Another reason I love living in Bend, Oregon is that there is always something going on – especially during the summer. This weekend was the annual “Bite of Bend,” a charity event for the Boys and Girls Club.
More than 30 local food vendors set up shop on the streets of downtown Bend and sell various items from their menu.
Musical groups of all types perform at a bandstand throughout the day and into the evening. We sat and listed to a great Irish band for a while.
A run for beer is held on Sunday of the event and some runner were decked out in costumes.
The Top Chef competition that starts with 8 local chefs in a round robin competition that culminates with the Top Chef at the end goes through the weekend.
Of course, with Bend being one of the micro brewery capitals of the world, there has to be a beer and wine garden.
It was good to see people out enjoying themselves on a beautiful day in Central Oregon.
Maralee
Through My Lens 
Nice shots, Maralee – this was the weekend of street fairs!
Thanks, Lois. I think street fairs are a good sign of summer. We have a number of them coming up in the next couple of months.
Wow really looks like a lot of fun… wish I’d been there… all the colour and goings on could keep a camera busy…
It was fun. We have all sorts of characters here. I could have posted a lot more photos. Everyone was having a good time.
Atmospheric shots. i love street fairs
Thanks, Madhu. Fairs are fun. It gets everyone out enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. And good food, too.
A fun post. I love fairs.
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I love fairs, too. I love to people watch. They’re always so interesting.
Nice shots . As usual ! 🙂 !
utham
Thanks so much.
Sounds like lots of fun! Love the colourful tutu. 🙂
Las Vegas and Henderson both have tons of street fairs for almost every ocassion. The problem is the temperatures. The fairs should be scheduled in early spring and late fall when the weather is bearable, instead of the 100+ temps we get in June, July and August! Some great shots!
Thanks. We don’t get the heat like you do in southern Nevada. Our best months are July, August & September. It will get into the 90’s here some days, but not much higher than that.
Seems like a lot of nice summer events there. Nice photos.
What fun!! 😀 And well shot! Felt like I was there enjoying it all!