The Hood River County Education Foundation will host the Columbia Gorge Wine Festival this Saturday at the Hood River County Fairgrounds in Odell. Foundation board member Mike Schend says 16 area wineries will be at the event, that will also feature food carts, art and music. All proceeds benefit Hood River County Education Foundation projects. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. Tickets and additional information are available at hrcef.org.