Gorge Giggin’ Guide Highlights July 29-Aug. 4
New! Gorge Gigging Guide Highlights gives you a quick look at the week ahead in music, comedy, performance, festivals, and more! It’s a Great Way to get a handle on planning for the Best in what The Gorge has to offer!
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Tuesday, July 29
Rivaling Woodstock with 20 Bands??
Rowena Fire Benefit Concert, 5-9 p.m.
Depending on who you talk to, there may be up to 20 local bands on tap for the Rowena Fire Benefit Concert at Mt. Hood Winery. The venue promises two stages to keep up the pace, silent auctions and lots of food/wine options.
Wednesday, July 30
Sunset Music Series
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks brings the Sunset Music Series to the stage with J. Schlick and the New Brohemians, starting at 6:30 p.m. promising a set of Country, Blues, Rock and Americana flavored stew.
Thursday, July 31
All Things Water Adventure
Paddling Film Festival
The 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour is at The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River promising “the best new paddling films from around the globe and close to home.” Audience participation in the way of People’s Choice Award and a chance to connect with folks who love all things water adventure.
events.humanitix.com/20th-annual-paddle-film-festival/tickets
Two Drifters
Two Drifters- Kathryn Claire
and Margot Merah
A unique house concert coming up at Hebring House in The Dalles. Expect quality fiddle/guitar music from this duo as they bring old-time sounds up to date with original tunes. Courtyard concert. Limited seating.
Friday, Aug. 1
Bad to the Bone
George Thorogood and the Destroyers at Indian Head Casino
It’s Big-Name Entertainment this summer at Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs, OR. For tickets and details visit www.indianheadcasino.com
Late Night set from Sundiver
Sundiver at River City
River City Saloon in The Dalles gets back into the Late Night Set with a show from Original Gorge Rockers Sundiver. 9 p.m. 21+ w/ID
$10 cover.
Ellis Bullard w/Robert Henry & the Repeaters
Honky-tonk Experience
It’s a Double Bill at Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington with Ellis Bullard and Robert Henry & the Repeaters - True-blue honky-tonk experience www.troutlakehall.com/
Spitfire Grill
Spitfire Grill Opens
Big Britches Productions brings The Spitfire Grill - A Musical, to The Bingen Theater. Opens Aug. 1. Tickets at www.bigbritches.org/2025-theater-season
Saturday, Aug. 2
pFriem Celebrates 13 Years!
Hood River Waterfront Park
2-9 p.m.
This family-friendly, free-to-attend celebration is a testament to our journey and the incredible community that has been part of our story. Expect a vibrant mix of live music, lawn games, various food trucks, an abundant selection of pFriem beers, and exclusive cider made by our friends at Son of Man.
Live Music produced by Music Festival of the Gorge
3-4:30 p.m. - Quilt Show
5-6:30 p.m. - El Borko Surf
7-9 p.m. - Roux Dio
Pacific Crest Music Fest
Music/Camping
at The Barn in Trout Lake, Wash.
Music with Johnny Young, Matt Axton & Badmoon, Bootleg Barney & the Strays. Gates open at 3 p.m., Food & Vendors Onsite
Admission $25; $40 w/camping included
Sunday, Aug. 3
Outdoor Music
Stave and Stone Winery in Hood River
Music from Megan Alder & The Woods, 3-5 p.m.
Ferment Summer Concerts on the deck:
Music with locals Groove Cabin, 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 4
Bluegrass Jam
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents hosts the monthly Bluegrass/Old-Time Acoustic Jam, 5-8 p.m. Sounds like a good deal for pickers and bluegrass fans!
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