Winter PrideFest

Dates

January to February

Winter PrideFest: an LGBTQ ski weekend at Mt. Bachelor!!

PrideFest is a full weekend of community events in Bend, Oregon, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, plus the popular Drag Tubing, at Mt. Bachelor. In town, attendees can take part in a Welcome Snocial at Immersion Brewing, Wigs Ice Skating at Seventh Mountain Resort, a panel discussion on LGBTQ+ people in sport, a downtown Apres Ski Party at Crater Lake Spirits, Dance Party at Spoken Moto, and a Sunday brunch. A complete schedule of events is included below.

Most Winter PrideFest events are free to attend, though space is limited for certain events and activities, and advance registration is encouraged. For more information or to register for Winter PrideFest, Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2020 at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Ore., visit Out Central Oregon or the Winter PrideFest Facebook Event page.

About Winter PrideFest:
Now in its third year, Winter PrideFest is a multi-event weekend celebrating diversity and inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community and allies through various winter activities, social gatherings, and inspiring events. From a grassroots inaugural event that drew 150 attendees, Winter PrideFest is expected to attract more than 700 attendees this year to Bend, Ore., and Mt. Bachelor, Jan. 30 through Feb. 2, for four days of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, panel discussions, and evening social functions.

Upcoming Events Around Town

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Seventh Mountain Resort

August 1, 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

August 1, 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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Waypoint

August 3, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Live Music at Waypoint

Join us at Waypoint for live music 7/27 Beverly Anderson 5-7pm 7/31 Mike Wayock 12-2pm 8/1 Olivia Harms 4-6pm 8/3 Greg Botsford 5-7pm 8/7 Yanin Saav 12-2pm 8/8 TBD 4-6pm 8/10 Alicia Viani 5-7pm 8/14 Connor Bennett 12-2pm 8/15 TBD 4-6pm 8/17 Abluesticks 5-7pm 8/21 TBD 12-2pm 8/22 TBD 4-6pm 8/24 Olivia Harms 5-7pm 8/28 Yanin Saav 12-2pm 8/29 Stacy Dread & Mystic 4-6pm 8/31 Kelcey Lassen 5-7pm 9/4 TBD...

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Roundabout Books

August 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Virtual Book Launch: We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

Join Roundabout Books for a launch event with Bend author Tracey Lange. Her book is an August Indie Next List pick! In the vein of Mary Beth Keane’s Ask Again, Yes, Tracey Lange’s We Are the Brennans explores the staying power of shame—and the redemptive power of love—in an Irish Catholic family torn apart by secrets. When 29-year-old Sunday Brennan wakes up in a Los Angeles hospital, bruised and battered...

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Brooks Alley

August 4, 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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Drake Park

August 5, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Munch and Music

Enjoying what will be it’s 30th anniversary in 2021, the Summit Health Munch & Music FREE concert series in Drake Park continues to be a summertime favorite. Every Thursday for 6 weeks in Drake Park. The evening kicks off at 5:30pm with live music. Don't worry you'll have time in between the opening and headliner acts to grab some delicious grub from one of the many food trucks and vendors...

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Featured

Scalehouse Gallery

August 6, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Scalehouse Gallery Exhibition Opening: Be Nice White ... You’re in Bend

Scalehouse Gallery, is pleased to announce their new exhibition, Be Nice White... You’re in Bend: Local Artists of Color Challenge the Narrative that Central Oregon has "No Diversity". This exhibition will open Friday August 6th, and will be on view through Saturday, September 25th. Scalehouse is located in Franklin Crossing on Tin Pan Alley Side. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 1pm-6pm and by appointment. “Be Nice White ... You’re...

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Downtown Bend

August 6, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Friday Art Walk

It's First Friday Art Walk! Head into Downtown Bend or the Old Mill for a night filled with art, shopping, music and local food & drink. On First Fridays, we celebrate ALL forms of art - music, comedy, photography, painting, sculpture, acting and more. Head to Downtown Bend, and delight your senses!

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Deschutes Historical Museum

August 7, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The Early Days of Bend

Travel back when the river ran wild, Ponderosa Pines were plentiful and Bend the Beautiful was a town in the making. Learn about early Bend through the stories of six “Bendites” and how these residents helped transform a young hamlet into a booming town. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. The tour begins at the Deschutes Historical Museum and ends at Lone Crow Bungalow on Wall St. $5.00 per...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

August 7, 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

August 7, 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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August 7, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Soul of the City: A History of Drake Park

Celebrate the park’s centennial with a guided tour along the iconic Mirror Pond. After a short walk from the Deschutes Historical Museum the tour weaves through the park, exploring the history and happenings that has made Bend’s first city park the soul of the city. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. Register on the Deschutes Historical Museum website, www.deschuteshistory.org. The tour begins at the Deschutes Historical Museum and ends...