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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.
The Vintage Roost is a seasonal gift shop nestled in the scenic hills of the beautiful North Albany countryside. Springtime at the Roost is a spring show featuring indoor and outdoor garden decor, delicious baked goods, and a shop full of antiques and collectibles. 30 local crafters have contributed to the beautiful and unique gifts available for purchase.
The show is open Fridays and Saturdays only, May 3 – May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit the Vintage Roost Facebook page.
PARKING: Passengers may be dropped off at the front doors of the shop by driving through the circular driveway. While there is no parking available in the driveway, parking is available on Scenic Drive.
All credit cards are accepted as well as cash and checks.
First Friday- Preserving your Family Photos
Albany Regional Museum is kicking off National Historic Preservation Month with a special event that will take place from 4:30 pm- 7:00 pm where you will learn from our very own Collections & Exhibits Manager, Amy Bozorth! Amy will teach you how to preserve your family photos using the Museum’s scanners!
You can even help to contribute to the Museum’s digital photo collection to help preserve Albany’s memories for generations to come. Please see below for how to participate:
Bring in no more than 10 photos that are 8”x10” or smaller. The photos must be loose photos to fit in our scanners.
Bring in a USB or portable hard drive to save your digital copies to, we cannot send your photos to you.
If your photo is related to Albany, it can be added to our digital collection with your permission!
Any questions, contact the Museum.
Join the Albany Arts Commission (AAC) as they participate in Historic Downtown Albany’s First Friday event, May 3, 2024.
They will host a community art show featuring works by over 20 artists for the entire month of May.
Members of the AAC will host a First Friday reception for the Community Show artists at the Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St SW, on Friday May 3rd from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Come meet your AAC active artist members, enjoy refreshments, view the variety of their work, and learn more about AAC’s mission and goals to support the arts in our community.
The AAC has raised public funds to support ongoing artist receptions for First Friday downtown for the rest of 2024.
Every First Friday, you can meet the artists whose artwork will be displayed this month at Gallery Calapooia at their Artist Reception. Refreshments will be served.
May feature artists: Bill Marshall and Linda Herd
Founded in 1978, the Albany Farmers’ Market is the oldest continuously operated open-air farmers’ market in Oregon. Nestled between Historic Downtown Albany and the beautiful park-like grounds of the Linn County Courthouse, the Albany Farmers’ Market is easy to access by foot, bicycle, car or bus and is just a few blocks from Amtrak at the historic Albany Station.
The Albany Farmers’ Market offers visitors an abundance of fresh, locally sourced food. From ripe, juicy produce to artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The market also features the Power of Produce Club, a kids’ program for ages 5-12 that provides hands-on educational activities and promotes healthy eating habits.
Although the market has evolved over the years, it continues to honor its roots and celebrate the community’s deep connection to the land. So whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, come experience the magic of the Albany Farmers’ Market for yourself.
For information visit Albany, OR Farmers’ Market