Pear Festivals in Oregon
9 pear festivals in Oregon — season runs August through September.
Upcoming in 2026
Draper Girls All Things Fall
September 10 – October 31, 2026
Parkdale
A season-long fall celebration at a third-generation Hood River Fruit Loop farm, with u-pick apples and pears, hundreds of pumpkins, mini goats, and the farm's own hard and fresh-pressed cider.
Talent Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Talent · Free
MixedSouthern Oregon's longest-running harvest celebration fills downtown Talent with 100+ vendors, live music, and a community cider press.
Kiyokawa Fiesta Days
October 3–4, 2026 · Sat–Sun
Parkdale
A festive harvest weekend at a Hood River Fruit Loop orchard with hay wagon rides, live music, a Mexican lunch, pinatas, and u-pick apples at peak season.
Hood River Valley Harvest Fest
October 9–11, 2026 · Fri–Sun
Hood River
A 40-plus-year waterfront tradition celebrating the Hood River Valley's apple and pear harvest with farm-fresh produce, crafts, and live music in the Columbia River Gorge.
Earlier this year
Hood River Valley Blossom Time
April 1–30, 2026
Hood River
A month-long April celebration of orchard bloom across the Hood River Valley, centered on the 35-mile Fruit Loop drive.
Pear Blossom Festival
April 10–11, 2026 · Fri–Sat
Medford · Free
Medford's longest-running celebration honors the Rogue Valley's famous pear industry with a big spring parade, street fair, and the Pear A Fare food tent.
Pear A Fare
April 10–11, 2026 · Fri–Sat
Medford
Tasting tent celebrating Rogue Valley pear and orchard heritage during Medford's Pear Blossom Festival.
Draper Girls Blossoms and Cider Celebration
April 12 – May 31, 2026
Mt Hood Parkdale
Spring blossom season at a Hood River Fruit Loop orchard, paired with award-winning small-batch hard cider tastings.
Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Hood River · Free
Annual craft cider festival pouring 60+ ciders from 30+ Columbia Gorge and Pacific Northwest cideries, with Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams views.
Frequently asked
- When is pear season in Oregon?
- Oregon pear is typically in season August through September. Harvest events and U-pick windows cluster around that time — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Can you pick your own pear in Oregon?
- Yes — Oregon has pick-your-own pear farms where you can harvest your own. See the Gather Grove U-pick pear guide for locations and seasons.
- Are pear festivals in Oregon free?
- It varies — many are free community events, while others are ticketed. Each festival's page on Gather Grove lists its admission.
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