
Economic and cultural diversity define Hermiston, a mid-size town nestled in the heart of the Columbia Basin. Hermiston is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. It enjoys healthy agricultural, industrial and recreational sectors featuring potatoes, onions, wheat, watermelon, energy production, railroad, retail distribution, fishing, hunting and winter sports. Culturally, Hermiston is proud of its pioneer heritage and its progressive ethnically diverse population. Annual events include a Walleye Tournament, a Wine and Cheese Festival and Vintner Dinner, Columbia Basin Bull Breeders Show, Golf Courses, Farm Fair Ag and Tradeshow, Hermiston Fun Fest Celebration, Oregon Water Coalition and a large Cinco de Mayo celebration, Umatilla County Fair and a popular PRCA sanctioned Farm City Pro Rodeo. Hermiston — a friendly and fun place to be.
There’s no better time to live in, or visit the Heart of Eastern Oregon. We hope you will enjoy the Greater Hermiston area and surrounding communities; Stanfield, Echo and Umatilla.
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