Central Oregon Events

There are many events (especially involving beer) in Central Oregon, but here are a few of the more popular events for the Central Oregon area. 

JANUARY

• First Friday Art Hop / Art Walk
  Enjoy music, art, and food the first Friday of every month, 5-9 p.m. at many of the local galleries in Bend.

FEBRUARY

• Oregon Winterfest
  The massive celebration of all things winter takes place in Bend's Old Mill District and bring's together national music acts, snow sports, a fire pit competition, ice sculptures, the OMSI Kids Area, fine art, delicious food, beer, wine and much more.

APRIL

• The Northwest Crossing Bend Spring Festival
  Celebrate spring with of the region's best organic artisans in produce, meats, baked goods, skincare and other lifestyle products. The participating vendors, musicians and restaurants personify the superior quality of life in central Oregon.

MAY

• Pole Pedal Paddle
  This annual race benefits the non-profit Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation

JUNE

• Bend Farmer's Market
  Held weekly each Wednesday from June 3rd through October 7th in downtown Bend.
   
• Sisters Rodeo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

   One of the most popular rodeos in the state.         

• The Bite Of Bend
  Central Oregon's largest festival of food is a three-day food party in downtown Bend.                                                                                                                                                                                                               

JULY

• Balloons Over Bend
  The largest family festival in central Oregon
  
  
• The Bank of the Cascades Bend Summer Festival
  The Bend Summer Festival draws 75,000 visitors for a weekend featuring fine artists & craftspeople, artisans & performers, and three stages of some of the best regional and national blues, rock and jazz.
  
  
• The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
  The world's largest outdoor quilt show attracts over 10,000 visitors yearly.
  
  
• Jefferson County Fair
  Four days of fun, food, vendors, and entertainment.
  
  
• COBA Tour Of Homes
  Held every year the last two weekends in July.

AUGUST

• Flashback Classic Car Show
  Classic Car Show and Cruz is a family fun event where cars of all makes and models for years before 1979 will be displayed in Drake Park, as well as a ‘Cruz’ through Downtown Bend.
  
  
• Crook County Fair
  Four days of fun, food, vendors, and entertainment.
  
  
• Deschutes County Fair
  Five days of fun, food, vendors, and entertainment.
  

SEPTEMBER

• Oregon Festival of Cars
  The northwest's premier car enthusiast weekend has been held annually each summer for over twenty years in central Oregon.
  
  
• Bend Oktoberfest
  Inspired by the annual event in southern Germany, sample traditional Bavarian style music, beers, wines, cider, & foods. 

OCTOBER

• The Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival
  Celebrate all things Autumn in downtown Bend. Fall-themed activities including contests, music, art, and food that will thrill attendees of all ages.
  
  
• Bend Film Festival
  A celebration of documentaries, short films and indie films in Bend, Oregon.

For a more comprehensive list of local events, check out the event calendars maintained by following:
The Source Weekly | Hack Bend | Visit Central Oregon | Visit Bend

The local chambers of commerce also maintain event calendars:
Bend | La Pine | Madras | Prineville | Redmond | Sisters | Sunriver

For events elsewhere in Oregon, head to Travel Oregon's Event Calendar.