Bend’s annual Fall Festival takes over downtown Bend for three days in October. Stroll the harvest market and artisan fair, carve pumpkins, eat local food, sip craft libations and listen to live music each night. This event is free and has activities for all ages.
Join the stein-hoisting competitions, enter your dachshund in the weiner dog races, get your fill of Bavarian-style dishes and more at Bend Oktoberfest. The event is free and open to all ages. Friday 3:00 to 10:00pm Saturday 12:00 to 10:00pm
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 […]
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.
Foodies take over the streets of downtown Bend for three days of tasting, sipping and culinary competitions from the region’s best restaurants, chefs, bartenders and brewers. Bite of Bend showcases the innovative people in Bend’s culinary scene.
Celebrate the environment and watch or join the Earth Day Parade. The parade ends at the Environmental Center in downtown Bend, where there will be live music, arts and crafts, local vendors, and games and activities for the whole family. Find more information at envirocenter.org
A four-day event designed to inspire and empower women and girls that brings in activists, entrepreneurs, artists and athletes. The sixth annual conference will also kick off Muse Women’s March. Find more information at theworldmuse.org
Following the annual Jingle Bell run in the morning, Bend’s annual Christmas parade will begin at noon. The holiday tradition features floats from local businesses and community organizations. This year’s theme is “Christmas Surprises.” Free. Downtown Bend.
Be a part of the kickoff to the Bend Christmas Parade at the annual Jingle Bell Run. Dress up in holiday gear to walk or run in the 5k or 1-mile races. The whole family can participate in this run that benefits the Arthritis Foundation. Downtown Bend.
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.