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SUMMARY:45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival ''The Great Cherry Adventure''
LOCATION:DOWNTOWN THE DALLES, The Dalles , OR, 97058
DESCRIPTION:45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival ''The Great Cherry Adventure''\n\n04/24/26 11:00 AM PST\n - 04/26/26 10:00 PM PST\Description:\nðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’\n\nï»¿45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival\n\n\nðŸ’ The GREAT Cherry Adventure\n45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival\n\nApril 24 - 26, 2026\nðŸŒŸ Month-Long Celebration: April 1–30\n\nPresented by Title Sponsor: Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru\n\n\nðŸ’ Cherry Festival is Happening! ðŸ’\n\nJoin us for The GREAT Cherry Adventure on April 25, 2026 in Downtown The Dalles — plus three days of carnival fun April 24–26 at Lewis & Clark Festival Park.\n\n \n\nThis year’s festival has been thoughtfully reimagined as our community navigates the City of The Dalles’ First Street construction project. While the footprint looks a little different, the heart of Cherry Festival remains the same — celebrating our region’s agricultural heritage, vibrant community spirit, and world-famous sweet cherries.\n\n \n\nFor more than four decades, the Northwest Cherry Festival has brought families, neighbors, and visitors together. This year we’re expanding the celebration across the community while keeping many of the traditions people love.\n\n\nðŸŽ¡ Cherry Festival Carnival\n\nðŸ“… Friday – Sunday | April 24–26, 2026\nðŸ“ Lewis & Clark Festival Park\n\nThe Cherry Festival Carnival returns with rides, games, and classic festival fun for all ages. Rainier Amusements will be bringing their exciting midway to The Dalles with rides and attractions for the whole family.\n\n\nThe carnival will be open:\nðŸŽ¡ Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nðŸŽ¡ Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nðŸŽ¡ Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\nBring the family, grab your friends, and enjoy three days of carnival excitement along the Columbia River.\n\n\nðŸ’ A Month-Long Cherry Adventure\nApril 1 – April 30\n\n\nðŸ’ Cherry Hunt (Cherry Trail)\nðŸ“ Locations Throughout The Dalles\n\nA brand-new month-long interactive experience invites residents and visitors to explore The Dalles in search of hidden art pieces, local business specials, and fun community challenges. Participants can collect points, discover hidden art, and enter drawings for prizes while enjoying local businesses across town.\n\n\nðŸ† Weekly Winners\n\n• Most Points Leader\n\n• Hidden Art Scavenger Hunt Winners\n\n \n\nðŸ† Grand Prize Awards\n\n• Overall Points Champion\n\n• Passport Drawing Winner\n\n \n\nðŸŽ‰ Festival Weekend Highlights\nFriday – Sunday\n\nðŸªŸ Window Decorating Contest\nðŸ“… Voting: April 22 – April 25\nðŸ† Winners announced Saturday\nðŸ“ Throughout Downtown The Dalles\n\nLocal businesses transform their storefronts into festive cherry-themed displays as the community votes for their favorites.\n\n\nðŸŽ¸ Little Music City\n\nðŸ“… Friday – Sunday\nðŸŽµ Live Music at Local Venues\n\nLocal pubs, restaurants, and venues throughout The Dalles will feature live music and entertainment during Cherry Festival weekend.\n\nVisit TDCommunityCalendar.com for the full schedule.\n\n\nðŸ’ Saturday, April 25, 2026\nFestival Day Across The Dalles\nðŸŒ… Morning Events\nðŸƒ CGCC Cherry Fun Run\nðŸ•— 8:00 AM\nðŸ“ Dry Hollow Road\n\nOrganized by Columbia Gorge Community College, this community run kicks off the morning festivities.\n\n \n\nðŸ‘‘ Royalty Coronation & Community Breakfast\nðŸ¥ž Breakfast: 8:00 AM\nðŸ‘‘ Coronation Ceremony: 8:30 AM\nðŸ“ Mid-Columbia Senior Center\n\nCelebrate our Cherry Festival royalty including the Little Royals, King, Queen, and Grand Marshal.\n\n\nðŸ§¸ River City ABATE Teddy Bear & Poker Run\nðŸ•˜ 9:00 AM\nðŸ“ Begins at Coastal Farm & Ranch\n\n\nðŸŽ‰ Northwest Cherry Festival Parade\n\nðŸ•™ 10:00 AM\nðŸ“ Begins at 6th & Webber\n\nThe largest parade in the Gorge returns with floats, community groups, music, and lots of cherry-themed fun.\n\n\nðŸ›ï¸ Daytime Festivities\n\nðŸ› Open-Air Vendor Market\nðŸ•š 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM\nðŸ“ Federal Street & Tony’s Lot\n\nExplore handcrafted goods, local food vendors, art, and unique finds in the heart of downtown.\n\n\nðŸ§µ Cherry Festival Quilt Show\nðŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nðŸ“ St. Peter’s Landmark\n\nLocal quilting groups showcase beautiful handcrafted quilts as part of this longtime festival tradition.\n\nðŸš˜ KODL Classic Car Show\nðŸ•™ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nðŸ† Awards: 3:00 PM\nðŸ“ Federal Street (2nd – 4th)\n\nClassic cars and vintage vehicles will line the street in this popular Cherry Festival event presented by KODL Radio.\n\nðŸ™ Community Fair\nðŸ•š 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nðŸ“ 4th & Washington\n\nLocal organizations and community groups come together to showcase programs, activities, and services that strengthen our community.\n\nðŸŽˆ Children’s Activity Fair\nðŸ•š 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nðŸ“ Civic Parking Lot (Off 4th Street)\n\nFamily-friendly games, activities, and fun designed especially for kids.\n\nðŸŽ Dancing Horses\nðŸ• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nðŸ“ 2nd Street & Laughlin Street\n\nA beloved Cherry Festival tradition featuring talented riders and beautifully trained horses performing graceful routines set to music.\n\n \n\nðŸ† Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced\n\n \n\nðŸŒ™ Evening Celebration\n\nðŸ’ƒ Cherry Stomp Dance\nFeaturing the Icons of Rock Tribute Show\n\nðŸ» Beer Garden hosted by the Civic\n\nðŸ•– 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nðŸ“ Civic Auditorium\n\nThe Cherry Stomp Dance, a longtime festival tradition brought back by the Civic Auditorium team, invites the community to gather for music, dancing, and a festive evening celebration.\n\n \n\nðŸŒž Explore More in The Dalles\n\nWith nearly 300 days of sunshine each year, The Dalles is a premier destination at the eastern gateway of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.\n\nVisitors enjoy:\n\n• Hiking & cycling\n• Columbia River fishing & recreation\n• Wine tasting & local breweries\n• Historic downtown shops & museums\n\nCherry Festival is the perfect time to experience everything The Dalles has to offer.\n\nðŸ§­ Conveniently Located\n\nðŸ“ 75 minutes from Portland\nðŸ“ 75 minutes from Yakima\nðŸ“ 2.5 hours from Bend\nðŸ“ 2.5 hours from Tri-Cities\n\nðŸ’ Join Us for The GREAT Cherry Adventure!\n\nCelebrate tradition, creativity, and community spirit at the 45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival. We look forward to welcoming you to The Dalles this April.\n\n \n\nðŸ“§ Questions?\nevents@thedalleschamber.com\n\nâ˜Ž 541-296-2231\n\Details:\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n		\n	\n\n\Location:\nDOWNTOWN THE DALLES\n\nThe Dalles , OR 97058
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival ''The Great Cherry Adventure''<br /><br />04/24/26 11:00 AM PST - 04/26/26 10:00 PM PST<br />Description:<br /><h1 style="text-align: center;">ðŸ’<span style="color:#000000">ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’ðŸŒŸðŸ’</span></h1>

<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#B22222">ï»¿<strong>45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival</strong></span></h1>

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<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ’ The GREAT Cherry Adventure<br />
45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival</span></h1>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>April 24 - 26, 2026</strong><br />
ðŸŒŸ&nbsp;<span style="font-size:14px">Month-Long Celebration: April 1&ndash;30</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px"><em><span style="color:#000000">Presented by Title Sponsor:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.tonkinsubaru.com/" runtime_url="https://www.tonkinsubaru.com/" target="_blank" type="url"><span style="color:#000000">Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru</span></a></em></span></strong></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ’ Cherry Festival is Happening! ðŸ’</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Join us for&nbsp;The GREAT Cherry Adventure&nbsp;on April 25, 2026 in Downtown The Dalles &mdash; plus&nbsp;three days of carnival fun April 24&ndash;26 at Lewis &amp; Clark Festival Park.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">This year&rsquo;s festival has been thoughtfully reimagined as our community navigates the City of The Dalles&rsquo;&nbsp;First Street construction project. While the footprint looks a little different, the heart of Cherry Festival remains the same &mdash; celebrating our region&rsquo;s agricultural heritage, vibrant community spirit, and world-famous sweet cherries.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">For more than four decades, the Northwest Cherry Festival has brought families, neighbors, and visitors together. This year we&rsquo;re expanding the celebration across the community while keeping many of the traditions people love.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸŽ¡ Cherry Festival Carnival</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ“…&nbsp;Friday &ndash; Sunday | April 24&ndash;26, 2026<br />
ðŸ“&nbsp;Lewis &amp; Clark Festival Park</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">The Cherry Festival Carnival returns with rides, games, and classic festival fun for all ages.&nbsp;Rainier Amusements&nbsp;will be bringing their exciting midway to The Dalles with rides and attractions for the whole family.</span></p>

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<span style="color:#000000"><strong>The carnival will be open:<br />
ðŸŽ¡&nbsp;Friday:&nbsp;4:00 PM &ndash; 10:00 PM<br />
ðŸŽ¡&nbsp;Saturday:&nbsp;12:00 PM &ndash; 10:00 PM<br />
ðŸŽ¡&nbsp;Sunday:&nbsp;12:00 PM &ndash; 6:00 PM</strong></span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Bring the family, grab your friends, and enjoy three days of carnival excitement along the Columbia River.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ’ A Month-Long Cherry Adventure<br />
April 1 &ndash; April 30</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ’&nbsp;Cherry Hunt (Cherry Trail)<br />
ðŸ“ Locations Throughout The Dalles</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">A brand-new month-long interactive experience invites residents and visitors to explore The Dalles in search of hidden art pieces, local business specials, and fun community challenges. Participants can collect points, discover hidden art, and enter drawings for prizes while enjoying local businesses across town.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ†&nbsp;Weekly Winners</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">&bull; Most Points Leader</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">&bull; Hidden Art Scavenger Hunt Winners</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ†&nbsp;Grand Prize Awards</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">&bull; Overall Points Champion</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">&bull; Passport Drawing Winner</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#000000">ðŸŽ‰ Festival Weekend Highlights<br />
Friday &ndash; Sunday</span></strong></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸªŸ&nbsp;Window Decorating Contest<br />
ðŸ“… Voting: April 22 &ndash; April 25<br />
ðŸ† Winners announced Saturday<br />
ðŸ“ Throughout Downtown The Dalles</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Local businesses transform their storefronts into festive cherry-themed displays as the community votes for their favorites.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸŽ¸&nbsp;Little Music City</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ“… Friday &ndash; Sunday<br />
ðŸŽµ Live Music at Local Venues</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Local pubs, restaurants, and venues throughout The Dalles will feature live music and entertainment during Cherry Festival weekend.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Visit&nbsp;TDCommunityCalendar.com&nbsp;for the full schedule.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ’ Saturday, April 25, 2026<br />
Festival Day Across The Dalles<br />
ðŸŒ… Morning Events<br />
ðŸƒ&nbsp;CGCC Cherry Fun Run<br />
ðŸ•— 8:00 AM<br />
ðŸ“ Dry Hollow Road</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Organized by&nbsp;Columbia Gorge Community College, this community run kicks off the morning festivities.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ‘‘&nbsp;Royalty Coronation &amp; Community Breakfast<br />
ðŸ¥ž Breakfast: 8:00 AM<br />
ðŸ‘‘ Coronation Ceremony: 8:30 AM<br />
ðŸ“ Mid-Columbia Senior Center</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Celebrate our Cherry Festival royalty including the&nbsp;Little Royals, King, Queen, and Grand Marshal.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ§¸&nbsp;River City ABATE Teddy Bear &amp; Poker Run<br />
ðŸ•˜ 9:00 AM<br />
ðŸ“ Begins at Coastal Farm &amp; Ranch</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸŽ‰&nbsp;Northwest Cherry Festival Parade</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ•™ 10:00 AM<br />
ðŸ“ Begins at 6th &amp; Webber</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">The&nbsp;largest parade in the Gorge&nbsp;returns with floats, community groups, music, and lots of cherry-themed fun.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">ðŸ›ï¸ Daytime Festivities</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px">ðŸ›&nbsp;Open-Air Vendor Market<br />
ðŸ•š 11:00 AM &ndash; 8:00 PM<br />
ðŸ“ Federal Street &amp; Tony&rsquo;s Lot</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Explore handcrafted goods, local food vendors, art, and unique finds in the heart of downtown.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#000000">ðŸ§µ&nbsp;Cherry Festival Quilt Show<br />
ðŸ•™ 10:00 AM &ndash; 4:00 PM<br />
ðŸ“ St. Peter&rsquo;s Landmark</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Local quilting groups showcase beautiful handcrafted quilts as part of this longtime festival tradition.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸš˜&nbsp;KODL Classic Car Show<br />
ðŸ•™ 10:00 AM &ndash; 4:00 PM<br />
ðŸ† Awards: 3:00 PM<br />
ðŸ“ Federal Street (2nd &ndash; 4th)</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Classic cars and vintage vehicles will line the street in this popular Cherry Festival event presented by&nbsp;KODL Radio.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ™&nbsp;Community Fair<br />
ðŸ•š 11:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<br />
ðŸ“ 4th &amp; Washington</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Local organizations and community groups come together to showcase programs, activities, and services that strengthen our community.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸŽˆ&nbsp;Children&rsquo;s Activity Fair<br />
ðŸ•š 11:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<br />
ðŸ“ Civic Parking Lot (Off 4th Street)</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Family-friendly games, activities, and fun designed especially for kids.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸŽ&nbsp;Dancing Horses<br />
ðŸ• 2:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM<br />
ðŸ“ 2nd Street &amp; Laughlin Street</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">A beloved Cherry Festival tradition featuring talented riders and beautifully trained horses performing graceful routines set to music.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ†&nbsp;Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸŒ™ Evening Celebration</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ’ƒ&nbsp;Cherry Stomp Dance<br />
Featuring the&nbsp;Icons of Rock Tribute Show</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ» Beer Garden hosted by the Civic</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ•–&nbsp;7:00 PM &ndash; 9:00 PM<br />
ðŸ“&nbsp;Civic Auditorium</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">The&nbsp;Cherry Stomp Dance, a longtime festival tradition brought back by the Civic Auditorium team, invites the community to gather for music, dancing, and a festive evening celebration.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸŒž Explore More in The Dalles</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">With nearly&nbsp;300 days of sunshine each year, The Dalles is a premier destination at the eastern gateway of the&nbsp;Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Visitors enjoy:</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">&bull; Hiking &amp; cycling<br />
&bull; Columbia River fishing &amp; recreation<br />
&bull; Wine tasting &amp; local breweries<br />
&bull; Historic downtown shops &amp; museums</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Cherry Festival is the perfect time to experience everything The Dalles has to offer.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ§­ Conveniently Located</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ“ 75 minutes from Portland<br />
ðŸ“ 75 minutes from Yakima<br />
ðŸ“ 2.5 hours from Bend<br />
ðŸ“ 2.5 hours from Tri-Cities</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ’ Join Us for The GREAT Cherry Adventure!</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">Celebrate tradition, creativity, and community spirit at the&nbsp;45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival. We look forward to welcoming you to The Dalles this April.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">ðŸ“§&nbsp;Questions?<br />
events@thedalleschamber.com</span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#000000">â˜Ž&nbsp;541-296-2231</span></p>
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