# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rich Swanger: Live at the Balch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Returning to the Balch by popular demand, Rich Swanger is a Salem, Oregon-based songwriter with roots in folk, gospel, and country-blues. 

Born in the Appalachian hills of Pennsylvania, Rich found harmony in church choirs and learned the sounds of classic country from his father before eventually moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2004. He’s since earned the top prize in the Portland Folk Festival songwriting category, released four full-length albums, and plays regularly around the Pacific Northwest as a solo artist and with his group, The Little Known Band.

▶️ Take a listen/watch here: tinyurl.com/swanger-preview

COST: Live music at the Balch is always free for guests lodging or dining. Your orders from the Bistro and bar help keep our artists playing – thank you!

DINING: Tables (full service) are by reservation, and hold your spot for the show. (Reserve tables here: tinyurl.com/bistro1907.) Lawn seating is open (no res required) with counter service at Bistro 1907. No outside food or beverage, please & thanks!  

ROOM PACKAGE: Looking to make a getaway of it? Book the Patio Sessions Package for extra perks: bundle 10% off rooms along with a $50 dining credit to enjoy dinner during the show, plus two complimentary drinks or desserts as well.

Learn more, stream tracks, & reserve tables or rooms here: balchhotel.com/music.

All ages: concerts are both kid and pet friendly, but please note we kindly ask overnight guests to be ages 10+, due to the historic nature of the property and furnishings.

About the Balch Hotel: Tucked in the foothills of Mt. Hood where the Columbia Gorge meets Oregon's High Desert, the Balch is a 20-room landmark inn and event venue built in 1907, just south of The Dalles in the little town of Dufur. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn offers historic charm with modern comforts. Guests enjoy a day spa and on-site restaurant, Bistro 1907, which showcases local ingredients and wines grown in the Gorge.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dufur/rich-swanger-live-at-the-balch/200028828898955
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, concerts, festivals, live-music, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dufur
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 40 Heimrich St, Dufur, OR, United States, Oregon 97021
- **lat**: 45.45043
- **long**: -121.13127
- **full address**: 40 Heimrich St, Dufur, OR, United States, Oregon 97021

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rich Swanger: Live at the Balch being held?
  - **A:** Rich Swanger: Live at the Balch takes place on Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm at 40 Heimrich St, Dufur, OR, United States, Oregon 97021.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rich Swanger: Live at the Balch?
  - **A:** Rich Swanger: Live at the Balch is organized by Balch Hotel.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rich Swanger: Live at the Balch is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dufur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rich Swanger: Live at the Balch sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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