The Gorge Giggin’ Guide wraps up the last week in July and We’re Not Slowing Down! Get ready for Dancing, Open Mic and Jams, Stage Performances and Music from just about every Genre you can think of!
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No doubt about it - The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is in Fair and Festival Mode! Whether you’re at the County Fair, the Bluegrass Festival, or one of the special benefit shows coming up this week - You're Gonna Have A Good Time! Get Out There!

A Hood River man arrested after driving through a closed Interstate 84 off-ramp says he never struck two ODOT workers, disputing a key allegation.

Summer is Here and the Time is Right for Another Gorge Giggin’ Guide! An Allman Brothers Tribute? We’ve Got That! A Host of Touring Bands and Musicians! Yup, Right Here! Need your Favorite Local Shows? You’re in the Right Place! The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Blending natural beauty with creative contemplation, the Indian Creek Poetry Walk features nature-themed poems displayed along sections of the popular 4.5-mile path traversing Hood River, Oregon. The 2027 Poetry Walk will include 20 poems, on display April to September. 

Well, what do we have here? Another week of Music, Music and More Music! Whether you’re ready to try some New Funky music, a benefit show for The Gift of Time, or a High Energy Country Show, The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Columbia Gorge pear growers say catastrophic returns on the 2025 crop are leaving many family farms on the brink of bankruptcy as they call for state and federal assistance.

Less than a day after approving a controversial townhouse project, Hood River leaders argued that zoning changes alone won't solve the city's housing crisis.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is getting ready for the 4th of July in Style! There’s plenty of Music leading up to the Big Community Celebrations - And Beyond! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

After more than five years as the leader of Visit Hood River, Chief Executive Officer Katie Kadlub has announced her intention to step down from tourism’s top post in Hood River County. Her departure includes her leadership roles at both Visit Hood River and the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Working for the Weekend! Believe Us, Gigs are Happening All Week, but just wait until Friday - the Calendar is listing 9 shows - we had a hard time choosing what to put in here! Don’t worry, we know you’ll have a Great Time whatever you Do! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

“It was awesome in a sense of community, but also having something like this in the Gorge is special, and I hope it begins to spread. The music was great. You can just feel the passion… — Kesomi Palaki.

Low humidity, gusty winds and an approaching heat wave are elevating wildfire danger across the Gorge, where a single spark can quickly become a fast-moving blaze.

Celebrate freedom with live music, food, dancing and family activities as Black in the Gorge commemorates Juneteenth, honoring the end of slavery and America's continuing pursuit of liberty.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide your official stop for something called The World Cup - but of course we’re talking about the World Cup of Gigs - we know The Gorge is the World Leader in Weekly Gigs. Get Ready to Score some Goals! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

Helping Hands Against Violence is expanding education across the Gorge while providing shelter, advocacy and hope for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Johnathan Matthews admitted he dragged and ran over Stephen Hayes while fleeing a bike theft in a stolen pickup, receiving a 150-month prison sentence.

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is back with an amazing array of local and regional shows this week! Classic Rock Zep Cover Band Zepparella is in town, a Fab Four tribute is in Cascade Locks, and we can even tell you about a Free Jazz Concert at what must be the most Unique Venue in The Dalles! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Getting Ready for Summer - The Sunset Music Series is ramping up, Ruins Tuesdays is in full swing and the Outdoor Stage at Bargeway is heating up with June Shows! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!

The Dalles and Hood River could see thunderstorms, gusty winds and brief heavy rain Thursday, while the highest risk for stronger storms remains farther east in Oregon and Washington.