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DBBA NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR
DBBA NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR

A message from the DBBA new Program Director, Rachel O’Rourke.

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DBBA BOARD ELECTIONS COMING SOON
DBBA BOARD ELECTIONS COMING SOON

Downtown Bend Business Association Board Elections are this May

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WHAT’S GOING ON DOWNTOWN

Wednesday 5/1 is the big day! Downtown Bend welcomes back @bendfarmersmarket from 11-3 in Brooks Alley. Don’t let the weather the past few days fool you - Spring is here 🙌🏻
🎆 Another first Friday event Spotlight 🎆 @foundrychurchbend will be hosting the award-winning oil painter @tmanolesart during downtown’s First Friday event on May 3rd. Come check out this amazing artist, listen to some music, enjoy some free
This First Friday event marks the 1 year anniversary of @wildpetalsbend opening their business in #downtownbend 🙌🏻🙌🏻. They will have multiple vendors, giveaways, meat and cheese sampling - it’s surely not to be missed. Come celebrate wi
What’s better than a sunny spring day in Bend Oregon? Spending it downtown with your favorite people at our next First Friday event! Join us May 3rd from 5-8 and check out some amazing local artists in our local business, drink some wine and
Welcome Rachel O’Rourke to the @visitdowntownbend team! As program director, Rachel will be working closely with downtown businesses, our city officials, and the Bend community to create a vibrant and thriving downtown. Help us welcome her
Our favorite Bookstore Cafe just celebrated 9 years of business under their current owner Tom! Stop into @dudleysbookshopbend for the best book recommendations, amazing coffee, great pastries and ideal bookstore vibes. Cheers Dudley’s, you brin
The Easter Bunny took over Downtown today! We had such a blast flowing in the Easter Bunny through the streets and scavenging for eggs at @bendbrewingco. It’s not too late to head Downtown and enjoy this sunny Easter Eve. Big thanks to everyon
The Downtown Bend Youth Art Takeover is just two weeks away. We couldn’t be more excited to showcase Bend’s talents youth artists throughout Downtown during First Fridays Art Walk. Join us Friday April 5th from 5pm-8pm and enjoy music, pe
Downtown Bend is hiring a full time Program Director. If you’re passionate about helping historic Downtown continue to thrive, want to be involved in your community, value our towns beautification and love being in the action; this could be the
Mornings Downtown 🥰🤍☕️ Did you know Downtown has an abundance of locally owned coffee shops. Come down and experience an intentionally made beverage. Thanks for this beautiful pic @lonepinecoffee. We’ll be in for some of that house made almo