Tonkin Subaru

08/18/2026

We have our winners! Thanks to everyone who attended The Dalles Farmers Market on Saturday, we had fun meeting you all. Without further ado, here are the winners of our drawing:

FREE CAR WASHES
Mitch Harmon
Casey Cooper
Sandy Hoechrel
Katie Liebenstern
Hillary Steighner

FREE OIL CHANGES
Maggie Peraza
Jill Weatherford

Your gift certificates can be picked up at our Subaru sales office anytime after noon on Tuesday, August 18th. Congratulations, and thanks for shopping local and supporting our fantastic farmers market!

08/15/2026

It’s a bustling day already at The Dalles Farmers Market! They have even more vendors this year, with an excellent selection of seasonal fruits & vegetables, meats, cheeses, wine, bread, honey, toys for the kids, home goods, skincare, art, jewelry… pretty much anything your heart desires, come check it out!

While you’re here, don’t forget to enter our free drawing for oil changes and car washes. Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru is proud to sponsor this year’s market. Stop by and say hi!

08/14/2026

🌾 Tomorrow is Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru Day at The Dalles Farmers Market! 🚙

Come shop local tomorrow—and while you’re there, stop by the Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru booth to enter our FREE DRAWING for oil changes and car washes! 🎉

We’re proud to sponsor the Farmers Market and support the local growers, makers, and small businesses that help make our community such a great place to call home.

👀 And we’re bringing a little something new with us… Come get an up-close look at the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness while you’re at the market!

Whether you’re shopping for fresh produce or your next vehicle, choosing local helps keep our community strong. We’re grateful to be part of it. 💙

06/18/2026

Nominations for Best of the Gorge 2026 are open! Time to let your voice be heard and show your favorite local businesses some love. https://bestofthegorge.com/ ❤

05/24/2026

It was awesome to meet so many of you at our booth! We’re very proud to support this beloved annual event. ♥️ 🍒

From long-time sponsors like Tonkin Subaru to hundreds of volunteers, this year’s Northwest Cherry Festival showcased the partnerships and hometown support that keep one of The Dalles’ signature traditions alive.
https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/news-from-our-sponsors/standing-together-for-tradition-a-community-effort-behind-this-years-cherry-festival

04/28/2026

*****WE HAVE OUR PRIZEWINNERS!!!*****

Thanks to everyone who came out this year to help make this year's Northwest Cherry Festival a success, and for The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce for putting it on for all of us! You all did our community proud! 🥰🍒

Everyone is asking about our drawing. Here are our lucky winners:

Grill utensil set - Valerie Kendrick
Hiking bag - Matayia M.
Stand-up paddleboard - Noah Mears
Trekking poles - Alexis Hart
Cow print trunk organizer - Ashley Macnab
Cow print blanket - Steve Blaud
Cow squishmallow - Alfredo Ambriz
Cow print luggage set - Thomas Wilson
Cow pool floatie - Armando Hernandez
..and the big winners:

Pink YETI cooler - Paige Scott Meacock
Blackstone grill - Maria Avalos

Congratulations to all of our winners! Prizes will be available for pickup tomorrow in our Subaru showroom.

04/25/2026

Stop by our booth at the Northwest Cherry Festival, enjoy a free snowcone, and enter to win awesome prizes!

04/25/2026

We’re so proud to be the title sponsors of the Northwest Cherry Festival! Have you stopped by our booth to enter the drawing yet? It goes until 9pm tonight, we’re drawing Monday morning for the prizes in the picture.

We’re also giving away free snowcones, courtesy of Logan. You might recognize her from last year. She’s raising funds to support her 4-H projects (pictured). Stop by for a treat and a chance to win!

01/23/2026

Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru Loves to Help!

We are incredibly proud to support the life-changing work being done by The Next Door through Subaru Loves to Help and Operation Warm. Their commitment to serving children and families in our community makes a powerful difference, especially for those facing urgent need.

Through this partnership, 132 brand-new winter coats are being provided to local children, offering more than just warmth, but comfort, dignity, and a reminder that their community cares deeply about them.

We are grateful for the compassion, dedication, and impact of The Next Door and Operation Warm, and we’re honored to stand beside them in supporting our community’s most vulnerable kids.
At Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru, we believe in treating our neighbors like family. Learn more about The Next Door, their mission, and how you can get involved at https://www.nextdoorinc.org/

01/23/2026

❄️💙 Have you visited our Frosty Trail stop yet?!

We’re excited to be part of the first-ever Frosty Trail from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, and we want YOU to come join in the fun! Shop local, get your Frosty Trail passport stamped, and make Tonkin of the Gorge one of your must-visit stops.

Plus, we’re on Frosty Trail's Goosechase! When you come in, look for our special selfie stop featuring our partnership with The Next Door and Operation Warm (hint in the picture!). It’s a fun, feel-good mission that highlights how our community comes together to support kids in need. Snap a photo, complete the challenge, and you’re on your way!

Support local, have some winter fun, and make a difference while you’re at it. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces! ❄️💙