The Historic Tower Theatre is The Hub for Many Tenth Month Events in Downtown Bend
An inspiring view of Bend’s Mt. Bachelor from Sparks Lake.
Unique throughout the western United States, Tenth Month is the crossroads of culture, innovation, and creativity in Bend, Oregon.
Each October, this popular mountain town is host to four primary events, drawing everyone from marketing professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs, to film lovers, artists, and design aficionados. Attendees come to be inspired by, engage with, and learn from experts, investors, and creatives for Tenth Month’s four cornerstone events: Swivel Digital + Creative Marketing Conference; BendFilm Festival; Bend Venture Conference; and Bend Design Conference.
While the area is commonly revered for its craft beer and recreation, Bend has attracted a talented and collaborative pool of innovative thinkers who’ve developed events that engage participants from across the Pacific Northwest, the country and the world. In addition to four signature Tenth Month events, Bend’s Fall Festival, Base Camp Studio’s Painting Marathon, the Venture Out Festival and the unConference also occur in October, one of the best times of year to visit Bend.
The autumn beauty of Bend’s natural surroundings is matched by a diversity of craft beverages, including beer, cider, spirits and kombucha. Fine dining, a vibrant food cart scene, art galleries, friendly accommodations, and outdoor adventure serve as other enticements to attend a Tenth Month event. Warm, fall days and cool nights are perfect for exploring trails and waterways, as well as over 35 brewpubs.
Tenth Month’s Cornerstone Events
October 9-10 // SWIVEL DIGITAL + CREATIVE MARKETING CONFERENCE
Swivel is a two-day boutique marketing education experience held at Bend’s historic Old Mill District. Global thought leaders gather to exchange ideas and provide take-aways about the latest trends in digital marketing, search, social media, and creativity. Swivel is a must for anyone who conducts business via the web and wants to stay ahead of the curve. www.swivelnow.com
October 12-15 // BENDFILM FESTIVAL
BendFilm Festival, now in its 14th year, is a celebration of independent cinema that ranks among the top film festivals in the world. The festival is dedicated to supporting brave and talented filmmakers while educating communities about the value of independent art. With venues sprinkled throughout downtown Bend, this festival encourages you to chat with the emerging artists whose film you just experienced. www.bendfilm.org
October 19-20 // BEND VENTURE CONFERENCE
The largest angel conference in the West, Bend Venture Conference spotlights entrepreneurship and innovation. Attendees play an active role in determining the Early Stage winners, with a record $4 million in investments, awards, and prizes given away at last year’s event. www.bendvc.edcoinfo.com
October 26-27 // BEND DESIGN CONFERENCE
Bend Design celebrates the creativity of modern life. Featuring thought leaders, designers, and entrepreneurs from throughout North America, the two-day event includes interactive workshops, presentations, conversations, and exhibits all designed to inspire, provoke, and disrupt the status quo. This celebration of design thinking and design doing is for anyone curious and passionate about the creative process of innovation and problem solving. www.benddesign.org
Kevney Dugan, President and CEO of Visit Bend, says “Just when you thought Bend couldn’t get any better, October arrives with these incredible opportunities to expand awareness of innovation across multiple disciplines. There’s an event for everyone in Tenth Month, and no better time of year to visit Bend.”
Visit www.tenthmonthbend.com for more information about all the official Tenth Month events happening this October in Bend.
