Fourth of July events, hosted by chamber members 

Celebrate America’s birthday with food, beverages, games, music and fireworks at Wetlands Tap House in La Pine. Click Wetlands Taphouse Lapine, OR. | Food and Beer

Celebrate Independence Day in The Village at Sunriver! Children will enjoy live entertainment, contests, carnival style games, pony rides, delicious food and more.
Sign up to ride in the Sunriver Bike Parade! Proceeds benefit local charities. Click here to register! Visit 2026 4th of July Festival & Bike Parade – The Village at Sunriver for more information.

In 2026, the La Pine Frontier Days Association celebrates 50 years of bringing the best Independence Day Celebration in Central Oregon! There are contests, a parade, music, food, games, fireworks and more. Click Home – La Pine Frontier Days for more information. 

Sunriver Resort hosts Patriotic Pets Competition
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2
Click here to learn more.

 

Sunriver Resort’s Fourth of July events

Sunriver Resort pulls out all the stops for the 4th of July with a weekend of family-friendly fun. In addition to the annual bike parade and festival in The Village from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the resort hosts several festive events. Bring your furry friend to the Patriotic Pets photo competition on July 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Pickleball Partner Challenge on July 4 offers fun for all skill levels (solo players welcome). On July 5, sample local brews at the Red, White & Brew tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunriver’s Fourth of July weekend festivities also include a Summer Concert Series and a sunset river float on Friday, July 3 at the marina.

Click here to learn more.

Annual International Fourth of July Picnic

Noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at Mary McCallum Park

The annual International Fourth of July Picnic will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday July 4. Anyone who has lived abroad or would like to chat with those that have are encouraged to join the gathering at Mary McCallum Park, near the boat launch on the Deschutes River to enjoy the setting and the festivities.

Look for the pavilion on your right with the international flags strung between the trees! Participants are asked to bring their own table service, drinks, two dishes – a main dish and a side dish (salad, dessert, appetizer, whatever) to share. Many people bring their own folding chairs for gathering in small groups to chat and get to know one another. No charge is involved and no RSVP is necessary. For more information, please contact t_kinane@hotmail.com. Bring your SROA pass in order to park inside the gate of the park. If you have trouble getting through the gate text 541-731-3823.

July Calendars from members 

Sunriver’s Annual Community Picnic on Wednesday, July 15

The Sunriver Community picnic gathers along the riverbank from 4 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, at Mary McCullum Park. All residents in the greater Sunriver area and their guests are invited to attend the picnic.

This event brings families and friends together for an evening of great food, live music and friendly competition with cornhole, petanque, and horseshoes.

Baldy’s Barbeque will provide a choice between baby back ribs, roasted chicken and vegan sausage. Sides include baked beans, coleslaw, green salad, watermelon and dessert. Nonalcoholic beverages are provided and guests may bring their own beverage of choice.

Enjoy music by Heller Highwater, who will play crowd favorites for your listening and dancing pleasure.

All of this and time with new and old friends on the scenic shores of the Deschutes River at Mary McCallum Park guarantees a great evening. The Sunriver Women’s Club organizes this event. Special thanks to the Owner Enrichment Committee of SROA for sponsoring the band again this year.

Register and pay $22 per person in advance to attend. Registration closes on July 8 or when the limit of 200 guests is reached. The picnic will most likely sell out, so register early if you plan to attend. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Visit https://sunriverwomensclub.org/event-6459669 to register.

 July 6 to July 12 

Uncorked: Sunriver Style 
1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at SHARC

Discover 13 Oregon wineries, a brewery, two live music acts and six food vendors at the 2026 Uncorked: Sunriver Wine Festival on July 11 from 1 to 8 p.m. at SHARC’s Benham Hall and outdoor amphitheater. 

A 21 and older event, tickets are $25 and include an Uncorked branded, stemless wine glass, two tastings from the winery of your choice and a raffle entry for a free bottle of wine and other prizes. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bendticket.com or the day of the event. 

Uncorked provides visitors and community members with an opportunity to savor a day of wine, music and food at the Sunriver Owners Association’s summer celebration. Guests can savor wines from renowned vineyards of Southern Oregon, Central Oregon, Willamette Valley and Columbia River Valley. 

Musician Pete Kartsounes will perform from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Desert Wheelhouse from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Guests can purchase food from JoolzBox Kitchen and Social, and Crepe Oh! Holics. 

Wineries: J Scott Cellars, Richwine Vineyards, Faith Hope and Charity, Merrill Cellars, Quady North, Lazy Z Ranch Wines, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Ermisch Wine Cellars, Girardet Vineyard, Henry Estate Winery, RoxyAnn Winery, Whitetail Ridge Winery and Laurel Ridge Winery

Food vendors: Bachelor Vista Jammery, Bend Cookie Co., Busy B Microbakery and Windy Acres Dairy Farm 

Brewery: Sunriver Brewing Co. 

     For additional information, visit sunriversharc.com/uncorked, email sharcevents@srowners.org or call 541-585-3144.

July 13 to July 19 

Sunriver Music Festival presents
“Raise the Baton”
5 p.m. Saturday, July 18 

Raise the Baton is Sunriver Music Festival’s premier fundraising party of the year! This lively event raises vital funds for Young Artists Scholarships and the Sunriver Music Festival’s world-class concerts. Hosted by Maestro Brett Mitchell and illustrious auctioneer Molly May, the event features performances by advanced Young Artists Scholarship recipients, dinner by Bowtie Catering, and lively auctions and games, all for the future of music.
The event is held at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend
Contact:  Sunriver Music Festival, tickets@sunrivermusic.org, 541-593-1084, www.sunrivermusic.org, https://sunrivermusic.org/raise-the-baton/
Cost:  $150 per person; $1,200 per table
 

Life on the Edge: Faces of Humanity

A fundraiser to benefit Bethlehem Inn and Shepherd House Ministries in Bend

6 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at Sunriver Books in The Village at Sunriver

Several community members are working to raise money to benefit Bethlehem Inn and Shepherd House Ministries in Bend. There are two ways the community can support their efforts.

  • Purchase a $25 raffle ticket for a chance to win a one-week stay in Kona, Hawaii. The tickets are available at Sunriver Books.
  • Attend a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18. There will be a presentation by author Jeff Horn on his book “In Our Eyes, In Our Words.” Tickets are available at Sunriver Books in The Village at Sunriver.

July 20 to July 26 

Fourth annual
Sunriver Saturday Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at SHARC

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fourth annual Sunriver Saturday Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26 on the basketball court at SHARC. Click Market to see the vendors.