Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift

MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls "the ultimate celebration of spring skiing and riding, live music, and van-life culture." And this year, it also is a big end-of-season party -- complete with lots of fresh snow from a spring snowstorm.

This year, RendezVan coincides with closing weekend and will deliver a high-energy send-off to the season, featuring games, competitions, giveaways, food carts, and extended hours on Pine Marten lift.  

The resort confirmed to KTVZ News on Monday that even with a possible foot or more of new snow, Sunday will be Bachelor's final day of operations for the 2025-26 season.

The RendezVan festival is free to attend and will open at noon Thursday, kicking off four days of nonstop entertainment including live performances, a skate park, silent disco, line dancing, bike relays, dog races, yoga, axe-throwing, and more. 

The resort promises that "the weekend will be a true showcase Central Oregon’s community and mountain lifestyle." For the full schedule and more information, visit RendezVan.com.

This year’s music lineup features a wide spectrum of artists, from acoustic-rooted folk to indie pop, funk jams, and electronic mashups.   

Thursday, April 16 – Local Showcase  

• Rum Peppers   
• mamasboy  

Friday, April 17:   

• The 502s  
• Kitchen Dwellers   
• DUG  

Saturday, April 18:   

• Andy Frasco & The U.N.  
• Horseshoes & Hand Grenades  
• Vincent Antone