Packer Orchards was established in 1924 and is a sustainable fourth generation family farm located in Hood River, Oregon. What began as a small crop of apples and pears slowly expanded to 100+ acres of apples, pears, cherries, peaches, apricots, prunes, and nectarines
Around 1992 the Packers’ opened The Bakery on site, offering fruit from the orchards and fresh made cinnamon rolls. Cinnamon rolls and pears quickly transformed into a bakery filled with giant cookies, a varieties of jams, delicious fruit pies, and hand dipped ice cream and shakes. A fall favorite of mine is their Apple Pie in a Cone, a waffle cone filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with apple pie filling and whipped cream! Amazing!!
Packer Family purchased Rasmussen Farms, another long standing family farm in the Hood River Valley. Packer Orchards Farm Place, is a destination for families around the Northwest each fall with its Pumpkin Funland, pumpkin patch and corn maze. Follow them on Facebook and keep updated on all their events.
Hood River Tulip Festival at Packer Orchards & Farm Place
Expected Dates: TBD
🌷 April at The Farm Place – Where Tulips Take Center Stage!🌷
Step into a sea of color as our tulip fields awaken for spring! Whether you’re here to stroll through vibrant blooms, capture breathtaking photos, or simply enjoy the fresh orchard air, the Hood River Tulip Festival is a seasonal experience you won’t forget.
🌷 Explore the Tulip Fields
Wander through acres of tulips as they bloom across the farm in brilliant spring color. Take your time exploring the rows, enjoying the patterns, and experiencing the beauty of tulips at every stage of bloom.
🌷 Capture Picture-Perfect Moments
With colorful backdrops stretching across the fields, our tulip festival is a dream for family photos, selfies, and photographers of all levels. Every corner offers something beautiful, with thoughtfully placed photo opportunities tucked throughout the fields.
🌷 Family-Friendly Spring Fun
Bring the whole family and enjoy a relaxed, immersive experience in the tulip fields. There’s room to wander, explore, and make memories together surrounded by the colors of spring.
🌷 Meet the Farm Animals
Say hello to our friendly goats—they love the extra attention! Learn fun facts about each animal and see firsthand how they’re cared for as part of life on our working farm.
🌷 A Peaceful Spring Escape
Take a leisurely stroll through the tulips or find a quiet spot to pause and take it all in. The Hood River Tulip Festival is the perfect place to slow down, breathe deep, and celebrate the arrival of spring.
Enjoy the Golden Hours in the Tulips
🌷 Sunrise in the Tulips
One peaceful morning. Soft spring light. A magical way to experience the fields before the day begins. Join us for a limited Sunrise in the Tulips experience, where early morning light dances across the blooms and the farm feels calm and quiet. This experience is ideal for photographers, couples, and guests who love a serene start to the day.
✨ A limited number of sunrise mornings will be offered during peak bloom.
Exact dates and arrival details will be announced closer to bloom time.
🌷 Sunset Wine Night in the Tulips
One Night Only | 21+ Event | Limited Tickets
Experience the tulip fields like never before. One glowing evening. One golden Sunset. For one night only join us for Sunset in the Tulips, a 21+ golden hour experience at the Hood River Tulip Festival. As the sun sets behind the blooms, the fields take on a warm spring glow, creating an intimate, relaxed setting to enjoy local wine, light bites, and time to wander through vibrant rows of tulips at dusk.
Admission Includes:
-Private sunset admission to the tulip fields
-Two glasses of local wine (or choose from plentiful non-alcoholic options)
-A curated selection of light bites
-10 U-Cut tulip blooms to take home
This is a one-night-only event with limited tickets available. Slow down. Sip. Wander. Cut your favorite blooms. Watch the sky change over the flowers. An unforgetable spring eveningg in the heart the Hood River Valley.
Questions?
Email us at PackerOrchards@gmail.com
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What’s to do
The Hood River Fruit Loop is located in the beautiful Hood River Valley at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood offering you a variety of wines, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ciders, and food. Many outdoor adventures, such as kayaking, windsurfing, skiing, snow boarding, and hiking, await. Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and Timberline Ski areas are only a short drive away, as is the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood National Forest where trails and wildlife abound.
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Wet Planet Whitewater Adventures – A 10% discount will be applied at checkout when you use the code we provide to book online.
Cascade Canyon Guide – request code for 10% off trips
