4 Peaks Festival Information
The 4 Peaks Story
It all started with a simple question.
“Do you have any interest in putting on a small backyard music festival at my house in Bend?” ~ original 4 Peaks partner Eric Walton
Who knew a seemingly innocuous query could lead to all of this? It only took a short conversation, and the idea of a small-scale music festival was born. However, the vision only stayed small for about a month until three more music-loving partners jumped on board. Each had dreams—mirroring my own—of creating a larger festival on a local property that would rival any festival venue. Soon, we couldn’t contain ourselves. We knew the 4 Peaks Music Festival was exactly what Bend, Oregon, needed for its economy, music scene, arts scene, and families. And perhaps more importantly, it was what we needed.
Before we knew it, we had 40 acres, fifteen bands, two stages, tents, food vendors, craft vendors, Kidlandia, hula hoops and a huge parking area with RV’s, tent cities, as well as miles of smiles to go with it all. We named it the 4 Peaks Music Festival after the towering Cascade Mountain views surround the Tumalo property. Summer Solstice weekend seemed appropriate for the get-together, and it is still in 2024!
Fast forward through a couple of economic storms, a pandemic that gripped the world, and all but one partner leaving town to pursue other interests, and you arrive at my vision for 4 Peaks. I began on a smaller scale until 2012, when 4 Peaks returned to its mass gathering status. Families and Festivarians returned to attend 4 Peaks from across the region, the Western United States, and even Canada and New York.
After the pandemic subsided, 2021 saw me host a smaller gathering and sell it out in one day. I was elated with the community support and knew this was a needed and magical event for Central Oregon.
I, along with all of the 4 Peaks staff and volunteers, am excited beyond words to be able to host a full-scale event again in 2024! Of course, 4 Peaks will retain its intimate vibe as Bends Only Multi-Day Music and Family Camping Festival on the grounds of the Stevenson Ranch, thanks to our gracious Stevenson Family!
4 Peaks is a continually evolving festival, and as we grow, we strive to keep the Festival experience as intimate and friendly as possible. Our Festival strives to bring great national, regional, and local acts to Central Oregon and create a community of artists and attendees that will last throughout the years. We have hosted such bands as Billy Strings, The Wood Brothers., Los Lobos, Greensky Bluegrass, Sierra Hull, Molly Tuttle, moe., Railroad Earth, Jackie Greene, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Dumpstaphunk, Carolyn Wonderland, March Fourth Marching Band, The Mother Hips, Nicki, Fruition and more. The list of talented musicians to grace our stage goes on and will keep growing with each year.
The 4 Peaks Music Festival was born as a musical vision of five friends. We wanted to bring great music and a festival vibe to Bend, Oregon. Our small staff and volunteer army pursue this labor of love. The stage is set for another intimate, immersive and rich musical experience for you, your family, and ALL of your friends..
ROCK ON! 🤘
Stacy Koff
The 4 Peaks Experience
Cascade Mountain Stage – The 4 Peaks Cascade Mountain Stage showcases some of the top and emerging bands from around the country! As the main focal point to the festival, the Cascade Mountain Stage draws the largest crowds and includes a picturesque Cascade Mountains view.
Lava Rock Stage – The 4 Peaks Lava Rock Stage is our 2nd stage (rotates with Cascade Mtn for NO conflicting music) and home to also world-class and emerging bands from around the country! In addition to morning yoga, shady chill areas and our Silent Disco, the Lava Rock Stage has provided some classic moments in 4 Peaks history, including Billy Strings blowing the roof of the tent in 2019, Andy Frascos “Bar-Mitzvah” party in 2018, Ron Artis II’s smoking set in 2017, or Jackie Greene’s 2016 rainstorm set.
The Hub Area – The 4 Hub, sponsored by various local businesses, is set amongst the campers. In 2024, look for opportunities for campground jams, tee-pees for Solstice Celebrations and chill times, food, beverages and more!
Kidlandia – Kids who have attended 4 Peaks in the past—and those who have heard the rumors—know all about Kidlandia. Throughout the weekend, be on the lookout for workshops, and many crafts such as T-shirt, prayer flag and musical instrument making, sensory pools, scavenger hunts and much more for the little ones!
Camping – 4 Peaks is known for its wide open, grassy camping. Check out 4 Peaks Happy Camper area, located near The Hub, as well as Pacaya for your “Camping Meals Made Easy,” set up for you and waiting at your camp, fully equipped with a Yeti cooler and camping essentials!
Yoga – Leading our morning yoga again this year is Nicole Baumann. Nicole is a long-time Bend Yoga teacher. Nicole’s classes are a grounded blend of thoughtful sequencing, mindful alignment, lovingly crafted playlists, and elements inspired by the teachings of yoga. She is an RYT 500 with the Yoga Alliance® and a graduate of The Yoga Lab’s 200-Hour and 300-Hour Vinyasa and Hatha Teacher Trainings.
Silent Disco – Back by popular demand is a late-night Silent Disco. Taking the saying ‘march to the beat of your own drum’ to a new level, the Silent Disco allows last night revelers to dance to their own music while in the company of others. Using wireless headphones, spend the evening in your own world…while in the company of others! There may even be a Silent Band in 2024, compliments of the Bend Mobile Dance Party.
Vendors – As always, 4 Peaks will have a variety of vendors for you to do some festival shopping. If you would like to apply to be a vendor Please do so HERE.
Food & Beverage – The talk this year centers around the expanded Cascade Bar. We partner with many of Bend’s world-renowned breweries, wineries such as Bledsoe and Remotion Wines, and distillers Like 503 Distilling to bring 4 Peaks guests a selection of beverages, both non-alcoholic, such as Alblis and RISE and alcoholic. To satisfy your hunger, 4 Peaks has put together a wide array of eats for adults and kids. Of course, El Sancho will be back to fill patrons with tacos and may more offerings for all palates will be on-site!
Stevenson Ranch & Directions
Stay tuned as we get closer to the event for exact directions and entrance rules.
Just a Quick Reminder
Everyone needs a Weekend Pass to enter the festival grounds. “Camping” means primitive tent & car camping. Please purchase an RV or yurt pass if you desire to upgrade. Parking for passenger vehicle is included with your Weekend Pass, but a RV Pass or Small RV Pass is required for all RVs and campers-in-tow.