Get ready for a spooktacular time this Fall at BOO BASH!

Saturday, Oct 28th 11am-7pm
Sunday, Oct 29th 10am-5pm

Brooks Alley in Downtown Bend, Oregon

More details below

Live Entertainment

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DJ with familiar favorites

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Live Halloween Characters

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Performances each day by The BEAT Children’s Theatre & Ponderosa Players

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Magician

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Thriller Flash Mob

Haunting Highlights

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Trick-or-Treating

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Spooky Scavenger Hunt

with the purchase of $10 spooky loot bag

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Costume Contest

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Downtown Business Decorating Contest

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Spin Art

with the purchase of $10 spooky loot bag

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Spooky House/Graveyard/Tunnel

Weekend Itinerary

Saturday

11 am- Open/BEAT Children’s Theatre Performance
11:30 am- Ponderosa Players Performance
DJ – Spooky Familiar Favorites
3 pm- BEAT Children’s Theatre Performance
4 pm- BEAT Children’s Theatre Performance
4:30 pm- Costume Contest (Prize: $50 Gift Card to shop around Downtown)
5 pm- Thriller Flash Mob – The Commons Plaza 
5:15 pm- Thriller Flash Mob – In front of Tower Theatre
5:30 pm- Thriller Flash Mob – Hola’s Corner – On Bond
5:45 pm- Thriller Flash Mob- Bend Brewing Company
6 pm- Thriller Flash Mob – The Commons Plaza
7 pm- End of Festival for Saturday

Sunday

10 am- Open
11 am- BEAT Children’s Theatre Performance
DJ – Spooky Familiar Favorites
1 pm- BEAT Children’s Theatre Performance
2 pm- BEAT Children’s Theatre Performance
3 pm- Ponderosa Players Performance
4 pm- Costume Contest (Prize: $50 Gift Card to shop around Downtown)
5 pm- End of Festival
UNTIL NEXT YEAR: BOO BASH 2024

Downtown Business Decorating Contest

Get ready to scare up some fun with the Bulletin’s Boo Bash Halloween Decoration Contest!

Are you ready to take your Halloween decorations to the next level? This year, we’re inviting businesses in Downtown Bend to participate in The Bulletin’s Boo Bash Decorating Contest. Not only will you have the chance to showcase your creativity and Halloween spirit, but you’ll also have the opportunity to win a fantastic prize – a $1,500 advertising package with The Bulletin! So, dust off those cobwebs and get ready to bring your spookiest ideas to life.

To Enter:

Participating in the Boo Bash Halloween Decoration Contest is as easy as conjuring up a ghostly spirit. All businesses located in Downtown Bend are eligible to enter, no fee is required.

Decorate your business:

Transform your storefront or windows into a spooky wonderland. Remember, the more creative and bold your decoration is, the better. Don’t be afraid to make a statement!

Ensure safety and family-friendliness:

While we encourage creativity in decorating for Halloween, it’s important that all decorations are safe for both participants and viewers. Make sure any props or elements used are secure and won’t pose a hazard.

Submit a Photo:

Snap a photo of the finished creation, submit to the link below between October 8th-16th, and you’re all set!
Click Here to Enter

The Contest Timeline:

All submissions must be entered between October 8th & 16th.

Voting will take place from October 17th to October 23rd. The winner will be announced in Go! Magazine on October 26th and at The Boo Bash on October 28th! This exciting event is sure to be a spooktacular evening filled with fun and festivities. So mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable Halloween celebration!

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Sponsors

  • Spider City Brewing
  • The Wine Shop & Beer Tasting Bar
  • BEAT Children’s Theatre
  • Ponderosa Players
  • Heart N’ Home Hospice

Vendors

  • The Loving Fungi
  • The Crow’s Croft, LLC
  • Broadus Bee’s
  • Isomimo
  • Bend-YAY
  • Wish Craft Gift
  • The Corn Dog Company
  • Barrio Food Truck
  • Cream of the Crop
  • In Stitches by Sara
  • Bend Permanent Jewelry Company
  • Kook’i
  • Little Fox Cart Company
  • Union Studio Metals
  • Forever Femme Fatale Designs
  • Andrea’s Crystal Cavern
  • Street Dog Hero
  • Gifted + Co
  • Royal Juice
  • CD Originals
  • Over The Hedge Apothecary
  • Via Luma
  • Mystical Gems
  • Wildflower Fashion Truck
  • Springtail Reworked
  • Wyld Terra
  • Vintage Sons
  • The Green Carnivore
  • TOTS! Food Truck
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