Northwest Community Balloons Over Bend 2010
Bringing together businesses, tourists and families in a community celebration that has something for every generation and demographic to enjoy.
The Northwest Community Balloons Over Bend is back and promises to be over-the-top fun for parents and kids alike. As if the magic of seeing a rainbow of balloons fill the sky wasn't enough, this year's event will include one of the largest kids' entertainment areas of any festival in Bend. Imagine an enormous spread of bouncy houses, Go Karts, face painting, balloon art, and more! All this combined with live music, a beer garden, and a vast array of foods being served ensures a weekend full of fun for everyone.
Balloons Over Bend runs from Friday, June 4th through Sunday the 6th. Some of the highlights include a 6:30am balloon launch all three mornings from Les Schwab Amphitheatre, a street painting festival, a music and entertainment lineup to please all, and the unforgettable night glow.
The Street Painting Festival is one of only two street painting events in Oregon. Local artists use black asphalt as a canvas to create fantastic, colorful masterpieces that will transfix and amaze both the young and the old. The festival is a fundraising event to benefit art education programs in our community such as VanGo, Artists in Schools, and the Art Station. And finally, one of the most spectacular events of the weekend is the night glow! At dusk, a beautiful array of balloons will be laid out in Riverbend Park and inflated in front of the crowd. The balloons light up the night sky and give viewers the opportunity to get close to or even hands on with this breathtaking event. Donations are suggested and benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Deschutes County.
For detailed information on Balloons Over Bend, visit www.balloonsoverbend.com.
Friday, June 4
6:00am-7:30am: Balloon Launch & Breakfast in Riverbend Park
6:30am Balloon Launch
Saturday, June 5
6:00am-7:30am: Balloon Launch & Breakfast in Riverbend Park
6:30am Balloon Launch
10:00am-8:00pm: Festival Open on the Banks of the Deschutes River, Old Mill District
Sunday, June 6
6:00am-7:30am: Balloon Launch & Breakfast in Riverbend Park
6:30am Balloon Launch
10:00am-6:00pm: Festival Open on the Banks of the Deschutes River, Old Mill District
Food Fight
Revolution Never Tasted So Good!
Food Fight a fantastic documentary about our food culture and food policy.
Where: it will be shown at Summit High School in Bend
When: Saturday, June 5th at 2pm and again at 6pm
Chris Taylor, director and producer will also be in Bend for a Q & A after each show.
This film is a must see! http://www.foodfightthedoc.com/
Tickets are $5. Purchase them at:
- Wild Birds Unlimited
- Camalli Books
- Artemisia Naturopath
- Cowgirl Cash,
- Snap Fitness (Brookswood & NWX)
- Sage Cafe, NWX,
- Whole Foods
- CHOW
Food Fight is a fundraiser for both Harvest of Hope and Smart Food Initiative.
Harvest of Hope is a Non-Profit organic farm in Tumalo, OR that donates its produce to the homeless and abused and neglected children in C.O.
Smart Food Initiative of Central Oregon is a group of parents and community members who strive to serve children nourishing foods and to model food choices that support their growing minds and bodies.
For a chance to win free tickets visit the True North Facebook Page
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