Date: October 6, 2012
Time: Noon-9pm
Location: Between 5th & 7th Streets and Cascade and Columbia Streets in downtown Hood River

On the first Saturday of October, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce hosts a beer lover’s dream when fresh-hopped brews from more than two dozen Northwest craft brewers are on tap. The event showcases Hood River County’s own microbreweries as well as some of the best of the Northwest brewers.

An expanded menu of local culinary food, arts and crafts vendors from the Northwest, a selection of Gorge wines, a children’s play area, fun contests, and a day-long lineup of live music guarantees fun for the whole family. Children are welcome throughout the afternoon until 6pm; in the evening, the venue is open to adults only until closing.

Held in a special street pavilion in the heart of downtown Hood River, admission includes commemorative stein, and tasting tokens are sold for a nominal price. The annual event attracts thousands. Proceeds support the programs of the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce.

Please, pets are not permitted into the event.

  • If you are an artist, beer, or food vendor and would like to apply to participate at Hops Fest, application information will be coming soon!
  • Interested in sponsoring Hops Fest? the 2012 Sponsorship Menu will be available soon! Email events@hoodriver.org with any questions.
  • For volunteer opportunities, please email info@hoodriver.org.

Hops Fest was voted Winner of Best Event of the Gorge for 2010!