Gorge Giggin’ Guide Dec. 31 NYE Edition
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Mt. Hood Meadows brings the Fireworks back!
Mt Hood Meadows NYE fireworks
We're bringing back the fireworks! Everyone was so stoked to have them back in 2024, that we're making them a tradition once again. Come ring in the New Year on the slopes and watch an awesome firework show. New Year's Eve is presented by Imperial River Co., Best Day Brewing, Hood River Coffee Roasters and Brakebush. Head to Vertical for a DJ from 4 - 10 p.m., drinks, food and great views of the fireworks. https://www.skihood.com/explore/New-Years-Eve
We'll be open an extra hour on New Year's so you can ride until 10 p.m.! The fireworks will go off in the base area at 9 p.m. Mt. Hood Express will stop loading before the show and then be turned back on afterward for end-of-the-night turns.
For our park riders, we will have a rail jam in the base area. Get your pics hitting rails with fireworks in the background!
Make your plans now and spend New Year's Eve on the slopes!
Lobbyists at Phelps Creek
Ring in the New Year with Phelps Creek
Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River presents live music in the tasting room with local and regional bands.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, Ring in the New Year with Phelps Creek, 7-9:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year at the Phelps Creek Tasting Room!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve, New York style, as we transform our Tasting Room into a vibrant, city-inspired party full of energy, music, and festive sparkle. Dance the night away with The Lobbyists — Ben Bonham, Tim Ortlieb, and Ronnie Ontiveros — while enjoying delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and the lively atmosphere of NYC brought to life right here in our community. At midnight (New York time), raise a glass during our Champagne toast and welcome 2026 with friends, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Pre-funk show at Lightwell
NYE Pre-Funk
Live Music at Lightwell Hotel
The Lightwell Hotel in Hood River
Wednesday, Dec. 31, NYE Pre-Funk with music by The Lobbyists, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Get Tight gets down in Trout Lake
NYE Barn Burner: The Get Tight / The Vinyl Chef
The Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington brings live music and community events to its historic venue. www.troutlakehall.com/
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
$15 Advance // $20 Day Of Show
8:30 p.m. Doors / 9 p.m. Show
All Ages
BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove.
The Get Tight is a soul-inspired, funk instrumental band featuring Xan McCurdy (CAKE, The Loved Ones), keyboardist Garth Klippert (Old Lights, Fruit Bats), drummer Adams Beam (Megan Diana, Independent), and bassist Allen Hunter (Eels, Ural Thomas & the Pain).
THE VINYL CHEF
You may know him as Get Hu'sum Pizza or Stan Pratnicki but tonight you will know him as The Vinyl Chef making the dance floor groove! The Vinyl Chef will be spinning 45s of classics that get us groovin. Come get your boogie on!
‘Bohica’ at Tabby’s
New Year’s Eve Party
Live Music at Tabby’s Hole in One
Tabby’s Hole in One Clubhouse at the Hood River Golf Course presents live music with local and regional bands.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Party (starts at 4 p.m.) with live music from “Bohica,” 8 p.m.-midnight.
Boot Juice is back at The Ruins
New Year's Eve with Boot Juice
Live Music at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents National and Regional touring musical acts, films, and other community events. www.theruins.org
New Year's Eve with Boot Juice
The Ruins in Hood River
Wednesday, Dec 31, 9 p.m.
Doors at 8 p.m. Indoor venue. 21+. Limited seating.
Tickets are $35 in advance (click here,) or $40 at the door.
Boot Juice defies the typical assumption that a big band with horns is sticking to the well-worn path of funk and jazz. They certainly infuse those genres into the mix. More than anything, though, this is an unabashed cosmic rock band intent on taking audiences into an alternate dimension of pure freedom and dance euphoria where the outside world ceases to exist. Their three-part vocal harmonies carry major impact with intoxicating doses of soul, blues, and sultry appeal. The passionate musicianship and group synergy resonate in their pure sense of joy.
DJ PopnFresh at Last Stop
Ring in 2026 at The Last Stop
The Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles presents live music and other events.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, Ring in 2026 at The Last Stop Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
We’re throwing the ultimate New Year’s Eve Party — with a live set from DJ PopnFresh, champagne, and a midnight countdown you won’t forget!
NO COVER CHARGE!
Cascade High at Bargeway
New Years with Cascade High
Bargeway Pub Line-Up
The Bargeway Pub in The Dalles presents the best in live music and events with local and regional touring acts, community events - complete with seasonal outdoor stage. Full restaurant/catering services available.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, New Years with Cascade High Live Music, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for live music and a great time this New Years at Bargeway.
Cascade High will be high energy, dancing the night away with all of us at Bargeway. No ticket required.
Bargeway’s NYE Menu
Little Music City
Little Music City Lineup
Little Music City was founded in The Dalles, Oregon by a group of individuals passionate about music and their community. www.littlemusiccity.com/
Wednesday December 31
Tyson Huckins at Last Stop Saloon, 7 p.m.
Walk Through Fire at Zim’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7 p.m.
Dance Party at Hood River Common House
NYE Masquerade at Hood River Common House
2025 ends where the magic began.
Expect the unexpected… bring your best energy and dance the year out with us!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1580790479756727
Grab a ticket before they’re gone.
Solera Celebrates
Solera Brewery in Parkdale
Solera Brewery in Parkdale has Special hours this Wednesday for NYE!
We’re opening up at 8:30 PM ‘till late so you can watch the ball drop (9PM EST), toast your friends and neighbors, and be back home in bed at “reasonable” hour, should you choose to.
NYE/NYD schedule at Everybody’s
Ferment Brewing in Hood River NYE Trivia Bash 6 p.m.
Volcanic’s NYE/NYD hours
Get Your Plunge on in 2026!
Annual Polar Plunge
Gorges Beer Events
Gorges Beer in Cascade Locks presents live music and more.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 5th Annual Polar Plunge, 11 a.m.
Join us for free (charity donations accepted) for a dip, or pre-purchase tickets for our awesome new years day buffet! www.eventbrite.com/.../5th-annual-polar-bear...
Want to get your event onboard? Send the details to Entertainment Guru Jim Drake gorgeentertainment@gmail.com
and make it a Great Show!
‘Cause they can’t go if they don’t know.
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