August Events in Central Oregon 2026

Every Wednesday in August

• Bend Farmers Market – Fresh produce, flowers, artisan goods, and local flavors in the heart of downtown Bend.
• Live Music Wednesday at Century Commons - Live music every Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Century Commons Taps & Trucks in Sunriver. Free to attend.

Every Thursday in August

• Sunriver Resort Farmer's Market - local growers, seasonal flavors, and stories behind every bite.

Every Friday in August

• Redmond Farmer's Market - fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique crafts from local artisans in Redmond.
• Elevation Farmer's Market - A weekly gathering celebrating local food, makers, music, and more in SE Bend.

Every Saturday in August

• Northwest Crossing Farmers Market – Stroll the booths for farm-fresh food, crafts, and local treats in NW Bend.

Every Sunday in August

• Sisters Farmers Market – A small-town market filled with fresh foods and handmade goods.
• Sunday Sessions - free live music at the Deschutes Brewery outdoor beer garden

August 1

• 38th Annual Quilt Show and Sale from 9 am - 4 pm @ The Village at Sunriver
• The Vintage & Makers Market - vintage clothing, handmade goods, food, and more from 12 - 6 pm @ Crux Fermentation Project
• August Makers Market - shopping, food, and live entertainment from 3 - 7 pm at UPP Liquids
• Lindsey Stirling @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 7 pm.

August 2

• Swing & Line Dance on the Patio - Free dance lessons from 6 - 8 pm @ River's Place

August 4

• Hanai Open House - Take a pause from your day and reconnect with nature from 4 - 7 pm at Hanai. 
• Bingo from 6 - 8 pm at Rivers Place

August 6

• Luke Bryan @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Show starts at 6 pm.

August 7

• Sarah McLachlan @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 7 pm.

August 7 - 9

• Sunriver Art Fair from 9 am - 3 pm @ The Village at Sunriver

August 8

• Deschutes Historical Museum Antique Fair from 9 am - 4 pm
• Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5 pm. Show starts at 6 pm.

August 9

• Gavin Adcock @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm.

August 13

• Yoga in the Wild from 2 - 3 pm at Mt. Bachelor

August 14

• Friday Night Races - downhill mountain bike race at Mt. Bachelor's Bike Park
• Ty Myers @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm.

August 15

• Camp Clay Summer Market from 10 am - 5 pm @ Camp Clay
• O.A.R. @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4 pm. Show starts at 5:30 pm.

August 16

• Little Rollers - youth-focused biking event for kids aged 3- 9 at Mt. Bachelor

August 19

• TOTO @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:15 pm. Show starts at 6:45 pm.

August 20

• Yoga in the Wild from 2 - 3 pm at Mt. Bachelor
• NEEDTOBREATHE @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 5 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm.

August 21

• Friday Night Races - downhill mountain bike race at Mt. Bachelor's Bike Park
• Goose Night 1 @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4 pm. Show starts at 5 pm.

August 22

• Goose Night 2 @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4 pm. Show starts at 5 pm.
• Salsa Dancing on the Patio - Free dance lessons from 6 - 8:30 pm @ River's Place

August 23

• Little Rollers - youth-focused biking event for kids aged 3- 9 at Mt. Bachelor
• Swing & Line Dance on the Patio - Free dance lessons from 6 - 8 pm @ River's Place
• Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

August 25

• The Strokes @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Show starts at 6 pm. 

August 27

• Yoga in the Wild from 2 - 3 pm at Mt. Bachelor
• Matt Rife @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

August 28

• SAA 4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters from 10 am - 7 pm
• Food Cart Friday featuring Funk Around & Find Out - Food & Live Music from 5 - 8 pm at Discovery Corner
• TRAIN @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:15 pm. Show starts at 5:45 pm.

August 29

• Sunriver Saturday Market - handcrafted items and local foods at SHARC in Sunriver from 9 am to 1 pm.
• Mt. Joy @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm.

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