Mt. Bachelor Closes April 19, Coincides with RendezVan Festival

The Oregon ski resort's closing weekend will feature live music, activities, and a celebration of spring skiing and van life culture.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:35pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting skiers, snowboarders, and various mountain activities in a dynamic, overlapping geometric composition, capturing the energy and movement of the RendezVan festival.RendezVan's vibrant celebration of spring skiing, music, and mountain culture brings a burst of energy to Mt. Bachelor's closing weekend.Bend Today

Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon will close for the 2025/26 winter season on Sunday, April 19, coinciding with the RendezVan festival. The closing weekend will be packed with live music, games, food, and other activities to celebrate the end of the ski season and the mountain lifestyle.

Why it matters

Mt. Bachelor is a major draw for winter sports enthusiasts in Central Oregon, and the RendezVan festival has become an annual tradition that brings the community together to commemorate the end of ski season. This year's closing weekend will be especially meaningful after a challenging low-snow season.

The details

Mt. Bachelor will extend operating hours on the Pine Marten lift during closing weekend and offer a variety of games, activities, giveaways, and food carts as part of the RendezVan festival. The music lineup includes local and regional acts spanning genres from folk to funk. RendezVan is free to attend and will run from April 16-18.

  • Mt. Bachelor will officially close for the 2025/26 winter season on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • RendezVan festival will open at 12:00 p.m. on April 16, 2026 and run through April 18, 2026.

The players

John Merriman

Mt. Bachelor President and General Manager.

RendezVan

An annual festival celebrating spring skiing, van life culture, and the mountain lifestyle in Bend, Oregon.

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What they’re saying

“This season was challenging, but I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of our employees and give a huge thank you to our community for coming out and staying positive.”

— John Merriman, Mt. Bachelor President and General Manager

What’s next

Skiers and snowboarders have one last weekend to hit the slopes at Mt. Bachelor before the resort closes for the season. The RendezVan festival will provide a high-energy sendoff with live music, activities, and a celebration of the mountain lifestyle.

The takeaway

Despite a difficult low-snow season, Mt. Bachelor is closing out the winter with a community-focused celebration that showcases the resilience and passion of Central Oregon's outdoor enthusiasts.