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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Tower Theatre

October 18, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

ABBAFAB: The Ultimate Tribute To ABBA

Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians! This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 70s and 80s including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest...

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Downtown Bend

October 19, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

BendTECH's 11th Annual unConference

Celebrate BendTECH’s 11th Annual unConference with Cash Prizes, Free Drinks, Cowbells, and More WHAT: The unConference began 11 years ago as a fun way to kick off Bend Venture Conference week. It’s a celebration of how entrepreneurship begins—with ideas—and a great chance for entrepreneurs to get feedback, make connections and win some cash to further their ideas. As the flagship event of BendTECH coworking—a coworking space for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and...

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Tower Theatre

October 21, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Bend Venture Conference

The 18th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) will be held on Thursday, October 21 - Friday, October 22, 2021, both in-person and virtually. Tickets for the 18th Annual Bend Venture Conference are on sale now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-bend-venture-conference-tickets-162605430219. Over the past five years, investments, awards and prizes surpassing $10 million were awarded to 40 companies as a result of the conference. BVC is a yearly celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, connecting...

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Campfire Hotel

October 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Campfire Unplugged

Starting September 23, Campfire Hotel, in collaboration with 4 Peaks Presents, will launch the Campfire Unplugged music series. Artists from around the country will showcase their musical repertoire while gathered around the campfire. Libations and small bites will be available for purchase. The Campfire Unplugged series kicks off Thursday, September 23 with musician Travis Ehrenstrom and runs through the month of October, offering music every Thursday from 6 to 8...

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Tower Theatre

October 22, 10:00 am - October 23, 4:30 pm

Bend Venture Conference

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Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard

October 22, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at the Vineyard: The Dry Canyon Trio

Advance ticket purchase required. Dry Canyon Trio is a smaller version of the full band, named Dry Canyon Stampede. A folksy take on traditional country music. Wood fired pizza, pub pretzels, salad, dessert, wine by the bottle, beer on tap, and soda available for purchase. Tables and chairs are provided for you here. Bring a warm jacket and dance beneath the stars! Advance Ticket Purchase Required

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Cascades Theatrical Company

October 22, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The cult classic follows the adventures of a young couple, Brad and Janet, who become trapped in a mysterious castle filled with eccentric characters as they travel through a town called Denton. At the heart of the castle is Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist of extraterrestrial origins who leads the mysterious Annual Transylvanian Convention. The film will screen complete with a "shadow cast," in which actors perform in front of...

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High Desert Museum

October 23, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

High Desert Halloween

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum. Hear tales that make you tremble. Uncover myths about not-so-wicked wildlife. Visit the Miller family and explore their favorite spooky traditions from the early 20th century. Costumes encouraged.

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Bend Cider

October 23, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Conner Bennett at Bend Cider Co.

Conner Bennett is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who finds creative energy by spending time in nature. While he has spent years studying and playing “American” roots music, he has traveled to various other countries and learned from their musical traditions as well. Best known for his expressive improvisational skills and ability to play many different styles of music— from folk to blues, funk, jazz, etc., Conner loves to play them...

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Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard

October 23, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at the Vineyard: The Substitutes

Advance ticket purchase required. Come listen to the classic rock sounds of the Substitutes! As Central Oregon’s self-appointed “Rock And Roll Border Patrol,” Tables and chairs provided for you. Wood fired pizza, salad, pub pretzels, wine by the bottle, etc available for purchase. Bring a warm jacket and come dance beneath the stars! Advance Ticket Purchase Required

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Cascades Theatrical Company

October 23, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Bend High School Auditorium

October 24, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Fall Central Oregon Symphony Concert

Due to pandemic protocols, our concerts this season will be briefer affairs – an hour without intermission – but we are delighted to be performing live orchestral music in Central Oregon once again. Our first concert will feature Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 “Haffner” (a piece we were scheduled to perform in May 2020), the lively Tritsch-Tratsch Polka by Johann Strauss and Wagner’s sublime symphonic poem, Siegfried Idyll.