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. All of these activities are optional, please feel free to pick and chose what you would like to do, or make your own adventure! If outdoor activities and hiking are not your thing, there will be group activities in town.
Please keep checking here for times and events. We will keep this updated as the schedule progresses! Reach out with any questions.
Photo information: Tumalo State Park
(location of the ceremony)
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, August 27:
White water rafting out of Maupin, OR on the Deschutes River with Deschutes River Adventures. Class III and IV whitewater on 13 miles of river.
Dinner and drinks at Silvermoon Brewing.
Thursday, August 28:
10:00 AM: Optional hike at Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead.
6:30 PM: Dinner and drinks at Midtown Yacht Club food truck pod.
Friday, August 29:
Afternoon (12:30 pm) river float on the Deschutes River starting in Sunriver. Bring your swimsuit! This is an easy float and kid-friendly (6 miles, 2 hours).
This will be super fun and it is a great way to meet and mingle others attending our wedding. You can reserve floating vessels (tubes, standup paddleboards, kayaks, etc) through the Sun River Marina. The marina has rental equipment and will arrange transportation back to your car after the float. 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.
4:30 PM: Fischer/Davenport Family Dinner
Saturday, August 30:
Morning:
10:00 AM: Optional morning hiking and sightseeing at Smith Rock State Park
Meet at Smith Rock State Park Welcome Center
Golfing: text Erica or Rob if you would like to play. We are arranging tee times.
Alternative to golfing and hiking: Sunriver Saturday Market (9 am - 1 pm). This includes art, clothing, and food & beverage vendors.
Afternoon:
Post-hike food and drinks at The Grove or
Watching University of Oregon vs. Montana State football at Sidelines (1:00 pm).
Evening:
7:30 AM: Japanese Breakfast playing at the Hayden Homes Ampitheater. Tickets to be purchased here. Erica has purchased general admission tickets.
Sunday, August 31 (wedding day!):
1:45 - 2:15 pm: Arrive at 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 $10/day. State park passes work here for parking.
Note for the ladies: You will be walking on grass. Wear appropriate footwear.
2:30 pm: Ceremony
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