Bend’s Foodie Crawl returns
Bend, Oregon’s 2026 Foodie Crawl is set for Sunday, April 26 — a multi‑venue crawl of curated small plates that raises money for local food assistance. (bendsource.com) The event is pitched as a single‑day, sample‑heavy experience across participating venues. (bendsource.com)
Presented by U.S. Bank, the crawl’s scheduled public portion runs from 2–4 p.m., followed by an after‑party from 4–6 p.m. at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. (neighborimpact.org/foodie-crawl, kqak.com) Proceeds will support NeighborImpact’s Food Program, which sources and distributes more than 6 million pounds of food annually and serves roughly 75,000 people each month across Central Oregon. (neighborimpact.org/get-help/foodbank) Restaurant partners listed for the event include Roam, El Sancho, Wonderland Chicken, Cascade Culinary Institute, J‑Dub, Yoli, Blissful Spoon, Five Fusion & Sushi Bar, and Zydeco, with beverage partners such as Cascade Lakes Brewing Company and Sunriver Brewing Co. (kqak.com) Previous coverage shows tickets for past Foodie Crawls were $75 and the event historically raised roughly $30,000; NeighborImpact has ticket information and sales posted on its event page and organizers say tickets are limited. (bendsource.com, neighborimpact.org/foodie-crawl) The after‑party will feature chef‑crafted desserts, a complimentary drink, live music and raffle prizes as part of the event wrap‑up and social component. (kqak.com, tiktok.com/@neighborimpactco)
