West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce

Bite of East County
2016-07-29 - 2016-07-30 | Columbia Park, 1900 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
The 4th Annual Harry’s Fresh Foods BITE OF EAST COUNTY will be held at Columbia Park on July 29th and 30th, 2016. The Bite of East County is a fun celebration of our culture, our food, our people and our extraordinary quality of life.
Friday, July 29th: Battle of the Bands starts at 6pm, with six local young bands competing for a cash prize. Doors open at 5pm.
Saturday, July 30th: Stroll through the celebration while checking out all of the food vendors and listening to live music between 11:30am and 8pm.
Admission is $5 per person, children under 12 admitted free with paying adult. All proceeds go to Zarephath Kitchen and Pantry. Zarephath Kitchen and Pantry served over 185,000 meals in 2015 helping low-income families and the homeless in Gresham, Troutdale, Wood Village, Fairview and surrounding areas. The continued need is great, and the focus is those needing a helping hand.

Guided Kayak Tour at Rooster Rock
2016-07-31 09:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rooster Rock State Park, I-84 Exit 25, Corbett, OR, 97019, United States
Want to learn how to kayak? Don’t have the equipment? Join a ranger for a 2 to 2.5 hour guided paddle on a protected part of the gorgeous Columbia River.
Park provides kayaks, paddles, and PFDs. Learn paddling basics such as strokes, gear selection, and paddle safety. Suitable for beginners. Participants must be 8 years and older—youth must be accompanied by an adult; youth 8 to 12 must paddle tandem with an adult.
$15 per person + $5 Day Use Pass or Annual Pass where required (Rooster Rock).
Call for reservations: 1-800- 452-5687, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Soulful Giving Blanket Concert
2016-08-06 11:30 - 20:30 | Yoshida’s Gardenview Estate, 29330 SE Stark St, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
East County’s Ultimate Food, Wine, Music Event
PERFORMERS:Barracuda – The Essential Tribute to HeartStone in Love – Journey TributeThe Radical Revolution – 80’s Dance & Party BandJukebox Heroes – Foreigner Tribute

**Ages 21+ No pets or outside food and beverages
Buy tickets online at www.soulfulgiving.org.

13th Annual Troutdale Cruise In
2016-08-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Troutdale, Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
The Troutdale Kiwanis Club is putting on their 13th annual cruise in showing off once again cars of all makes, models and years. The date this year will be August 7th starting at 9:00 am and wrapping up around 3:00 pm. Proceeds from the show will be going to Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program, Randall Children’s Hospital and Troutdale Kiwanis Kids are Key programs.

FAIRVIEW ON THE GREEN FESTIVAL
2016-08-20 11:00 - 19:00
Celebrating it’s 10th year this late summer festival has entertained and enhanced the Fairview community and has become a signature event. This years event will host a cruise-in. There will be a 50/50, raffle, class award, and dash plaques. As well as the island themed food in the beer garden there will be a selection of other food offerings and deserts. Local and out of town artisans sell their crafts, live music, live demonstrations, a free children’s play area, Chalk the Walk art contest, face painting by the Reynolds Theater group, and Home Depot Kids Workshop all help bring a full day’s worth of fun for the entire family. Bring a blanket and some chairs and enjoy the Festival at Fairview Community Park. The Fairview on the Green festival proceeds go to help local charities.

2nd Annual Dine Out for SnowCap
2016-08-23
Dine Out for SnowCap at one of their twenty-five participating restaurants later this month! A portion of all sales on the evening of August 23rd will be donated by partner restaurants to help feed the hungry in East Multnomah County. So avoid the kitchen that night, and help support those in need!

Click here to visit the events page on their website for more details! (Some restrictions apply)

Every Kid in a Park | Bonneville Lock and Dam
2016-08-24 12:30 - 15:30 | Bradford Island Visitor Center, Cascade Locks, OR, 97014, United States
CALLING ALL KIDS (Especially 4th Graders!)
Bring your family out to Bonneville Dam for a special Every Kid in a Park event.
Have some FUN! Summer is winding down and next year’s passes for 4th graders will soon be available. Visit Bonneville Dam, watch adult salmon swim upstream, take part in hands-on activities with park rangers and educators and learn more about the 4th Grade Pass!

Song Circle at Vista House * Special Children's Sing-Along Event *
2016-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Crown Point Vista House, 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR, 97019, United States
Love music? And the Gorge? Join musicians for a Song Circle with a view of the Columbia River Gorge. Sing along, play along, or just sit back and enjoy. Folk and campfire songs. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and a chair—suitable for all ages. Meet at the Vista House at Crown Point.
* This evening is a special children’s sing-along event!
