BACFest 2024 will take place on the West Coast this year in Bend, Oregon, on Wednesday, September 18 – Sunday, September 22, 2024. We have been working since last September to present this official announcement to the Beech Aero Club members. The event will begin on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at our host airport, KBDN Bend Municipal Airport, five miles northeast of the city of Bend. We have activities, maintenance clinics, tours, and meetings planned for this year’s gathering. If you would like to join and become a member of the Beech Aero Club, please access the following link: Beech Aero Club Membership for additional information. As a member you can attend BACFest 2024 this year in beautiful Bend, Oregon, for the Beech Aero Club’s annual convention, meeting, and annual awards banquet.
Bend PowerPoint: We have created an introductory PowerPoint presentation for your viewing to showcase this year’s venue. Please click on the following link: Bend PowerPoint to view a few of the highlights of Bend, Oregon, and surrounding attractions that you might experience this year.
Hotel Accommodations: This year hotel accommodation will be at the Waypoint Hotel, Bend OR, located ¾ mile from downtown Bend. Please call the Waypoint Hotel directly at (541) 382-7011 and ask for, “BACFest 2024”, to receive the special discounted rates. This is an independently owned, recently renovated boutique hotel and the room selection and availability are limited, so make your reservations early. Please review the “Bend PowerPoint” for room options available.
Final Reservation Date: Reservations will be available until Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Waypoint Hotel will honor the BACFest members with the special rate before and after the official event to allow those who would like to explore Central Oregon further.
Nearest Commercial Airports: For those flying commercial flights into Bend, the nearest regional airport is RDM-Redmond. Redmond is located in the heart of Central Oregon, 17 miles north of Bend and approximately a 22-minute drive. RDM provides 30 daily flights and serviced by five air carriers: Alaska, American, Avelo, Delta, and United Airlines. PDX-Portland International Airport which is 158 miles northwest of Bend and approximately a 3.5-hour drive and SEA-Seattle/Tacoma Airport which is 319 miles and approximately 5.5-hour drive. Both of these airports are fed by all major airlines.
Registration: Registration for BACFest 2024 will be available after April 6, 2024. Watch for the updated notice on this Forum.
Regular updates of Bend BACFest 2024 will be posted monthly, so check back next month.
We look forward to seeing you in Bend Oregon in September 2024!