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122 Ferry St SW
Albany, OR 97321
PO Box 965
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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.
Jun
1
Thu
TEEN STUFF all June long at the Albany Public Library!
Start June off by picking up your summer reading log! Mark off every day you read and return periodically for cool prizes!
ALL JUNE LONG – Make a button! Stop by the Teen Desk at the Main Library and make buttons! A variety of templates will be provided for pride flags, pronouns, and positive messages.
Jun
16
Fri
136th Linn County Pioneer Picnic
June 16, 17, and 18, 2023
Theme: Fun and Games
Through the Years
The Linn County Pioneer Picnic has been a local staple since 1887 when it was created as a reunion for the early homesteaders. Since the first event, the annual event has never been cancelled, which makes it the longest continuously running celebration in the state of Oregon. Admittance is and always has been free for attendees.
The Picnic lasts three days every year and is chock full of activities, exhibits, and entertainment for the whole family. Friday is kicked off with the Kiddie Parade and the crowning of the Linn County Pioneer Picnic Princesses. Children and families can then enjoy fun activities and entertainment at the park. On Saturday, the day begins with a breakfast hosted by local firemen that raises funds for the Fourth of July Fireworks. Then begins the ever-popular Parade down Main Street, where hundreds gather to see floats from all kinds of Linn County organizations, clubs, and more. Afterward, the crowds flock to Pioneer Park, where they can find a quilt show, flower show, art display, horseshoe tournament, a logging competition, and more. Children enjoy a penny scramble, three-legged races, and crafts.
Sunday continues the festivities with a nondenominational church service that dates back to the early years of the Linn County Pioneer Picnic.
Throughout the weekend, great music, food, and vendors abound, and attendees set out blankets and fill up picnic tables to spend the weekend together.
Jun
19
Mon
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.
Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth!
MONDAY, JUNE 19 2023
4 PM – 7 PM
Corvallis Community Center • 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis
Join the fun in celebrating freedom and community with the Linn-Benton NAACP at our Juneteenth Celebration. Festivities include a Black-Owned Business Expo, showcasing the talents and products of local entrepreneurs, Meet the NAACP Committees, a Community Fair of local resources, arts and crafts activities for all ages, Build Your Own Library book giveaway, free food from Black-Owned Restaurants, Music by DJ Kirkwood and much more!
Photo: Winner RESERVE CHAMPION 2022, Dahlia Field, Millersburg by Dave Maestas
Jun
20
Tue
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.
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
Jun 20 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Corvallis Community Bands presents
2023 Summer Concert Series
Corvallis Central Park, 7:30pm
The Corvallis Community Band presents its Summer Concerts in the Park series each Tuesday evening 7:30-8:30pm from June 20th to August 29th. The concert is free to the public.
This family-friendly series features the Corvallis Community Band. The first concert features Conductor Justin Preece with the theme of Surveying the Sea. The band rehearses from 6:30-7:25pm before each concert and if you wish to join in, bring your band instrument and do so. The concert is from 7:30-8:30pm and is free to the public in front of the gazebo in Central Park in Corvallis. No seats are provided so dress for the weather and bring a blanket or low-backed chairs.
Tue at 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Central Park
650 Northwest Monroe Avenue
Corvallis
97333
• Tuesday, June 20 – The Sea, conducted by Justin Preece
• June 27 – All Folk Welcome, conducted by Daemon Shane
• July 4th – Celebrate America!, conducted by Jim Martinez
• July 11 – Classic Broadway, conducted by Cheryl Martinez
• July 18 – Children’s Concert, conducted by Steve Matthes
• July 25 – A Summer Concert, conducted by Nathan Boal
• August 1 – Old Fashion Band Concert, conducted by Steve Matthes
• August 8 – Music of the British Isles, conducted by Isaac Andrew
• August 15 – Fantasy & Fantasia, conducted by Mark Tarasawa
• August 22 – Big Band Bash, conducted by John Russell
• August 29 – Movie Magic, conducted by John Russell
Photo: Gorgeous Sunset, Timber Linn Park by Linda Gail Voet
Jun
21
Wed
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.
Flower Crowns for Pride
An assortment of silk flowers will be available to make a festive flower crown to wear to the Albany Pride Parade or anywhere!
All ages; kids, teens, adults welcome!
Join the fun at the Albany Public Library June 21st from 5pm-6pm.
graphic with event information
Photo: Winner 3rd Place Historic Albany 2022, Tulips, Monteith Historic District by Camron Settlemier
It’s a quick trip to Corvallis to visit the historic Whiteside Theater! The Whiteside hosts a movie every Wednesday at 7 p.m. They also host the Bob Newton Family Movie, a family-friendly 3 p.m. monthly matinee.
Visit the Whiteside Theatre’s movie listings to learn more and buy tickets.
March Schedule
- June 7, 7 p.m.: Milk ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
- (Sunday) June 11, 3 p.m.: Bob Newton Family Movie: Sing 2 ($6 in advance, $8 at the door, free for kids 12 and under)
- June 14, 7 p.m.: Breakfast on Pluto ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
- June 21, 7 p.m.: Kinky Boots ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
- June 28, 7 p.m.: Love, Simon ($6 in advance, $8 at the door)
The Whiteside Theatre would like to thank Jackson Street Youth Shelter for selecting these movies for PRIDE Month 2023.
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