Northwest Cherry Festival

44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival

📅 April 25-27, 2025
🎉 Theme: Cherry Land – A Sweet Celebration!

Presented by Title Sponsor:  Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru

Step into Cherry Land, where the magic of The Dalles’ signature festival meets the whimsical charm of the classic board game Candy Land! The Northwest Cherry Festival is a beloved tradition celebrating our region’s deep agricultural roots, vibrant community spirit, and, of course, our world-famous sweet cherries.​

“This is a celebration of the blossoms, which have always been an indication of the harvest to come,” said The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Farquharson. “As the largest per capita producer of sweet cherries, The Dalles takes great pride in this festival, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in 2025!”​

🎈 A Weekend Full of Fun
The festival takes over downtown The Dalles from Friday, April 25th through Sunday, April 27th, 2025, bringing an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities:​

🎉 A Weekend Full of Fun

The festival takes over downtown The Dalles from Friday, April 25th through Sunday, April 27th, 2025, bringing an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities:

🚗The Gorge’s Largest Parade – A Cherry Land-themed spectacle through downtown
🚘 KODL Classic Car Show – Showcasing vintage rides in style
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment – Featuring local bands and performers
👑 Cherry Festival Royalty Crowning – Celebrate our Little Royals at the Saturday morning breakfast
🛍️ Outdoor Market & Local Vendors – Explore handcrafted goods, delicious food, and unique finds
🗺️ The Cherry Trail – A sweet adventure through The Dalles

🌞 Explore More in The Dalles!

With 300 days of sunshine, The Dalles is a premier getaway at the eastern entrance of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Whether you love hiking, cycling, fishing, wine tasting, or history, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all week long!

🧭 Conveniently Located
📍 75 minutes from Portland & Yakima
📍 2.5 hours from Bend & Tri-Cities

🎊 Come celebrate Cherry Land with us and make sweet memories in The Dalles!

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected] | ☎️ 541-296-2231

📅 FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

🔴 FRIDAY – SUNDAY

 

🪟 Cascade Square Merchants Window Contest

📅Voting: Wed, Apr 23 – Sat, Apr 26 | 🏆 Winner Announced: Sun, Apr 27
📍 Throughout The Dalles

🍒 NW Natural Cherry Land ~ Cherry Trail

📅Thurs, Apr 24 – Sun, Apr 27 | 🏆 Winner Announced: Sun, Apr 27 (most points WIN)
🎁 Specials at Local Businesses

 📍 Various Locations Throughout The Dalles

🎡 Rainier Amusements Carnival

 📅 Fri – Sun | 📍 First Street

🎸 Little Music City

📅 Fri – Sun | 🎵 Live Music Around Town
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🛍️ Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Open-Air Vendor Market

🖼️ Art • Crafts • Food • More
📅 Fri: 4–9 PM | Sat: 11 AM–9 PM | Sun: 10 AM–5 PM
📍 1st & 2nd St, Court to Laughlin

🔴 FRIDAY – APRIL 25

 

🎤 Route 30 Burgers & Brews & Google ~ Entertainment Stage

📍 Second & Federal Street
🍻 Beer Garden • 🎶 Live Music • 🍔 Dining Area

• 4–6 PM / IT & I
• 6–8 PM / Lucky Beaucoup
• 8–10 PM / Wes Youssi & The County Champs

🔴 SATURDAY – APRIL 26

 

🏃‍♂️ CGCC Fun Run

📅 8:00 AM | 📍 Dry Hollow Rd

👑 Royalty Coronation & Community Breakfast

📅 7:00 AM – Breakfast | 9:00 AM – Coronation

👑 Coronation at 8:30 AM: King & Queen, Little Royals, and Grand Marshal.
📍 Mid-Columbia Senior Center (9th & Cherry Heights)

🧸 River City ABATE Teddy Bear Run & Poker Run

📅 9:00 AM | 📍 Start at Coastal Farm & Ranch

🎉 Underriner Cherry Festival Parade

📅 10:00 AM | 📍 Starts at Sixth & Webber

🧵 Cherry Festival Quilt Show

📅 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 St. Peter’s Landmark & Herbring House

🚘 KODL Classic Car Show

📅 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 🏆 Awards: 3:00 PM
📍 Federal St (2nd – 4th)

🎁 Sandoz Farm Customer Appreciation Day

📅 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 📍 5755 Mill Creek Rd

🏙️ Underriner Community Fair

📅 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 📍 2nd & Washington St Lot

🎶 Route 30 Burgers & Brews & Underriner Ford ~ Entertainment Stage

📍 Second & Federal Street
🍻 Beer Garden • 🍔 Food • 🎉 Fun

• 11:00 AM – 🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest
• 11:30 AM – 🥧 Cherry Pie Eating Contest
• 12–2 PM / James Howard
• 2–5 PM / Thee Honeybuds
• 5–7 PM / Got Your Six
• 7:00 PM – 💃 Belly Dancers
• 7–10 PM / Tombstone Shadows – CCR Tribute
  

🐴 Dancing Horses – Sponsored by: Polehn Farms Inc. & JQ General Contractors LLC

📅 Saturday • April 26th • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Second Street & Laughlin Grandstand

🔴 SUNDAY – APRIL 27

 

🎶 Route 30 Burgers & Brews & Umpqua Bank ~ Entertainment Stage

📍 Second & Federal Street

• 12–3 PM / River City Rhythm
• 3–5 PM / Walk Through Fire
• 4:00 PM – 🏆 Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced