You know summer has arrived in Bend by a few key markers: The kids get out of school and start running in wild packs around ice cream shops and arcades, the parking lots at Riverbend Park get stuffed full… and the Bite of Bend kicks off in downtown Bend. And where there’s a Bite of […]
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Happenin’ Events
Spring, summer, fall or winter, these are the big events to have on your radar in Central Oregon
Sat., May 18, 2019 POLE PEDAL PADDLE Six events that span Central Oregon’s outdoor scene. Contestants race in teams or do all the events, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cycling, paddling and a sprint to the finish. Worth a watch, or for a major training goal. Starts at Mt. Bachelor. pppbend.com First Fridays ART WALK […]
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Scenes from the Bite of Bend
A weekend of food trucks, beer and live music.
Check out some scenes from the Bite of Bend this past weekend, as photographed by Source intern, Chloe Green.
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Source on the Scene: Bartender’s Brawl
Source staffers do the tough job of judging the Bartender’s Brawl
Source staffers take part in the prelims of the Bartender’s Brawl, prior to this weekend’s finals at the Bite of Bend. Check out the action in this video from our partners over at Central Oregon Daily!
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Bites at the Bite
The Source staff’s can’t-miss happenings at the Bite of Bend this week
The Source staff’s can’t-miss happenings at the Bite of Bend this week FRIDAY, JUNE 15 6pm — Bartender’s Brawl – Watch local bartenders vie for the title of Best Bartender #inBend. Source Editor Nicole Vulcan and food writer Lisa Sipe will be at the judge’s table, dutifully sippin’ on all the clutch cocktails. It’s a hard […]
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Bend’s biggest summer events
Keep the kids busy this summer with family-friendly fun
Is summer slipping away before your very eyes? Time to get out and do something memorable. Being part of a parade, watching a special demonstration or listening to live music exposes kids to cultural diversity and creativity, while giving them something to look forward to year after year. Check out our picks for some fabulous […]
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Calendar
Every Weekday, June 25-August 17 Days of Play PLAY — 21 years strong! Participate in crafts, water play, field games, sports activities and much more. Days of Play parks are also Bend-La Pine School District summer lunch program locations, too! Check out website for locations and times. Various Parks in Bend | Free bendparksandrec.org WednesdaysBend […]
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Big Events!
There’s no shortage of things to do in the region. Here’s a rundown of some of the area’s most popular events.
To see the most up-to-date listings for the week you’re visiting, check out our events calendar in the Source Weekly’s weekly print edition (in the blue boxes found… well, everywhere), or check out our online calendar at calendar.bendsource.com. Wednesdays, May 2 – Oct. 10, 2018 BEND FARMERS MARKET Shop for fresh produce, cage-free eggs, grass-fed […]
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Beloved Bartender
Local bartender rose from runner-up to winner at Bite of Bend’s Bartender Brawl
R ecognize this guy? He’s Josh Behrens, named the best bartender in Bend, crowned at the Bartender’s Brawl finale at the Bite of Bend. To earn his title, he had to woo the judges with six different cocktails at two separate events. Behrens has worked around the bar since he was 19. He started as […]