WinterFest takes place on President’s Day weekend this year, February 12-14.

Friday: 5 -10pm | Saturday: 11am – 10pm | Sunday: 11am – 5pm

Yes, the festival takes place outside near the Pavilion. Please be prepared for winter weather and dress warm! We will have heated tents, fire pits and heaters throughout the event.

Please be aware that some events may be subject to cancellation or schedule changes due to the weather.

Festival entry requires a ticket to enter. Vendors and organized activities within the festival, may also require tickets.

Bend WinterFest bars will ONLY accept card or tap payments. Methods of payment accepted by other vendors will vary based on their preference.

Every year, a portion of proceeds from WinterFest is donated to a local nonprofit. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon returns as this year’s beneficiary! 

WinterFest is produced by Lay It Out Events — a local events company in Bend, Oregon.

Lay It Out Events produces more than 20 festivals, races and contract events each year. For each ticketed event and race, LIOE donates a portion of proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. Through our beneficiaries, we raise awareness and much-needed funds for vital nonprofit groups across the Northwest. In the past 10 years, LIOE has donated over $300,000 to local charities and nonprofits.

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED on WinterFest event premises, per our event permit. Service animals are allowed per ADA and Oregon State Law policies.