2018 Events & Festivals
February
24 American Long Distance Hikers Association – West (ALDHA WEST) Winter Ruck aldhawest.org/Rucks Experienced long distance backpackers will share their knowledge to help prepare you for your upcoming adventures.
March
17 Heart of the Gorge Wedding Showcase – Marine Pavilion
FREE! Check out what Cascade Locks was to offer brides and grooms to be! Information call 541-374-2405
April
1 Sunrise church service
Gorge Pavilion at the Marine Park. All welcome!
7-8 CGRA – Rainier Cup - Compete to capture the Cup!
TBA SOLVE River Clean Up
Business Park - 9am 503-844-9571 solveoregon.org
20-22 PCTA Trail Skills College - Marine Park 100 ppl
Do you love trails? Come play in the dirt, learn how to buck a log, and fix a trail’s drainage problems. No experience required. Registration is required. For more information, contact Dana Hendricks and say you're a Gorge resident. , 541-844-9133
27-29 City-Wide Yard Sale in Cascade Locks
Turn out for treasures!
May
1 Sternwheeler River Cruises begin
- 503-224-3900
1 Cascade Locks Historical Museum Opens for Season
Tues-Sun, 12-5pm – 541-374-8535 Located in the historic Marine Park
Home of the Oregon Pony! 541-374-8535
5 Angela Coe Rainy Day Walk & Run, City Hall, 10am
Starts at Cascade Locks City Hall, Cascade Lockseventbrite.com/e/angela-coe-rainy-day-runwalk-tickets-Charity memorial run
12-13 Sailing - Gorge Invitational –
19 Pink Party! Pink Sistas
Annual fundraiser to raise money to find a cure for breast cancer. Food! Music! Silent Auction! Pink Sistas put on this event. For more information call 503-901-7900 or
31-June 3 – Hiking for Healing Workshop –
Spiritually focused hosted weekend of hikes, dinners and lectures For information email:
June
23 Sailing – CGRA Opening Day & BBQ
29-7/1 Gem & Mineral Show, Marine Park
Amy Walker – 623-980-5746
30-July 1 CGRA Sailing – 505 Heavy Air
July
4 4th of July Fireworks – lots ppl
Marine Park
13 Movie in the Park
Jumanji 2 - Marine Park, Cascade Locks, At Dusk – FREE!
13-15 CGRA Sailing – Skiff Regatta
17-20 CGRA Sailing – Wind Youth Clinic -
21-22 CGRA Sailing – Wind Youth Regatta
23-26 CGRA Sailing – ISA Laser Clinic
27 Movie in the Park
Coco, Marine Park, Cascade Locks, At Dusk, FREE
27-29 CGRA Sailing – CGOD – Columbia Gorge One Design -
29 – August 1- CGRA Sailing – ISA Laser Clinic 2-
August
2 – CGRA Sailing – Blowout
3 – 5 CGRA Sailing – Laser PCC
10 Movie in the Park
Despicable Me 3, Marine Park, Cascade Locks, At Dusk
12 Bridge of the Gods 10k & Half Marathon –
Finish at Marine Park for food and live music –
17-19 PCT Days Festival – Marine Park, Cascade Locks, OR. Check out the latest in outdoor equipment plus a huge raffle, food vendors, beer garden. First rate sponsors show best in light weight backpacking gear.
24 Movie in the Park
Ferdinand, Marine Park, Cascade Locks, At Dusk, FREE
31 Movie in the Park
Pete’s Dragon, Marine Park, Cascade Locks, At Dusk, FREE
September
1 Alumni Association Dinner - Marine Park Pavilion
2 Old Timers Picnic - Marine Park
15 Bridge of the Goddesses Run
Route begins on Bridge of the Gods, then onto the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Finish line in Marine Park with food, beer and music.
Relay
29 – 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the National Trail Act creating the Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic
October
5 Magical History Tour
Twilight Cruise aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Annual fundraiser for Cascade Locks History Museum and Oregon Pony. Live music, silent auction items, great food and full bar
5-7 Gamblers 500 Winter Wonderland Rally
13 Cross Crusade Race, EasyCLIMB Trail
November
19 Toll Booth Park Lighting
Bridge of the Gods – Hot chocolate and quirky light show!
December
TBA Festival of Lights
Cascade Locks City Hall