for 2009

Located in the scenic heart of Oregon's Hood River Valley, the Rasmussen family has been welcoming visitors to our beautiful farm for nearly 60 years. We're one of the Northwest's most popular farm destinations.

We love special celebrations!
We start in the Spring and end November 11, as Winter approaches.

BLOSSOM FESTIVAL -- April 18 & 19. The Hood River Valley in Bloom! The blossoms are usually out before and after these dates. Apples and Pears available from controlled atmosphere storage. We feature our Pansy Party, over 40 kinds, recipes and Greenhouse Open House. 4-H Farm Animals Petting area.

CHERRY CELEBRATION -- July 11 - 12. Cherry harvest should be at its peak with many varieties available. New varieties include Gibraltar, Chelan, Sandra Rose, as well as, Bing, Vann, Rainier and Stella -- all your favorites. We have recipes and samples to try, cherry pie, Oregon Cherry Products, and "Firecracker Plants."

VAN GOGH DAYS -- Aug 8 & 9 and continuing through August. Celebrating 60 kinds of sunflowers – Perfect opportunity to paint, cut, take photos and enjoy the many colors of summer. Reservations suggested for photo clubs or art groups. From 12-4pm: Live music, free wine tasting from Hood River Vineyards, vegetable games and treasure hunt. Quilt Show and art show and sale. Please email us at info@RasmussenFarms.com if you wish to exhibit your work.

GRAVENSTEIN APPLE DAYS -- August 22 & 23. Kick-off the fall fruit season with our favorite pie apple. Fresh cider, Gravenstein Apple Pie, and recipes. Also, family activities, featuring a Pie Walk, Chicken Dance, and live music in the afternoons. Opening of the Corn Maze.

PEAR PARTY, September 19 & 20. This is the peak of the pear season, with 18 varieties plus free sampling! Pear pie, sampling of Oregon Food Products, lots of recipes, live music and "how-to" demonstrations of drying apples and pears. Wine tasting featuring pear wines and "perry" (pear hard cider) from Hood River Vineyards.

APPLE EXPRESS September 26 & 27. Apple season begins with over 50 kinds of apples including heirloom and experimental apples. Free samples, live music, apple cider, apple pie and other desserts. Danish Aebleskivers by our family, samples and recipes too! Pumpkin Funland preview and a covered picnic area.

PUMPKIN FUNLAND-- Oct 1 - Nov 11. Visit a wonderful, unique world created with pumpkins, gourds, squash and from items conjured up by our staff. See our Corn Maze in the corn field with scenes throughout. U-pick pumpkins, fall deco, and, of course, fall vegetables and fruits. Pumpkin bowling and our covered picnic area. Sunset Magazine noted Pumpkin Funland as a "must see" for fall. (click on a picture to the right to go to the Pumpkin Funland page).

Pumpkin Funland was nationally rated as one of the eleven best places in the USA for Halloween by nickjr.com.

GOURD CENTRAL -- our selection gets better every year. From small and tiny to very large swan, caveman, and birdhouse -- in all, over 20 kinds. Gourds are very exciting craft material in addition to traditional uses.

CORN MAZE -- Sep 1 - Oct 31. We feature a new theme every year. Our 2009 theme is yet to be determined. Any ideas? email us!

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