FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2024
Contact:
Josh Laughlin, Cascadia Wildlands; jlaughlin@cascwild.org; 541-844-8182
Leann Schoales, Bigstock Fundraiser; info@bigstockfundraiser.org; 541-550-0982
Pat Addabbo, Oregon Adaptive Sports; pat@oregonadaptivesports.org; 541-210-5135
September 6-7 Event Will Benefit Oregon Adaptive Sports and Cascadia Wildlands
Bend, OR — Bigstock Fundraiser has announced its 15th annual music event to be held at Hoodoo Ski Area on September 6-7 as a benefit for Oregon Adaptive Sports and Cascadia Wildlands.
Billed as “Two Days of Music in the Mountains” Bigstock will be headlined by award-winning artists, including Greensky Bluegrass, Margo Price, and Oteil and Friends. The event includes two days of music, food and drink vendors, educational tables, late-night shows in the lodge, and optional camping at 5,000 feet in the heart of the Oregon Cascades.
“Bigstock simply originated as a full-day music festival celebrating the community and a non-profit organization called Healing Reins,” says Bigstock founder, Brett Gingold. “It has evolved into a showcase of world-class talent that not only enables us to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable organizations, but also brings music up close to those who truly appreciate it in a very intimate setting.”
Now in its 15th year, Bigstock Fundraiser has a sole mission of raising funds through philanthropic events. From the early years of backyard concerts featuring local bands entertaining a few hundred people to now hosting at Hoodoo Ski Area and entertaining up 3,000 guests, the production and its popularity has grown significantly.
“For over a decade Bigstock has rallied the community to generate incredible support for the mission of OAS while celebrating great music and the beauty of Oregon’s outdoor spaces,” says OAS’ Executive Director, Pat Addabbo. “Coming together for the second time at Hoodoo Ski Area, a place where OAS has provided thousands of opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enjoy the thrill of skiing, creates a magical environment in one of our most cherished places.”
Past artists that have performed at Bigstock Fundraiser include Bob Weir and the Wolf Brothers, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Ozomatli, Los Lobos, and Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real.
“Seeing live music and enjoying Oregon’s great outdoors are a quintessential summer combination,” says Josh Laughlin, Executive Director of Cascadia Wildlands. “Bigstock 2024 is sure to be a memorable opportunity to share our environmental mission with showgoers amidst a majestic backdrop of the Cascade Mountains and cutting-edge performances.”
Tickets and camping passes for Bigstock Fundraiser are on sale now. More event info and tickets can be found at bigstockfundraiser.org.
Event beneficiaries and sponsors:
Bend-based Oregon Adaptive Sports envisions a day when every person with a disability has access to the benefits of outdoor recreation. The organization creates access to high-quality outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities.
Eugene-based Cascadia Wildlands defends and restores Cascadia’s wild ecosystems in the forests, in the courts, and in the streets. The organization envisions vast old-growth forests, rivers full of wild salmon, wolves howling in the backcountry, a stable climate, and vibrant communities sustained by the unique landscapes of the Cascadia bioregion.
The growing list of event sponsors includes C. Potterf Construction, Crater Lake Spirits, Three Creeks Brewing Co., Cascade Lakes Brewing Co., Oblivion Brewing Co., High Desert Law, KPOV 88.9, Kobold Brewing, Tranquilo Especial, Boneyard Beer, The Source, Combined Communications, Bend Radio Group, Summit Bank, Ninkasi Brewing Co., Wicked Kind, and Ecliptic Brewing.