The Sterling Bank Bite of Bend presented by American Family Insurance

Downtown Bend

Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24

Hours:

Saturday,	11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday,	11:00 am to 7:00 pm

The Sterling Bank Bite of Bend presented by American Family Insurance is Central Oregon’s largest, most exciting and fastest-growing charity event and festival. This event is free to the public and includes activities for the whole family such as the live Top Chef competition, performance stage, beer garden, fine food and wine, the 3rd Annual Beer Run, as well as a children’s area; not to mention the many local food booths.

The Sterling Bank Bite of Bend presented by American Family Insurance celebrates our local culture and highlights the foods of our region, including Oregon Wines and Liquors.

Join us for The Bite of Bend this summer and celebrate the fabulous foods of Oregon!

Alpine Physical Therapy Beer Run (21+ only)

A Bite weekend favorite, the 5k race includes a loop through Drake Park to Alpine Physical Therapy and back through Columbia Park with three beer stops along the way. The run starts and finishes at Bond and Franklin. Late registration will be possible. Look for the inflatable arch at the intersection of Franklin and Bond! Every pre-registered participant will receive a commemorative Beer Run growler! Advance registration is available now for $20.00 at Bendticket.com, $30.00 day of race. The race starts at noon. Course map will be coming soon. Beer provided by Cascade Lakes Brewery and Deschutes Brewery.

“Bites” at the Bite

The Bite of Bend’s restaurants, cafes and other eateries offer an array of specialty foods including “bite size” taster options! A fantastic way to experience the Bite of Bend is to taste different foods from various vendors. From Asian-influenced bites to amazing pizza or Mexican-inspired cuisines, it will all be at the Bite of Bend.

Cascade Culinary Institute presents the Top Chef Competition

The “Kitchen Stadium” comes alive with delicious tastes & smells of Central Oregon’s most talented chefs at the ^10th Annual Sterling Bank Bite of Bend presented by American Family Insurance taking place June 23rd & 24^th in Downtown Bend. Two full sized kitchens will be set up for the Top Chef Competition right in the middle of downtown. Lay It Out Events will provide the food and a “secret ingredient” while local chefs provide the culinary expertise that makes this event a great spectacle for attendees and a pleasure for all those involved. For those unfamiliar with the Top Chef event format, two chefs are presented with a mystery ingredient and must, in an allotted time of 1 hour, come up with a dish that wows the palettes of the panel of judges. We will start with 8 chefs in a round robin format with the winners of each round advancing to the next stage culminating in the final round to determine the Top Chef.

Special thank you to Van Duzer Vineyards for being this year’s wine sponsor.

Northwest Spirits & Mixology Show

The Northwest Spirits & Mixology Show is the Northwests’ pre-eminent celebration of craft mixology and the spirits culture. With competitions, tastings, workshops and parties, the NW Spirits and Mixology Show offers industry professionals and consumers an opportunity to experience the cutting edge of the cocktail culture. Tickets are $15 at entry.

Bartender’s Brawl presented by Bendistillery

The best of the best bartenders test their skills and artistry as they create original cocktails for a panel of judges. The competition will take place both Saturday and Sunday (check back for schedule). The winner receives a trip and tour of the Casa Nobles Distillery. In addition to mixing a fantastic drink, bartenders will be judged on execution, presentation and charm so expect to watch an exciting competition.
Are you a bartender and amazing mixologist? Visit the Drink Think website to enter the competition.

Family Area

The Sterling Bite of Bend presented by American Family Insurance is a family-friendly event, which means that while we have some of the best food and music you’re likely to find anywhere in the state, the event also caters to children. At the Bite of Bend, kids will be delighted to find plenty of things to do, including an array of bouncy houses and the ever popular face painting, if your son or daughter wants a dragon or a unicorn on his or her cheek.
The family area is located on Oregon Avenue between Bond and Wall Streets all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Marketplace

The Marketplace is in the center of the action at the Bite of Bend. The highlight is an amazing display offering delicious snacks and samples that emphasize the fresh and fabulous food that they are known for. For foodies, the Marketplace is a delightful culinary shopping experience full of vendors showcasing spices and other treats including and useful food-related finds.

Live Music!

The weekend entertainment at the Bite of Bend includes local and regional musical acts taking the American Family Insurance Main Stage for the weekend. The music at the Bite of Bend has long been one of the biggest free music events of the summer and you will not be disappointed with this year’s line-up featuring Whitey Morgan and great regional bands. Click here to see the lineup.

Beneficiary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon seeks to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. At our four locations in Deschutes County, we serve almost 1,400 youth members annually, focusing on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles and Character & Citizenship.

At each of the entrances to The Bite of Bend, a suggested donation will be posted. The proceeds benefit our beneficiary, The Boys and Girls Club.

Bite of Bend Location