Winter PrideFest is a full weekend of fun and inspiring Winter events. Presented by Gear Fix, the event celebrates Pride, Inclusivity, and love of the outdoors in Bend and at Mt. Bachelor. Winter PrideFest is made possible thanks to generous support of sponsors – including Visit Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
Current listing of events below including registration information. Scroll down for lodging information.
Thursday March 3rd
7-10pm – Welcoming Snocial: Free @Box Factory – Meet with old and new friends, grab a drink/dinner and pick-up your FREE Winter PrideFest Neck Tube. Join us at the Historic Box Factory where several business welcome WinterPridefest guests, including Gearfix, Immersion Brewing, and Crosscut Warming Hut.
Also checkout ‘First Thursdays @Canteen 5-9pm with Come OUT Bend!!
6-9pm Panel Discussion + Mixer – Inclusivity in the Outdoors @OSU Cascades – sponsored by OSU Cascades DEI Lab – hosted by Pattiegonia (Wyn Wiley); panelists include Zavier Borja, Devin Fei-Fan Tau, and others to be announced. Come early for a mixer. Checkout our discussion last year– Tickets $20 – (Proof of COVID Vaccination Required AS REQUIRED BY OSU)
Friday March 4th
- 7-10pm – ‘Wigs//an Icebreaker’ @Seventh Mountain Resort – ice skating with wigs!! A fun and silly way for participants to connect. This event is FREE for participants and all ages – so bring your kiddos!! Limited Skate Rentals available at event for a small fee.
- 7-11pm – Bonfire on the Snow with Wanderlust Tours -Deep snow awaits our exploration on snowshoes under the starry skies! Strap on the snowshoes to a spectacular, hand-carved amphitheater in the snow. Snow chairs will have been hand-carved into the snow and a bonfire will be glowing. Dessert and hot cocoa with a splash of Hazelnut Espresso Vodka will be served before heading back to civilization. Cost: $120 per person (10% off with code: PrideWander22), includes: Transportation, guides, snowshoes, prepared amphitheater and fire, dessert and hot cocoa- please note that this cost does not include a gratuity for the guide. Tickets sold separately @ wanderlusttours.com/bonfire-on-the-snow
Saturday March 5th
- 9am – 4pm – ‘Pride Celebration‘ @Mt. Bachelor – The weekends biggest day at the mountain – celebrate outside with Pride – everyone is welcome to alpine skiing, Drag Tubing, and mix/mingle with Music by DJ Jules Juke in the West Village Lodge!
- 9am -4pm – Group Snowshoe + Cross Country Skiing @ Deschutes National Forest – (details coming soon)
- 7pm Apes Ski Party @ Downtown Bend – Continue to show your Pride in Downtown Bend with this ‘Apres Ski’ cocktail hour! at Crater Lake Spirits, Dogwood Cocktail Cabin, and Campfire Hotel ***NOTE: Space is limited and registration does not guarantee entry. First come, first served**
- 7pm ‘Apres Tea Party’ @Somewhere That’s Green – “For the Cozy Queer” *Live Drag Piano * Metolius Tea + Mugs and Pastries Available!! First Come First Served, Limited Space + Must be Fully Vaccinated
- Dance Party March 5th: $20 @10 Barrel (Proof of COVID Vaccination Required)
- 9pm – 1am Dance Party @10 Barrel the fun of ‘Winter PrideFest’ continues this queer dance party. Enjoy a space for all queer people to come together liberate! celebrate! and dance! Music by DJ LeMix – Checkout last years party – Tickets $20 – (Proof of COVID Vaccination Required or negative PCR Test within 48hrs)
Register for events March 3rd – 6th. All registered participants receive a FREE BlackStrap Neck Tube! ($20 value). Checkout all community events for everyone!!! Details and tickets @ eventbrite.com/e/winter-pridefest-2022-an-lgbtq-ski-weekend-at-mt-bachelor-tickets-230063144057
