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122 Ferry St SW
Albany, OR 97321
PO Box 965
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Welcome to AVA’s monthly calendar of events. Take a peek and plan your stay-cation or your next visit to our region. The city’s most notable annual events include historic home tours, outdoor summer concerts and movies under the stars, and the Northwest Art and Air Festival.
*Note for event organizers: If you’d like to have your event listed on the AVA calendar, head over to our contact page and submit your event to us.
May
6
Sat
Fresh and local produce, baked goods, meat, flowers and more! For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market
Wes Knodel Gun Shows Inc. is committed to bringing you high-quality, enjoyable, family-friendly shows. For information visit Wes Knodel Guns Shows. Photo by Jonna Niles
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come see the historic hangar and airplanes including Miss Liberty which is currently under restoration and was flown by Albany Pioneer Evelyn Burleson. Aviators will be available to chat with attendees. This is a free open house at the Albany Municipal Airport. Visitors will be asked to sign a waiver and kids are welcome. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo: “Cleared for Take-off, Albany Airport” by Dan Bateman
Join two experienced birders, Bill Freeland and Madelyn Antinucci, for a Guided Birding Tour at Thompson’s Mills. Learn about migration, nesting habits, and how to observe and record your findings. Bill and Madelyn will have a few pairs of binoculars to loan, but please bring your own if possible. Wear comfortable waterproof boots and dress to be outside for at least an hour, walking one mile on flat ground. Meet in the parking lot next to the restrooms at Thompson’s Mill. Call Don Lyon at 541-227-8873 for further information. Free tours of the 1858 Mill are also available.
Photo: “Lunch To Go, Timber Linn Lake” by Dan Bateman
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Albany Landmarks Commission and presented by Vintage Window Restoration, this one day workshop is oriented to homeowners who wish to repair their windows on their own but need the initial nudge to become inspired. Snacks and coffee will be served in the morning, then the class will head out to an actual project where they learn about numerous parts of a window, work space set-up, a bit of history, and work their way to gently removing the bottom sash of a window. Attendees will become more informed about how to preserve Albany’s historic stock. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of Historic Preservation Month.
The workshop is free, but space is limited and reservations required. Contact Alyssa Schrems at alyssa.schrems@cityofalbany.net or (541) 791-0176.
Put on your big hats and bowties and join the carousel for the Kentucky Derby on May 6 from 6:30-10pm. There will be a delicious Southern fare buffet dinner by Sybaris Bistro, raffle prizes, Mint Juleps, and bets on the carousel ponies! Buy tickets at Eventbright.com or visit AlbanyCarousel.com for all the details.
Grandstand Terrace tickets are general admission and are $75. Turf Club Balcony VIP tickets are $100. Reserve one of our exclusive Millionaire’s Row VIP Tables for you and up to 7 of your friends for $800. At the end of the night, you’ll be able to cash in your winnings for raffle tickets for some fabulous prizes!
This is an adults only event. All proceeds benefit the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum.
May
7
Sun
Wes Knodel Gun Shows Inc. is committed to bringing you high-quality, enjoyable, family-friendly shows. For information visit Wes Knodel Guns Shows. Photo by Jonna Niles
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come see the historic hangar and airplanes including Miss Liberty which is currently under restoration and was flown by Albany Pioneer Evelyn Burleson. Aviators will be available to chat with attendees. This is a free open house at the Albany Municipal Airport. Visitors will be asked to sign a waiver and kids are welcome. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo: “Cleared for Take-off, Albany Airport” by Dan Bateman
May 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
From 11 am-noon, United Way will be at the Carousel giving away books to kids. PLUS, they are throwing in a free ride on the carousel. The free ride is good on the 7th only.
May
9
Tue
The tour will begin at Burkhart Square (next to the Albany Civic Theater) at 101 1st Ave SW at the corner of Lyon and 1st. The tour is free but there is a suggested $5 donation per person to benefit the Monteith House. Sponsored by the The Natty Dresser. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
Photo: “Old Flinn Block Building” by Lexi Gross
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