A much-loved tradition, the Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival will bring two stages of free music, family activities, fine art, a conscious living space, food and beverages to downtown Bend Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.
“The soul of our festivals is bringing the vital spirit of art and artisans, musicians, families, food, and festive fare to the streets of Downtown Bend” says Cameron Clark, owner of C3 Events. “The Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival is our favorite, celebrating the pristine nature of fall, harvest and coming together around warmth, comfort and friendship.”
Free Music Stages
- Peak 104.1 FM Mainstage (Located on Oregon St)
- 106.7 KPOV Locals Only Stage (Located in the Wells Fargo Parking Lot)
PEAK 104.1 FM Mainstage Schedule:
Friday, September 30
5pm Company Grand
An 8-piece exhilarating band, who perform a range of Swing and Nuevo-New Orleans style originals, along with contemporary favorites.
7:30pm Mosely Wotta Band
“MOsley WOtta (MOWO) inspires us to to share our humanness and express ourselves with vitality.”- Brad Tisdel, Americana Project”
9:30pm Precious Byrd
Precious Byrd is a 4-piece performs renditions of modern and classic hits, along with a number of high-energy originals, are sure to get you on your feet.
Saturday, October 1
11am Mark Alan
Alan’s sound is soulful and groove oriented.
1pm Vaudeville Ettiquette
Vaudeville Etiquette features duo lead vocals and a wailing pedal steel that dive from energetic anthems and wistful ballads to psychedelia and fearless on-stage improvisation.
3pm The Lower 48
Sexy sounds and words profound.
5pm Tom VandenAvond w/LAHF
Tom VandenAvond is a five-piece carnival of a band that incorporate rock, folk, bluegrass, soul, brass band, punk and alt-country into their own unique sound.
7pm Chevrona
Chervona is NW America’s mixes the taste and passion of Gypsy, Russian, Ukrainian, Klezmer and Balkan musical traditions.
9pm Crazy 8’s
The infamous Portland band comes to Bend.
Sunday, October 2
11am Hot Club of Bend
The Hot Club of Bend features an international lineup of musicians collaborating in the tradition of Gypsy Jazz, Hot Swing, Bossanova, and Blues.
1pm Tancred
Power pop.
3pm Jessica Hernandez and The Deltas
Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas serve equal parts rockabilly and surf pop, cabaret jazz and funky reggae, Latin psych and Gypsy punk.
LOCALS ONLY STAGE:
Friday, September 30:
5:30pm The Chinups
The Chinups are an original rock band from central Oregon. Raspy, driving rhythms and sassy jaunts.
7:30pm Shady GroOove
A charismatic blend of musical genres from the worlds of rock, blues, funk, Americana, jam, jazz, and classical.
9:30pm The Gambler and the Thief
Saturday, October 1:
12pm Bend Ukulele Group (BUGs)
A collection of Central Oregonians who share an interest in Ukulele – songs, music, and the Aloha spirit.
3pm Hutch and Gentry
Unique folk and country sound is perfect for dancing and singing along to.
5pm Travis Ehrenstrom Band
Travis Ehrenstrom is the singer-songwriter for the 21st century music lover.
7pm JuJu Eyeball
Juju Eyeball is a Beatles cover band from Bend.
9pm Streetlight Moon
Eclectic, vintage rock and blues.
Sunday, October 2:
12pm Janelleybean and Jake Woodmansee
A music teacher and entertainer for children and their family!
3pm Nomads
Five Bend musicians want to share their passion for the music of the Middle East, Mediterranean and the Balkans.
The festival is presented by Hayden Homes and The Source Weekly. The festival is produced C3 Events, founder of Bend Spring Festival, Bend Summer Festival and Bend Fall Festival. www.c3events.com
