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Cork & Barrelโ€™s Winemaker Series Blends Fine Wine and Local Cuisine

Experience multi-course dinners with top winemakers and local chefs leading up to Cork & Barrelโ€™s premier wine event

Wine and food lovers can indulge in intimate dining experiences through the Cork & Barrel Winemaker Dinner series โ€” a collection of exclusive events where celebrated wineries, local chefs and creative menus come together at unique venues. Each dinner offers an opportunity to savor expertly paired multi-course meals while engaging with winemakers and winery owners […]

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Ski For All: A Celebration of Movement, Inclusion and Adventure

Oregon Adaptive Sports’ annual fundraiser invites skiers and riders of all abilities to take on Mt. Bachelor for a cause

Riders of all abilities are uniting for an unforgettable day on the slopes at the eighth annual Ski For All fundraiser at Mt. Bachelor hosted by Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS), celebrating outdoor adventure and inclusivity for all. More than just an event, Ski For All is a movement driven by a shared belief in the […]

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Snow, Sparkles and Celebration: Winter PrideFest Returns

Winter PrideFest offers a weekend of dancing, connection and outdoor adventure in the heart of Central Oregon

Snow, sequins and celebration: Winter PrideFest is back, and bigger and bolder than ever. Since 2018, OUT Central Oregon has hosted the vibrant festival to honor Pride, inclusivity and a shared love of the outdoors. From March 6-9, the festival transforms Central Oregon into a winter wonderland of LGBTQ+ joy, featuring skiing, dancing, snowshoeing, comedy […]

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Bendi Gras Brings Mardi Gras Magic to Central Oregon

A weekend of spectacle and celebration from live music and pool parties to a New Orleans-style brunch and more across Bend

Mardi Gras is coming to Bend: Get ready for a weekend of music, revelry and New Orleans-style fun with a local twist. From Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 2, Bendi Gras transforms the city into a hub of high-energy performances, vibrant parties and snow-filled festivities all inspired by one of the world’s most famous […]

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Sip, Savor and Celebrate at The Suttle Lodge’s Winter Beer Fest

A weekend of craft brews, live music and cozy winter fun at fifth annual, forested fest

A three-day weekend filled with craft beer, fresh mountain air and a cozy lodge in the winter โ€” few things capture the essence of Central Oregon quite like that. Beer lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike can head to The Suttle Lodge for a weekend of brews, live music and community when the lodge’s fifth annual […]

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Romance and Adventure Collide on Valentine’s Weekend Snowshoe Tour

Wanderlust Tours hosts a weekend full of activity, romance and connection

What’s more romantic than stargazing under a snowy sky? How about a guided, moonlit snowshoe trek through the Cascade Mountains, complete with a crackling bonfire, champagne and sweet treats? Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Wanderlust Tours is offering couples, friends and adventure seekers a chance to celebrate love โ€” and Oregon’s statehood, admitted to the union […]

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The Great Nordeen: Honoring Tradition and Embracing Adventure in Central Oregon

Cross-country skiers and fat bikers gear up for a beloved winter race through the scenic Deschutes National Forest at Mt. Bachelor

Winter in Central Oregon offers no shortage of outdoor activities, from cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to snowboarding and fat biking. Among these seasonal traditions, one event invites athletes to test their skills on the snow: The Great Nordeen Cross-Country Ski and Fat Bike Race, a cherished winter tradition that returns to bend this February. The […]

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Furry Fun at Sunriver Brewing’s K-9 Keg Pull

Dogs dash at the annual K-9 Keg Pull in Sunriver that combines fun, competition and giving back

“And they’re off!” While this phrase is usually reserved for horse racing, at Sunriver Brewing Company’s K-9 Keg Pull, it signals an entirely different kind of race โ€” dogs dashing down a snowy runway, pulling beer kegs behind them. Set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11am to 3pm at the Village at […]

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Step Into Winter: Wildlife Tracking Snowshoe Hike with Think Wild

Join Think Wild for a winter hike combining snowshoeing and wildlife education

Outdoor enthusiasts in Bend are always looking for their next adventure. During the winter, snowshoeing offers a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for fresh air, exercise or a deeper connection with nature, snowshoeing checks all the boxes. Think Wild, a nonprofit wildlife hospital and habitat conservation organization, is […]

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Find Your Flow: A Unique Wellness Series in Bend

Gather Sauna House and Wildland Guiding Company collaborate to offer a transformative experience of yoga, meditation and thermal cycles in nature

Imagine stepping from a steaming sauna into the crisp embrace of a Central Oregon winter, your body alive with sensation and your mind as clear as the Deschutes River beside you. This harmony of movement, mediation and nature is at the heart of FLOW/FLOW โ€” a wellness event series blending yoga flow, thermal therapy and […]

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