Calendar

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
19
Fri
The Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair 2023 @ Scio Fairgrounds
May 19 – May 21 all-day
The Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair 2023 @ Scio Fairgrounds | Scio | Oregon | United States

2023 ANNUAL LAMB AND WOOL FAIR
“COUNTING ON EWE TO JOIN US”!!

The City of Scio is excited for this year’s fair – “Counting on Ewe to Join Us”. The theme is very appropriate, as it depicts the partnerships that help make Scio and the surrounding area a great place to live, work and play!
It is their hope that you experience a warm welcome when attending this year’s fair. Fair time allows you an opportunity to gather together and enjoy family and friends, reconvene old traditions and celebrate Scio’s rich family heritage, agricultural history and beautiful natural resources.
Photo by Melinda Martin.

NW Champion Sheepdog Trials @ Scio Fairgrounds
May 19 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 11:00 am
NW Champion Sheepdog Trials @ Scio Fairgrounds | Scio | Oregon | United States

Come celebrate the 85th year of what organizers say is the longest-running sheepdog trial in the country on May 19 through 21. The NW Champion Sheepdog Trial is held in conjunction with the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair, which is celebrating its 88th year.

The sheepdog trials will take place at Wolston Farm, 39562 Highway 226 off of Franklin Butte Road beginning at 8am and last until all dogs have run.

Photo by Melinda Martin.

May
21
Sun
Exploring Rosés at Wine Crush @ Wine Crush
May 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Exploring Rosés at Wine Crush @ Wine Crush | Albany | Oregon | United States

Wine Crush is bringing back their Wine 101 classes with Exploring Rosés. Certified Sommelier Hillary Davidson will lead the class in a discussion on Rosé wines. There are about as many styles and flavors as there are wine makers when it comes to Rosés. In the class, you will get to taste dry, off dry (a little sweet), bubbling and a couple of surprises! Bring a friend, meet new friends or bring Mom and enjoy a guided tasting. Tickets are $25, and you can get them at Exploring Rosés. 

The Wine 101 classes are generally held one Sunday every month. Wine Crush closes the doors to the public, pushes the tables together, and serves some snacks while everyone talks about wine.

May
23
Tue
Sweet Home Farmers’ Market @ Sweet home Farmers' Market
May 23 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sweet Home Farmers' Market @ Sweet home Farmers' Market | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market

May
25
Thu
Lebanon Downtown Farmers’ Market @ Lebanon Downtown Farmers' Market
May 25 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Lebanon Downtown Farmers' Market @ Lebanon Downtown Farmers' Market | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

Shop local and fresh. For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market

What is That? A Walking Tour of Architectural Tech Terms @ Calapooia Brewing
May 25 @ 5:30 pm
What is That? A Walking Tour of Architectural Tech Terms @ Calapooia Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States
Members of the Friends of Historic Albany (FOHA) will be holding “What is That? A Walking Tour of Architectural Tech Terms.” On the tour, they will be talking about architectural terminology and the technical features of some of Albany’s wonderful historic homes.
Photo: “Flinn Block” by Anna Davidson
May
27
Sat
Albany Farmers’ Market @ Albany, Oregon
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albany Farmers' Market @ Albany, Oregon | Albany | Oregon | United States

Fresh and local produce, baked goods, meat, flowers and more! For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market

Market in the Market @ Two Rivers Market
May 27 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Market in the Market @ Two Rivers Market | Albany | Oregon | United States

Shop 30 Local vendors and participate in fun activities. Come down to the event, snag a “passport” and get stamps from all our vendors for a chance to win a basket valued at over $900. But make sure you put some pep in your step because supplies are limited, and it’s first-come first-serve. Only one passport per person.

May
28
Sun
Market in the Market @ Two Rivers Market
May 28 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Market in the Market @ Two Rivers Market | Albany | Oregon | United States

Shop 30 Local vendors and participate in fun activities. Come down to the event, snag a “passport” and get stamps from all our vendors for a chance to win a basket valued at over $900. But make sure you put some pep in your step because supplies are limited, and it’s first-come first-serve. Only one passport per person.

May
30
Tue
The Li’l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild
May 30 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Li'l Art Show @ Linn County Arts Guild | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

The Li’l Art Show is a gallery display at Linn County Arts Guild including only works of art that are 8×10″ or smaller. Visitors are welcome to come enjoy artwork created by local artists from Linn County.

If you are interested in entering your art, go to the Art Guild’s website for information.