Woofstock 2026 Rocks Hood River to Raise Money for Gorge Shelter Animals
From Columbia Gorge Humane Society:
By Suny Simon
Hood River, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 — On Friday, September 18, animal lovers, music lovers, and members of the Columbia Gorge community will gather in Hood River for an unforgettable night of live music, catered food, friendship, and fundraising—all with one very important purpose: helping the animals of the Columbia Gorge Humane Society.
Woofstock isn’t simply a concert. It is a celebration of the countless dogs and cats who arrive at the shelter scared, lost, abandoned, or searching for someone to give them another chance.
It is about the animals who don’t understand why they were left behind.
The ones who wait.
The ones who have been overlooked.
And the ones who are still hoping that somewhere out there is a person who will finally say, “You’re coming home with me.”
Every ticket purchased and every auction bid helps provide the food, shelter, medical care and love these animals need while they wait for that day.
The evening will feature El Loco, a ZZ Top tribute, followed by the amazing 10-piece Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire tribute band. Guests will enjoy a catered dinner, live music, and both a live and silent auction, with Shawn Wilkinson serving as auctioneer.
“Woofstock is our community coming together for animals who have no voice and no way to ask for help,” says the Columbia Gorge Humane Society. “It is an opportunity to celebrate how much good we can accomplish when we come together. Every ticket, every auction bid and every person who joins us helps give an animal another day of care, another chance at a family and, ultimately, another chance at home.”
A Night That Makes a Difference
Tickets are $100 per person and include catered dinner, parking, and live music.
Woofstock 2026 will be held at 1090 Methodist Road in Hood River.
Event Details
Friday, September 18, 2026,1090 Methodist Road, Hood River, Oregon.Gates open: 5:30 p.m. Catered dinner: 6:00 p.m. Live music begins: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $100, including catered dinner, parking, and music. Tickets must be pre-purchased. No ticket sales at the gate. Link: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/woofstock-2026.All proceeds benefit the Columbia Gorge Humane Society
The Columbia Gorge Humane Society invites the community to come together for a night filled with music, laughter, good food, and plenty of heart.
Because every animal deserves a chance.
Every animal deserves to be loved.
And every animal deserves to come home.
Come for the music. Come for the food. Come for the fun.
But most of all, come for the animals.
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