EnglishSpanish
CCC Logo 1_4 Rainbow No1.png

Welcome, friends.

Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. CCC News’ primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region. A rising tide lifts all boats, hop in!

Ultimate Bazaar: Your Roundup of all things St. Nick & Nack Gorgewide

Ultimate Bazaar: Your Roundup of all things St. Nick & Nack Gorgewide

CCC Holiday Bazaar Roundup 2024

The Holiday Season is Here!

By Jim Drake

The Holiday Bazaar Roundup is your source for the latest information on The Gorge’s schedule for Holiday Bazaars and other Holiday Activities! 

Check Back Often for Updates! Or send your bazaar or event information to Jim at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com

Thursday, Dec. 12

Kickstand Coffee Holiday Market and Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Thursday, Dec. 12 Holiday Market (5-8 p.m.), Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, 5 p.m. 

Join Kickstand Coffee in Hood River for some last minute Holiday Shopping with local artisans alongside an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!

Stay tuned for more information!

Friday, Dec. 13

White Salmon Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, Dec. 14

Last Chance Holiday Bazaar, Hood River County Fairgrounds, Dec. 14-15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday


Dufur Hometown Christmas Dec. 14

Dufur Hometown Christmas

It's Dufur's most magical day of the year! On Saturday, Dec. 14, join us for the annual Hometown Christmas, Dufur's classic, village Christmas celebration. This cherished tradition gets better every year, offering a full day of fun activities for all ages.

Beginning bright and early, discover unique handmade treasures at the St. Alphonsus Craft Bazaar. Of course, no holiday celebration is complete without a visit from the jolly man in red — beginning at 11 a.m. Bring the kids to share their holiday wishes at WE3 Coffee & Deli, or at Dufur Market after 1 p.m.

At the historic Balch Hotel, pull up a front-row seat to Dufur's famous, twinkling tractor parade. This annual spectacle “illuminates” Dufur's small-town charm with a dazzling parade of festively-decorated tractors. This cherished tradition is not to be missed!

Tentative Schedule of activities:

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Holiday Craft Bazaar at St Alphonsus Church

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Photos & treats with Santa (11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at We3, 1-4 p.m. at Dufur Market)

Sundown ~ 4:30 p.m.: Lighted tractor parade along Main St

5 - 6:30 p.m.: Holiday reception with live bluegrass at the Balch Hotel


Cherry City Marketplace 

It’s the Cherry City Marketplace - every second Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles, for the Holiday Season!  

Cherry City Marketplace

White Salmon Christmas Bazaar

Blown Glass Ornaments with Nichols Art Glass, Saturday, Dec. 14 | Nichols Art Glass 

While registration for the event is now closed, in partnership with The Dalles Art Center, Andy Nichols will host private sessions to create blown glass ornaments, with all proceeds benefiting TDAC.

Sunday, Dec. 15

Last Chance Holiday Bazaar, Hood River County Fairgrounds, Dec. 14-15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday

Photos with Santa at Trout Lake Hall

Sunday, Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m., FREE

JDRE Team presents Free Photos with Santa

Join us for a cozy experience sipping hot cocoa and capturing memorable moments with the jolly ol' Saint Nick. LeRisa from Nadalake Photography will be capturing the smiles. We can't wait to see you!

Holiday Market at Double Mountain

White Salmon Christmas Bazaar

The Dalles Art Center Holiday Party, 6-8 PM, Thursday, Dec. 19 | The Dalles Art Center

Join us for our holiday toast and make merry with old and new friends! Free drinks and snacks while shopping and mingling with members of our community. Warning: Mistletoe may be installed!

The Dalles Art Center Holiday Party was rescheduled to Dec. 19

Sunday, Dec. 22

Idiot’s Grace Holiday Market, Idiot’s Grace Winery, Mosier, 1-5 p.m., Dec. 22

FOOD DRIVES

Hood River Christmas Project

Registration is closed, but donations and volunteer applications are welcome.

https://www.hoodrivercountychristmasproject.com/




Snowy with the chance of running into Steve Palmer

Snowy with the chance of running into Steve Palmer

Fatal Carson Fire leaves Mitchell family struggling; friends rally to support them

Fatal Carson Fire leaves Mitchell family struggling; friends rally to support them

\ EnglishSpanish