SUMMER AND FALL - 2008
BEND FARMERS MARKETPLACE
Twice weekly through mid-October, 3 to 7 p.m.
Drake Park at Brooks Street (Wednesdays), St. Charles Medical Center lawn (Fridays)
Purveyors of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, breads, artisanal cheeses, plants and flowers offer their products twice weekly at these farmers’ markets.
Information: 541-408-4998, www.bendfarmersmarket.us
FOURTH OF JULY
Friday, July 4; activities all day long
Bend and Sunriver.
Start your day with the 5K “Spark Your Heart” fun run/walk to benefit the Heart Institute of the Cascades. It begins at 8 a.m. in the Shops at the Old Mill District. Sunriver Resort holds a 5-mile run and 3-mile run/walk at 9 a.m. There’s a Lions Club Pancake Breakfast in Bend’s Drake Park from 8 a.m. to noon. Hundreds of local citizens parade their pets—mainly dogs, but also cats, birds, ponies, llamas and exotic creatures—down Bond and Wall Streets in downtown Bend at 10 a.m. A carnival follows in Drake Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sunriver Lodge hosts an Old Fashioned Carnival from 4 to 8 p.m. on its Merchant Trade Lawn. And Bend holds its breath every year for the giant fireworks display that begins over Pilot Butte at 10 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK.
July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5, 5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Bend and the Shops at the Old Mill District
Local galleries and shops stay open late and offer wine, food and occasional live music to attract new and old customers. Information: 541-385-6570, www.bendgalleries.com.
CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET
Saturdays through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bend-La Pine School District parking lot between Wall and Bond Streets at Louisiana Avenue
Artists and craftspeople from throughout the region sell their work opposite the Deschutes County Library. Information: 541-420-9015, www.centraloregonsaturdaymarket.com
WELLS FARGO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Various dates, 6:30 p.m.
Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend
Scheduled performers include B.B. King (July 6), Lynyrd Skynyrd (July 10), Brooks & Dunn (August 6), Wilco (August 23), Beck (August 24) and Michael McDonald (August 26). Ticket prices vary. Information: 541-312-8510, www.bendconcerts.com.
CASCADE CYCLING CLASSIC
Wednesday, July 9, to Sunday, July 13
Hundreds of the top road cyclists in the United States annually compete in this five-day event, climaxed by the Downtown Bend Criterium on Friday evening, July 11. On other days, courses circle through Prineville, McKenzie Pass and the Cascade Lakes. Founded in 1979, this fundraiser for the Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is the longest-run elite stage race in the country. Information: 541-388-0002, www.cascade-classic.org.
RHYTHM ON THE RANGE CONCERT SERIES
Wednesdays, July 9 to August 6; 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Meadows Golf Course driving range, Sunriver
Free concerts with food, wine and beer available for sale. Scheduled performers include Scott Fisher (July 9), the Groove Merchants with Michelle Van Handel (July 16), Intervision (July 23), the Vipers with Deb Cleveland (July 30) and the Misty River Band (August 6). Information: www.sunriver-resort.com.
MUNCH & MUSIC
Thursdays, July 10 to August 14, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Drake Park, Bend
Free music, arts-and-crafts vendors, a beer garden and 20 food booths draw throngs of locals to this weekly event sponsored by Bend Memorial Clinic and The Bulletin. Scheduled performers are Katt and the Roots Revolution (July 10), Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet (July 17), Need to Breathe (July 24), Curtis Salgado (July 31) and Intervision (August 7). Information: 541-389-0995, www.c3events.com.
SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW
Saturday, July 12
Downtown Sisters
Now in its 33rd year, this is the largest outdoor quilt show in the United States, with more than 1,100 hand-crafted quilts on display at businesses throughout town. Preceding the Quilt Show are the Sisters Quilt Walks (Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6 and 12-13); the Around the Block Fiber Arts Stroll (July 5, 4 to 7:30 p.m.); and five days of quilting classes, lectures and evening programs known as the Sisters Quilters’ Affair (July 7-11). Information: 541-549-6061, www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.
BEND SUMMER FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wall Street and adjoining streets, downtown Bend
Now in its 18th year, this rite of summer draws more than 100 arts and crafts vendors from throughout the Northwest to the streets of downtown Bend. There are food, beer and wine gardens, and free live music on two stages. Among the featured performers in 2008 are Loni Rose and the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Information: 541-389-0995, www.c3events.com.
FREE SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERTS
Most Sundays in July and August, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend
Scheduled performers include the Sarsaparilla Jug Band (July 13), Albino! (July 20), El Dante (July 27), Crooked Still (August 3), Matt Lewis Band (August 10), Hacienda Brothers (August 17) and Mingo Fishtrap (August 31). Information: 541-312-8510, www.bendconcerts.com.
OREGON HIGH DESERT CLASSICS HORSE SHOW
Wednesday to Sunday, July 16 to 20 and July 23 to 27
J Bar J Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend
This Class A international hunter-jumper competition draws world-class equestrians to compete for prize money in five rings. The nationally acclaimed show is a fundraiser for the programs of J Bar J Youth Services. Information: 541-389-1409, www.jbarj.org
SAGEBRUSH CLASSIC
Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19
Broken Top Club, Bend
Combining a Friday best-ball golf tournament with a Saturday evening feast prepared by 18 celebrity chefs, this is one of Central Oregon’s most popular annual events. More than 1,000 guests dine, dance and bid in a silent auction to benefit child and family charities throughout the region. Information: 541-601-8123, www.sagebrush.org
CENTRAL OREGON TOUR OF HOMES
Friday to Sunday, July 18 to 20 and 25 to 27
New homes in Bend, Sunriver, Redmond and Sisters welcome visitors during this 20th annual showcase for the Central Oregon Builders Association. On display are dozens of display homes valued from about $200,000 to more than $2 million, along with innovative building techniques and products. Homes are open from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Information: 541-389-1058, www.coba.org
4 PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26
Rockin’ A Ranch, 19449 Tumalo Reservoir Road, Bend
Tea Leaf Green, Zilla and Hot Buttered Rum head a lineup of 19 local and national bands scheduled to perform at this second annual music festival. Information: 541-382-8064, www.4peaksmusic.com
DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO
Wednesday, July 30, to Sunday, August 3; doors open at 10 a.m. daily
Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond
A July 31 concert by classic rocker Alice Cooper highlights the 2008 fair. Other shows are by Little Big Town (July 30) and Kellie Pickler (August 1). The Deschutes County Rodeo runs nightly. Livestock expositions, carnival rides and much more highlight the annual fair. Open until 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: 541-548-2711, www.expo.deschutes.org
FLASHBACK CRUZ
Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3
Drake Park, Bend
Hundreds of vintage automobiles, built in 1974 or earlier, cruise through downtown Bend and show their shine in Drake Park all weekend long. The event has been held annually for 23 years. Information: 541-382-9370, www.centraloregonclassicchevyclub.com
HIGH DESERT RENDEZVOUS
Saturday, August 2
5 p.m., High Desert Museum, Bend
A gourmet dinner, gala party and auction of vintage Western collectibles comprise the biggest fundraising event of the year for the High Desert Museum. Information: 541-382-4754, www.highdesertrendezvous.org
SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 10 to 23
Sunriver and Bend
Maestro Lawrence Leighton Smith leads the festival orchestra in a series of concerts. In the Sunriver Great Hall: Mozart and Haydn (August 15); Schubert, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev (August 16); family concert (August 17, 1 p.m.); Verdi, Mozart and Smetana (August 22); Stravinski and Brahms (August 23). In Bend’s Tower Theatre: A Tribute to George Gershwin featuring Thomas Lauderdale (August 12); Kirill Gerstein piano recital (August 19). All concerts are at 7:30 p.m. except as indicated. The festival’s Summer Gala is August 10 at 4:30 p.m. on the Homestead Lawn. Information: 541-593-9310, www.sunrivermusic.org
JELD-WEN TRADITION
August 11 to 17
Crosswater Golf Course, Sunriver
Oregon’s biggest annual professional golf tournament, presented annually by JELD-WEN and Peter Jacobsen Sports, is a 72-hole event that offers a $2.6-million purse. Past winners have been Mark McNulty, Eduardo Romero, Loren Roberts, Craig Stadler and Tom Watson. Information: 503-526-9331, www.jeld-wentradition.com
CASCADE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Saturday, August 23, to Saturday, August 30; shows at 7:30 p.m. nightly
Bend High School Auditorium
A blend of classical and popular concerts highlights this major local festival, which in its 27th year has moved indoors from Drake Park. This year’s festival will jump from Rachmaninoff and Brahms to Asleep at the Wheel and Carmina Burana. Information: 541-383-2202, www.cascademusic.org
SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL
Friday, September 5, to Sunday, September 7
Various locations, Sisters
Nationally famed performers including Jesse Winchester, Rosalie Sorrels and the Wailin’ Jennys headline this annual celebration of Americana, from blues to bluegrass. Also scheduled are Waifs, Tim O’Brien and Joe Craven. Information: 541-549-4979, www.sistersfolkfestival.com
PACIFIC AMATEUR GOLF CLASSIC
Saturday, September 27, to Thursday, October 2
Sunriver area golf courses
Presented by the Northwest Dodge Dealers and the Central Oregon Visitors Association, this event attracts 775 of the finest amateur golfers in the West. They compete in a three-day, net, stroke-play tournament that with its championship round on the Crosswater Course at Sunriver. Information: 888-425-3976, www.pacamgolf.com
BEND FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5
Downtown Bend
Family pumpkin contests—cooking, eating, painting and carving—are highlights of this annual event. Kids can also enjoy pony and hay rides and bobbing for apples. Dozens of arts and crafts vendors will have booths set up; musical performers will include jazz bassist David Friesen, Dr. Theopolis and the State of Jefferson. Information: 541-389-0995, www.c3events.com.
BENDFILM FESTIVAL
Thursday, October 9, to Sunday, October 12
Various locations, downtown Bend
Now in its fifth year, this highly regarded celebration of independent film features award-winning feature, documentary and short films, with a special nod to student filmmakers. More than 60 films are presented before 12,000 filmgoers on four separate screens. Information: 541-388-3378, www.bendfilm.org
THE NATURE OF WORDS
Wednesday, November 5, to Sunday, October 9
Various locations, Bend
Acclaimed novelists Ursula Le Guin and Pam Houston and environmental writers Charles Bowden and Craig Childs are scheduled to appear at this annual literary festival, which couples readings and book-signings with author-led workshops. Information: 541-385-7025, www.thenatureofwords.org
TRADITIONS AT SUNRIVER RESORT
Thursday, November 27, to Thursday, January 1, 2009
Various locations, Sunriver
Seasonal events for the entire family includes everything from sleigh rides to Teddy Bear Teas with Santa Claus and tuck-ins by his elves. It starts with a Grand Illumination of Christmas lighting displays on Thanksgiving; a highlight is Gingerbread Junction, a city of houses made from gingerbread. Special Christmas and New Year’s dinners and parties climax the festival. Information: 541-593-4609, www.sunriver-resort.com