Get Ready for Bend WinterFest 2027!

One weekend. Three days. A whole new WinterFest experience.

Thursday, Feb 11

5pm – 9pm

Friday, Feb 12

5pm – 10pm

Saturday, Feb 13

11am – 10pm

Sunday, Feb 14

11am – 3pm

Bend WinterFest is back for three days of music, art, fire, ice and winter fun — in a brand-new location near The Pavilion!

We’re bringing everything you know and love about WinterFest to our new home, with even more ways to embrace the season. Explore incredible ice carving, glowing light art and fire sculptures, shop local and regional vendors, warm up by the fire pits, enjoy food and drinks, catch two nights of live music and discover family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

And new for 2027, we’re teaming up with Bend Park & Recreation District to bring even more action to the ice at The Pavilion.

NEW FOR 2027: WINTERFEST ON ICE

What better way to celebrate winter in Bend than by getting out on the ice?

New for 2027, The Pavilion is officially part of the WinterFest experience! In partnership with Bend Park & Recreation District, we’re bringing even more winter fun onto the ice throughout the weekend.

Festival-goers can enjoy open skate sessions for different age groups, complete with themed music and a DJ on the ice. The weekend will also feature figure skating performances, a curling exhibition and other special demonstrations and entertainment.

Open skate schedules, themes, performances and more details coming soon!

Family Fun

Bundle up and bring the whole crew! WinterFest is expanding its kids and family programming for 2027 with even more ways to learn, explore, create and play throughout the weekend.

Families can discover hands-on educational stations and interactive experiences from community partners including Bend Science Station, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, BEAT Children’s Theatre and more. Kids can explore science, nature, art and creativity through engaging activities designed just for them.

New for 2027, family programming will also include live performances and entertainment, including BEAT Children’s Theatre bringing a little Trolls-inspired fun to WinterFest!

More 2027 kids and family activities coming soon!

LIVE MUSIC ON THE OREGROWN MAIN STAGE

Two Nights of Live Music

WinterFest nights come alive with music! Join us Friday and Saturday for live concerts featuring local and regional talent on the Oregrown Main Stage.

All concerts are included with your 3-Day Pass.

2027 LINEUP COMING SOON

Friday Night

Brandi Cyrus

Friday: 8:30pm – 10pm

Brandi Cyrus is a powerhouse of creativity, seamlessly blending her passions for music, fashion, travel, and animals into an electrifying career that spans the worlds of DJing, hosting, content creation, and podcasting. With music running through her veins, Brandi has captivated audiences globally as a DJ. Brandi’s musical journey includes her debut release, a remix of Lainey Wilson’s hit “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” blending her unique style with country-infused beats that have resonated with fans worldwide.

Saturday Night

Tiffany

Saturday: 8:30pm – 10pm

Tiffany is a legendary pop star who became the youngest female artist to top the Billboard charts with her debut album, featuring the No. 1 hits “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been.” Over her decades-long career, she has sold more than 15 million albums and evolved her sound from pop to rock and country, with critically acclaimed albums like The Color of Silence, A Million Miles, and Pieces of Me.

Saxsquatch

Friday: 7pm – 8pm

Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina. Saxsquatch’s live show is a mind bending experience showcasing his music production, stage plot, and saxophone skills over original music, remixes, and crowd participation.

Glass Of Hearts – Blondie Tribute

Saturday: 7pm – 8pm

Giving the NW a taste of the New Wave era’s premier female-fronted powerhouse, Glass of Hearts delivers all the punk, disco and rap packed with every ounce of energy one show can handle. We deliver the sound, look and feel of Debbie Harry and crew in their prime.

LIGHT, ICE & FIRE

Light Art

When the sun goes down, WinterFest lights up. Explore illuminated art installations and glowing displays throughout the festival grounds.

Ice Carving

Watch talented ice carvers transform massive blocks of ice into intricate works of art right before your eyes. Stop by throughout the weekend to see their creations take shape!

Fire Pit Sculpture Competition

Warm up around the fire while taking in one of WinterFest’s most unique displays!

Talented artists and fabricators will transform steel and fire into one-of-a-kind sculptural fire pits, competing to create the most impressive design.

More details about the 2027 Fire Pit Sculpture Competition coming soon!

HOT COCOA RUN

Sunday, February 14

Hot Cocoa Run registration includes a 3-Day Pass to Bend WinterFest!

The Hot Cocoa Run returns Sunday at noon!

Bundle up, grab your friends and family and take on this fun, untimed 5K before celebrating at the finish line with a full hot cocoa bar and all the toppings.

Costumes are encouraged!

Shopping

Cascades Market

Find sports & recreation, tours & experiences, hot tubs & saunas, outdoor apparel and more. Discover your next adventure!

Wonderland Marketplace

Discover a vibrant marketplace filled with over 100 local vendors & exhibitors showcasing handmade goods and local businesses.

Bend Business Showcase

Discover local businesses in industries spanning from nutrition, tiny homes, home improvement, insurance agents, banks, recreational vehicles, nonprofits and more.

Artists Promenade

The new Fine Art section will showcase juried artists and their work in a dedicated area of the festival, giving attendees the opportunity to discover and shop original art.

Food & Drink

Food carts and vendors throughout WinterFest will be serving up plenty of options to keep you fueled between skating, shopping, music and exploring.

Grab something warm, find a festival favorite and stop by one of our bars for beer, cider, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic options.

Then find a fire pit, warm up and enjoy winter in Bend.

WHERE TO STAY

Our lodging partner for 2026 is Waypoint Hotel.

Waypoint Hotel is a boutique hotel, just off Highway 97 in Bend’s Mid-Town. This hotel includes a spacious lobby featuring 8 local brews and ciders on tap, outdoor fire pits, and an on-site food truck serving comfort food. Whether traveling for work, pleasure, or a bit of both, our location is ideal to meet, retreat, and have some fun.

Just around the corner from the Waypoint Hotel you’ll find several brewpubs and a distillery. For those who enjoy a beautiful morning run, we are within a half-mile of Pioneer Park, which borders the Deschutes River. If you are prepared to venture a little further, you’ll find that we are only minutes from the lakes, rivers, mountains and golf courses for which Bend is famous.