July on the Farm - Hood River County Fruit Loop

11th Annual Oregon Lavender Daze Festival at
Weekend Hood River Lavender Farms Free admission.
Activities music, food & wine vendors, 30+ vendors,
Live
craft
classes, thousands of certified organic lavender for Upick, awesome scenery & kid’s activities. Tour groups
welcome. Please, no pets. Sat/Sun 10-5. 3801 Straight Hill Road,
Hood River. 888-LAV-FARM
Apple Valley Country Store’s Cherry Celebration & Country
BBQ Join us as the Hood River Fruit Loop celebrates the harvest of
over 4000 tons of cherries. Stop by Apple Valley Country Store and
Summer Fruit
enjoy live music, our old fashioned country BBQ, and fabulous
Celebration
cherry desserts. Visit us at www.applevalleystore. com 2363 Tucker
August 15-16
Road, Hood River. 541-386-1971
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Kiyokawa Family Orchards & Fruit Stand will have U-Pick cherPear Celebration
ries (weather permitting) and self-guided tours. 8129 Clear Creek
September 19-20
Road, Parkdale. 541-352-7115
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Packer Orchards & Bakery will be having cherry chocolate milkHeirloom Apple
shakes, cherry salsa, and fresh cherry pies. Also, we have our cherry
Celebration
white chocolate cookies and of course the fresh cherries. 3900 Hwy
October 24-25
35, Hood River. 541-234-4481
Hood River Vineyards & Winery will be pouring our Black Cherry
and Rainier Cherry Ports, along with our usual broad selection of Pick up a Fruit Loop Guide at many local businesses or
any Fruit Loop Stand - or - give us a call at 541-386wines. 4693 Westwood Driver, Hood River. 541-386-3772
7697 and we’ll mail you one.
Our Cherry Celebration is an adventure with activities for the
entire family. Farms offer many varieties of fresh-picked and U
-pick cherries, wines, lavender, jams and other cherry treats.
Many farms feature picnic areas. Visit
www.hoodriverfruitlop.com for more information on our Farm
Stands.
Fresh Cherry Sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2/3 cup cold water
Drop of almond extract to taste
3 cups pitted cherries (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; stir in water. Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until mixture
comes to a full boil.
Add cherries; gently boil, mixing gently and occasionally with a
large spoon, 4 minutes or until cherries are slightly softened. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and almond extract.
Serve over ice cream, shortcake, pound cake, crepes, etc.
July on the Farm
Crazy for U-Pick Cherry Days at Draper Girls
County Farm July 4-19 Join us for some great
family fun U-picking cherries or drinking some
fresh, non-pasteurized cherry cider. Our country market features many varieties of picked
cherries, jams, jellies, honey, fresh vegetables,
dried legumes, berries, gifts, antiques and
Grandma’s famous cinnamon-sugar dried apples. 6200 Hwy. 35, Parkdale. 541-352-6625
Plymouth Yarns Trunk Show at Foothills
Yarn & Fiber July 15-August 10 See handknitted garments made of alpaca and other
yarns from Plymouth Yarns. Alpaca yarn is lightweight, soft as cashmere, and warmer than
wool, making it perfect for creating lovely knitted and crocheted garments that will be cherished. While you’re here, meet our alpacas and
their newest babies. 4207 Sylvester Drive, Hood
River. 541-354-3542