Bingen’s 2025 Huckleberry Festival: Music, Food, Fun & Small-Town Charm in the Columbia River Gorge

Get ready, Gorge lovers—Bingen’s beloved FREE Huckleberry Festival is back September 5–7, 2025, and the schedule is packed with music, food, and family fun you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a local ready to kick back with friends or a visitor looking for a weekend getaway, this is the perfect time to soak in Bingen’s small-town hospitality while enjoying the stunning backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge.

🎶 Friday, September 5 – Live Music Kickoff at 5:00 PM
The festival starts with a full evening of live music at the main stage:

  • Harmony of the Gorge

  • Miles from Nowhere

  • Messy Boyz

🍳 Saturday, September 6 – Parades, Competitions & All-Day Entertainment
Start your morning with the Fireman’s Breakfast at the Bingen Fire Hall (7–10 AM), then walk, run, or ruck in the 5K. At 11:00 AM, the beloved Parade rolls through downtown, followed by the Basketball Tournament at 11:45.

Music lovers can enjoy performances all day:

  • 12:00 PM – Gorge Winds Concert Band

  • 1:00 PM – Whole Fam Damily

  • 2:00 PM – Dave Tallman (plus the 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament begins!)

  • 3:00 PM – Tillinghast Mtn Trio

  • 4:00 PM – Tess Barr

  • 5:00 PM – Paradise of Samoa

  • 6:00 PM – Jordan Vicars of Oregon Reptile Views

  • 8:00 PM – Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts to close out the night with a dance-worthy set.

Kids can jump right into the fun with favorites like the Rattle Can (Friday 5-6:30 PM), Coin Dig, Egg Toss, Watermelon Eating Contest, Hula Hoop Challenge, Gunny Sack Races, and the Bouncy House!

🎤 Sunday, September 7 – Closing Day Grooves
The final day brings more great music:

  • 12:30 PM – Ananas & The Papas

  • 2:30 PM – Super Escandalo

🍇 Why You Should Make a Weekend of It
Huckleberry Festival isn’t just an event—it’s a community tradition. Between the live music, tasty food, family activities, and friendly faces, you’ll experience the kind of small-town magic that makes people return year after year.

If you’re traveling in, book your room in Bingen or nearby White Salmon early—the Gorge is especially gorgeous this time of year, and rooms go fast during festival weekend. Pair the festival with a hike, a scenic drive, or a wine tasting, and you’ve got yourself a perfect late-summer getaway.

Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate Bingen’s sweetest weekend of the year!