LIVE MUSIC, TALKS, WORKSHOPS, & MORE

Upcoming Events: Explore happenings at the Balch, plus local & regional highlights

OBSERVED ANNUAL EVENT

INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK

APRIL 2 – 8, 2024

Oregon has the proud distinction of having the largest area of pristine night skies than anywhere in the US. Dufur itself is a rural hot spot for star gazing and astro-photography, with its impressive "Bortle 3" rating for dark skies. International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) is an annual event in April, during the week of the new moon when night skies are darkest. This year it is held April 2 – 8, culminating with the Great North American Eclipse (a partial eclipse here in Oregon). For this year's IDSW, the Balch will be holding an unofficial week-long "star party", offering guests loaner binoculars (astronomer-approved), local sky maps, "twinkly" drink specials, and other special opportunities to observe the beauty of our night skies.

BOOK ANY DATES APRIL 2 – 8

PRIVATE CYCLING RETREAT

SPECIAL BLEND WOMEN'S GRAVEL CAMP

APRIL 11 – 14, 2024

Held annually at the Balch Hotel, Special Blend Gravel Camp brings together inspiring, driven women, world-class coaches, and some of the best gravel roads in the world to push cyclists just beyond the comfort zone, giving space and support to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence both on and off the bike.

ANNUAL CYCLING EVENT IN DUFUR

GORGE GRAVEL GRIND

APRIL 28, 2024

Join the perfect early spring event for beginner riders and seasoned gravel gurus! Test your fitness coming out of the winter with beautiful views, pure gravel camaraderie, and a pre and post-ride celebration based in Oregon's gem of gravel, Dufur. Gorge Gravel Grind offers challenging competition for racers that's also a supportive, inclusive ride for fresh gravel converts. 

WEST COAST TOUR KICKOFF

QUEENS CARAVAN

MAY 2, 2024: 6 – 8:30 PM

Join Jan Jorgensen and Claire Sierra for a moment to gather, grow, and glow in sisterhood — one day only in the Gorge! At this special "Feminine Rising" gathering, experience sound healing with Vibrational Educator Jan Jorgensen, and discover simple yet profound practices for living the path of Feminine Soul in everyday life, with Magdalene Path author Claire Sierra.

RSVP REQUIRED FOR GATHERING; ROOM PACKAGES AVAILABLE

ANNUAL MOTORSPORTS EVENT – OPEN TO SPECTATORS

OREGON TRAIL RALLY

MAY 17 – 19, 2024

The 2024 Oregon Trail Rally is the fourth round of the American Rally Association (ARA) National Championship, which includes eight events spread across the nation. The Oregon Trail Rally is the only 3 day rally event in the Championship that takes place in urban Portland, OR, and extends into the scenic farmlands of Dufur, OR and Goldendale, WA.

PRIVATE RETREAT

POETRY WORKSHOP

JUNE 13 – 15

This 10th annual workshop is a private event organized by prolific local poet, Penelope Scambly Schott. Join a small circle of experienced poets to explore, write, re-work and share your poetry. Apply to discover this year's theme and participate.

CALL THE HOTEL AT (541) 467 – 2277 TO INQUIRE

LIVE MUSIC

BALCH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

SELECT FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, JUNE – SEPTEMBER

The Balch's free community concert series is scheduled to return in summer of 2024! During weekend dinner service, enjoy live music from touring and local musicians in the enchanting environment of the Balch patio and grounds. Stay tuned for this year's line up!

DATES & LINE UP COMING SOON

UPCOMING PRIVATE EVENT CLOSURES

FOR THE BALCH HOTEL & BISTRO

Please note that the hotel and/or Bistro will be closed for private events on the following dates:

SAT, APRIL 20

SAT, JUNE 8

SAT, JUNE 22


Calendar of Community & Regional Events

SPRING


🗓 APRIL 11 – 13: Special Blend Gravel Camp; cycling retreat

🗓 APRIL 25 – 27: Oregon Gravel Grind; annual cycling event

🗓 MAY 4: Cinco de Mayo Dinner at Dufur Market

🗓 MAY 17 – 19: Oregon Trail Rally — championship motorsports rally race

🗓 JUNE 17: Father's Day Cookout BBQ at Dufur Market


SUMMER


🗓 AUG 9 – 11: Dufur Threshing Bee — community-wide agricultural & history festival

Have an upcoming event our guests might like to know about? Email your community happenings to courtney@balchhotel.com.

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