A unique community music, arts, and culture festival presented by The Dalles Overground and the Performing Arts Initiative from March 6-8, 2026 in The Dalles, Oregon featuring three days of live music, art, food, community, and small business events.

River City Saloon: Friday & Saturday Night Music

Wines on Second: Friday & Saturday Night Music

Historic Granada Theater: Friday & Saturday Night Music. Doors 6:30pm

Historic Herbring House 1864: Saturday & Sunday Morning Coffee with a Songwriter

Check out our venue information here

• All Hoot shows are free and general admission. Advanced registration is required for headlining shows at The Granada Theater.

• The Friday, March 6th headlining show (Robert Francis, Margo Cilker, Laura Gibson) is SOLD OUT and no walk-up/day of seats are available. If any cancellations are received, we will release the remaining tickets on Friday, February 27 at NOON on our ticketing page. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-dalles-hoot
  
  

• The Saturday, March 7th headlining show at The Granada Theatre (Vandoliers, 1876) is SOLD OUT and no walk-up seats are available. If any cancellations are received, we will release the remaining tickets on Friday, February 27 at NOON on our ticketing page. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-dalles-hoot
  
  

• If you or a member of your party are unable to attend either headliner show and no longer need a ticket(s), please email info@tdoverground.org to cancel your registration.
  
  

• Please note: Noadvanced registration is required for Hoot shows at Wines on Second, River City Saloon, and Herbring House. However, due to limited venue capacity, seating will be limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Once capacity is reached, we will not be allowed to admit additional attendees. We encourage you to arrive at those venues early and with your full party.

• Beware of Scams! All Hoot shows are free. Beware of ticket resale offers and scams. We do not condone or endorse ticket resales and buyer should beware. The Dalles Overground and The Dalles Hoot are not responsible or liable for the validity, accuracy, or legality of any ticket purchased from a third-party. Released tickets (if any) will become available on this page on Friday, February 27 at Noon - and are free.

Sure! Preview the lineup at any of the links below!

• Amazon Music

• Apple Music

• Spotify

• YouTube Music

A nonprofit organization bringing original music, arts, and culture to The Dalles, Oregon. TDO has held a variety of successful music, cultural, and educational events in the community. This isn’t our first rodeo. Our Board includes two founders of the legendary Jackalope Jamboree music festival, a marketing pro who supports our schools, a nurse and Austin music scene legend, a small business owner and entrepreneur, a food and wine expert with two music venues, and an attorney and community volunteer. Combined, the Board has over 75 years of experience playing music, hosting music and art shows, organizing events, and volunteering in the community.

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A variety of events will take place throughout The Dalles, including: Interactive art events, a community fun run, songwriter coffees, beer and yoga at Freebridge Brewing, author talks, dancing, local small business events and specials - and much more. Please note these events are independent from TDO and may include a fee.

Find the full list here.

Friday Lineup | Saturday Lineup

• Sponsor the event.

• Sign up to volunteer.

• Participate in the Saturday small business events.

Contact: info@tdoverground.org

Weapons of any kind, including knives, tasers, mace and firearms; Fireworks; Laser pointers; Outside alcohol; Illegal drugs; Umbrellas; Coolers; Chairs of any kind; Any item that will obstruct the view of patrons; Signs, clothing, flags, or language that express racist, homophobic, sexist, or bigoted views. The Hoot is an inclusive, non-discriminatory event. Additional items may be forbidden at the discretion of security and venue management. Items violating these rules will be confiscated and violators will be subject to removal from the venue and referred to local law enforcement.

There is free, on-street public parking available throughout downtown The Dalles. If none is available or you wish to park off-street, there is a free, off-street, public parking lot located at 308 E 1st Street in the heart of downtown The Dalles. An additional free, off-street, public parking lot is located further away from the music venues, at: 222 W 3rd Street.

Yes. The Hoot has a strict zero tolerance policy for driving while impaired. Attendees must follow all posted and announced rules, instructions from event staff, and applicable laws. Failure to comply may result in removal from the event without refund. If you drink, find a designated driver and make a plan. Additional transportation options include: 

• The Link Public Transit: Offers a Fixed Route Service: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Dial-A-Ride Service:  6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Visit their website for more information. 

• Uber: Uber is available in The Dalles, but availability can be limited, meaning potentially longer waits for rides.

• Adam’s Taxi: 541-340-4909

Four Fifty Taxi: 541-705-5956

There are a dozen hotels and motels located within just a few minutes of the downtown venues. You can find a list here at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce website.

There is no established camping in The Dalles. However, Memaloose State Park (approximately 10 miles West of The Dalles) opens for camping on March 1, 2026. Memaloose has 43 full-hookup sites, 66 tent sites with water nearby, flush toilets and hot showers, and an RV dump station.

Our venues: Wines on Second offers small bites and packaged snacks. The Granada Theatre offers basic concessions (popcorn and snacks). River City Saloon offers a full menu of food options. 

Our sponsors:

Freebridge Brewing, offer a full menu of delicious lunch and dinner items as well as their craft beer selection brewed on-site. Stay tuned for possible additional food options.

Sunshine Mill Winery offers a range of small plates and snacks.

Tierra de Lobos Winery offers a range of small plates and snacks.

Yes. A variety of Hoot 2026 festival merchandise will be available for purchase at the festival.

All four music venues comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to qualified service animals. Each venue has its own non-service animal policy depending on a variety of factors, including health regulations. However, keep in mind that these venues will be crowded and a dog may not be the best idea. The individual venue pet policy is below: 

• Wines on Second: Non-service animals are not allowed (for this event only). 

• Granada Theatre: Well-behaved dogs are only allowed in the side booth seating area and must be confined to the seating area. No dogs are allowed in the general admission area. NOTE: Side booth seating will have extremely limited availability for the festival and may not be available.

• River City Saloon: Non-service animals are not allowed. 

Historic Herbring House 1864: Non-service animals are not allowed.

Yes - all four venues of the music portion of the festival are ADA accessible. The Dalles Overground/The Hoot is not responsible for the community/small business events and ADA access at those locations are fully dependent on the individual business/location. You will need to contact them directly.

Yes. Attendees agree to follow all posted and announced rules, instructions from event staff, and applicable laws. Failure to comply may result in removal from the event without refund.

The following are not allowed at The Hoot: Weapons of any kind, including knives, tasers, mace and firearms; Fireworks; Laser pointers; Outside alcohol; Illegal drugs; Umbrellas; Coolers; Chairs of any kind; Any item that will obstruct the view of patrons; 

No signs, clothing, flags, or language that express racist, homophobic, sexist, or bigoted views. The Hoot is an inclusive, non-discriminatory event. Additional items may be forbidden at the discretion of security and venue management. Items violating these rules will be confiscated and violators will be subject to removal from the venue and referred to local law enforcement.

Attendees authorize event staff, volunteers, or emergency personnel to secure medical assistance for if necessary. Attendees are responsible for any costs associated with such care.

By attending this event, attendees acknowledge, agree and understand that participation in a live music event involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to loud sounds, crowded environments, uneven surfaces, weather conditions, and other hazards associated with large gatherings. All attendees voluntarily assume all risks of injury, illness, or property damage that may occur as a result of attendance.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, attendees release and hold harmless the event organizers, venue owners, staff, volunteers, performers, sponsors, and affiliated partners from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury they may experience in connection with this event.

The event may be photographed, filmed, or recorded. By entering the venue, attendees grant permission for their likeness to be used for promotional or documentation purposes without compensation.

Here is a list of all The Hoot Sponsors

We are also grateful for The Dalles Overground Founding Sponsors.

Yes! Street performances are encouraged. Visit Alan at Second Street Music (410 E 2nd St, The Dalles) between 1pm to 5pm on March 7 and 8, to learn about available locations along the venue route.