Event
Bend Fall Festival
October 2–4, 2026
Bend Fall Festival fills downtown Bend October 2–4, 2026, with local artisans, live music, food, and family activities celebrating autumn in Central Oregon. Produced by Lay It Out Events, the festival relies on volunteers, who earn perks like discounted race entry or festival admission.
Organizations taking part
Bend Fall Festival celebrates autumn in downtown Bend each October with local artisans and craftspeople, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, drawing thousands of visitors to the heart of the city. It is produced by Lay It Out Events, which donates a portion of its event proceeds to local nonprofits.
Volunteers help run the festival in shifts covering setup and teardown, entry and guest services, and vendor and beer garden support. Lay It Out Events rewards its volunteers with perks like a discount on an upcoming LIOE race or entry to an upcoming LIOE festival. Sign up for shifts through the Bend Festivals volunteer page.
Produces more than 20 annual festivals, races, and community events in Central Oregon (including Oregon WinterFest and Bend Summer Festival), donating a portion of proceeds to local nonprofits and supporting local journalism.
Volunteers help staff Lay It Out's festivals and races throughout the year, assisting with event setup and teardown, registration, vendor and beer garden support, and course monitoring at races.
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