Presented by The Source Weekly
Hosted by the Downtown Bend Business Association
As summer fades, fall gracefully eases its way onto the scene and provides a gentle landing into winter. A time to harvest and give thanks, to rest from summer’s endless pursuit of sunshine and to prepare for the flurry of winter; fall is the perfect time to give thanks and to enjoy a community gathering.
The Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival, presented by The Source Weekly will bring a celebration of all things fall to downtown Bend Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. Fall-themed activities-yodeling anyone?-music, art, and food will thrill attendees of all ages.
Two music stages, the Clear 101.7 fm Mainstage on Oregon Avenue and KPOV Local’s Only Stage in the Wells Fargo parking lot, will provide a mix of local and regional talent such as Supersuckers, Hill Stomp, Leif James and Moon Mountain Ramblers.
Be sure to visit the Carrera Oktoberfest Biergarten located on Oregon Avenue. Enjoy Oktoberfest entertainers with a pint of one of the rare beer selections from Deschutes Brewery released exclusively for the Fall Festival. Don’t miss the festival-wide Hops Happy Hour from 2 pm - 5 pm when all beers are a $1 off. Food vendors, Red Napkin and Spork, will be on hand with gourmet Oktoberfest fare to complete the ultimate Oktoberfest Experience.
The Food Court area located in the Wells Fargo Parking Lot with entrances on Oregon Avenue and Wall Street will offer a delicious selection of food options to satisfy any cravings that occur throughout attendee’s exploration of the Festival. Options range from local favorite Longboard Louie’s to the refreshing new-kid on the block Pho Viet Café and everything in-between.
The Artist Promenade located on Wall Street between Oregon Avenue and Franklin Street, will feature the work of over 100 talented artists specializing in a variety of mediums including jewelry, clothing, photography and sculpture.
Best of Jury winner Reiko Archer’s numo felted scarves are sure to please and are a must-have accessory for the coming winter. The Artist Runway showcase-a new addition to the festival- held on the Clear 101.7 fm Mainstage, will showcase other must-have items from lines such as Jonny Sport, Bella Sisters, Flood Clothing, and Blossom Mertz.
For the 11th year, the Souk de Fall Festival outdoor market is a shopper’s delight with a plethora of unique world items for sale. This area is located on Oregon Avenue between Wall Street and Brooks Street.
And it would not be a Fall Festival without a hay maze, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, apple bobbing, and an inflatables area. New this year is a costume swap where attendees can trade costumes to ensure they are not stuck wearing last year’s costume at Halloween. These activities can be found on Minnesota Avenue between Wall Street and Lava Road.
The festival’s offerings also include the Harvest Market and Conscious Living Showcase located between Greenwood Avenue and Oregon Avenue on Wall Street. The Harvest Market will showcase the bounty of our region’s best such as Severson Farms, Cada Dia Cheese, Chameng Family Farms and many more-allowing attendees to enjoy the tastes of fall.
The Conscious Living Showcase is a perfect partner for the Harvest Market as it features local businesses that are on the forefront of the green movement and businesses that promote wellness in life.
We are excited to partner with Dash for Dads, a mile-long race to raise funds to help cure prostate cancer sponsored by Bend Urology. For more information visit www.bendurology.com/dash.
Head to downtown Bend on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 for the Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival and embrace the vitality of fall!
St. Charles Health Systems Hay Maze - Find your way through the hay maze with proceeds benefiting local 4-H clubs.
Tetherow Junior Golf Adventure – Learn to putt or test your skills by golfing downtown!
Pony Rides and Petting Zoo - DD Ranch in Terrebonne with bring their ponies to downtown Minnesota Avenue for kids to enjoy. After pony rides, cuddle with bunnies, pet chickens, llamas and ducklings!
Apple Bobbing
Fun for all ages!
Pumpkin Painting – Paint mini-pumpkins and mini-gourds. Enter into the contest for prizes to Powell’s!
Inflatable Jumping Area
Pumpkin Pie Baking Contest – An esteemed panel of judges will award the “Best Pumpkin Pie in Bend”!
Costume Swap – From 11am – 6pm bring a costume to swap – just in time for Halloween.
Wagon Rides and more!
Two fall-themed contests in the Family Harvest Area of the Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival provide fun competition for all ages to enjoy. They celebrate the pumpkin which is an apt symbol of fall. For the bakers out there the event offers a pumpkin pie baking contest. For the budding artist attendees the pumpkin painting competition is a must!
Best Pumpkin Pie in Bend Contest Details
The contest takes place at noon on Saturday. Pies will be judged by local master bakers. Twenty spaces are available. To pre-register email lauren@c3events.com. Best pie will be awarded a $75.00 gift certificate to Scanlon’s.
Pumpkin Painting Competition
Contest takes place from noon to 5 pm on Saturday and noon to 3 pm on Sunday. Must be 17 years or younger to participate. We provide the pumpkins and the paint-you provide the artwork. All paintings must be done on site. Gift certificates to Powell’s will be awarded to the top 5 best painted pumpkins.
Reiko Archer was born in Tokoyo, Japan. She has been an artist her entire life. Before coming to the US, Reiko developed a passion for fiber arts. She began spinning her own yarn and dying it with colors from wild plants. Then she would use her hand spun-hand-colored yarn to weave fiber creations. She discovered numo felting after moving to Oregon in 2002. She taught herself the process, then created her own techniques that you will see incoporated in her unique designs at the Festival. Congratulations Reiko!
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Lamp by Regine Pfanz - San Francisco, CA
Cynthia Lucas of Bella Sisters - Portland, OR
11am: Lino with Brent Alan
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12:30pm: Fall Festival Artist Trunk Show
1:00pm: 5 Pint Mary
2:30pm: JuJuba
4:30pm: Katt and the Roots Revolution Band
6:30pm: Hillstomp
8:30pm: Supersuckers
11am: Gospel Choir of the Cascades
1pm: Leaves Russel
3pm: Fall Festival Artist Trunk Show
3:30pm: Elliot
11am: Chris Beland
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1pm: Ampersand
3pm: Boxcar String Band
5pm: Leif James
7pm: Lino with Bill Kelleher and special guest Brent Alan
9pm Moon Mountain Ramblers
11am: High School Jazz Ensemble
1pm: Tropicante
3pm: Summit Express Jazz Band
Downtown Bend on Wall Street, Oregon Avenue and Minnesota Avenue.
For accommodations please contact C3 Events, 389-0995 or inquiry@c3events.com.
Sat, October 1st from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Family Harvest Area closes at 5:00 p.m.
Sun, October 2nd from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Family Harvest Area closes at 4:00 p.m.
The Bend Fall Festival is now a nine year tradition as the locals’ favorite among outdoor festivals. Celebrating the end of summer season and the beginning of harvest and autumn, the festival has an Oktoberfest feel. Enjoy traditional festivities such as German beers, pumpkin contests, and hay rides, as well as live music, restaurants, art, spirits, and children’s activities.
There are artist booths available for this years festival. See a complete list of guidelines and to download the application for vending at the Bend Fall Festival.
This year's Harvest Market is abundant with the colors, tastes and textures of the most fruitful time of year. Come indulge in 
the beautiful produce and fine food products grown and home made in our own Oregon community. Sweet corn, crisp apples, juicy pears, heirloom tomatoes, vibrant flower bouquets, knobby gourds and stout pumpkins are just a few of the autumn treasure to be found at the market.
A few of our local farmers who will be sharing their portion with us include Kiyokawa Family Orchards, McKenzie River Farms, Severson Farms, Victoria’s Vegetables, Fresh Green Organics, Cada Dia Cheese, DD Ranch, Chameng Family Farms, Hayday Oils, Precious Cargo Seafood, Justy’s Jelly, Naked Dates, Mother’s Bakery, The Savory Spice Shop, Barcelona Sauces, and more!
For additional information on the Harvest Market contact Rebecca Stiehl at rebecca@c3events.com or call 541-389-0995.
The Conscious Living Showcase on Wall Street between Oregon Avenue and Greenwood Avenue will feature businesses that are dedicated to helping attendees live a healthy, “green” lifestyle. This popular area debuted at the 2011 Bank of the Cascades Bend Summer Festival as a way for C3 Events to support local commercial and non-profit organizations that make a difference in our community. The Living Conscious Showcase consists of the “Naturally You Wellness Expo” and the “Green Living Showcase”. The “Naturally You Wellness Expo” offer attendees the chance to learn more about organizations that focus on the art of staying well and living a balanced life. The “Green Living Showcase” features vendors that offer a variety of services and products designed for “green-living”.
"Naturally You Wellness Expo"
Adventure Chiropractic - Ross Keys, DC (Pd)
Motherwise Community Birthing Center
Enagic - Nathan Ronan
Healing Waters Therapy - Alison Elsberry, OTR/L
Clairvoyant Angelic Healing - Peter & Anne Selby
"Green Living Showcase"
Alta Rock Energy
Home Heating and Cooling
Enviro Shuttle
Trust Home Care
Great Northern Windows
Alternative Construction Concepts
Walkers and runners of all colors and stripes are invited to participate in this fun, one-mile, family event on October 1. The race begins near Fleet Feet of Bend on Galveston Street and ends in Drake Park for easy access into downtown Bend for the Bend Fall Festival.
Your entire, tax deductible $10 entry fee will be donated to the Prostate Awareness Research Foundation (www.parforlife.org). A 501(c)3 public charity, tax ID 27-1473153.
Participants will receive a wristband and water bottle, a 10% discount with the food and beverage vendors throughout the Bend Fall Festival; and a chance to win prizes through our aprés dash drawing.
To sign up for the race, pick up a registration form at Bend Urology, Fleet Feet, Bend High School, and other participating locations. Your registration form and donation can be dropped off at Fleet Feet, 1320 NW Galveston Street, anytime prior to the race.
The race begins at 11am, but come early to confirm your registration and pick up your race bib and goodies. For more information and details about the race and participating sponsors, visit www.bendurology.com/dash.
PLUM Cocktails and Merrymaking Garden of Fine Beers and Wines opens at noon each day. Cocktails offered include a Harvest Toddy and Autumn Pear. Wines served will be The Crusher (Chardonnay), Acrobat by King Estates (Pinot Gris), Castillo de Monseran (Garnacha), and Septima (Malbec). Beer served will be Deschutes Brewery's Fresh Hop Mirror Pond, Hop Trip and Jubleale, as well as Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Cascade Lakes IPA, and Green Lakes Organic Ale.
Locations will be in the Food Court area and by the Clear 101.7 Mainstage.
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