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FRIDAY
HIGH DESERT CLASSIC II: Competition featuring 700 horses with amateur and professional riders making their way through a number of courses and jumps, with vendors and more; proceeds benefit J Bar J Youth Services; free admission; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; 541-389-1409 or www.jbarj.org/ohdc.
DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $9, $6 ages 6-12 and 62 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors selling agricultural and horticultural products, baked goods, cheese, meat and fish; free; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-408-4998 or http://bendfarmersmarket.com.
A CLOWN TALK WITH A FOOL: Harrison Pride talks about his travels as a hospital clown and his work with Patch Adams; includes a screening of the documentary “Clown in Kabul”; donations accepted; 7-9 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-788-8955 or Clowndoctor@hotmail.com.
DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes .org.
STYX: The arena-rock band performs; free with fair admission and ticket (available from 98.3 FM); 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.
SATURDAY
HIGH DESERT CLASSIC II: Competition featuring 700 horses with amateur and professional riders making their way through a number of courses and jumps, with vendors and more; proceeds benefit J Bar J Youth Services; free admission; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; 541-389-1409 or www.jbarj.org/ohdc.
WILD TRAILS ALL-BREED TRAIL CHALLENGE: Ride through an obstacle course with your horse; registration requested; proceeds benefit Oregon Equestrian Trails, Wild Horse Coalition and Back Country Horsemen; $20; 8 a.m.; Rim Rock Riders Arena, 17037 S.W. Alfalfa Road, Powell Butte; 541-410-4552, kim@oregonhorsetrails.com or www .wildtrailshorseexpo.blogspot.com.
PRINEVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Approximately 10 vendors sell vegetables, meats, eggs and more; free; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Prineville City Plaza, 387 N.E. Third St.; 541-280-4097.
MADRAS SATURDAY MARKET: Approximately 30 vendors selling fresh produce, meats and crafts; with live music; free; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, B and Seventh streets; 541-489-3239 or annsnyder@rconnects.com.
MG CAR SHOW: See a selection of cars and vote for the best of show; cars will be adjacent to the club; free; 9 a.m.-noon; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 503-313-2674.
CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring arts and crafts from local artisans; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parking lot across from Bend Public Library, 600 N.W. Wall St.; 541-420-9015.
DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $9, $6 ages 6-12 and 62 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.
NORTHWEST CROSSING FARMERS MARKET: Vendors sell a selection of produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, lifestyle products and more; with live music; free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing center, NorthWest Crossing Drive and John Fremont Street, Bend; 541-389-0995.
SISTERS SUMMER FAIRE: Vendors sell crafts, with live music, food, a children’s area and more; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Village Green Park, 335 S. Elm St.; 541-549-0251 or jeri@sisterscountry.com.
CAMPFIRE AND HERITAGE DAYS CELEBRATION: Celebrate Camp Fire USA’s centennial with games, historical activities, cooking demonstrations, a campfire lighting and more; free; 3-8 p.m.; Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; 541-382-4682.
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC: The satirical musician performs; free with fair admission and ticket (available from 98.3 FM); 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.
DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 7:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.
SUNDAY
HIGH DESERT CLASSIC II: Competition featuring 700 horses with amateur and professional riders making their way through a number of courses and jumps, with vendors and more; proceeds benefit J Bar J Youth Services; free admission; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; 541-389-1409 or www.jbarj.org/ohdc.
DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $5; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.
SISTERS SUMMER FAIRE: Vendors sell crafts, with live music, food, a children’s area and more; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Village Green Park, 335 S. Elm St.; 541-549-0251 or jeri@sisterscountry.com.
WILD TRAILS ALL-BREED TRAIL CHALLENGE: Ride through an obstacle course with your horse; registration requested; proceeds benefit Oregon Equestrian Trails, Wild Horse Coalition and Back Country Horsemen; $20; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Rim Rock Riders Arena, 17037 S.W. Alfalfa Road, Powell Butte; 541-410-4552, kim@oregonhorsetrails.com or www.wildtrailshorseexpo.blogspot.com.
FIDDLERS JAM: Listen or dance at the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Jam; donations accepted; 1-4 p.m.; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 N.E. Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 541-447-5451.
SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERT: Swing/jazz band Stolen Sweets performs; free; 2:30 p.m., gates open 1 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-322-9383, info@bendconcerts.com or www.bendconcerts.com.
SUSIE MCENTIRE: Country gospel singer performs, with The Mud Springs Gospel Band; refreshments available; free; 4 p.m.; Antelope Community Church; 541-395-2507.
CASCADE HORIZON BAND: The senior band performs a concert featuring medleys, American river songs, Civil War songs and more, under the direction of Sue Steiger; bring a chair; donations accepted; 6 p.m.; Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive; 541-389-5121, cascadehorizonband@yahoo.com or http://cascadehorizonband.org.
MONDAY
REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors sell local produce, crafts and prepared foods; with live music and activities; noon-6 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue; 541-504-7862 or www.redmondfarmersmarket.com.
TUESDAY
TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Featuring a variety of vendors selling baked goods, produce, meats and more; free; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637.
JAZZ CONCERT: Justin Veloso and Jared Henderson perform; proceeds benefit Sisters High School’s jazz program; $15, $10 students suggested donation; 7 p.m.; The Barn at Pine Meadow Ranch, 68467 Three Creeks Road, Sisters.
WEDNESDAY
BEND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors selling agricultural and horticultural products, baked goods, cheese, meat and fish; free; 3-7 p.m.; Drake Park, eastern end; 541-408-4998 or http://bendfarmersmarket.com.
GARDEN CENTER FARMERS MARKET: Local producers sell fruits, vegetables and farm-fresh products; free; 3:30-6:30 p.m.; CHS Garden Center, 60 N.W. Depot Road, Madras; 541-475-2222.
CROOK COUNTY FAIR: Featuring family activities, rodeo, live music, mutton busting, train rides, science fun, a talent showcase, a barbecue to benefit the Greg Merritt Community Scholarship Fund and more; free admission, $10 or $4 ages 11 and younger for dinner; 5-10 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6575.
MUSIC IN THE CANYON: The Mud Springs Gospel Quartet plays as part of the summer concert series; free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-504-6878 or www .musicinthecanyon.com.
PICNIC IN THE PARK: Featuring a performance by Melody Guy; vendors available; free; 6-8 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.
RHYTHM ON THE RANGE: Keegan Smith and The Fam performs as part of Sunriver Resort’s concert series; free; 6-8 p.m.; Meadows Golf Course, 1 Center Drive, Sunriver; 541-593-1000 or www.sunriver-resort.com.
THURSDAY
CROOK COUNTY FAIR: Featuring family activities, rodeo, live music, mutton busting, train rides, science fun, a talent showcase and more; free; 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6575.
“THE FISH THAT SWALLOWED THE SUN”: Celeste Rose presents a puppet show about a boy who tells a lie; free; 10:15 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-617-7078 or www .deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“THE FISH THAT SWALLOWED THE SUN”: Celeste Rose presents a puppet show about a boy who tells a lie; free; 2 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-617-7078 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
MUNCH & MUSIC: Event includes a performance by Jah Sun & The Redemption Band, food and arts and crafts booths, children’s area and more; dogs prohibited; free; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-389-0995 or www .munchandmusic.com.
“THE FISH THAT SWALLOWED THE SUN”: Celeste Rose presents a puppet show about a boy who tells a lie; free; 6:30 p.m.; Juniper Elementary School, 1300 N.E. Norton St., Bend; 541-617-7078 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
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