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What to do in Central Oregon?
Activities abound in Central Oregon. You can
enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, fly-fishing or bait
fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, biking, golfing,
boating, skiing, and snowmobiling, to name just a few.
Sisters, aside from the stunning view of the snow-capped Three
Sisters Mountains and the Cascade Mountain range, is
surrounded by trails, rivers and streams, pristine lakes,
wilderness areas, scenic drives and vistas, and towering
forests of Ponderosa Pines.
You could go mountain biking on the Deschutes
River Trail or the loop around Newberry Crater; camp at one of
many Oregon State Parks; rock climb at Smith Rock State Park;
fly-fish or bait-fish at one of the more than 150
high-mountain lakes or 500 miles of rivers and streams; play a
round of golf at one of the public, semi-private, private, and
resort courses in Central Oregon, including Bend, Sunriver,
Black Butte Ranch, Sisters, and Redmond; hike the Pacific
Crest Trail and hundreds of miles of the most varied scenery
and terrain in the Northwest; go for a horseback ride at any
one of the riding stables and resorts offering guided rides
including Black
Butte Ranch, Eagle
Crest Resort, The
Inn of the 7th Mountain, Long
Hollow Ranch, Bitter
Brush and Sunriver
Resort; enjoy water sports such as swimming, waterskiing,
kayaking/canoeing/boating, whitewater rafting; experience
the thrill of being pulled by a team of Alaskan Huskies or
go alpine or cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and
snowshoeing.
You can shop at antique stores, art galleries,
crafts, clothing, and specialty shops in Sisters and a short
drive takes you to Bend’s River District offering galleries
and shops along the banks of the Deschutes River or seek out
quaint antique shops in Redmond.
Dining options in Central Oregon range from
drive-through fast foods and casual restaurants to some of the
Northwest’s most elegant resort dining.
Art Galleries, libraries, museums, performing
arts, concerts, theater, and events are scheduled throughout
the Bend, Sunriver, Redmond, and Sisters areas.
Local Events:
October
Pacific Amateur Golf Classic - The five-day Classic consists
of daily tournament play at courses throughout the region
including Black Butte Ranch and Aspen Lakes Golf Course. http://www.pacamgolf.com/
Bend's Downtown Art Hop -- For more information call
541-385-6570
The Gene Tenace Steamboat Classic - presented by the Boys and
Girls Club Regional Service Center at the Resort Course of
Eagle Crest Resort -- For more information call 541-548-2840
Bend Fall Festival in Downtown Bend - a weekend of fun, food,
music and art! -- For more information call 541-389-0995
Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club Open House-- For more
information call 541-317-1545
Sisters Harvest Faire Harvest Festival - art show, food, wine,
and entertainment in the streets of Sisters. -- For more
information call 541-549-0251
Bend Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament at Broken Top
Club-- For more information call 541-382-3221
Agility Dogs Competition at Jewell School in Bend-- For more
information call 541-389-7535 for information.
November
Sisters Holiday Celebration & Parade
Tiny Lights Holiday Craft & Gift Faire
Starfest at Eagle Crest Resort -- (end of November thru early
January) Over 80 holiday light displays along a mile-long
drive. Drive through the display or ride in the horse-drawn
wagon.
Community Tree Lighting and Starlight Christmas Parade-- For
more information call 541-923-5191.
Sunriver Music Festival's Fireside Concerts -- For more
information call 541-593-1084
December
Starfest at Eagle Crest Resort -- (end of November thru early
January) Over 80 holiday light displays along a mile-long
drive. Drive through the display or ride in the horse-drawn
wagon.
The Bend Christmas Tree Lighting -- For more information call
541-385-6570
Christmas Parade Downtown Bend -- For more information call
541-385-6570
Old Fashioned Christmas in Crooked River Ranch - tree lighting
ceremony, parade, and much more -- For more information call
541-923-2679
Winter Wonderfest at The High Desert Museum -- For more
information call 541-382-4754
January
Oregon World Cup Sled Dog Race - 2ND ANNUAL ATTA BOY
300: This International Dog Sled Race qualifies winner
for the grueling Iditarod. www.attaboy300.com
Sunriver Music Festival's Fireside Concerts-- For more
information call 541-593-1084
Bend Winterfest - Fireworks downtown with endless events at
the mountain. Pancake feed, live music, Family Fun Zone
and Kids Karnival (snowman building contest, jumping beans,
face painting, miniature golf, etc). www.bend-winterfest.org
Bend First Friday Gallery Walks - www.bendgalleries.com
Central Oregon Boat Show -- Deschutes County Fair Grounds
February
Hoodoo Ski Area's Winter Carnival www.hoodoo.com
Chevy US Snowboard Grand Prix - event includes Parallel Giant
Slalom and Superpipe Competitions and Big Air
Sisters Starry Night Concert Series-- For more information
call 541-549-6451
Central Oregon Symphony-- For more information call 317-3941
Eagle Watch 2002 at Cove Palisades State Park - One of the
largest gatherings of Eagles at Lake Billy Chinook. www.oregonstateparks.org
Sunriver Music Festival's Fireside Concerts - at the Great
Hall-- For more information call 541-593-1084
March
Starry Night Concert Series continues in Sisters
Americana Guitar Art Stroll in Sisters-- For more information
call 541-549-0251.
Oregon Special Olympics - www.mtbachelor.com
Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show - Deschutes County Fair &
Expo Center -- Call 541-548-2711
Central Oregon Rod & Custom Car Show - Deschutes County
Fair & Expo Center -- Call 541-548-2711
April
Central Oregon Barrel Racing - Deschutes County Fair &
Expo Center -- Call 541-548-2711
Central Oregon Business Trade Fair - Deschutes County Fair
& Expo Center -- Call 541-548-2711
Annual Bull Bash in Prineville-- For more information call
541-447-6304
May
Central Oregon Home and Garden Show - Deschutes County Fair
& Expo Center -- Call 541-548-2711
Salmon Run - a 5K and a 10K walk-run to benefit the
environment -- For more information call 385-6908.
Pee Wee Rodeo - Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center --
Call 541-548-2711
Sunriver Music Festival Fireside Concert-- For more
information call 541-593-1084
Pole, Pedal, Paddle - Participate in this annual event
featuring teams and individuals competing in multiple sports
from Mt. Bachelor to Bend -- For more information call
541-388-0002
Central Oregon Symphony at the Bend High School Auditorium--
For more information call 541-317-3941
No Frills Century Road Ride - 100-mile and 65-mile road rides
between Redmond, Madras and Prineville. -- For more
information call 541-382-8018.
June
Sisters Rodeo & Parade - the "Biggest Little Show in
the World", sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy
Association. www.sistersrodeo.com
Balloons Over Bend - www.bendchamber.org/balloon.html
Sunriver Sunfest -- over 20 Oregon wineries, food booths, and
live music-- For more information call 541-593-8704
Sisters Art Stroll & Town Open House-- For more
information call 541-549-0251
Sunriver Chamber Chili Cook-Off-- For more information call
541-593-8149
Pi-ume-sha Treaty Days -- sponsored by the Confederated Tribes
of Warm Springs-- For more information call 541-553-1161.
July
4th of July Celebration in Bend-- For more information call
541-385-6570
4th of July Parade in Redmond-- For more information call
541-923-5191
Sisters Roundup of Gems-- For more information call
503-829-2680
Music on the Green Concert Series on the Redmond Chamber
lawn-- For more information call 541-548-5191
Village Green Craft Show in Sisters - Over 125 vendors
displaying and selling their arts and crafts-- For more
information call 541-549-0251
Cascade Cycling Classic - www.cascade-classic.org
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show - the largest outdoor quilt show in
the USA -- For more information www.stitchinpost.com
The 14th Annual Oregon High Desert Classics Horseshow at the J
Bar J Boys Ranch, Hamby Road, Bend. This "A" Rated
Hunter/Jumper show is a fund-raiser for the programs of J Bar
J Youth Services-- For more information www.jbarj.org
Central Oregon Classic Chevy Club - Flashback Cruz 2002-- For
more information call 541-382-9370.
13th Annual Central Oregon Invitational Draft Horse Show at
Eagle Crest Resort-- For more information
www.eagle-crest.com/drafthorse
Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival-- For more information call
541-549-8905
Ice Cream Classic - 56-mile road ride around Mt. Bachelor--
For more information call 541-382-8018
Deschutes County Fair - Deschutes County Fair & Expo
Center -- Call 541-548-2711
August
Munchin Music - Live music, food and arts & crafts in
Drake Park Thursday evenings-- For more information call
541-389-0995
Sisters Antique Faire in Village Green Park-- For more
information call 541-549-0251
Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival -
Traditional and Native American wares, jewelry, art,
woodworking, and much more-- For more information call
541-549-0251.
September
Battle of the Bulls
Sisters Folk Festival - annual celebration of American music
from blues to bluegrass includes performances by top folk
artists and musicians -- For more information - www.sistersfolkfestival.com
High Mountains Jazz Festival -- For more information - www.sistersjazzfestival.com
Sisters in Sisters Celebration - Annual Celebration of the
Sister-Sister relationship -- For more information www.sistersinsisters.com
Summer Sundays Concert Series at The Old Mill District in
Bend-- For more information call 541- 312-0131
Sunrise to Summit Race - Run and Hike from the Sunrise Lodge
to the Summit of Mt. Bachelor-- For more information call
541-388-0002
Cascade Lakes Triathlon - Ironman and Half-Ironman
competitions between Elk Lake and The Old Mill District in
Bend -- For more information www.cascadelakestri.com
Member of
Sisters Chamber of Commerce, Bend Chamber of Commerce and the
Redmond Chamber of Commerce.
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