Mt Hood Festivals

Festival Season

in the Villages of Mt Hood

Late summer starts off festival season which continues into the fall in the Villages of Mt Hood. Whether you’re local, or a vacationer to the area, what better way to learn about the culture and people of The Villages at Mt. Hood than by visiting some traditional festivals.

Mt Hood Festival of the Forest
September 15-16, 2007

You are invited to the 3rd Annual Mt Hood Festival of the Forest for a weekend celebration of Mt Hood’s culture, arts and forest wildlife. With more than 12 hours of live music, talented local artists, food booths, beer and wine pavilion and forest activity booths, there’s fun for the whole family!

Learn about fly-tying, build a birdhouse or talk with Forest Service wildlife biologists, botanists and other specialists. Delicious huckleberry pancakes will be served each morning from 8am to Noon with live music performances from Noon to 6pm each day on the Wildwood Stage. 

This year, a special twenty-year reunion of bands from The Last Hurrah will be playing on center stage! This once-in-a-lifetime music reunion will rekindle the creative music spirit that permeated Portland’s original music community during the 70’s and 80’s.

The Last Hurrah was a nightclub in Portland that closed its doors June 20, 1987. Portland has always had a vibrant music community, and the live bands that played original music were what made the Last Hurrah a hot spot. During the time the Last Hurrah was open, a huge creative music movement was evolving and many local bands pushed their careers to the national stage. It’s been nearly 20 years since the close of the bar, but the legend hasn’t died.

Many of the bands such as Nu Shooz Orchestra, Burnside Bombers, Cowboy Angels, Hank Rasco, Hurrman Burrman, Jack McMahon, John Bunzow, Johnny Koonce (of the Distractions), Lone Coyote Club, Salmon Dave, Street Corner Band, Thin Man and more are ready to rock at this year’s Mt Hood Festival of the Forest in Wildwood Park.

So pull out your Tie-Dye t-shirts, dust off your dancing shoes (or bare feet) and plan a weekend trip to relive the legendary music and celebrate fall in the foothills of Mt Hood.
 
Tickets may be purchased in advance. Weekend Festival Passes available now at Mt Hood Information Center, 24403 E Welches Rd or by phone 503.622.4822 or 888.622.4822.

Advance purchase $20/person for Saturday and Sunday or $12.50/person for one day if purchased by September 12, 2007.  September 13th through day of festival $25/person for Weekend Festival Pass and $15.50 for one day pass subject to availability.  50¢ agent fee per ticket applies. VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover and Debit Cards accepted.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.mthood.info

Produced by Welches Productions, LLC. Tony DeMicoli, Manager in partnership with music patrons, businesses and organizations on Mt. Hood.  Funded in part by grants from the Villages of Mt. Hood Tourism Marketing Alliance and Clackamas County Tourism Development Council for Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory.

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Spirit on the Mountain
Christian Music Festival
September 15, 2007

Spirit on the Mountain Christian Music Festival takes place on Saturday, September 15th at Mt Hood Village RV Resort in Welches.  Listen to 9 hours of live top-name Christian Music on 3 stages.  Featured artists on the Adult Outdoor stage include The Young & The Beautiful (below), Kate White (right), Tray Michaels & more.  Teens & young adults will enjoy listening to OverKast, XILE, Soul P and other popular groups with a currentrock sound and message.  If mellow is your thing, relax to the sounds of Emily Crawford, Mike Logan and others on the indoor acoustic stage.  Continual music from 10AM until 7PM on Saturday for only $5!

Special youth camping package for Friday night includes camping, dinner, breakfast, Friday night concert and other fun activities for only $20. 

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19th Annual Wine & Art Festival
at The Resort at the Mountain
November 10-11, 2007

The Resort at The Mountain invites you to their gorgeous St. Andrew's Ballroom for its 19th Annual Wine & Art Festival. In addition to offering beautiful forested views, you’ll enjoy relaxing music while exploring the arts and delicious libations from Oregon’s best wineries and microbreweries.

You'll find a premium selection of artwork, and the artists will be available to answer questions you may have. From watercolors to jewelry to sculptures to pottery and much more, the Wine & Art Festival has it all. What better way to remember your visit to Mt. Hood than with a one-of-a-kind Oregon treasure from this relaxing festival.

Entrance to the event is free.

For discounted room rates and more information, contact The Resort at the Mountain at 503-622-3101.

September/October 2007
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