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Since 2018, Central Oregon has hosted Winter PrideFest to celebrate Pride, Inclusivity, and our combined love of the outdoors.

Growing from 150 participants in 2018 to over 1,200 participants in 2022 Winter PrideFest offers a full weekend of fun and inspiring Winter events. In 2023, we hope to continue expanding the event – check out what’s in store below!

PrideFest Events

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Thursday, March 2 Friday, March 3 Saturday, March 4 Sunday, March 5

Thursday, March 2

Welcoming 'Snocial'

Thursday, March 2 | 5pm

FREE Admission | Multiple Locations

Meet with old and new friends, grab a drink/dinner and pick up your FREE Winter PrideFest Neck Tube at Gearfix. Join us at Canteen, Crosscut Warming Hut, Papi Chulo's, Silver Moon Brewing, and more.

RSVP and Reserve Your Necktube Here

Friday, March 3

Ski OUT on the Mountain

Friday, March 3 | All Day

@ Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort

TICKETED

2 and 3-day ski pass packages are sold out. However, you can still purchase discounted 1-day passes.

RSVP for Updates

Ski Event with Operation Alpine

Friday, March 3 | 9:30am & 12:30pm

@ Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort

FREE

Operation Alpine will host organized group rides on Friday and Saturday. This is a fun way to ski with friends and meet new people in your ability group. These group rides are geared towards intermediate-skilled riders and up. If you'd like to ride both days, please rsvp in the add-on section for both Friday and Saturday rides! Meet at the bottom of Pine Martin Chair Lift.

Look for the waypoint sign.

RVSP HERE

Guided Snowshoe to Todd Lake

Friday, March 3 | 9:30am

FREE

Guided snowshoe tour to Todd Lake. Meet out front of Nordic center in West Village parking lot. Look for waypoint sign!

RSVP Here

BENDFILM and TOWER THEATRE to present: "It's Only Life After All"

Friday, March 3 | 5:30pm

@ Tower Theater

Join BendFilm for a special evening to celebrate the groundbreaking life and career of The Indigo Girls fresh off the film's World Premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Purchase Tickets Here

‘Wigs//an Icebreaker’

Friday, March 3 | 6pm

FREE Admission | @ Seventh Mountain Resort

Ice skating with wigs! A fun way for participants to connect.

This event is open to all ages – so bring your kiddos! $10 to skate (purchased at the venue day of - first-come, first-served).

Performers include: Foxy LaHound, Katrina Georgina Wonder, Mystique Hunt.

RSVP HERE

Bonfire on the Snow

Friday, March 3 | 7pm to 11pm

with Wanderlust Tours | TICKETED

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.

RESERVE HERE

Saturday, March 4

Ski OUT on the Mountain

Saturday, March 4 | All Day

@ Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort

2 and 3-day ski pass packages are sold out. However, you can still purchase discounted 1-day passes.

RSVP for updates

Guided Snowshoe to Todd Lake

Saturday, March 4 | 9:30am

FREE

Guided snowshoe tour to Todd Lake. Meet out front of Nordic center in West Village parking lot. Look for the waypoint sign!

RSVP HERE

Ski Event with Operation Alpine

Saturday, March 4 | 9:30am & 12:30pm

@ Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort

FREE

Look for the waypoint sign!

RSVP HERE

BENDFILM and TOWER THEATRE to present: "Little Richard: I am Everything"

Saturday, March 4 | 6pm

@ Tower Theater

Like a quasar burning past the gaslight, director Lisa Cortés’ eye-opening documentary explodes the whitewashed canon of American pop music. Little Richard: I Am Everything shines a clarifying light on the Black, queer origins of rock ’n’ roll, and establishes the genre’s big bang: Richard Wayne Penniman.

Purchase Tickets Here

Dance Party

Saturday, March 4th | 8pm

@ Lifty’s | (Age 21+)

The fun of ‘Winter PrideFest’ continues with this LGBTQIA+ dance party with a drag performance by Azula. Enjoy a space for all queer people (and friends) to come together and liberate! celebrate! dance! Indoor DJ playing all night. Outdoor DJ switches to a silent disco starting at 10pm. (Indoor/outdoor venue, please dress accordingly.) No re-entry allowed.

Purchase Tickets Here

Sunday, March 5

Drag Brunch

Sunday, March 5th | 10am - 1pm

@ River Pig Saloon | FREE Admission | (Age 21+)

Hosted by Azula and featuring performances by Katrina Georgina, Mystique Hunt, Sage Engage, and Amanda Lay! Admission is free and first-come, first-served. Capacity is limited, so be there early!

Why Do We Celebrate Winter PrideFest?

Central Oregon celebrates Winter Pridefest as a demonstration of our community’s commitment to an inclusive environment where all are welcome. Similar to the more traditional June Pride events, Winter Pridefest recognizes and commemorates the LGBTQ+ activism embodied during the Stonewall Riots on June 1969. Without the sacrifices made during this early protest, particularly those sacrifices made by the Trans and BIPOC communities of New York City, the progress accomplished over the past 54 years would not have been possible.

Have fun during Winter Pridefest but also ensure we reflect on those who have allowed our community to exist and flourish.