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 2020.

Upcoming Events Around Town

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June 15, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Zoom Author Event: In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegria Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter

To attend this virtual event, the purchase of In the Heights is required either in store, or via our Eventbrite link. You'll receive the Zoom link by email within 24 hours of the event's start time. Thank you! The eagerly awaited follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Hamilton: The Revolution, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new book gives readers an extraordinary inside look at In the Heights, his breakout Broadway debut,...

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Brooks Alley

June 16, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bend Farmers Market

From quaint beginnings atop Drake Park to a thriving, bustling market in nearby Brooks Alley, the Bend Farmers market has been “growing” and feeding Central Oregon for over 20 years! Our market runs Wednesdays, rain or shine, smoke or hail, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Bend. The 2021 season starts on May 5 and will run through October 13. The mission of the Bend Farmers Market is...

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June 17, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Zoom Author Event: Pioneering Oregon Architect W.D. Pugh by Terence Emmons

The son of Oregon pioneers, Walter D. Pugh spent his career as an architect building landmarks throughout his home state. From designing the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and supervising the installation of the state capitol dome in Salem to drawing the plans for the Crook County Courthouse in Prineville, Pugh had a hand in a wide variety of buildings. In less than twenty-five years, he worked on more than one...

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Cascades Theatrical Company

June 18, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

New Artist Spotlight: Janelle Musson

Multi- instrumentalist and singer songwriter Janelle Musson will be crossing several genres while showcasing original, award winning songs on piano, guitar, and ukulele. SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY: MUSICAL GUEST LOCAL RADIO CELEBRITY DJ DAVE CLEMENS

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Featured

Seventh Mountain Resort

June 19, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

The Best of Both + Mixed Surface Showdown Bike Race

Born on the dirt trails, gravel roads, and paved grades to the west of Bend, Oregon, The Best of Both weekend presents the ultimate test of a bike rider's skill, endurance, and sense of adventure. Redesigned for 2021, our off-road courses traverse classic Northwestern terrain. Remote gravel service roads, dirt dual-track, and bermed-out single-track carve lines through remote pine forests and into the volcanic abyss. Our road sections are also...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

June 19, 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

June 19, 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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Cascades Theatrical Company

June 19, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

New Artist Spotlight: Janelle Musson

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Featured

Seventh Mountain Resort

June 20, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

The Best of Both + Mixed Surface Showdown Bike Race

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Seventh Mountain Resort

June 20, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Skills & Ride Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll start with dialing in our bikes and body position and progress through several more skills before hopping on the nearby trails to test our new skills on a fun ride. Examples of skills we might work on are braking, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, getting up and over logs and rocks and line choice. The first 90 minutes will be skills and the last 90 minutes...

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Fir Street Park

June 20, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sisters Farmers Market

The 2021 Sisters Farmers Market is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. June - October. 2021 NEWS: We’re happy to announce that we’ll be able to enjoy live music at the market this year! And our furry friends will be welcome to join! IMPORTANT COVID PRECAUTIONS: The health and safety of our vendors, volunteers, and customers is our top priority as we open for our 2021 season. Stay home if you...

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Roundabout Books

June 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Picnic on the Patio

Join us on the patio for a long-awaited Storytime with local authors and artists. Storytime Features: Goodnight Great Outdoors Rosie Rides the River Through Rosalie Colored Glasses Whiskey & Zulu Get a New Home Big Puddle Looking forward to celebrating summer solstice on the patio with our wonderful community! Bring dad for a coffee treat and book browsing to help celebrate Father's Day.