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
15
Sat
Riverfront & Water Ave. Walking Tour @ Historic Downtown Albany, Oregon
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Riverfront & Water Ave. Walking Tour @ Historic Downtown Albany, Oregon

The walking tour will be narrated by members of  Friends of Historic Albany and focus on the history of the riverfront from industrial center to recreation and open space and how it was influenced by transportation, from a ferry and riverboats to railroads and trucks.

The tour will be outdoors on public sidewalks and parking lots with uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, the tour is not wheelchair-friendly. COVID regulations will be followed including 6-foot distancing between parties and masks are required. Allow 90 minutes for the event. Starting at Monteith Riverpark (meet at the gazebo), 489 Water Ave. NW.

Registration is required as space is limited 15 participants. There is no cost for the tour.  The deadline for registration is 3:00 pm Friday, May 14. To make a reservation, contact the Albany Visitors Association at 541-928-0911. Photo by Stephanie Low.

Lamb & Fleece Spring Sale @ Iron Water Ranch
May 15 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lamb & Fleece Spring Sale @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

It’s the 3rd year for this event and it is set to be the best yet with fleeces and fiber for sale, lambs available for sale and pickup, and classes for those looking to learn something new! RSVP at Iron Water Ranch

May
20
Thu
Brownsville Farmers’ Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park
May 20 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Brownsville Farmers' Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

The Brownsville Farmers Market is conveniently located at Kirk’s Ferry Park in Brownsville, Oregon. Open Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m.  May 6th into October 2021.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance @ Midway Farms
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance @ Midway Farms | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in the glorious open garden spread of Midway Farms! Plenty of room for social distancing, and a beautiful space to dance and connect with your inner goddess. All levels welcome. Antigone, belly dance and yoga instructor, will guide us through our evening. Bring a yoga mat to sit on for our closing stretching and meditation time. Arrive early to shop at the wonderful organic, gluten-free farm store. Class donation is sliding scale $5-$15 cash (or barter?). Class is weather-permitting. Please check here in case of rain https://www.facebook.com/Midwayfarmsoregon.

May
27
Thu
Brownsville Farmers’ Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park
May 27 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Brownsville Farmers' Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

The Brownsville Farmers Market is conveniently located at Kirk’s Ferry Park in Brownsville, Oregon. Open Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m.  May 6th into October 2021.

May
28
Fri
DRTR music at The Barn @ The Barn at Hickory Station
May 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
DRTR music at The Barn @ The Barn at Hickory Station | Albany | Oregon | United States

From its inception, the DRTR music project has been solidly based in the joy of playing music. Their groove-based stylings create an infectious rhythmic pulse.

May
29
Sat
Memorial Day Observances
May 29 – May 31 all-day
Memorial Day Observances

This Memorial Day weekend, you can see homes and locations patriotically decorated in honor of the women and men who gave their lives in defense of our country, and those who have served and continue to serve in the military. See the map of locations on the Albany Explorer app, get a printed map from the AVA 24 hour information at 110 3rd Ave., or download one a tAlbany Visitors Association 

Jun
3
Thu
Brownsville Farmers’ Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park
Jun 3 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Brownsville Farmers' Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

The Brownsville Farmers Market is conveniently located at Kirk’s Ferry Park in Brownsville, Oregon. Open Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m.  May 6th into October 2021.

Jun
10
Thu
Brownsville Farmers’ Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park
Jun 10 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Brownsville Farmers' Market @ Kirk's Ferry Park | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

The Brownsville Farmers Market is conveniently located at Kirk’s Ferry Park in Brownsville, Oregon. Open Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m.  May 6th into October 2021.

Jun
17
Thu
North Albany Farmers’ Market @ Midway Farms
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
North Albany Farmers’ Market @ Midway Farms | Albany | Oregon | United States

North Albany Farmer’s market is an afternoon Farmers’ Market started by Midway Farms to help small farms provide healthful food to local residents. It is a no-contact drive-though market with pre-order available. For information visit the event Facebook page North Albany Farmer’s Market.