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Good morning, Bend! There’s a little bit of everything happening this weekend with the quilt show in Sisters, equestrian events, and, of course, outdoor everything with this near-perfect weather.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro 

You've probably heard it: the market's cooled off, homes are sitting longer, buyers have the upper hand. If you're selling, that sounds like bad news. If you're buying, it might sound like a reason to wait for prices to drop further.

Here's the context those headlines skip.

I looked at the market pre-COVID to see how far off we really are this year. Right before the pandemic, at the height of the tightest market Bend had seen in years, over half of all homes sold within two weeks of listing. That was the outlier, not the norm.

This year, about 38% of homes are selling within two weeks, nearly identical to what we saw in a normal, pre-pandemic market. Today's pace isn't a slowdown. It's a return to how Bend sold homes before the pandemic-era frenzy took over.

The homes still selling fast? They're priced right and closing at full asking price. The ones sitting for months are the ones priced for a market that already came and went.

If you're weighing a move this year, don't measure today against the pandemic boom. Measure it against normal. That's what this is.

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The world’s largest outdoor quilt show will be bringing the crowds to Sisters on Saturday as over 1,000 quilts will be on display across town. The crown jewel of the weekend takes place on Saturday, as you are free to wander through town to check out everything on display. There are also paid events on Friday and Sunday where you can learn about quilting, design, and inspiration. Driving through Sisters on Saturday? Expect some slow traffic through town.

Want to hike to Broken Top AND take your car on a bit of an adventure that may involve getting stuck in the biggest pothole you’ve ever seen? Well, you’re in luck as the road to the Broken Top & Crater Ditch trailheads is open. The road starts at the Todd Lake parking area and winds its way up towards the high country. Expect lots of dust and a very, very slow drive. Remember that wilderness permits are required!

Did you know that kayak polo was a thing? I certainly didn’t! Think water polo, but in kayaks (although I’m still not sure if you pick up and throw the ball or just whack at it with your paddle). Anywho, there is a kayak polo team that practices on the Deschutes every Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:30 PM, and they are looking for more players! If this sounds like your jam, you can find more info here 👇

🍻 Sunriver 14th anniversary beer fest: Sunriver Brewing is celebrating their 14th trip around the sun with a beer fest at their Sunriver location. Tickets are $25, and they’ll have special collabs, music, food trucks, and more! Saturday 3 - 8 PM

🛍 Kibak Tile seconds sale: Heading out to Sisters for the quilt show and want to score some sweet deals on hand-painted tile? Kibak Tile is hosting a seconds sale at their studio on Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM.

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🦋 Kids' Butterfly Walk: A guided butterfly walk for kids through one of Central Oregon's most beautiful preserves for a magical summer morning for your little naturalists. 10 AM Metolius Preserve

🐴 High Desert Classics: The Oregon High Desert Classics continues on through the weekend. Stop by (it’s free!) to check out the hunting and jumping action. Friday - Sunday J Bar J Ranch

🤸 Cirque Ma’Ceo: Head to the fairgrounds for Cirque Ma’Ceo, an equestrian-themed cirque show that blends acrobatics, aerial, dance, and equestrian art. Friday - Sunday Deschutes County Expo Center

🌾 Elevation Farmers Market: Friday market day at Elevation Bend. Summer at its best. 3 PM Elevation Bend

🔧 Trailside Bike Repair Clinic: The summer riding season is unforgiving — make sure you know your fixes before you need them. 6 PM GearFix

🌅 Sunset Sounds: Movement, meditation, reiki, and a sound bath among the lavender as the sun goes down. 6:30 PM Tumalo Lavender Farm

🏡 COBA Tour of Homes: Looking for a little home inspiration? Tour new builds around the city. This is a self-guided event, so you can check out one home or try to catch ‘em all. Friday 12 - 6 PM & Saturday/Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM

🧘 Yoga in the Park: Take to the park for an afternoon of yoga under the sun. Registration is required. 12 PM Millers Landing

🌊 Deschutes River Cleanup: Give back to the river that gives Bend everything. A morning of cleanup at Farewell Bend Park that makes a real difference. 9 AM Farewell Bend Park

🚵 Without a Doubt: Patagonia Bend hosts a conversation with professional mountain biker Braydon Bringhurst about mindset, creativity, and what drives one of the sport's most imaginative riders. 9:30 AM Patagonia Bend

🏃 Bend Dirt Fest: Celebrate all things dirt and tackle the mountain bike or trail running course solo or in teams of three. 8:30 AM Athletic Club of Bend

🛍️ 9th St Village Makers Market: Local makers set up shop at Bevel Craft Brewing for their monthly Saturday market. 12 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

🗝 Hollinshead Museum Open House: Hollinshead Museum opens its doors once a month during the summer, and today’s the day for July. Stop by and see what life in Bend looked like in the 1940s. Hollinshead Park 10 AM - 1 PM

🍷 Sunriver Wine Festival: A summer wine festival at SHARC with pours from some of the Pacific Northwest's finest wineries. 1 PM SHARC

🍅 NWX Farmers Market: There’s no better spot to be than the farmers market in mid-July. We’ll see you there! 10 AM Northwest Crossing

🕊 Chakradance Journey: Through guided music and movement, this session creates space for your voice to begin to open, gently and at your own pace. 10 AM Hanai

👻 Summer Haunts Makers Market: A spooky-meets-summer makers market at Funky Fauna Artisan Ales. 1 PM Funky Fauna Artisan Ales

🧺 Serendipity Saturday Market: Kick off your Saturday morning with a trip to Pomegranate Home for their weekly Saturday market featuring fresh flowers and handmade goods. 10 AM Pomegranate Home & Garden

🧘 Bieber Fever: The Biebs is back and ready to lead you (musically) through an hour-long yoga sesh. 9 AM Lululemon

🤰 She Is Still There: Join Kristina Anzell of Perinatal Providers of Central Oregon to talk about the person who often gets forgotten about in parenting... YOU! 10 AM 1375 SE Wilson Ave #150

🌌 Dark Sky Party: Head out to Sisters for a community stargazing event under some of Central Oregon's darkest skies. 9:30 PM Cliff Clemens Park

🏄 Beginner SUP Class: Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe gets you standing on a paddleboard for the first time. Wobbly at first, absolutely worth it. 10 AM Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe

🌾 Summer Sunday Market: The Sunday market rolls on with local vendors and a laid-back afternoon vibe. 12 PM Cheba Hut

✍️ Raging Writers / Spoken Word: Writers take the mic for an afternoon of raw, unfiltered spoken word at Spork. Come listen, come perform, come be moved. 2 PM Spork

🪩 Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo: You all know the drill. If you’re ready to party and kick off your Sunday morning right, this is the spot. 9:30 AM Silver Moon

🗑 Mt. Bachelor Mountain Cleanup: Take to the slopes of Bachelor to help pick up trash dropped during the past ski season. Participation is limited, and those who do will get a free lunch and entry into a raffle for a free season pass. 9 AM Mt. Bachelor

🪢 Family Tie Dye Camp: Couldn’t make it over the pass to the Oregon Country Fair this weekend, but still want to embrace the spirit of the event? How about taking the family to make your own tie-dye shirts at this fun class at Freak’n Art. 2 PM Freak’n Art

🍓 Berry Bowl Workshop: Make a beautiful ceramic berry bowl at Tumalo Lavender Farm with La Luce Studio. A Sunday afternoon that smells incredible and ends with something handmade. 5 PM Tumalo Lavender Farm

🍽️ Girl Dinner: Gather your crew and head to dinner. Jungle print encouraged. 5 PM Hawkeye & Huckleberry

DFI | Boneyard Pub | 6 PM
Widespread Panic | Hayden Homes | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Willy Tea Taylor | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
DuBb Central | Cheba Hut | 7 PM 
Superball | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM

Jackrat | Boneyard Pub | 6 PM
Chewtoy | River’s Place | 6 PM
Almost | On Tap | 6 PM
Widespread Panic | Hayden Homes | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Jim Bone & The Dig | The Domino Room | 10:30 PM | Tickets

Coyote Rider | CHOW | 11 AM
James Townsend | Ballers & Brews | 4 PM
Brandon Campbell Trio | GoodLife Brewing | 4 PM
G Bots & The Journeymen Duo | Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden | 4 PM
The Head and the Heart | Hayden Homes | 6 PM | Tickets
Karyn Ann | River’s Place | 6 PM 
CKY | The Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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