We hope that you are able to join us for a few days to celebrate. This page summarizes some events we are organizing for everyone so that we can spend some time with you while you are in Bend. If outdoor activities and hiking are not your thing, there will be groups doing activities in town. We will add those here as they are planned.
Schedule of Events:
We have tried to think of some fun activities for everyone to enjoy Bend. All of these activities are optional, please feel free to pick and chose what you would like to do, or make your own adventure!
Please keep checking here for times and events. Rob and Erica will keep this updated as the schedule progresses! Reach out with any questions.
Thursday, August 28:
Optional hike at Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead.
Dinner and drinks at Midtown Yacht Club food truck pod.
Friday, August 29:
Afternoon (1 pm) river float on the Deschutes River. Bring your swimsuit! This is an easy float and kid-friendly. If you are interested in this, let us know and we can coordinate cars to be at the take out.
Put in: Big River Campground
Take out: Harper Bridge
Tube/kayak/SUP rental facilities (rentals typically include life vests):
Tumalo Creek
Sun River Tours
Oregon River Rentals
Total floating time: 3 - 4 hours
Fischer/Davenport Family Dinner
Saturday, August 30:
Morning:
Optional morning hiking and sightseeing at Smith Rock State Park or
Golfing: people are making tee-times at a local golf course.
Afternoon:
Post-hike food and drinks at The Grove or
Watching University of Oregon vs. Montana State football at M&J Tavern (1:00 pm).
Evening:
Japanese Breakfast playing at the Hayden Homes Ampitheater at 7:30 pm. Tickets to be purchased here. Erica has purchased general admission tickets.
Sunday, August 31 (wedding day!):
Optional morning hike at Pilot Butte in Bend.
1:00/2:00: Ceremony. Location TBD
The ceremony will be on public land in an easily accessible location with a parking lot. Rob and Erica will post the location here when they have scouted a good spot. We want everyone local to bring their camping chairs (enough so that we have enough for those traveling from out of town!) Bring a beverages of your choice. Bring your chairs to the ceremony or give them to Rob and Erica beforehand and we will bring them to the ceremony location.
4:00 - 9:00 PM: Reception (hosted dinner and beverages) at Blacksmith Public House
Note: There will be plenty of time between the ceremony and the reception. We hope you can relax and celebrate with us during the reception. As such we encourage people to use ride-sharing apps to travel to and from the reception for safety and convenience. Kids are welcome at both the ceremony and the reception.