CGW2.org 2026 Season Opener SWAP MEET (Memorial Day Weekend)
May 24 @ 8:00 am
| Free for Shoppers / Donations Accepted- CGW2.org 2026 Season Operner SWAP MEET. BRING IT ALL!
Attention Gorge Wind-Riders –The Columbia Gorge Wind & Water Assoc., (CGW2.org) will be conducting its first pre-owned gear SWAP MEET of the year this Labor Day weekend. Spread the word!
Who?
• SELLERS – Wind, Snow, & Dirt Riders ($20 Sellers Fee at Entrance) – Windsurfers, Wingers, Foilers, Paddlers, Skiiers, Snowboarders & Bikers – Bring all that good pre-owned gear you’ve been meaning to sell or trade.
• SHOPPERS – FREE EVENT for Beginners, Bargain Hunters, Wind, Snow & Dirt Riders of all levels – This is your last opportunity of the year to browse tons of pre-owned gear at great prices and catch up with your wind, snow & dirt riding pals!
• VOLUNTEERS – CGW2.org needs volunteers to help set-up (6:30 – 7:30 am) and take-down (noon – 1:00 pm) its trailers full of donated gear for sale. If you’re looking for gear or parts, this will be your opportunity at first dibs! Just show up, or contact us with questions at https://cgw2.org/contact
DONATIONS –CGW2.org will also be taking donations of usable, undamaged gear at this event. We are in particular need two-piece carbon windsurfing masts, undamaged SUP paddles, foil boards, and components. We’re grateful for all donations; however, we cannot take damaged gear or ancient, worn-out artifacts that have no value. All donations are subject to inspection for acceptance.
When?: Sunday May 24th
What time?: 8:00 am to Noon (sellers may set-up as early as 7:00 am.)
Where?: Hood River Waterfront Lot #1 (large gravel lot just south of The Hood River Event Site).
Parking?:
• For Sellers – Vehicles can enter Lot #1 east-side gate on N. 1st St as early as 7:00am. There will be a $20 exhibitor fee to enter. Cash or check only. There will be lots of space to spread out so bring all your stuff!
• For Buyers – Street parking on N. 2nd St., west of Lot #1 and Portway Ave West of N. 2nd is free. Street parking east of Lot #1 on N. 1st St and Portway Ave between Lot #1 and The Event-Site is metered by the hour.