Welcome to Bend

Ready for an epic closing weekend at @mtbachelor? ☀️🎿🏔️ Here’s the scoop on the schedule of events for this weekend, May 24-26: ⛷️ Ski and ride on Pine Marten, Skyliner, and Summit from 8:30am-1:30pm 🏔️ Zipline over the ski slopes (available Friday through Sunday only, conditions permitting) 💦 Watch the Annual North American Pond Skimming Championships Sunday at 11am 🎵 Groove to a DJ and live music from @billyandtheboxkid 🪪 Midweek passholders are invited to join for the season finale

Springtime magic in the Oregon Badlands 🌼✨ 🥾 Remember to tread lightly, stick to the trail, and bing plenty of water! 🚫 Leave it is you find it—do not pick the wildflowers

🎉 Big news, Bend! 🎉 We’re excited to announce the 2024-25 Bend Cultural Tourism Fund grant awardees! Since 2015, we’ve supported 115 amazing projects with over $2.3 million to make Bend even more vibrant and fun during the shoulder seasons and winter months. Here are some of the incredible events and projects you can look forward to: ✨ High Desert Museum – Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderlands exhibit 🌈 OUT Central Oregon – Central Oregon Winter PrideFest 🎉 The Father’s Group – Juneteenth 2025 🎬 BendFilm – The BendFilm Festival 🎭 The Greenhouse Cabaret – 2025 Season 🎨 Lay it Out Events – Art in Action Avenue at Fall Festival 🎵 In the Pocket Artists – Parallel 44 Presents Concerts 🎸 1988 Entertainment Volcanic Arts – Volcanic Arts Concerts 🧘‍♂️ Bend Yoga Festival – Bend Yoga Festival 2025 🎭 SUS – Bendi Gras 🏛️ Central Oregon Center for the Arts – Facility Modeling 🎵 4 Peaks Presents – 4 Peaks Music Festival 🌮 Central Oregon Latin Festival – Central Oregon Taco Fest Get ready for a fantastic year of art, culture, and family fun in Bend! 🙌✨

🚗 The wait is over! The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and Paulina Lake Road are officially open for the season. ✨ It’s time to explore the stunning lakes, take in the breathtaking mountain views, and enjoy endless summer fun.