Old Settlers is the annual town celebration of North Bend, dating back to 1889 when it was a gathering of the area's original settlers and their families. Since then, the Old Settlers Picnic has evolved into three days of festivities, rides, reunions and fun. Old Settlers is organized by the North Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.
In 2024, North Bend celebrated the Centennial Old Settlers, a celebration that has been hosted annually since 1924. Record crowds came out to enjoy a wonderful weekend of rides, music, games, and general merriment.
Old Setters History
One of the highlights of the Centennial Old Settlers was a nod toward history with the Old Settlers Heritage Trail. Around 75 placards were placed around North Bend and Woodland Cemetery recognizing historical sites, pioneers and old settlers. These signs will stay up for a week or so and be taken down likely around July 3. If you haven't gotten around to take in some local history, do so while you still can! See here for maps of Heritage Trail sites.
Keep up!
Follow Old Settlers updates and announcements by liking the North Bend Old Settlers Facebook page.
Stay up to date with announcements, schedule changes and updates during Old Settlers weekend on the North Bend Area Chamber of Commerce Twitter feed.
See Old Settlers 2023 pictures here.
See Old Settlers 2022 pictures here.
Old Settlers is
June 20-22, 2025
The Old Settlers schedule is published in the weeks preceding the celebration, but annual features include:
• DC Lynch Carnival Rides
• Live music
• Sunday Parade
• Car Show
• Welcome Home Barbecue
• Wine and Beer Tasting
• Pizza Feed
• Alumni Golf Tournament
• Beer Garden
• Baseball Games
• Kids Games and Races
• Kids Tractor Pull
• Community Worship Service
• Kickball Tournament
• Cornhole Tournament
• Bingo
• Food Stands
• Plus Lots More!