Trailhead August/September 2019

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IN THE CULTURE OF CENTRAL OREGON MEET THE MAKER: GET TO KNOW SCOTT SEELYE OF OUTDOOR UKULELE

DESTINATION: RIVER CANYON COUNTRY EXPLORE MAUPIN, MADRAS, WARM SPRINGS, AND PRINEVILLE

IN THIS ISSUE Get to know the creatives who bring our region to life.

But find yourself in these off-the-beaten-path experiences.

Indulge in Central Oregon's take on decadent dishes.

Where to go to experience the region's history and culture.

River Canyon Country is just waiting to be explored.

When astronauts trained for the lunar landing here.

3 Ways Staff Picks Calendar

Produced by Visit Central Oregon Email us: trailhead@visitcentraloregon.com

FOOD TRUCK LOTS THE BITE

GENERAL DUFFY'S

RIVER'S PLACE

T S O L GET

That old quote “not all who wander are lost?” That’s true in Central Oregon. These new experiences will take you farther from the city center but closer to friends and family.

EXPERIENCE THE NIGHTLIFE

ON FOUR LEGS

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MUSEUM ROUN DUP a Museum Tour of Central Oregon

River Canyon Country

Adventure

Lodging

Dining

A WORLD a w a y

Central Oregon's lunar landscape was the setting for astronaut's training for the moon landing in the 1960s

OUR PICKS BRUNCH

THE LEMON TREE COFFEE

SISTERS COFFEE COMPANY

DINNER

IMPERIAL BAR & GRILL

BEER

MADRAS BREWERY WINE

FAITH HOPE & CHARITY VINEYARDS DESSERT

BONTA GELATO

DOG-FRIENDLY

10 BARREL

EVENTS BEND BREWFEST AUGUST 15-17

Bend Brewfest is one of Central Oregon’s biggest events of the year. Head to the Old Mill District for tastings of more than 200 craft beer, wine and ciders. There are also local food trucks onsite, live music and more. Don’t miss out on the specialty brews you can only try here and experience part of Central Oregon’s thriving brew culture.

SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 6-8

The Sisters Folk Festival is a premiere music festival held in everyone’s favorite Western-themed town each year.

Cap off the summer with this three-day event that draws top acts in bluegrass, folk, blues, Americana music and more. It’s a world-class music festival in an intimate setting, with acts this year including Bruce Cockburn, Rising Appalachia, the Hamiltones and more.

CASCADIA ADVENTURE FILM OUTDOOR CITY FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 5-7 USA SEPTEMBER 13-15 Fuel your stoke for adventure at the inaugural Cascadia Adventure Film Festival. Films will be shown throughout the weekend at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church and will feature amazing feats in sports like rock climbing, trail running, kayaking and biking. Get inspired by these incredible adventures around the world and in Central Oregon’s backyard.

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Central Oregon for Outdoor City USA, a three-day multi-sport event packed with activities for people of all ages and abilities. There are group mountain bike rides, open climbing sessions, ranger hikes, clinics and more. Join the events, then stick around for the outdoor parties to meet fellow enthusiasts and enjoy Bend’s culture and nightlife.

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