The Historic Rockford Grange
A Gathering Place for All
in the Columbia Gorge
What is the Grange?
The Grange Movement is over 150 years old, started as a protest by farmers against the robber barons of the mid 1800’s and helping families back on their feet after the Civil War. The buildings we know as Granges began as community organizations with agricultural roots. Over the years, members have advocated for various causes, including railroad regulations, farm loans, and universal suffrage. Today, the National Grange remains active, with nearly 80,000 members and 2,000 local community Granges spread across 41 states. The Rockford Grange is over 104 years old, built in 1921. Whether you become a member of the Rockford Grange or not, you’re still welcome to attend public events here or rent our facilities for your next event, class, or workshop.
Coming up at the Rockford Grange
Oct. 17: Fall Square Dance and Bonfire
Come one, come all to dance your socks off Friday, October 17 at the Rockford Grange with leaves-a-falling. We’re bringing in caller Bex Bee with the Off the Cuff String Band to lead you in the most fun you’re likely to find this side of the Big River. Treats and refreshments will be available by donation. Funds to go to support future dances at the Rockford Grange.
All ages and experience levels welcome. The first few minutes around 6:30 will help you learn what square dancing is all about (and possibly some other styles, too.) No partner, no problem! We’ll have plenty of folks for you to dance with. Entry is $10 (purchase in advance or pay at the door) and anyone 18 and under is welcome, free of charge!
Featuring Bex Bee (caller)
and the Off the Cuff String Band
Potluck with Pumpkin Carving and Organic Cider Pressing
Wednesday, October 22nd, 5:30-8pm
El Cartel En Español
New Member Ceremony & Potluck
Wed. Nov 12 // 5:30-8:30 pm
Our November monthly Grange potluck gathering with Historic Grange Welcoming Ceremony for all new members in the past year, with a special invitation to the Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
This private event is open to members and Friends of the Rockford Grange, members of the Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and their friends and family. Interested in becoming a member of the Grange? Visit https://www.rockfordgrange.net/membership
Mark your calendars:
Fill Your Pantry
Sunday, Nov. 2 // 12-4 PM
The annual Fill Your Pantry Market is a chance to stock up for the winter months while also supporting local farmers and producers. The one-day, in person market offers bulk quantities of fall produce like potatoes, garlic, carrots, beets, leeks, onions, and winter squash. Local producers will offer larger quantities of meat, fish, honey, flours, cheese, pickles, beans, grains, dried herbs and other storable food items.
Fill Your Pantry is a great way to continue eating local food throughout the fall and winter months and allows local farmers, ranchers, and producers to move larger quantities before slower winter months. This is a bulk-focused farmers market, so bring your muscles!
Food preservation demos will be provided by the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers. Information will be available on successful food storage and on emergency preparedness.
The market will accept cash, credit, debit and SNAP EBT. A number of vendors accept Oregon WIC & Senior Farmers Market benefits.
NEW IN 2024: We welcome SNAP EBT and match up to $100! Turn $100 in EBT into $200 to shop at the market!
The Fill Your Pantry Market is coordinated by Gorge Grown Food Network and Rockford Grange.
Affordable Rental Space
A perfect space for classes, film screenings, meetings, clubs, workshops, events, weddings, baptisms, quinceañeras, wakes, end-of-life celebrations, and more.
With plenty of room to accommodate large or small events at a reasonable rate, we rent by 2 hr, 4 hr or all day rates. Got a new class or group idea? Let’s make it happen!
What’s Happening
at the Grange?
Everyone is invited to our seasonal celebrations, contra dances, bulk buying events, seed swaps and plant sales. Workshops, classes and events organized by community members are regularly open to the public.
Rockford Grange History
Learn more about the Rockford Grange and the history of the Grange Movement. Consider becoming a member of the Rockford Grange.