Heading for Central Oregon this year? Here’s a sampling of special events and festivals to explore.
Bend Fall Festival: 5-10 p.m. Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 2 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3 in downtown Bend. The festival features live music, a harvest market, a fine artist promenade, family play zone, food and libations and a kids harvest run. Festival: bit.ly/3gDquW6
Bend Film Festival: Oct. 7-17 at various venues around Bend. Enjoy a mix of in-person and virtual screenings, filmmaker discussions, mentor sessions, festival awards and more. bendfilm.org/2021-bendfilm-festival/
Old Fashion Christmas: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond. Explore a nostalgic holiday celebration complete with a variety of arts and crafts, antiques, food, activities and, of course, Santa. $5 admission with a canned food item. centraloregonshows.com
Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Nov. 19-21, Deschutes County Fairgrounds, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond. Shop for gourmet food, arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, woodcraft, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor and more at this 22nd annual festival. hfgf.com/project/redmond-holiday-festival-show/
Bend Christmas Parade: 12 p.m. Dec. 7 in downtown Bend. “Christmas Filled with Hope” is this year’s theme for the annual Christmas parade. Details: bendchristmasparade.org/
Oregon WinterFest: February in Bend. Past years’ fests have featured music acts, a fire pit competition, ice sculptures, fine art, delicious food, beer and wine for three days over the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend. everfest.com/e/oregon-winterfest-bend-or
Bend Brewfest: May 12-14 at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drive in Bend. Prior years have featured 200+ craft beers, ciders and wine. Details: bendbrewfest.com/
