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If you are looking ahead at events in Bend, Oregon, late winter and spring bring a busy calendar. This stretch of the year is a good time to visit because you can catch community events, mountain festivals, races, and speaker programs all in one season. For travelers searching for events in late spring, these are some of the standout options to have on your radar.

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Winter Pride Fest

Winter PrideFest is one of the biggest late winter events in Central Oregon, and it brings a lot more to town than just mountain access. The weekend is packed with drag shows, DJs, comedy, bingo, nightlife, and other events that bring the LGBTQ+ community and allies together in a fun, high-energy way. It feels social, lively, and built for people who want a full weekend of things to do.

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If you are planning a trip in early March, this is an easy event to build around. The lineup includes a mix of nationally known performers and local talent, which gives the festival a strong community feel without making it feel small. Between the event schedule, ticket bundles, hotel deals, and Mt. Bachelor discounts, it stands out as one of the more memorable events in Bend, Oregon, at the start of the spring season.

Dates: March 5 to March 8, 2026

Website: https://www.winterpridefestcentraloregon.com

Hydro Flask St Patrick’s Day Dash

The Hydro Flask St. Patrick’s Day Dash is one of Bend’s most popular March events, combining fitness with a lively St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration. Held along the scenic Deschutes River, the family-friendly event features a 10K, 5K, and 1.5-mile course, making it accessible whether you want a competitive run or a relaxed walk with friends and family.

After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues at the Post-Dash Bash, a public party with Irish beer, local food vendors, bagpipers, Irish dancers, a live string band, and activities for kids. It’s an easy event to build a weekend around in Bend. Start with the race, enjoy the riverfront setting, and then spend the rest of the day exploring town while supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Bend.

Post-Dash Bash features:

Dates: March 14, 2026

Website: https://cascaderelays.com/events/st-patricks-day-dash

TEDxBend

TEDxBend is a great option for visitors who want to plan a trip around ideas, storytelling, and community conversation. This one-day event brings together a range of speakers who share perspectives meant to inspire creativity, reflection, and action. It draws a thoughtful audience and offers a different kind of experience from Bend’s usual outdoor activities.

The 2026 theme is “Rebirth,” which focuses on renewal and the idea of beginning again with intention and imagination. Speakers explore how moments of change can spark resilience, new ideas, and meaningful progress. While the event takes place just before April, it fits well into the late March calendar and is easy to build a Bend weekend around.

Dates: May 2026

Website: https://www.tedxbend.org

Events in Bend Oregon

Subaru Winter Fest at Mt Bachelor

Subaru Winter Fest at Mt. Bachelor is a mountain lifestyle event that blends skiing, music, gear, and community activities into one lively winter weekend. The tour invites skiers, snowboarders, music fans, and even dog lovers to celebrate winter together, with live music, Subaru swag, adventure gear demos, free snacks and beverages, and daily giveaways throughout the event.

The experience also goes beyond the mountain. Subaru Winter Fest hosts free concerts at Deschutes Brewery on Simpson Avenue, giving visitors another reason to head into town after a day on the slopes. If you are browsing Bend, Oregon upcoming events in late March, this event offers an easy way to build a fun, social weekend around Mt. Bachelor and downtown Bend.

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Dates: March 27 to March 29, 2026

Website: https://www.mtbachelor.com/events-activities/events/events-calendar/subaru-winterfest

RendezVan at Mt Bachelor

RendezVan is one of Mt. Bachelor’s most unique spring events and a favorite for visitors who want a more festival-style mountain weekend. The four-day celebration brings together RVers, campers, van-lifers, skiers, riders, and families who make the annual spring pilgrimage to Mt. Bachelor for sunshine and soft spring laps. The festival basecamp features live music, vendors, activities, and fun competitions, creating a lively community atmosphere where even dogs are welcome.

The festival center and many of the events are free and open to anyone visiting for the day. While the base area is filled with music and activities, the mountain itself stays active with skiing, riding, and special on-mountain events throughout the weekend.

Features:

Dates: April 16 to April 19, 2026

Website: https://www.mtbachelor.com/events-activities/events/events-calendar/rendezvan

Bend Trail Series

The Bend Trail Series is a community driven trail running event that takes place across some of Bend’s most popular trails. The four-race series begin on April 16 and continues on Thursday evenings, with each race featuring a different course ranging from four to seven miles.

2026 Race Schedule:

It is designed to feel approachable and social rather than highly competitive, making it a great option for runners who want to experience Bend’s trail network while enjoying a fun midweek event. Participants who complete at least three races are included in the overall series standings and have the chance to win prizes from local sponsors.

Dates: Series begins April 16, 2026

Website: https://visitcentraloregon.com/event/bend-trail-series-starts-april-16th

Spring in Bend Oregon

Stay Close to Bend’s Best Spring Events

If you are planning your trip around these events in Bend, Oregon, where you stay matters. A vacation rental gives you a lot more flexibility than a standard hotel, especially when your schedule includes early starts, mountain days, or evenings out. It is easier to spread out, keep your gear organized, and come back to a place that actually feels comfortable at the end of the day.

At Bend Vacation Rentals, our homes make that setup much easier. Many private vacation rentals in Bend include fully equipped kitchens, private hot tubs, outdoor decks and patios, flat-screen televisions, internet, and easy access to local trails. That gives you a better home base while you are in town, especially if you are planning more than a quick overnight stay.

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Plan Your Bend Spring Getaway

Late winter and early spring in Bend, Oregon, bring a busy mix of races, festivals, talks, and mountain events to town. If you are trying to plan around Bend, Oregon events in April or looking for an easy way to catch some of the season’s biggest happenings, Bend has plenty to choose from. Book your stay with us today!

It is always a good time to visit Bend, Oregon. Regardless of the time of year, you can expect to find a unique beauty and countless ways to take advantage of it. Outdoor activities are the real calling card of this town in central Oregon, but the summer comes with a variety of events that visitors love! The following are five of the best Bend summer events you will not want to miss.

Bite of Bend

This is an event that should not be missed by any lover of food, because it is one of the best celebrations of food you will find anywhere. The celebration is taking place from June 15th through the 17th and features incredible food samples and meals from some of the most beloved restaurants in town. Beyond absolutely delicious food, you can enjoy a “top chef” competition, bartending competitions, live music, and much more.

4 Peaks Music Festival

From June 21st through June 24th, Bend’s most popular 4-day festival is taking over the gorgeous venue of Stevenson Ranch. On top of beautiful weather and scenery, you can expect incredible music from all types of bands so there is something for everyone. You will find bluegrass, folk, reggae, and everything in between. Make it an extra special experience by camping out throughout the weekend.

Bend Summer Festival

This year between July 13th and 15th comes Oregon’s oldest and biggest arts festival. During this time, seven blocks of downtown’s coolest areas are transformed into beautiful festival grounds that provide three stages for live music, a whole street for food and wine, and of course, all of the amazing art that you can handle. This is one of the Bend summer events the whole family will enjoy!

Balloons Over Bend

There is nothing quite like hot air balloons peacefully making their way across this beautiful town, and that is exactly what you will get from July 27th until July 29th. Balloons will be launched every day and the festival headquarters at the Deschutes Historical Museum will be home to bouncy houses and other great activities for the kids.

Bend Brewfest

As August approaches, summer in Bend is coming to a close, but there is much more to enjoy, like the Bend Brewfest from August 16th through the 18th. This is a must-attend event for any lover of beer as you can get your hands on some of the most classic and experimental batches of beer anywhere in the world. Check it out at the Les Schwab Amphitheatre!

Top Off these Bend Summer Events with a Cozy Place to Call Home

Bend is a place that essentially requires great adventure because of all the opportunities that it provides. As such, you need to stay at a cozy and convenient home if you are to be properly rested for these adventures. The vacation homes provided by Bend Vacation Rentals offer everything from beautiful aesthetics and luxurious accommodations to a convenient location.

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Traditionally, “putt-putt” golf courses have been all AstroTurf and populated by absurd obstacles like giant plastic  elephants that you have to aim a ball through. This is so much better: Bend Wide Open will transform Downtown Bend on Friday, June 20, into a mini-golf course, where  you can “putt-putt” your way through the various watering “holes.”  Cost is $20 per player, limited to 300 players, and players must be 21 or older. Costumes are highly recommended. Event Registration runs from 2 to 6 p.m., and players may begin to putt immediately after registering. Last tee time is 6 p.m. Rodney Dangerfield would love this!

August 30 and 31, 2013

Friday 5pm-10pm; Saturday noon-10pm

The Little Woody Barrel Aged Brew Fest was created to commemorate one of Central Oregon’s cultural hallmarks – craft beers. This is a festival for beer lovers and connoisseurs alike!

In the past, brewers served beer that had been aged in oaken casks. Once again, brewers are turning to these historic techniques in order to add depth of flavor to their brews. The Little Woody celebrates this ancient brewing technique as adapted by American craft brewers, featuring beers aged in wine barrels, whiskey barrels and oak barrels, which uniquely flavors and intensifies the beer.

 

Details and Entry Fees:

Location: The Little Woody Festival takes place next to the Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 Northwest Idaho Avenue in downtown Bend.

Note: The Little Woody is a 21 and over event!

GOLF TOURNAMENT / DINNER ON THE RANGE

FRIDAY – AUGUST 23, 2013

We have a double shotgun golf tournament on Friday at 8:30am and 2:00pm. Please be warmed up and ready by your carts at least 20 minutes before each start time. Complimentary range balls will be provided. Shuttles are available from the resort to Crosswater courtesy of Sunriver Resort. It is only a 5 minute shuttle ride to the course. Please arrange this with the front desk at the resort if you need a shuttle for you and your group.

EVENT ATTIRE

Proper golf attire is required. No jeans or denim of any kind and no t-shirts. Tennis shoes or a pair of athletic shoes are just fine, you do not need to purchase golf shoes if you don’t own any. A majority of people will be wearing a collared shirt with a pair of casual shorts.

SATURDAY – AUGUST 24, 2013

Dinner On The Range

4pm to 11pm – Meadows Driving Range

The main attraction of the weekend, Dinner on the Range, featuring 16 of Central Oregon’s finest chefs, hand-crafted beer, a variety of wines and spirit tastings, specialty desserts and more. In addition, we’re excited to welcome the band Big Night Out to the Ghost Tree Invitational stage.

EVENT ATTIRE:

Party/Cocktail Dress. The women get dressed up for this evening. Women are wearing nice dresses and the level of attire is probably just below a fancy cocktail party. Men again wear slacks with a button up shirt or something comparable. Please see our photos of the dinner or the video below showing what people wear that evening. Though the event starts when its quite warm out, the temperature drops quite a bit in the evening and therefore sweaters and jackets are recommended.

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