations)
503-231-7979 (General Info)
Crawdad Festival
7th Annual. Live music, face painting, dunk tank, crawdads & BBQ, Wheel of Fun, prizes.
Event Hours: 3 p.m.
Event Dates: Aug 21, 2010 to Aug 22, 2010
Skyway Bar and Grill
71545 E Hwy 26
Rhododendron
503-622-3775
Star Party ~Free “Star Party” hosted by the US Forest Service and RLK and Company at the Amphitheater outside Historic Timberline Lodge. Professors of astronomy Doug McCarty and Dr. Todd Duncan, along with a number of amateur astronomers, will provide telescopes for the public to view galaxies, the Moon, star clusters and planets from an elevation of 6,000 feet on the Southern slope of Mt. Hood. Throughout the night, astronomers will answer questions from the public during this unique tour of the night sky.
For more info, call 503-622-3191.
Event Hours: August 28th at 8 p.m.
Event Dates: Jul 17, 2010 to Aug 28, 2010
Timberline Lodge & Ski Area
27500 E. Timberline Rd.
Government Camp
800-547-1406 (Reservations)
503-231-7979 (General Info)
Mt. Hood Huckleberry Festival & Barlow Trail Days
26th Annual. Pioneer event to celebrate great heritage and tourism on the mountain the Native Americans called Wy’East. Festivities include free historical tours of the Oregon Trail, original and traditional folk music, arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, historical and natural resource exhibits and a watermelon launch. Huckleberry jams, fresh huckleberries, salmon bake and storytelling.
Event Hours: Fri and Sat 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Event Dates: Aug 27, 2010 to Aug 29, 2010
Mt. Hood Village RV Resort
65000 E. Hwy 26
Welches
503-622-4011
800-255-3069
September
Sandy Oktoberfest
Typical autumn festival with Biergarten featuring German and popular music all day/night; Weingarten; Microgarten; Kindergarten; Cruisin’ Car Show; Craft Vendors; Food Vendors.
Event Hours: 10th – 5-10:30 p.m.; 11th – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sun – 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Event Dates: Sep 10, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010
St. Michael’s Church
18090 SE Langensand Rd
Sandy
Mount Hood Heritage Day
Mark this date, and plan to attend this annual celebration of Mount Hood?s outdoor recreation heritage. Mt. Hood Ski Bowl will host the event at the Ski Bowl this year. A full afternoon and evening of activities. The day will culminate with a silent and oral auction gala.
Event Dates: Sep 18, 2010
Mt. Hood Skibowl
87000 E Hwy 26
Government Camp
503-222-BOWL
800-SKIBOWL
Civil War Reenactment – Annual
Civil War reenactment and living history camp with over 400 reenactors. Daily battles and various presentations including medical, artillery, fashion and music.
Event Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Event Dates: Sep 25, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010
Oregon State Park – Milo McIver
24101 S. Entrance Road & Springwater Road
Estacada
800-551-6949
503-630-7150