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🎁 Holiday markets get underway

🎁 Holiday markets get underway

Holiday markets kick off, Breedlove Guitars warehouse sale, and a new west side coffee shop opens

Derek Carlson
November 14, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! It’s not feeling much like winter outside right now but that isn’t stopping the holiday markets from getting underway. We’re still two weeks from publishing our shop local guide but don’t let that stop you from heading out and supporting some local artists around town this weekend!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

🎁 Holiday Markets get underway
🎸 Warehouse sale at Breedlove Guitars
☕️ A new coffee shop opens up on the west side

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

SNAPSHOTS

Bend Sustainability Fund application window opens

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Will protect, steward, or create a tourism-related facility with an impactful life of >10 years
Said facility will have a substantial use by visitors
Has a clear timeline and measurable outcomes within the next 12 months
Has grassroots, community support

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📚️ East Bend Library Closes

It’s time to officially say goodbye to the East Bend Library. Their temporary space became a not so temporary space since it opened in 2011 but now its time to officially begin the transition to the new Central Library (even though it won’t be open until late spring). The East Bend Library closes for good on Saturday so if you want to pick up a hold, drop off a book, or do anything else library related you’ll need to head to their downtown location.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🍖 Pops Southern BBQ to close: BBQ food truck Pops Southern BBQ announced on Instagram that they will be closing for good on November 26th. If you want to get your BBQ fix, you can find them at their home at Ponch’s Place for the next couple of weeks.

🎸 Breedlove Guitar fall warehouse sale: Musicians, get your wallets ready. Local guitar maker Breedlove Guitars is hosting their fall warehouse sale on Saturday from 10 AM - 2 PM. This is your chance to pick up your first guitar on the cheap or splurge (while still saving a few bucks) on that holiday gift for yourself. The sale takes place at 61573 American Loop.

☕️ West side WildRoots Coffeehouse is open: We’re not usually ones to miss out on the opening of a new coffee shop (90% of our daily water consumption comes from coffee), but we’re a week late on this one! WildRoots Coffeehouse has opened their new west side location in the Shevlin Crossing Complex. Their eastside spot made a mean latte so we’re excited to check this location out!

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 11.14

🥂 Raise A Glass for the Kids: Join the Assistance League of Bend to raise a glass and make a lasting difference in the lives of students in need across Deschutes County. 5 PM Unitarian Universality Fellowship

🏺 Pottery Show & Sale: Come browse wares from local artists at this two-day pottery show and sale. 11 AM - 8 PM Foundry Church Hall

🎁 Home for Christmas Holiday Bazaar: Join this cozy, neighborhood holiday bazaar featuring a variety of handmade crafts, goodies, and baked goods. Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM 674 NE Penn Ave

🎿 Movie Night & Tele Gear Swap: Free healers unite! Seventh Mountain Resort is hosting a showing of telemark skiing movie worthless milk. As an added bonus, bring your used telemark gear for a gear swap. 5 PM Seventh Mountain Resort

🥾 100 Classic Hikes Oregon: Want to add some epic (and local) hikes to your bucket list? Head to Roundabout Books where author Eli Boschetto will be talking about his new book 100 Classic Hikes Oregon. 5:30 PM Roundabout Books

🎷 Jazz at The Oxford: Jazz at The Oxford is back with their November concerts with The Soul Collective featuring Roger Smith and Larry Briggs. There is one show on Friday evening and two shows on Saturday. 6 PM The Oxford

👽 TJ “Alien Everywhere” Tour: Comedian Tanael Joachim brings his sharp wit and global perspective to Bend for a night of clever, cosmic comedy. Expect humor that’s both down-to-earth and out-of-this-world. 7:30 PM The Domino Room

💃Pa La Cultura Fiesta De Baile: Turn up the heat with a night of Latin beats and dance floor magic. DJ sets, good drinks, and an even better crowd. Bring your crew—and your best moves. 8 PM Upp Liquids

Saturday 11.15

🤙 Tomi Mart Popup: Head over to Tomi Mart for weekend number two of their ANHPI owned business popups. There will be a cooking demonstration with Saute, as well as gifts, books, and more from LeeMo Designs, Mayu Kobo, and The Busy Birds. 1 PM Tomi Mart

🎄 MVHS Holiday Market: Come support the special eduction program at Mountain View High School at their annual holiday market. There will be vendors on hand selling a variety of handmade goods. 9 AM - 3 PM Mountain View High School

🎁 Holiday Bazaar & Rummage Sale: No vendors at this event. Just treasures to be found at this two-day holiday rummage sale. Need some fuel while shopping? There will be home baked goods for sale. Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 2 PM Bend Church

🌿 Botanical Body Oil Workshop: Learn how to create your own signature botanical body oil blend infused with the magic of locally inspired botanicals like yarrow and juniper. 3:30 PM Juniper Preserve

🏓 Rally Recreation Family Night: Bring the family to Rally Recreation for an evening of class games like ping pong, foosball, darts, shuffleboard, and more, in a fun, family friendly setting. 7 PM Rally Recreation

💫 Westside Christmas Market: With more than 50 vendors on hand there should be something for everyone at this annual holiday market. In addition to handmade gifts there will also be food and beverage available for purchase. 9 AM - 3 PM Westside Church Atrium

🍵 Communi-tea Gathering: Want a space this weekend to connect over snacks and a cup of tea? Bring a dish to share and make some new friends! 11 AM Tula

🎅 Holiday Makers Market: Haven’t stopped by UPP Liquids yet to check out the new (and award winning) lineup of brews? Now's the perfect time with their Holiday Makers Market. 20 local artists will be on hand offering up some of Bend’s best handmade crafts. 3 - 7 PM UPP Liquids

❄️ Pray for Snow Party: Despite our early dump of snow a few weeks ago the mountains aren’t looking very skiable these days. Join your fellow snow lovers and offer up some sacrifices to the snow gods (please leave the chickens at home) at the annual Pray for Snow party at 10 Barrel East. There will be live music, vendors, giveaways, and, of course, cold brews from 10 Barrel. 5 PM 10 Barrel East

🤲 Divine Healer Event: Join a talented group of healers offering up their services in Reiki, Healing Touch, mediumship, channeling, reflexology, talk therapy, Angelic Healings, etc. 2 PM 63645 Scenic Dr

😂 Storytellers Comedy Competition: It’s time for round two of the storytellers comedy competition at Crave. The theme for this four week comedy series is bad relationships so expect plenty of stories of romantic disasters turned into comedy gold. 6 PM Crave Bend

🎭 Improv Showcase 500: Bend’s funniest improvisers take the stage for an unscripted showdown. You bring the suggestions, they bring the laughs. Who needs Netflix when you’ve got this? 7:30 PM Open Space Events

🧩 Puzzle Swap: Trade in that 1000-piece mountain scene for something fresh! Puzzle lovers of all ages are welcome to swap, share, and maybe find their next obsession. 9 AM Downtown Bend Library

Sunday 11.16

🕺 Get Up & Groove: Get your Sunday started right with a free dance party at The Pantry. 10 AM The Pantry

🌟 Ornament & Garland Workshop: Join Krista from La Luce Studio at Tumalo Lavender for what has become a very popular annual event. During this two day class you’ll make your own clay ornaments and garland to bring a little holiday cheer to your home. Day 2 of the class takes place on December 7th. 1 - 3 PM Tumalo Lavender

🫖 Holiday Afternoon Tea: Blissful Spoon is kicking off their first of five weeks of holiday afternoon tea at their space along Newport Ave. Come and enjoy a cup of tea, tasty snacks, or even a mimosa at this fun holiday event. 3:30 PM Blissful Spoon

🪈 Cascade Winds Fall Concert: Add a little music to your weekend with the Cascade Wind Symphonic Band fall concert at Summit High. The concert is 100% free (although donations are always accepted). 2 PM Summit High School

❓ None of the Answers: Gather for a thoughtful community discussion about mindfulness, meaning, and the big life questions—no right answers required. Just curiosity and conversation. 1:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

🎟️ The Fuhgeddaboudit Variety Show: A lively afternoon of comedy, music, and mayhem—all for a good cause. This over-the-top variety show supports the Alzheimer’s Association, proving laughter really is the best medicine. 4 PM The Oxford Hotel

🌱 Sowing Seeds of Hope Fundraiser: Support Grow Hope’s mission to empower families and build food security through sustainable gardening initiatives. Enjoy delicious bites, connect with like-minded locals, and help plant the seeds for a more nourished, resilient Central Oregon. 4 PM Spork

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 11.14

Saturday 11.15

Sunday 11.16

THANKS!

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🎁 Holiday markets get underway

Holiday markets kick off, Breedlove Guitars warehouse sale, and a new west side coffee shop opens

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SNAPSHOTS

Bend Sustainability Fund application window opens

📚️ East Bend Library Closes

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

@THEBENDBUZZ

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 11.14

Saturday 11.15

Sunday 11.16

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 11.14

Saturday 11.15

Sunday 11.16

THANKS!