29th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival

"Cherry Sunsation "
April 18 - 27, 2008

18
NW Cherry Festival Coronation Dinner
Sponsored by Orchard View farms, Inc., Grant J. Hunt Co.,
Oregon Cherry Growers, Inc., & Polehn Farms, Inc.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
6:30pm, Wine tasting 7pm, Dinner and Program
Tickets must be purchased in advance
541-296-2231

19
Women for Winesense and Erin Glenn Vineyards
present a Wine & Art Celebration featuring Nick Miles
The Mint, 710 East 2nd Street
12 to 5pm
541-296-4707

19
15th Annual Cherry Stomp Dance Party
with Brian Thompson Band & Live Wire
The Dalles Eagles Lodge
8:00pm, 541-296-1300


20
"Cherry of a Ride" a Bicycling Event
Sponsored by St. Mary's Academy
25, 46, 60, 80 and 100 mile options
Begin between 6:00am and 9:00am
www.stmarysacademythedalles.org
541-296-6004

21
Northwest Cherry Festival
Very Cherry Dessert Contest & Main Dish
Sponsored by Mill Creek Point Assisted Living
Mid-Columbia Senior Center
Judging 5:30pm - Sampling 6:30pm
541-296-2231

22
Northwest Cherry Festival "It's The Pit's" Lip Sync Contest
Sponsored by Fadness Realty, Inc
7pm, The Dalles Wahtonka High School Auditorium
541-296-2231

23-27
Cherry Festival Carnival
Held at Milt Tumilson Arena

24
Business After Hours at Comfort Inn
5:00pm to 7:00pm, 541-296-2231

25
Shriners Oyster Feed
St. Peter's Parish Center
5:30pm to 7:30pm, 541-296-3273

25-27
Home & Lifestyle Show
Bicoastal Columbia River LLC
The Dalles Armory
541-296-2211

26
Cherry Festival Breakfast
at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center
7:30am to 10:00am, 541-296-4788

26
10k/5k/3k Cherry Festival Run/Walk
Dry Hollow Field
8:30am, 541-298-1119

26
4th Annual KODL Classic Car Show
3rd and Federal Streets, Lot opens at 8:00am
541-296-2101 or www.kodl.com

26
Northwest Cherry Festival Open Air Market & Entertainment Stage
Sponsored State Senator Ted Ferrioli, 4th & Federal Streets
Live Music! from noon to 5:00pm
With Artists/Crafters/Food Booths, etc.
9:00am to 5:00pm
541-296-2231
Vendor Application Here!

26
Cherry Festival Quilt Show
United Church of Christ, 5th & Court
10:00am to 3:00pm, 541-296-8618

26
The Dalles Art Center Spring Plant Sale
9:00am, 541-296-4759

26
Mid-Columbia Medical Center Health & Safety Fair
4th Street between Washington & Court Street
10:00am to 3:00pm
541-296-7288

26
Teddy Bear Run
Just prior to parade.
Riders donate a new stuffed animal - drop off at Spooky's.
541-296-7288

26
7th Annual Poker Run - All Riders Welcome
Sponsored by the River City Chapter of ABATE of Oregon
Sign in at Shop'n Kart - following Teddy Bear Run
541-296-9303 or kadbiker@gorge.net

26
Annual Northwest Cherry Festival Parade
Sponsored by Bob Stone Freeway Autocenter
Theme: "Cherry Sunsation "
Parade begins at 11am
541-296-2231
(Click here for a Parade Application)

26
Y102 & Grocery Outlet's 4th Annual Cherry Pie Eating Contest
1:00pm, 4th and Court Street
541-296-9102

26-27
33rd Annual Cherry Festival Slo-Pitch Tournament
Kramer Field
541-296-5985

27
The Dalles Lions Club Cherry Festival Sporting Clays Fun Shoot
Helms Canyon Hunt Club
Check in 8:00am, 541-296-2292