Wasco County Youth Livestock Auction at the Hood River County Fair Grounds
2026-08-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hood River County Fair Grounds, 3020 Wyeast Rd, Hood River, Oregon, 97031
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Join us at the HOOD RIVER County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 15th at 3:00 p.m. to support our 4‑H & FFA youth livestock exhibitors.
These hardworking kids have spent months raising and preparing their market animals for this day.
Your support helps fuel their future projects, education, and goals.
We’ll see you there!

Klickitat County Fair Market Stock Sale & Phil Garner Memorial Steak Feed
2026-08-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Klickitat County Fairgrounds, 903 N Fairgrounds Rd, Goldendale, Washington, 98620

Bingo @ The Center
2026-08-15 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-22 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-29 17:30 - 20:00 | WA

Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo
2026-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026

7 am–10 pm: Fair Office hours
7 am: All stalls and alleys must be clean
7:30 am: Dog Check-in
8 am: Dog Showmanship and Obedience Classes begin
9 am: Exhibit Building Opens
8 am: Sheep Showmanship begins
8 am: Swine Showmanship begins
8 am: Horse Classes begin
8:45am: Beef Department Judge’s Meeting, Show Ring
9 am: Beef Showmanship Begins
9 am: Poultry Market Classes; Small Animal Barn
9 am: Dairy Goat Showmanship
10 am: Meat Goat Showmanship estimated to begin
1 pm: All-Around Showmanship Contest (Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Meat Goats, Sheep, Swine and Horses.)
1:30 pm: KPUD demonstration
2 pm: Utility Goat Showmanship and Open Utility Goat Class
3 pm: Open Branding begins; finals follow; Western Games Awards presented before Branding Finals.
6 pm: Archery Open Shoot Vegas Style, sign in at 5:30, open to public, entry fees by donation; Joan Frey Indoor rena
8 pm: Exhibit Building closes
8 pm: Small Animal Barn closes
8pm: ALL NEW ROOTBEER GARDEN Youth Dance & Live DJ
10 pm: CURFEW – animal welfare check, all barns closed to the public

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

6 am: Work Arena and Stock
7 am–10 pm: Fair Office hours
7 am: All stalls and alleys must be clean
7:30 am: Dog Check-in
8 am: Dog Agility and Jumpers Agility Classes begin
8 am: Small Animal All Around Showman Contest; Small Animal Barn
8:30 am: Dairy Goat Milking Contest followed by Costume, Goat Calling and Agility classes
8:30 am: County Team Roping Event; Bill Conboy Arena
9 am: Exhibit Building opens
9 am: Archery 4-H Buckle Competition; check in at 8:30; Joan Frey Indoor Arena
9 am: PARADE PARTICIPANTS ASSEMBLE at Goldendale Primary School
10 am: DOWNTOWN PARADE STARTS
11:45 am: Parade of Champions (line-up at 11:30)
12:15 pm: Hay & Grain King awards presented in the Bill Conboy Arena
12:30 pm: NPRA RODEO begins
1 pm: Small Animal Costume & Drag Races; Small Animal Barn
2 pm–3 pm: Rabbit Judging Contest; Small Animal Barn
4 pm: Phil Garner Memorial Steak Dinner

Location: Main Grandstands Cafeteria
Price: $20
Tickets: available on site
Menu: 8oz BBQ Tri-Tip, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Green Salad, Dinner Roll & Butter

5 pm: MARKET STOCK SALE at the Eleanor Dooley Memorial Livestock Barn
8 pm: Exhibit Building closes
8 pm: Small Animal Barn closes
9 pm: Live Music & Beer Garden

Location: Reno’s Stage
Band: Countryfied

10 pm: CURFEW – animal welfare check, all barns closed to the public

SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2026

6 am: Work Arena & Stock
7 am–5 pm: Fair Office hours
7 am: All stalls and alleys must be clean
7:30 am: RODEO SLACK BEGINS
9 am: Dog Check-in, Classes begin at 9am
9 am: Rally Obedience Dog Bowl
9 am: Goat Exhibitors Meeting followed by Awards
9 am: Exhibit Building opens
9:30 am: Horse Awards and Exhibitors MANDATORY MEETING, Eleanor Dooley Memorial Livestock Barn
10 am: Livestock Judging Contest
10 am: Archery 4-H Fun Shoot; check in 9:30; Joan Frey Indoor Arena
12:15 pm: LIVESTOCK PARADE (line up at 11:45)
1pm–4 pm: State Fair Sign-up in the Exhibit Building; 4-H Department
1 pm: Dog Costume Class
1 pm: NPRA RODEO starts
2 pm: All breeding stock released
3 pm: 4-H Awards, at 4-H Department in the Exhibit Building
3 pm: Livestock Exhibitor’s Ice Cream Social at the Reno’s Stage
3 pm: All Livestock Barns Closed to the Public (haul out)
3 pm: HORSES RELEASED STALLS CLEANED & DECORATIONS REMOVED
3:00 pm: Exhibit Building closes for exhibit take down
4:00 pm: Exhibits released from Exhibit building.
4:30 pm: ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS RELEASED Decorations removed and stalls cleaned
5 pm: Exhibit Building closes. Any exhibits not claimed will be taken to the Fair Office

Centerville Grange Pinochle
2026-08-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Centerville Grange #81, 2288 Centerville Highway, Centerville, Washington, 98613
Pinochle on the First & Third Wednesday of the month at the Centerville Grange.
Come join us for an afternoon of cards and laughs with snacks served.
We have coffee, water or juice as well. If you want to learn, we will help with that too!!
The cost is $5 a person.

Meals on Wheels Bingo @ The Senior Center
2026-08-20 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-27 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. 9th Street, The Dalles, Oregon, 97058

Hood River Families in the Park
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Families in the Park is back this summer! A fun community tradition coming up in August. Each Thursday evening in August at Jackson Park at 7 pm. This event is brought to you by Hood River Lions Club & Gorge Community Foundation. Food will be available to purchase on site. Bring your camp chairs and blankets.Music Schedule:August 6- Dancehall DaysAugust 13- Petty FeverAugust 20- Nate Rotsford BandAugust 27- Hit Machine

Church Yard Sale
2026-08-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 16:00 | WA

Goldendale Pool: Last Blast Before Summer's Past
2026-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 | WA
Hard to believe summer break is coming to an end, but before school starts join us for the Last Blast Before Summer’s Past Friday August 21st 6:30pm to 8pm!Fall hours will start August 27th and the pool will close for the season on Saturday September 12th!

Sportsman Grass Car Racing
2026-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | WA

Wonder Works Children's Museum Touch a Truck event
2026-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | WA

Hood River Farmers Market
2026-08-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00 | WA
2026 Dates: May 2nd – November 21st
Hours: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: 5th & Columbia, Downtown Hood River

The Dalles Farmers Market at The Dalles City Park
2026-08-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00 | WA
Come shop directly from local farmers, makers, bakers, and small businesses while supporting the people who help our community thrive. Whether you’re picking up fresh greens, enjoying a baked treat, finding handmade gifts, or simply walking the market with friends and family — there’s something for everyone.
Fresh seasonal produce & local foods Handmade & artisan goods Flowers, plants & specialty products Community atmosphere & local connection Friendly faces & familiar traditions
The market runs every Saturday through October, and we can’t wait to kick off another incredible season with all of you.
Interested in becoming a vendor this season? Vendor applications are still open! Visit our website for more information and applications: thedallesfarmersmarket.com
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate the start of market season with us

Goldendale Farmers Market
2026-08-22 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-29 09:00 - 14:00 | World War II Park, 213 E Burgen St., Goldendale, WA, 98620, United States
Our market is open 9am-2pm every Saturday at the Goldendale Chamber – May through September.

Centerville Community Church Classic Show n' Shine
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
**Location: 508 Dalles Mountain Road in beautiful Centerville, WA
**Registration 9 am
**No registration fee!!!!! (Hopefully we will get some donations to cover expenses)
**Show 10 am – 2 pm
**Awards 2 pm (to be presented by many Centerville dignitaries including GPD Chief Mike Smith and Centerville Mayor Judy Bane)
**$5 hot dogs!!!!
Thank you again for doing this! I’ll be listening as usual after the 6 am Star Spangle Banner to see what you two are up to Friday!
See you Saturday my friend!!

Free Family Swim Day
2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Goldendale Swimming Pool, 401 N King Ave, Goldendale, Washington, 98620

Jantzen Beach Carousel Capital Campaign: Building a Legacy for Generations
2026-08-22 17:15 - 20:00 | National Neon Sign Museum, 200 E 3rd Street, The Dalles, Oregon, 97058
At The Dalles Art Center, we believe that supporting the arts means supporting the incredible cultural organizations that make the Columbia Gorge such a vibrant place to live. We encourage our community to join our friends at the National Neon Sign Museum for a very special evening in support of another important piece of our region’s artistic and historic legacy.On Saturday, August 22, the National Neon Sign Museum will host the Jantzen Beach Carousel Capital Campaign: Building a Legacy for Generations, an event celebrating the preservation and future restoration of the historic 1921 C.W. Parker carousel.Historic buildings, museums, and public installations enrich our communities, preserve our shared stories, and inspire future generations. We hope you’ll consider supporting this exciting project and helping ensure that this national treasure has a bright future.Reserve your seat today at NNSM.org/FeaturedEvent/capital-campaign-2026.

The Dalles Performing Arts Society presents: Music from the Movies
2026-08-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Zion Lutheran Church, 101 W 10th Street, The Dalles, Oregon, 97058

Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser
2026-08-28 17:00 - 19:30 | WA

Stories, Songs and a Sing-Along
2026-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Dalles Wasco County Library, 722 Court St, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States

Pinochle at The Centerville Grange
2026-09-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Centerville Grange #81, 2288 Centerville Highway, Centerville, Washington, 98613
PINOCHLE
FIRST WEDNESDAY AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
1PM 2288 CENTERVILLE HWY
Come join us for an afternoon of cards and laughs with snacks served. We have coffee, water or juice as well. If you want to learn, we will help with that too!!
