Art in the High Desert

Dates

August

ART IN THE HIGH DESERT is ranked #10 in the Nation!

For three days in August, this Premier Show and Sale of fine arts and crafts will be on the grassy banks of the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District. Art in the High Desert is again “10th in the Nation” for sales (out of over 600 shows reviewed).

There will be 115 visual artists, many nationally acclaimed, for this annual event. This is a unique opportunity to visit with, see and buy original art from some of the top artists in North America, including Central Oregon.

Fifteen categories of art will be represented from painting to wood, glass to photography, wearables to ceramics, jewelry to sculpture…and more.

Dogs/pets are no longer allowed at Art in the High Desert, for the safety of the dogs/pets, patrons, artists, and art.

This event has been canceled for 2021.

Upcoming Events Around Town

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Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard

September 24, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at the Vineyard: Kristi Kinsey and the Whiskey Bandits

Central Oregon's newest rising country, rock & blues act featuring the incredible vocal talent of Kristi Kinsey. Tables and chairs provided here for you!

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Downtown Bend

September 25

Bend Beer Chase

BEND BEER CHASE We’re excited to announce that Bend Beer Chase will return in 2021 to a full in-person event! The Bend Beer Chase is a six-person running relay spanning approximately 55 miles over one epic day. Consisting of 12 legs of varying distance (4-8 miles per leg), each runner on the team runs two legs. The course starts at 10 Barrel Brewing in Bend, travels to Redmond and back...

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Barnes Butte

September 25, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Battle at the Butte

Battle at the Butte is September, 25th 2021. Located at the beautiful Barnes Butte Recreation Area in the heart of Prineville, Oregon. Battle at the Butte is a multi distance trail run (5 and 10 miles). There will only be 200 entries total, so claim your spot fast. Funds from this event will be donated directly to the Crook County High School Cross Country Team and the Humane Society of...

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Downtown Sisters

September 25, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sisters Artist Studio Tour

Visit 35 artists at 25 studios. Participating artists are well known and widely collected local painters, potters, jewelers, glass artists, photographers, mixed media artists and sculptors. Get to know these extremely talented artists while they work in their own studios. This is a FREE self-guided tour. All you need is studio tour guide, with info about the artists and maps to their studios. You can get guides at any gallery...

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Mt. Bachelor

September 25, 10:00 am - September 26, 3:00 pm

Play Forever Mountain Clean-Up at Mt. Bachelor

The Play Forever Mountain Clean-Up Days are back again! Here’s your chance to show a little love for our favorite mountain and enter to win a Winter 21/22 Season Pass. Grab your sturdy hiking shoes, outdoor apparel, and head up to the mountain to help us collect litter on the slopes. Upon check-in at the West Village base area, participants will receive a trash bag, grabber tool, and a free...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

September 25, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Beginner/Intermediate Skills Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll begin by dialing in our bike set up and body position, then work on skills throughout the afternoon. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending and getting up and over logs and rocks. Join us for two hours of skill building fun! Suitable for: All skill levels, Men & Women, 18+

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Seventh Mountain Resort

September 25, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cornering Switchbacks OR Intro to Jumping* Mountain Biking Workshop

Cornering and Switchbacks (odd dates of the month): The best way to get good at cornering is to practice practice practice. We’ll begin by dialing in body position, leaning the bike and understanding how to handle different types of corners. Next we’ll take it to the trails where we will practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we are all dizzy with progression! Intro to Jumping (even dates...

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Oregon Spirit Distillers

September 25, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Oregon Whiskey Festival

A celebration of whiskey distilled and made in Oregon. This event is a celebration of the exceptional whiskey being produced in Oregon and the recognition of distillers who are committed to the art and craft of distilling. Join us to taste, learn, meet distillers and gather with fellow whiskey lovers. Whether you are looking to learn more about tasting or an experienced sipper, join us for the first annual festival...

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Riverhouse Convention Center

September 25, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Ripples 2021

Join us on Saturday, September 25, 2021 for Ripples as we safely celebrate Deschutes Children’s Foundation at the Riverhouse Convention Center. Deschutes Children's Foundation creates a remarkable guest experience at Ripples with wine and beer tasting begin the evening, live entertainment from Todd Haaby and Sola Via, dozens of enticing silent auction packages, a seated dinner, and a rousing live auction that includes a paddle raise to support Deschutes Children’s...

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Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard

September 25, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at the Vineyard: Just Us

Husband and wife duo, Jeff and Julie Cater, singer-songwriters, performers - performing great covers by your favorite bands, with some original tunes thrown in - Eagles, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Loggins & Messina. You don't want to miss this acoustic duo. Bring a jacket and your dancing shoes. It will be an evening to remember under the stars! Enjoy wood fired pizza, salad, dessert, pub pretzels, wine by the bottle,...

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Worthy Brewing

September 25, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Sessions - Lost Ox - Worthy Brewing

Join us on the patio for live music with Lost Ox!

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Whychus Canyon Preserve

September 26, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Nature Journaling

Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature? Join Deschutes Land Trust volunteer and passionate journaler, Kolby Kirk, for a morning of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while exploring Whychus Canyon Preserve's hiking trails! We'll discuss ways of seeing and recording the landscape, explore reasons for keeping a trail journal, and learn tips for quickly sketching flora/fauna for later...