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🎪 Nothing says summer like the fair

🎪 Nothing says summer like the fair

Deschutes County Fair kicks off, second to last Munch & Music, and little forest explorers

Derek Carlson
July 30, 2024

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In today’s Bend Buzz:

🎈The Deschutes County Fair is here
🦺 Expect slowdowns on Greenwood Ave
🧘 Where to do yoga outside

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

🚧 Greenwood under construction

Construction along Greenwood between NE 2nd and Wall St began on Monday, July 29th. Expect lane closures and delays during the daytime working hours and full shutdowns overnight. Once finished, this stretch of road will look a whole lot different, with only one lane of travel in each direction, a center turn lane, and improved pedestrian and biking infrastructure.

⚾ Little Leaguers dominate again

The Bend North Little League team dominated at the state tournament to punch their ticket to regionals in California. There, they will be competing against teams from all over the West Coast, with the winner earning the chance to compete at the Little League World Series.

🎪 The Deschutes County Fair is here

Throw on your best pair of cowboy boots and get ready for a weekend of corndogs, bronco buckin’, Ferris wheel twirling, and music from acts both old and new. The Deschutes County Fair kicks off at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond on Wednesday at 11 AM and runs through Sunday at 8 PM.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🍹 The Pantry gets a new partner: The Pantry, westside Bend’s ice cream /bulk goods/wine shop, is home to a new partner: Gigi’s. Swing by on Friday & Saturday afternoons for glasses of wine, ayurvedic mocktails, and a monthly buffet. We tried out their initial buffet offering and can honestly say it is one of the best deals in town, with an impressive assortment handmade, seasonal dishes to choose from. Fri & Sat 3 - 9 PM 1124 NW Newport Ave

🚪 The Phoenix closes its doors: Longtime Bend dining institution, The Phonix, has closed its doors for good. We’ll miss their expansive menu, which always had something for everyone. No word yet on what’s next for the space off of NE Bellevue Dr.

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday

🏌️ $5 Golf at River’s Edge: Have a junior golfer who wants to get in a practice round or a kid who wants to try out the sport? Head over to River’s Edge Golf Course at 1 PM (experienced junior golfers) or 3:30 PM (new golfers) to play a round or get a hands-on learning experience for only $5. 1 PM 400 NW Pro Shop Dr

Wednesday

🍅 Downtown farmers market: Head downtown to grab your weekly fill of produce, baked goods, and meats from businesses from around Central Oregon and beyond. 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks Alley

🛒 Campfire Hotel midweek market: Swing by the Campfire Hotel for their monthly midweek market, where you can browse wares offered up by central Oregon makers, sip on tasty brews and listen to live music from Brother Gabe and Friends. 5 - 8 PM 721 NE 3rd Street

🌲 Adventures for the littles: Join the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council for an exploration of Shevlin Creek by Skyliners Lodge. This free event is open to kids 4 - 7 (and their caregivers) and will help them develop an appreciation for what makes a healthy watershed and the creatures that live within it.

Thursday

✨ Munch and Music: The second to last offering of this outstanding summer series takes place on Thursday and features music from Fruition with special guest Toast & Jam. We’ll be there hopping on the bouncy houses, so swing by and say hello. 5:30 - 9 PM Drake Park

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

BEND ACTIVITY GUIDE

⛰️ Do Yoga Outside

Name a more iconic duo than Tree Pose and Trees…I’ll wait. During the summer months in Bend, there is no shortage of places to get outside to breathe, stretch, and practice your yoga poses. If you’re looking to get out of the gym and experience the joy of yoga in the (hopefully) fresh air, here are some outdoor classes to get you started.

Free Spirit Yoga: Monday through Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - Old Mill District ($$)

Nature Yoga with Horses: Tuesday - Alfalfa Market Rd ($$)

Outdoor Yoga in the Park: Tuesday - Orchard Park ($$)

Do Yoga Outside: Tuesday - Drake Park (Free)

Creekside Yoga: Friday - Suttle Lake Lodge ($$)

Sisters Farmers Market Yoga: Sunday - Sisters Farmers Market (Donation-based)

Yoga at Deschutes: August 17th & 24th - Deschutes Brewery (Free)

THANKS!

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