

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 45 Annual Cherry Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 🍒 The GREAT Cherry Adventure45th Annual Northwest Cherry FestivalApril 24 - 26, 2026🌟 Month-Long Celebration: April 1–30Presented by Title Sponsor: Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru🍒 Cherry Festival is Happening! 🍒Join us for The GREAT Cherry Adventure on April 25, 2026 in Downtown The Dalles — plus three days of carnival fun April 24–26 at Lewis &amp; Clark Festival Park.This year’s festival has been thoughtfully reimagined as our community navigates the City of The Dalles’ First Street construction project. While the footprint looks a little different, the heart of Cherry Festival remains the same — celebrating our region’s agricultural heritage, vibrant community spirit, and world-famous sweet cherries.For more than four decades, the Northwest Cherry Festival has brought families, neighbors, and visitors together. This year we’re expanding the celebration across the community while keeping many of the traditions people love. 🎡 Cherry Festival Carnival📅 Friday – Sunday | April 24–26, 2026📍 Lewis &amp; Clark Festival ParkThe Cherry Festival Carnival returns with rides, games, and classic festival fun for all ages. Rainier Amusements will be bringing their exciting midway to The Dalles with rides and attractions for the whole family.The carnival will be open:🎡 Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM🎡 Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM🎡 Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMBring the family, grab your friends, and enjoy three days of carnival excitement along the Columbia River. 🍒 A Month-Long Cherry AdventureApril 1 – April 30🍒 Cherry Hunt (Cherry Trail)📍 Locations Throughout The DallesA brand-new month-long interactive experience invites residents and visitors to explore The Dalles in search of hidden art pieces, local business specials, and fun community challenges. Participants can collect points, discover hidden art, and enter drawings for prizes while enjoying local businesses across town.🏆 Weekly Winners• Most Points Leader• Hidden Art Scavenger Hunt Winners🏆 Grand Prize Awards• Overall Points Champion• Passport Drawing Winner 🎉 Festival Weekend HighlightsFriday – Sunday🪟 Window Decorating Contest📅 Voting: April 22 – April 25🏆 Winners announced Saturday📍 Throughout Downtown The DallesLocal businesses transform their storefronts into festive cherry-themed displays as the community votes for their favorites. 🎸 Little Music City📅 Friday – Sunday🎵 Live Music at Local VenuesLocal pubs, restaurants, and venues throughout The Dalles will feature live music and entertainment during Cherry Festival weekend.Visit TDCommunityCalendar.com for the full schedule.  🍒 Saturday, April 25, 2026Festival Day Across The Dalles🌅 Morning Events🏃 CGCC Cherry Fun Run🕗 8:00 AM📍 Dry Hollow RoadOrganized by Columbia Gorge Community College, this community run kicks off the morning festivities. 👑 Royalty Coronation &amp; Community Breakfast🥞 Breakfast: 7:00 AM👑 Coronation Ceremony: 8:30 AM📍 Mid-Columbia Senior CenterCelebrate our Cherry Festival royalty including the Little Royals, King, Queen, and Grand Marshal.🧸 River City ABATE Teddy Bear &amp; Poker Run🕘 9:00 AM📍 Begins at Coastal Farm &amp; Ranch🎉 Northwest Cherry Festival Parade🕙 10:00 AM📍 Begins at 6th &amp; WebberThe largest parade in the Gorge returns with floats, community groups, music, and lots of cherry-themed fun.🛍️ Daytime Festivities🛍 Open-Air Vendor Market🕚 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM📍 Federal Street &amp; Tony’s LotExplore handcrafted goods, local food vendors, art, and unique finds in the heart of downtown.🧵 Cherry Festival Quilt Show🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 St. Peter’s LandmarkLocal quilting groups showcase beautiful handcrafted quilts as part of this longtime festival tradition.🚘 KODL Classic Car Show🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM🏆 Awards: 3:00 PM📍 Federal Street (2nd – 4th)Classic cars and vintage vehicles will line the street in this popular Cherry Festival event presented by KODL Radio.🏙 Community Fair🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM📍 4th &amp; WashingtonLocal organizations and community groups come together to showcase programs, activities, and services that strengthen our community.🎈 Children’s Activity Fair🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM📍 Civic Parking Lot (Off 4th Street)Family-friendly games, activities, and fun designed especially for kids.🐎 Dancing Horses🕝 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM📍 2nd Street &amp; Laughlin StreetA beloved Cherry Festival tradition featuring talented riders and beautifully trained horses performing graceful routines set to music.🏆 Window Decorating Contest Winners Announced🌙 Evening Celebration💃 Cherry Stomp DanceFeaturing the Icons of Rock Tribute Show🍻 Beer Garden hosted by the Civic🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Civic AuditoriumThe Cherry Stomp Dance, a longtime festival tradition brought back by the Civic Auditorium team, invites the community to gather for music, dancing, and a festive evening celebration.🌞 Explore More in The DallesWith nearly 300 days of sunshine each year, The Dalles is a premier destination at the eastern gateway of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.Visitors enjoy:• Hiking &amp; cycling• Columbia River fishing &amp; recreation• Wine tasting &amp; local breweries• Historic downtown shops &amp; museumsCherry Festival is the perfect time to experience everything The Dalles has to offer.🧭 Conveniently Located📍 75 minutes from Portland📍 75 minutes from Yakima📍 2.5 hours from Bend📍 2.5 hours from Tri-Cities🍒 Join Us for The GREAT Cherry Adventure!Celebrate tradition, creativity, and community spirit at the 45th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival. We look forward to welcoming you to The Dalles this April.📧 Questions?events@thedalleschamber.com☎ 541-296-2231
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/the-dalles/45-annual-cherry-festival/80005756120357
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, carnivals, trips-adventures, art, coronation-weekend, car-shows, contests, kids, parades, performances, sports, food-drinks, fine-arts, cycling, trekking, wine-tasting, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/80005756120357

## Event venue details

- **city**: The Dalles
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: All through Downtown The Dalles
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- **full address**: All through Downtown The Dalles, The Dalles, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Explore The Dalles (https://allevents.in/org/explore-the-dalles/26770215)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** All through Downtown The Dalles, The Dalles, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Explore The Dalles
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, carnivals, trips-adventures, art, coronation-weekend, car-shows, contests, kids, parades, performances, sports, food-drinks, fine-arts, cycling, trekking, wine-tasting, music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 45 Annual Cherry Festival ?
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