{"id":1197,"date":"2013-06-20T00:07:17","date_gmt":"2013-06-20T08:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.213.29.186\/?p=1197"},"modified":"2023-06-14T16:40:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T00:40:47","slug":"five-must-do-summer-events-in-central-oregon-and-bend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hayden-homes.com\/blog\/five-must-do-summer-events-in-central-oregon-and-bend\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Must-Do Summer Events in Central Oregon and Bend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Living in Central Oregon during the summertime means having a calendar that\u2019s so dotted with activities, your iPhone calendar starts to look like it has the chicken pox.\u00c2\u00a0 That\u2019s why our employees choose to work, live, and play here, and that\u2019s why we continue to build communities throughout lively Central Oregon (and the just-as-wonderful surrounding Northwest region).
\nSo whether you are in Central Oregon for vacation, or for good, don\u2019t miss the opportunity to attend these wonderful summer events:
\n1. Bend Summer Concerts<\/strong> (Sponsored by Hayden Homes)<\/em>
\nLes Schwab Amphitheater hosts some of the biggest names in entertainment, right in Bend\u2019s backyard.\u00c2\u00a0 Tickets range in price from $35 \u2013 $79, depending on the musician. Headliners include:<\/p>\n

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  • June 28 \u2013 Steve Miller Band ($39 \u2013 79, 6:30pm)<\/li>\n
  • July 12 \u2013 Pink Martini ($35 \u2013 65, 6:30pm)<\/li>\n
  • August 11 \u2013 Michael Franti & Spearhead ($36, 6:30pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    2. Summer Sunday Concert Series on the Lawn<\/strong>
    \nCheck out the concerts on the lawn of the Les Schwab Amphitheater (or enjoy the music as you float by on your way down the Deschutes) on Sundays in June, July, and August from 2:30 \u2013 4:30pm.\u00c2\u00a0 Pets, kids, and picnic baskets welcome!\u00c2\u00a0 Oh, and did we mention it\u2019s FREE?\u00c2\u00a0 Concert titles include:<\/p>\n

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    • June 23 \u2013 Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside<\/li>\n
    • June 30 \u2013 Marley\u2019s Ghost<\/li>\n
    • July 14 \u2013 Tumbleweed Wanderers<\/li>\n
    • July 21 \u2013 Sarsaparilla<\/li>\n
    • July 28 \u2013 Tony Smiley<\/li>\n
    • August 4 \u2013 Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      3. Pickin\u2019 & Paddlin\u2019 at Tumalo Creek<\/strong>
      \nA Bend favorite, the Pickin\u2019 & Paddlin\u2019 series is like a paddle party on the Deschutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Enjoy live music, boat and board demos, and local brew.\u00c2\u00a0 Boat demos start at 4 \u2013 7pm, and music starts at 7pm.\u00c2\u00a0 Dates and titles include:<\/p>\n

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      • June 26 \u2013 The Pitchfork Revolution<\/li>\n
      • July 31 \u2013 Polecat<\/li>\n
      • August 28 \u2013 Wayward Vessel<\/li>\n
      • September 27 \u2013 The Giraffe Dodgers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n

        4. Beer and Brew Events<\/strong>
        \nNow earning a reputation as the most breweries per capita in the United States, how else would you celebrate the beer-friendly, hop growing, brewery boasting town of Bend than a series of summer-inspired brew events?\u00c2\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss out on the following beer events this summer:<\/p>\n

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        • June 20 (5 \u2013 10pm, $20) \u2013 The Fermentation Celebration \u2013 a beer walk at the Old Mill. $20 for a Silipint and 4oz tastings a each location.<\/li>\n
        • June 22 (1 \u2013 5pm, FREE) \u2013 Deschutes Brewery 25th Anniversary Party \u2013 a anniversary party at Drake Park with family-friendly activities, live music, and local fare.<\/li>\n
        • August 15 \u2013 17 (3pm \u2013 11pm, $12) \u2013 10th Annual Brewfest \u2013 Over 140 craft brews from 60 breweries at the Bend Brewfest at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.\u00c2\u00a0 Admission is free, children are welcome until 7pm, and $12 buys you a tasting package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n

          5. Munch n Music<\/strong> (Sponsored by Hayden Homes)<\/em>
          \nFamily fun at Drake Park every Thursday from July 11 through August 15th from 5:30 until 9:30pm. Enjoy live music, local suds and food, and activities for the kids. Admission is free.
          \nSee you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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