Hours of Operation

Open Daily: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Call Us: (800) 991-2338
(509) 427-8211

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Address Information

Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
990 SW Rock Creek Drive
P.O. Box 396
Stevenson, WA 98648
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"Red Wine, Blues, and Art

“Red Wine, Blues & Art, Too!” Celebration

Stevenson, WA-- Taste wine from Gorge wineries; listen to vintage blues, savor plank roasted salmon with a Caesar salad and appreciate the art work of Gorge artists for a most festive Fourth of July celebration. “Red Wine, Blues & Art, Too” brings all of this together from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson, WA. Bring the whole family. To appeal to the children’s palate, good ol’ burgers, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream and pop are also being served .

Sit on the lawn, enjoy the gorgeous view, and tap your toes to the live music provided by the Walter Guy Band and featuring, Kenny ‘Blue’ Ray. Kenny, a Bay area blues guitarist, has over 14 CD’s to his credit and has performed with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Marcia Ball and John Lee Hooker, to name a few. Walter Guy, originally from L.A., has been a veteran of the NW regional music scene for the past 25 years and has led successful local bands such as The Blues Runners and Home Cookin’. “The music alone is worth the gate fee, “ says Executive Director Sharon Tiffany.

Several local artists will display their fine art inside and outside the Museum for your preview and possible addition to your private collection.

Wines are being provided by such wineries as Marshal’s, Maryhill, Quailhurst Estate and Waving Tree. A selection of micro-brews will be on tap from the award winning Walking Man Brewing of Stevenson, WA.

The wine tasting-art show- blues continues until 9:00 pm. Wrap up in a blanket or put up the lawn chair and settle in for a spectacular fireworks display provided by the Port of Cascade Locks. For your safety, please no personal fireworks. Consuming wine purchased by the bottle is not allowed. It truly is a family-friendly affair with a few children’s activities being added to the mix.

Two silent auction items will be up for grabs. Salishan Spa & Golf Resort is offering two nights lodging and 18 holes of golf for two. This includes all green fees, cart and resort service fees. Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa is offering to the highest bidder one night lodging for two in a hot tub room plus breakfast. The winning bidders will be notified Friday, July 6^th.

.General admission is $20. This includes a commemorative 10 oz. wine glass, one free taste and museum admission. For 6-20 year olds, it is $10 and includes museum admission with activities. Five and under are free. Call (800) 991-2338 or (509) 427-8211. MC or Visa accepted. The funds benefit the education programs and general operation of the Museum. Sponsors include the City of Stevenson, Skamania Lodge, Bonneville Hot Springs and Resort, Lewis & Clark RV Park, and Salishan Spa & Golf Resort.

If you want to extend the holiday, Skamania Lodge and Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa have special lodging packages available. Contact Skamania Lodge at 800.221.7117 or Bonneville Hot Springs at 866.459.1678