Good morning, Bend.

Deschutes County Fair wrapped on Sunday with a demolition derby where Jonathan Lee Deatherage from Canyonville won $5,000 and a rodeo featuring high school riders, including injured Sean Mahoney who is now recovering at home.

Central Oregon Locavore will host its first ‘Meet Your Farmer’ dinner in a 60,000-year-old cave at Juniper Preserve on Friday, Aug.

14 to raise $10,000 for a second market in Discovery West—local chefs and farmers will share fresh, local ingredients in a multi-course meal.

Rootsy Nick Shoulders will headline a country show with Dylan Earl opening on Sunday, Aug.

9 at Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance & $30 at the door.

Wildfire crews in central Oregon increased containment on several active fires over the weekend, easing evacuations near Camp Sherman and Jefferson County.

The Round Butte fire near Madras covers 1,090 acres at 7% containment and the Akawa Butte fire is 85% contained — officials advise residents to stay alert.

After flaring up Saturday, the Round Butte Fire near Madras was fully lined by Monday thanks to firefighters reassigned from the Bench Fire and support from helicopter water drops and tankers.

Evacuations for about 225 people remain near the Crooked River National Grasslands.

Evacuation notices for the Akawa Butte Fire were lifted Monday after firefighters reached 85% containment on the 27,491-acre blaze near Sisters — Deschutes and Jefferson County officials noted that FS 11, FS 2050 and Stevens Canyon Road remain closed while Indian Ford and Wilt Road are open.

Bend Fire and Rescue officials report the wildfire season is at its busiest yet after over 2 million acres burned statewide; high winds, low humidity, and limited resources (adding risk to fire spread) have raised concerns as 88% of the state remains in drought.

Sen. Jeff Merkley and eight other senators sent a letter to the CFTC asking for tougher rules on wildfire prediction markets — warning that bets on destructive wildfires might tempt some to start fires for profit as the fire season continues.

Dominick Antonelli's Original Music Performance

6-8 p.m. — General Duffy's Waterhole — Food and drink available — Experience heartfelt lyrics and acoustic instrumentals by a rising star on his first national tour.

Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan perform his feel-good country anthems live.

Sarah McLachlan Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of Sarah McLachlan performed live in a beautiful outdoor venue.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Live

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the incredible fusion of soul, blues, and rock from a powerhouse 12-piece band.