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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.
17th ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVALL
Visit Sweet Home October 7th, 2023 for their Harvest Festival in Sankey Park at 877 14th Ave., Sweet Home OR.
FUN ACTIVITIES
Pumpkin Painting
Tree Climbing
Kid Zone Games
Wagon Rides
Face Painting
Photo Booth
*All Free Activities and Snacks Are While Supplies Last*
The popular Pie Bake-Off Contest is back! You can taste the entries for a $3 donation. Donations go toward park projects.
The Chili Cook-Off is back! Admission will be $5 per person or $10 per family (limit 6 people per family). A ticket will be provided as proof of purchase for general admission. Purchasers will use their entry ticket as a ‘voting ticket’ for the People’s Choice Award. The ticket sale profits will go toward the Sweet Home Kids Food Pak.
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
Samaritan Health Services will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an open house and refreshments, on Friday, Oct. 27, from 12:30 to 6 p.m., for the new Sweet Home Medical Center, located at 1289 49th Ave. in Sweet Home. The event is open to the public. Remarks from Samaritan Health Services’ leadership will begin shortly after 12:30 p.m. A ribbon cutting, tours and refreshments will immediately follow. The completion of this facility exemplifies the commitment of so many to building a healthier community together. The 17,500-square-foot building focuses on improving access to health care with clinics offering family medicine, walk-in care and medication management as well as a retail pharmacy with a drive-up window and a helipad. The facility will open on Monday, Oct. 30. More information about this project can be found at samhealth.org/SweetHomeTogether. For questions about the grand opening, call 541-451-7063.
SHOCASE GALA – The Golden Age of Music
Don your formal attire and enjoy a classy night out! Come and hear local artists perform hits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s, then enjoy a night of Jazz from Oregon Native and Globally in-demand jazz performer, Gina Saputo. Tickets can be purchased for $15 at:
https://shocase.ticketleap.com/gala-golden-age/
VIP Event preceding starts at 6:00PM – Tickets $35 Includes both events.
Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.
Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.
There will also be stickers, zines, pony bead art, Final Fantasy XIV prints, and free queer resources! ✨️. Purchase tickets here before the market for $5+fees or $10 at the door.
Seniors, Veterans, and children 6 and younger – FREE!
The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms, and information on how to get them, will be available on May 1st. All entries must be returned to The Natty Dresser by Thursday, May 26, 5:00 pm. All correctly completed entries will be put into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced May 31 on Facebook and contacted by phone. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Happy Hunting!
Photo: “Albany Building Corner” by Cathy Webb
Enter your vintage bicycle or have fun seeing someone else’s while you enjoy great beer and cool vendors! Free entry to view 75+ vintage bicycles
To register your bike for the 2024 show, visit Albany Vintage Bicycle Registration
The 2024 Categories are:
Best Original Condition
Best Restored Condition
Best Custom Build
Best BMX (Freestyle or Race)
The People’s Choice Award
* All years up to 1989 will be considered Vintage
If you have any questions regarding which category your bicycle should be placed in, please email us.
This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.
