LIVE MUSIC, TALKS, WORKSHOPS, & MORE
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.
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
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.
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
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 21-22
SPRING
🗓 APRIL 20: Hotel closed for private event
🗓 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 8: Hotel closed for private event
🗓 JUNE 17: Father's Day Cookout BBQ at Dufur Market
SUMMER
🗓 JUNE 21-22: Hotel closed for private event
🗓 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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