The circus is in town this month—check it out at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. There’s also live storytelling, a festival for public lands and a favorite foodie event in Bend.
Venardos Circus
June 13-23 | Deschutes Expo Center, Redmond | $15-$45
It’s the opening weekend of the Venardos Circus, a limited-run event held at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. It’s an animal-free circus in a Broadway style that will entertain families with acrobatics, juggling, balancing, comedy, magic and more.
BHA Campfire Stories
June 13 | Tower Theatre, Bend | $28
Don’t miss out on Campfire Stories, a great live storytelling event. Outdoor enthusiasts always have great stories, and on Friday night they’ll be at the Tower Theatre telling their true adventure stories live. The event is hosted by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
Bite of Bend
June 14-16 | Downtown Bend | Free Entry
Bite of Bend features the best of the region’s culinary scene. Chefs, brewers, bartenders and home cooks will be showcasing their skills in demos, competitions and more. Browse the local marketplace, hang out in the Family Play Zone and taste the bounty of the region.
Beers, Bands and Public Lands
June 15 | Drake Park, Bend | Free
This is the third annual event for Beers, Bands and Public Lands. Held in Drake Park, the event will have live music all day, local food and drinks, raffles and games and opportunities to learn more about why public lands matter.
Live Music
The Roots are playing at Les Schwab Amphitheater on Friday night. Also on Friday night, catch an acoustic performance of The Offspring at Midtown Ballroom.