The 5th Annual Kendall Auto Soapbox Derby is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see what our community builds this year! Whether you’re putting the finishing touches on your Soapbox car, just getting started, or still thinking about joining the fun, we’d love to invite you to our Soapbox Build Night on Tuesday, August 11th from 5:00pm –…
It’s impossible to fit all the highlights from such an unforgettable week into one recap, but we’re giving it our best shot! The 106th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo was packed with incredible memories, and the Kendall team was proud to be part of the excitement from start to finish. Between welcoming fairgoers, firing up…
There’s no better way to celebrate Independence Day than alongside the Central Oregon community, and this year’s Redmond 4th of July Parade was one for the books. With 90 floats entered by local businesses, community organizations and beyond, this year’s parade was one of the largest yet. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown…
From supporting local youth to celebrating rodeo traditions, the 2026 Crooked River Roundup was a week to remember. Kendall Auto Central Oregon was proud to partner with several events throughout the week, celebrating the people, organizations, and traditions that make this community so special. The festivities began at the annual Rural Oregon Community Foundation Dinner…
Kendall Central Oregon is proud to partner with Bend FC soccer to help create access for more youth sports programs to have a place to play through a vehicle Raffle to build two more turf fields at Pine Nursery Park. This week, Bend FC Youth Soccer Club officially launched the vehicle Raffle fundraiser at its annual…
Start those gravity-powered engines, Central Oregon! The 5th Annual Kendall Auto Soapbox Derby is on September 12th, 2026, and this year, it’s all about bringing your most creative, over-the-top, can’t-miss themes to life. Because while speed matters… let’s be honest, style steals the show. The Kendall Central Oregon team is thrilled to bring you the most exciting course…
The wait is finally over, and we officially have our calendars marked with five nights of unforgettable performances at the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Kendall is a proud Title Sponsor of the FREE Summer Concert Series, set for July 29th – August 2nd at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. We are thrilled for another…
The road to the 2026 Kendall Catwalk for a Cause officially began with a day dedicated to the heart of Furnish Hope’s mission: helping transform a house into a home. Catwalk for a Cause brings together a group of passionate community members who commit to fundraising and spreading awareness for our 2026 beneficiary, Furnish Hope….
For the entire Month of May, Kendall Central Oregon partnered with Newport Ave Market and NeighborImpact Food Bank to “spread the love” of peanut butter to our community. Thanks to the support of our customers, coworkers, and community, we are thrilled to share that over $32,000 was raised to purchase pallets of Peanut Butter that…
Kendall Auto Group is proud to bring back Kendall’s Catwalk for a Cause Benefitting Furnish Hope on October 24, 2026—an unforgettable evening supporting the mission of transforming empty houses into furnished homes for those in need. And this year, we’re inviting community members to step into a meaningful role as Hope Ambassadors. Hope Ambassadors are more than models, they…
