Events

Forget the fireworks, the best event in Bend on Fourth of July is the Pet Parade. Watch the region’s pets walk, crawl, hop or slither through downtown Bend, then head to the Old Fashion Festival at Drake Park.

Steve Martin has completed one of the most successful pivots in show business and we are fully on board. Actors and comedians Steve Martin, also a successful folk musician, and Martin Short will be at the Les Schwab Amphitheater to perform their comedy/music act. The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko will also be performing […]

The Crawfest Music Festival is a FREE three-day music event that rocks Mitchell, OR in July. You’ll rock and roll, country, hip hop, EDM and more across three stages in the town of Mitchell. There’s local food and drink vendors onsite as well as activities that the whole family can enjoy, including a nightly bonfire. It’s also […]

Bluegrass connoisseurs won’t want to miss the Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival held in Fossil. The annual show brings out bluegrass bands to entertain throughout the weekend and hosts other activities and events for families.

Kids and families will enjoy the La Pine Rodeo, where you can watch rodeo performances with everything from bull riding to mutton busting. Country artist Aaron Watson will be headlining the kickoff concert on June 29.

A Central Oregon favorite, Broken Down Guitars will be playing at Elk Lake Resort on July 7. Get to the resort early to find a spot because this concert will be busy.

During the day, find local vendors with fine arts, handmade goods, local food and drinks and more. On Friday and Saturday nights, stay late for the live music, which always draws a crowd.   Festival Dates & Hours: Friday, July 13th | 5-11pm Saturday, July 14th | 11am - 11pm Sunday, July 15th | 11am […]

Bookends, a Simon and Garfunkel tribute band, will be playing at on the shores of Elk Lake.

A week of activities surround the annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, which draws textile artists from around the state and beyond to see the colorful display of quilts that take over Sisters for a day.