Join AdvenChair at this annual family-friendly event, which will feature a lively and inclusive celebration where people of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes that showcase their favorite thing about planet Earth. The fair will feature food vendors, booths, performers and artists.

Important: The 2026 Earth Day Fair & Parade will take place at Alpenglow Park in Bend, Oregon, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, due to construction at the Environmental Center.

NOTE:
Thursday, Nov. 6: 8:30 am-6:30 pm
Friday, Nov.7: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 8: 9:00 am-3:00 pm


Schedule

11:00am | Welcoming remarks from The Environmental Center.

11:30-12pm | The parade is back! Lava City Cirque, Bend’s aerial and circus arts studio, will kick off the Earth Day parade around Alpenglow Park with a vibrant, nature-inspired procession featuring stilt walkers, unicyclists, and flow artists as butterflies and whimsical nature sprites. The group brings movement, color, and energy to the parade, celebrating the beauty of the natural world and the Bend community. This magical experience invites participants to become living representations of our beautiful planet. Dress up as your favorite part of the Earth—whether it’s the lush forests, the babbling rivers, the majestic mountains, or the vibrant wildlife. Bring your imagination, your costumes, and your love for nature to share in this one-of-a-kind experience!

12:00pm-1pm | Red Clan, who come from the Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs, have been singing for 30+ years, and sharing music and dancing with fellow communities.

1:30pm-2:30pm | Hokule'a of Central Oregon- ”From the gentle movements of the Hula from the islands of Hawaii to the rhythmic beats of Tahiti. Hokule'a brings the islands to you through dance and live drumming, sharing our history and culture with everyone.”

2:30pm-3:00pm | Dance Party! Let’s dance it out for NATURE!

11:00-3:00pm | Fair featuring a kids activity zone, free face painting, and local food and vendors.