Fiesta Cultural del Gorge 2023

Aug 4

Images from last year’s Fiesta Cultural del Gorge at One Community Health in The Dalles.

Join One Community Health's Fiesta Cultural del Gorge this September 30 during Hispanic Heritage Month!

Come celebrate our Hispanic community in and around the Columbia River Gorge at the Fiesta Cultural del Gorge. This event is a fantastic opportunity to honor our community members and enjoy their vibrant culture in our area. Don't miss this special occasion!

The Fiesta Cultural will feature a variety of activities and performances. There will be traditional music, dancing, food, games, and raffle prizes. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase goods from Hispanic vendors and learn about resources offered by our community partners. This event is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience that is both fun and educational for the whole family. Join us for an unforgettable time!

You will also have the opportunity to get your flu vaccine!

The first 100 attendees will receive a free tamal!

Date: Saturday, September 30th

Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: One Community Health in Hood River

849 Pacific Ave, Hood River, OR 97031

This year’s event will feature:

FREE tamales and chips from Taqueria Ayala and Juanita’s Fine Foods for the first 100 attendees
FREE aqua frescas, including Gisela’s famous horchata
Performances by Los Amigos de la Sierra, Chinelos de Morelos, DJ Gerry with a G, and Floreo de Lasso
Face painting, Loteria with Evaristo, and children’s crafts and coloring
Raffle prizes
Food for purchase from Cherry on Top, Los Tacos Juan y Antojitos, and Emapanadas Maria Elba
Latinx-owned businesses like Skye Eclisse Jewelry and Chile Gusta
The Hood River Library Bookmobile
Community partners with activities and giveaways – Oregon Child Development Coalition, Hood River Rotary Club, The Next Door, Inc., Arts in Education of the Gorge, OHSU Pathfinder 2 Study, Migrant Education Program, Hood River Library, Columbia Area Transit, Coalición Hispana de Odell, Columbia Gorge CASA, Rivermark Credit Union, and more!
Walk-in flu vaccines

We would love to have your support for this important event promoting diversity and equity in our community. If your business is interested in joining the event, there are a variety of ways you can participate.

Be a vendor: Sign up for one of our limited vendor spots and exhibit your business – last year many vendors sold out of their products! We will be prioritizing Latinx-owned businesses as vendors. Complete the Vendor Form as soon as possible to confirm your interest. There is no charge for being a vendor, but donations are always appreciated.
Donate items: You can donate items such as merchandise, food, gift cards, etc. Complete the Donation Form to let us know what you can contribute and we will discuss with you the best way to distribute (e.g., as raffle prizes, at one of our tables/tents, etc.) and provide recognition for your business.
Donate funds: If you would like to donate funds for the event, fill out the Donation Form and add "Fiesta Cultural” as a comment when making the donation through our website. Monetary contributions will be used to pay for vaccines for people without health insurance, fair wages for entertainment providers, and supplies for children’s activities.