Bend Magazine

The Dirty Half
2017-06-11 08:00 UTC | OR
Part race, part celebration, all fun.
The Dirty Half is a longtime beloved staple of Central Oregon trail running community. This race invites 499 runners to a challenge course through the high desert. After the race, runners then toast to their accomplishments with Deschutes Brewery beer at the finish line/ beer garden. All proceeds go to the Deschutes Land Trust.

La Pine Rhubarb Festival
2017-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
The La Pine Rhubarb Festival is the largest of it’s kind in Oregon! Taste Rhubarb in every way, pie, cakes, chili, beer and more!
Food service begins when the festival opens at 11:30am and continues until the food is gone. Over 65 vendors, including a huge yard sale and Dutch oven cooking invite rhubarb enthusiast to stimulate their senses.

Maupin Madness Poker Run and Bike Show
2017-06-10 08:00 | Maupin, Maupin, OR, United States
A week of motorcycles and poker. The race takes over approximately 200 miles of curvy, rolling roads across Central Oregon as you collect poker cards. All proceeds support the outdoor adventures and military heroes.

Oregon Senior Games
2017-06-10 08:00 | OR
Central Oregon is known for it’s “larga vida” athletic community. Athletes 50 years and older can compete in sixteen different event’s held around Bend. Events include running, swimming, disc golf, table tennis, badminton and archery. This year the event will be held at Deschutes Historical Museum.

Sisters Annual Rodeo
2017-06-09 08:00 - 2017-06-11 17:00 | OR
Sisters Annual Rodeo celebrates 77 years! Except for the announcers and live stock the tradition of the rodeo has not changed over the years. The rodeo has attracted the best in the business from the beginning. World Champion cowboys have competed since day one. The events include Bulldogging Shootout, Xtreme Bulls, Team Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Bareback Riding, Saddlebronc Riding, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.
The Rodeo has become a part of the sisters lifestyle, the Sisters Rodeo Association began in 1980s and actually made the decision to make the city of Sisters western themed.

6th Annual Fermentation Celebration
2017-06-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Old Mill District, 730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Fermentation Celebration is a beer walk through the popular Old Mill District, with tastings from the region’s growing number of breweries. Participating breweries will feature unique, experimental and limited release beers – many of which will only available at the Fermentation Celebration.
Entry to the event is free. Those who wish to partake in beverages pay $20, which includes drink tickets and a commemorative Fermentation Celebration tasting glass. The glasses will be available from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on June 8 at the Ticket Mill. Each beverage will be served at select locations within the Old Mill District, and participants in the event will walk around with their Fermentation Celebration glasses to partake in samples. The Fermentation Celebration is a family and pet-friendly event (but remember, it is centered around beer).

6th Annual Fermentation Celebration
2017-06-08 10:00 - 2017-06-22 21:00 | Old Mill District, Powerhouse Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Fermentation Celebration is a beer walk through the popular Old Mill District, with tastings from the region’s growing number of breweries. Participating breweries will feature unique, experimental and limited release beers – many of which will only available at the Fermentation Celebration.
Entry to the event is free. Those who wish to partake in beverages pay $20, which includes drink tickets and a commemorative Fermentation Celebration tasting glass. The glasses will be available from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on June 22nd at the Ticket Mill. Each beverage will be served at select locations within the Old Mill District, and participants in the event will walk around with their Fermentation Celebration glasses to partake in samples. The Fermentation Celebration is a family and pet-friendly event (but remember, it is centered around beer).

Bend Memorial Clinic Free Summer Sundays: B Side Brass Band
2017-06-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The 2017 Bend Memorial Clinic Free Summer Sunday Concert Series at the Les Schwab Amphitheater welcomes B Side Brass Band, who is sure to get you moving, grooving and shaking to the beat. They deliver traditional street parade music with precision and punch. The sound is fresh, energetic, and raw – a kind of musical gumbo for the soul! In addition to live music the afternoon will be rounded out by many other family-oriented activities, such as bouncy houses and delicious food vendors. Doors open at 1pm.

First Friday
2017-06-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bend, Bend, OR, United States
Kick off the first Friday of the month with art, music and drinks in downtown Bend.

Broadway in Concert
2017-06-02 08:00 - 2017-06-04 17:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
GUYS and DOLLS

First Friday Art Walk
2017-06-02 05:00 - 21:00 | OR
View sensational local and national art at dozens of businesses downtown on the first Friday of every month. Shops are matched with artists and stay open late. Many businesses will serve food and wine as they welcome you in to enjoy their space and this wonderful evening.

"Place of Reflection"
2017-06-02 05:00 - 21:00 | Mockingbird Gallery, 869 NW Wall St. Suite 100, OR, 97701, United States
Two person show for Jack Braman and Richard Mckinley at the Mockingbird Gallery.

Sisters Stampede
2017-05-28 08:00 | OR
Created as a way for mountain bikers to experience the new Peterson Ridge Trail Network, the Sisters Stampede is now a staple of the MTB circuit. The race starts and ends at Three Creeks Brewing, all the while taking you through the unique landscape of the Three Sisters area.

Mt. Bachelor Pond Skim
2017-05-28 08:00 | Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
End the ski season at Mt.Bachelor with a Pond Skim, where competitors try to ski or board from the snow across a 100-foot pond, often in costume.

WELD popup sale
2017-05-26 10:00 - 2017-05-29 20:00 | Liberty Theater, 849 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
WELD hand designed furniture, art, sculptures and more.

Creative Feast
2017-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 | A6 Studio & Gallery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Feast on art, music, poetry while you savor a delectable meal in the A6 gallery. Live music by Billy Mickelson, poetry readings with Krayna Castelbaum, and a four-course seasonal dinner prepared by Anna Witham of The Root Cellar.

Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Confrence
2017-05-23 08:00 - 2017-05-25 17:00 | Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The idea of PNREC came to Charles Tiebout, the noted and highly respected Professor of Urban and Regional Economics at the University of Washington, in 1966. He had observed that economic organizations in other parts of the U.S. — the New England Council, for example, and the Southern Economic Association — were undertaking studies that turned the spotlight on their regional economies. These suggested additional reports, possible policy responses, and in any case governmental grants, both to research the problems further and to propose remedies. Professor Tiebout thought that the Pacific Northwest should also initiate an organization, forum or publication that examined its economy, discovered problem areas and suggested remedial action.

Maupin Daze on the Deschutes
2017-05-21 08:00 - 2017-05-22 17:00 | Camp Sherman, Camp Sherman
The annual Civil War reenactment has a live demonstration of battles, as well as people in period clothing.

Civil War Reenactment
2017-05-21 08:00 - 2017-05-22 17:00 | Camp Sherman, Camp Sherman, Oregon, 97730
Live demonstration of battles, as well as people in period clothing showing different aspects of their life during the time.

Maupin Daze on the Deschutes
2017-05-20 08:00 - 2017-05-21 17:00 | Maupin
Food, drinks, families and ultimately a river clean up.

Pole Pedal Paddle
2017-05-20 08:00 | OR
Pole Pedal Paddle is the classic Central Oregon racing event. The multi-sport race includes skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing, running, biking, canoeing/paddleboarding/kayaking and sprint finish. The event brings out Central Oregon’s best athletes as well as teams who are there to have fun. The prize is bragging rights and the ubiquitous ceramic mug.

Central Oregon Beer Week
2017-05-19 08:00 - 2017-05-28 17:00 | OR
Come celebrate Central Oregon’s thriving craft beer industry.
Central Oregon’s brewers throw open their doors for samples, tours, events and more. Visit the COBW website for information on specific events, partnerships and schedule.

TEDxBend
2017-05-13 08:00 - 18:30 | Bend High School
Local organizers are putting the finishing touches on the sixth annual TEDx conference that will take place this Saturday, May 13 at Bend Senior High School. TEDxBend is a day-long event that showcases the ideas and creations of local entrepreneurs, inventors, teachers and community members. There will be twenty-five talks throughout the day based on the theme “Us Humans.”

Chain Breaker XC
2017-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
One of the most popular Mountain Bike Races in Central Oregon!

Art Talk: Abney Wallace
2017-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | A6 Studio & Gallery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Artist Abney Wallace gives a talk.

Creative Feast
2017-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | A6 Studio & Gallery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Stimulate all your senses with, art, music, poerty and a delectable meal at the A6 Gallery. Live music by Billy Mickelson, poetry readings with Krayna Castelbaum, and a four-course seasonal dinner prepared by Anna Witham of The Root Cellar.

Sisters ‘Better Half’ Marathon
2017-04-29 08:00 | Village Green City Park, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Racers start and finish at the Village Green Park in Sisters. Choose a quarter-marathon race or half-marathon race, or split the race between you and another. You can also choose to walk. Everyone gets food and drinks to rehydrate from Three Creeks Brewing Company.

Beat Beethoven's 5th 5k
2017-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way , Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This race benefits the Central Oregon
Symphony which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this season. Hard to
believe the symphony has been around that long!
The object of the race is for 5k runners to finish before Beethoven’s 5th
Symphony ends – about 33 minutes. The music is broadcast over loud
speakers at the track. The people doing the 1 mile walk around the track
enjoy the music as well as take in the lovely view.
Beethoven himself will be running the 5k and there’s a fun costume
contest. 5k runners are timed by Time2Race. There are great prizes for
the top 3 male and female 5k finishers. Winners will each receive a pair
of new running shoes. There’s also a great raffle for all participants,
food, drink and ribbons for every finisher, including the kids.

Bend Marathon and Half
2017-04-23 08:00 | OR
The new course takes runners from Drake Park to Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway.

Mustache and Beard Competition
2017-04-22 16:00 - 22:00 | Goodlife Brewing, 70 SW Century Dr. , Bend, OR - Oregon, 97701
All proceeds go to Bend Fire nonprofit.
