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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, Aspen Lakes golf course
in 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. 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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