Sisters 4th Fest, Redmond's parade and fireworks, Bend's beloved Pet Parade, Pilot Butte fireworks — your complete guide to Independence Day 2026 from Crooked River Ranch.
Living at Copper Ridge RV Resort in Terrebonne puts you at the center of Central Oregon's Fourth of July celebrations — and this year the party starts right here on Crooked River Ranch. The Crooked River Ranch Events Committee has organized a full two-day Independence Day celebration on the ranch July 3–4, before you even have to get in the car. Sisters is 25 minutes away, Redmond is 20 minutes, and Bend is 40 minutes. Here's everything confirmed for 2026.
The Crooked River Ranch Events Committee has put together a full two-day celebration themed "250 Years of the Red, White and Blue." As a Copper Ridge resident you're already here — this one requires zero driving.
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
All events are family-friendly and open to all. Questions: call 541-548-8939 or follow Crooked River Ranch Events on Facebook and Instagram.
Evening fireworks — hosted by Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue
Now in its 3rd year, Sisters 4th Fest is the area's most packed morning of Independence Day events — a full lineup of family-friendly activities running from early morning through midday. It's free to attend and presented by the Rotary Club of Sisters and Citizens4Community.
One note for longtime Central Oregon residents: the old Sisters Eagle Airport "Rumble on the Runway" event, which grew to over 4,000 attendees before being discontinued, has been replaced by Sisters 4th Fest at Village Green Park. The car show element has been incorporated into the new event.
25 min from Copper RidgeRedmond leans hard into its "Flag City, USA" identity on the Fourth — over 1,600 American flags line the streets of downtown, and the annual parade is a genuine community event with about 80 entries including floats, marching bands, horses, classic cars, and local organizations.
Parking note: the Fairgrounds lot is not open for fireworks viewing — park along 19th Street or at the Redmond Caves parking lot. Juniper Golf Course offers reserved lawn seating with a BBQ and beverages for the fireworks show (call 541-548-3121 to reserve — one car per RSVP).
20 min from Copper RidgeBend's Fourth of July is built around two things: a century-old pet parade in the morning and a fireworks show off the top of Pilot Butte at night. In between, the city buzzes with river floats, brewery patios, live music, and warm summer energy.
Fireworks from the ranch: Depending on conditions and the year, residents have occasionally been able to see distant fireworks from higher points on Crooked River Ranch. It varies — don't count on it — but it's worth checking from the canyon rim. The Big Dog Saloon and The Edge Taphouse are both worth checking for any ranch-specific Fourth events, as the community sometimes organizes informal gatherings.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — America's semiseptennial — which means most communities across Central Oregon are planning larger-than-usual celebrations. Redmond's parade, Bend's Pet Parade (now in its 102nd year), and Sisters 4th Fest are all expected to draw larger crowds than typical years. Plan for traffic and arrive early to events you care about most.
The July 4th weekend also coincides with peak summer in Central Oregon. If you're a current Copper Ridge resident heading into Bend or Sisters, leave extra time — Hwy 97 and Hwy 20 both see significant holiday weekend traffic. Earlier is better for everything.
Sisters, Redmond, and Bend are all within 40 minutes of Copper Ridge RV Resort on Crooked River Ranch. Month-to-month, all utilities included.
Call (541) 362-3333