Sisters, Oregon events calendar
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May 2013

Sisters Stampede Mountain Bike Race – Sunday, May 26, 2013
The Sisters Stampede is an XC mountain bike race sanctioned by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Assosiation (OBRA). For more information visit www.sistersstampede.com.

June 2013

Xtreme Bulls and Rodeo Dance, Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Contact: 541-549-0121; Ticket hotline: 800-827-7522. Sponsor: Sisters Rodeo Association, www.sistersrodeo.com.

Sisters Rodeo and Parade – Friday-Sunday, June 7-9, 2013
Come to the "Biggest Little Show in the World!" Now in its 73rd year. Four performances sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association with a purse of over $100,000. Saturday morning parade and Sunday pancake breakfast. Contact: 541-549-0121; Ticket hotline: 800-827-7522. Sponsor: Sisters Rodeo Association, www.sistersrodeo.com.

Sisters Art in the Park – Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2013
Arts (juried), crafts, food, entertainment and winetasting. Silent Auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. Located at Sisters City Creekside Park, on the corner of Hwy. 20 & Jefferson Avenue. Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail centraloregonshows@gmail.com.

Outlaw Open – Friday, June 14, 2013
The 17th year of the fundraising golf tournament that supports Sisters High School athletics. Held the 2nd Friday each June at Aspen Lakes Golf Course, the shotgun start tourney includes 18 holes, dinner, auction, live entertainment and dancing! Register online at www.outlawopen.org or for more information contact Aspen Lakes at 541-549-4653.

Sisters Wine & Brew Festival – Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2013
Friday 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Village Green. The Sisters Wine & Brew Festival celebrates wonderful wines and brews of the Pacific Northwest. The day will also include live music, wine and beer pairing classes, cooking demos, art vendors, and fantastic food. Entrance to the festival is free. For more information call 541-385-7988 or e-mail info@specialized-events.com.

Ride for Two Rivers - Metolius & Whychus – Saturday, June 15, 2013
Join the National Forest Foundation, partner Sisters Chamber of Commerce and title sponsor Moda Health on the Ride for Two Rivers, a bicycle tour of the stunning McKenzie Pass to benefit the Metolius River and Whychus Creek. Come cycle with your friends and family through incredible forested landscapes and striking fields of lava while helping to support restoration of two beautiful rivers. Proceeds will directly support on the ground conservation and restoration projects. Click here to register online. For questions contact Lisa Leonard, Oregon Program Coordinator at the National Forest Foundation, at lleonard@nationalforests.org.

Photo by Gary Miller

July 2013

Sisters Quilt Walk – July 1-31, 2013
Quilt Show sponsoring businesses display quilts by local quilters during their regular business hours. Contact Stitchin' Post/Ann Richardson at 541-549-6061 or ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.

Sisters Roundup of Gems – Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7, 2013
Be dazzled by over 40 displays – an acre of rocks, minerals and fossils from throughout the world. A unique setting to view and purchase these magnificent creations of nature. Sisters Elementary School. Contact: Jean Miller, 503-829-2680.

Recycle Run – Thursday, July 4, 2013
The fourth annual Recycle Run, a 5K/8K Fun Run or Walk starting at Sisters Athletic Club and ending at Creekside Park. Great prizes will be awarded after the run! Pre-Register for the Recycle Run www.sistershabitat.org or sign up 7 to 8 a.m. on July 4 at Sisters Athletic Club. All profits from the Recycle Run will be donated to Sisters Habitat for Humanity.

Fourth of July Picnic in the Park – Thursday, July 4, 2013
Fourth annual picnic at Creekside Park, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. An old-fashioned Fourth of July family gathering. Bring your own picnic or purchase food from vendors on site. Top your meal off with a piece of homemade pie. Music, games, green artistic creations. All profits will be donated to Sisters Habitat for Humanity, www.sistershabitat.org. Come early at 11 a.m. to join the Military Parents of Sisters for "An Occasion for Honor," a send-off event for local military recruit candidates, plus inspiring entertainment with a respectful salute to our veterans.

Around The Block Fiber Arts Stroll – Sunday, July 7, 2013
Ninth annual fiber art stroll through Sisters. Local businesses will host textile demonstrations, special quilting exhibits, music and refreshments. 12-4 p.m. Contact Stitchin' Post/Ann Richardson at 541-549-6061 or ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.

"Stitched" Annual Quilt Show Fundraiser – Sunday, July 7, 2013
ìStitchedî is an entertaining film that follows three quilters as they prepare their entries for the 2010 Houston International Quilt Festival. There will be door prizes, a special dessert tasting and Jenalia and Tom Gandy will be on hand to share their experience in making the film. Purchase tickets at www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.

Sisters Quilters' Affair – Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2013
Five days of quilting classes, lectures and evening programs highlighting the diversity of the art of quilting. Contact The Stitchin Post at 541-549-6061. www.stitchinpost.com.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show – Saturday, July 13, 2013
The 38th year of the largest outdoor quilt show in the country! Over 1,300 quilts will be on display throughout town. Five days of classes precede the quilt show. Join quilters from all over the world for this wonderful one-day event. Contact Stitchin' Post at 541-549-6061 or visit www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.

Sisters Artists' Marketplace – Friday-Sunday, July 12-14, 2013
Arts and crafts plus entertainment. At School Administration Building located at Cascade & Locust. Hours are Fri. 3-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun 10-4.. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail centraloregonshows@gmail.com.

Antiques in the Park – Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21, 2013
Silent Auction benefiting a charity to be announced. Located at Sisters City Creekside Park, on the corner of Hwy. 20 & Jefferson Avenue. Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail centraloregonshows@gmail.com.

Sisters "Glory Daze" Car Show – Saturday, July 20, 2013
Awards ceremony 3 p.m. Any questions e-mail jeri@sisterscountry.com or call 541-549-0251.

Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival – Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & 28, 2013
Located at Sisters City Creekside Park, on the corner of Hwy. 20 & Jefferson Avenue. Silent Auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail centraloregonshows@gmail.com.

August 2013

Country Fair & Art Show – Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10, 2013
Juried art show Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. is followed on Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by a family fun-filled day with games for kids, pony rides, homemade preserves, food booths, local music, raffles, white elephant sale and homemade crafts and quilts. The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 1/8 mile west of Sisters on Hwy. 242. Contact the church for more information: 541-549-7087.

Sisters Wild West Show – Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25, 2013
Demonstrations, entertainment, Native American & western arts/crafts. Located at Sisters City Creekside Park, on the corner of Hwy. 20 & Jefferson Avenue. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail centraloregonshows@gmail.com.

Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival –
Saturday & Sunday, August 31 & September 1, 2013
Vendors selling top-quality handmade traditional and Native American wares. A variety of pottery, Western and Native American jewelry, art work, clothing, metal art, log furniture and more. Western music and Native American dancers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at Creekside Park, Hwy. 20 & Jefferson. Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-549-0251, or www.sisterschamber.com.

September 2013

Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival –
Saturday & Sunday, August 31 & September 1, 2013
Vendors selling top-quality handmade traditional and Native American wares. A variety of pottery, Western and Native American jewelry, art work, clothing, metal art, log furniture and more. Western music and Native American dancers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at Creekside Park, Hwy. 20 & Jefferson. Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-549-0251, or www.sisterschamber.com.

Sisters Folk Festival – Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2013
The 18th annual celebration of American music from blues to bluegrass includes performances by top folk artists and musicians. Contact: Katie Yoder, 541-549-4979, or www.sistersfolkfestival.org.

Kiwanis Club of Sisters Charitable Funds Golf Tournament – Saturday, September 14, 2013
Four person scramble, double-shotgun start, limited to 120 golfers per flight. First flight at 7:30 a.m., second at 1 p.m. Fun contests, games and raffles. Entry fee of $125 per person includes green fees, carts, BBQ lunch and refreshments ($100 if paid in full by August 16). Contact Jeff McDonald at 541-549-2222 or rays45sisters@hotmail.com.

Sisters Fall Street Festival – Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15, 2013
Arts, crafts, food, entertainment and winetasting. Silent Auction benefiting Sisters School District's Creative Departments. Located on Oak Street between Cascade & Main Avenues.Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or e-mail centraloregonshows@gmail.com.

Lithia Pacific Amateur Golf Classic – Monday-Saturday, September 21-26, 2013
Brought to you by the Central Oregon Visitors Association is the driving force for championship-caliber amateur golf in the West. In 2013, this prestigious annual event celebrates its 17th year during the third week of September. The three-day, net, stroke-play tournament takes place on some of the finest golf courses in Central Oregon. Contact COVA at 888-425-3976 or www.pacamgolf.com.

Sisters Fresh Hop Festival – Saturday, September 28, 2013
The 3rd annual event! Noon to 8 p.m. at the Village Green. Admission is free and open to all; children are welcome. With live entertainment and food available all day. For more information call the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-549-0251 or e-mail jeri@sisterscountry.com.

October 2013

Sisters Harvest Faire – Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 2013
Now in its 32nd year, this faire brings together over 200 juried vendors of handcrafted quality arts and crafts, plus food and entertainment. Located on the streets of downtown Sisters. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Contact: 541-549-0251. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.

Patriot Challenge – Friday-Sunday, October 4-6, 2013
A three-day charitable event with play at Aspen Lakes Golf Course, Bend Golf and Country Club and Widgi Creek Golf Course. In conjunction with the PGA of America's efforts through Patriot Golf Day, the Patriot Challenge is a fundraising effort for the Folds of Honor Foundation. The mission of the Folds of Honor is to provide educational scholarships to children and spouses of United States service members killed or severely disabled in the War on Terror. For more information, or to register, visit www.thepatriotchallenge.com.

Photo by Gary Miller

November 2013

Sisters Holiday Celebration & Parade – Friday & Saturday, November 29 & 30, 2013
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29 in Barclay Park. Join us for this community event and help bring in the holidays. The Christmas Parade is on Saturday, November 30 at 2 p.m. on Hood Avenue. This tradition is fun for the entire family. Following the parade, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the chamber. Enjoy refreshments and holiday cheer. Contact and sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, 541-549-0251 or 866-549-0252.

February 2013

Hoodoo Winter Carnival – Saturday, February 9, 2013
Celebrate winter and all the recreational opportunities that come with the season. Children's games, annual dummy downhill, barbeque and tube racing at the Autobahn are the highlights of this annual event, now in its 30th year. Contact: Doug Ritchie at 541-822-3799 or Hoodoo Ski Area, www.hoodoo.com.

Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert Series – Friday, February 15, 2013
Portland Cello Project. Show is at 7 p.m. at Sisters High School. To purchase tickets go to www.sistersfolkfestival.org or call the Festival office at 541-549-4979.

March 2013

Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert Series – Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Tom Russell. Show is at 7 p.m. at Sisters High School. To purchase tickets go towww.sistersfolkfestival.org or call the Festival office at 541-549-4979.

April 2013

"My Own Two Hands" Community Celebration – Friday, April 12, 2013
Parade, art stroll and performing arts evening. For information, call 541-549-4979 or visit www.sistersfolkfestival.org.

"My Own Two Hands" Americana Art Party & Auction – Saturday, April 13, 2013
Proceeds from the sales of the donated artwork and services go to strengthen the music and art programs in the Sisters schools and the greater Sisters community. For info, call 541-549-4979 or visit www.sistersfolkfestival.org.

Hoodoo's Spring Fling –Saturday, April 13, 2013
This end-of-the-season event includes pond skimming, races & more! Rockstar Energy Drink will also be at Hoodoo, providing samples of its products, www.hoodoo.com.

Central Oregon Shootout Golf Tournament – Thursday-Sunday, April 25-27, 2013
11th Annual Central Oregon Shootout, a Central Oregon golf tournament featuring 3 great days of golf on three outstanding golf courses, Black Butte Ranch's Big Meadow, Aspen Lakes and The Eagle Crest Resort Course. For more details call 541-549-4653 or visit www.blackbutteranch.com.