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 (6 miles, 2 hours).
If you are interested in this, you can reserve floating vessels through the Sun River Marina. They will arrange the transportation back for us and the equipment to the Marina. Reservations can be made ahead of time (with a 24 hour cancellation) here. Prices include life jackets, paddles, and a shuttle ride back to the marina. Day-of rentals available based on equipment availability by calling the Marina.
Alternative option to a float: Sunriver Saturday Market (9 am - 1 pm). This includes art, clothing, and food & beverage vendors.
Fischer/Davenport Family Dinner
Saturday, August 30:
Morning:
Optional morning hiking and sightseeing at Smith Rock State Park or
Golfing: text Erica or Rob if you would like to play. We are arranging tee times.
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.
2:00: Ceremony. Tumalo State Park, Group Use Area A (chairs will be provided)
Bring a beverage(s) of your choice. Please carpool as much as possible as there is limited parking and costs $5/day.
Note for the ladies: You will be walking on grass. Wear appropriate footwear.
Intermission: There will be plenty of time between the ceremony and the reception. Tumalo State Park is about a 10-15 minute drive to downtown Bend. 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.
4:00 - 9:00 PM: Reception (hosted dinner and beverages) at Blacksmith Public House