The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce announced that Hops Fest has been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been scheduled for September 26 in downtown Hood River. Oregon Governor Kate Brown has directed events and gatherings larger than 100 people be cancelled through September. The Hood River Hops Fest has been an annual event since 2003. Chamber Executive Director Kate Schroeder said they look forward to holding the event in 2021.