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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 Rasani Fair is Oregon’s largest premier body mind spirit holistic fair. There will be a large variety of alternative and holistic independent practitioners, high-quality artisans, creative craftsman, and more. 20 Free presentations; two at the top of each hour will be held on both days. See the lineup of inspirational speakers at www.RaSaniFair.com/speakers. A raffle will be held benefiting Family Tree Relief Nursery, our local nonprofit supporting children and their families to create a stronger healthier community.
Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are free. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the days of the event. Cash is preferred, but cards are accepted.
Thai Express and N’Reeners New York Style Sandwiches will be available both days.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
This year: on Sunday morning only from 9:30 am-9:50 am the public is invited to our outdoor drumming circle where we set the intention for the day, honor our loved ones, and drum/rattle together. Feel free to bring a rattle or drum and join in or just watch. It’s a powerful event! Held outside the Santiam building near our entrance.
Future Fair Dates:
October 5 & 6, 2024
April 12 & 13, 2025
October 4 & 5, 2025
NACC Christmas Bazaar 2023 will be FRIDAY, November 17th, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND SATURDAY, November 18th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Friday night will be a Ladies Night theme. Come with your friends and get first picks of all the wonderful treasures their vendors have to offer! Tickets will be sold online or at the door. There will be free appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks, large value raffle prizes available only for Friday attenders! Along with our regular raffle area, there will be special offers, a little bit of swag, and so much fun! Tickets will be $7 online or $10 at the door and online special only of 4 tickets for $21!
Saturday’s event will be no charge! We will have around 90 vendors offering a huge variety of high quality treasures. There will be delicious breakfast and lunch offered, along with a huge bake sale, fabulous raffle area, and coffee bar.
This event is a fundraiser to support the NACC women’s ministry program
NACC Christmas Bazaar 2023 will be FRIDAY, November 17th, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND SATURDAY, November 18th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Saturday’s event will be no charge! We will have around 90 vendors offering a huge variety of high quality treasures. There will be delicious breakfast and lunch offered, along with a huge bake sale, fabulous raffle area, and coffee bar.
This event is a fundraiser to support the NACC women’s ministry program
Holiday Open Art Studio. Art Sale – Holiday Gifts. Visit the Misner Family Century Farm and Therese Misner’s Art studio for art and gifts.
The Misner Family and artist, Therese Misner, open their Century Farm for a festive day of art, gifts, and relaxing on the farm. Visit an artist working studio, home gallery, and tour the Misner Century Farm.
Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8
Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.
* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.
** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)
Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8
Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.
* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.
** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)
The Rasani Fair is Oregon’s largest premier body mind spirit holistic fair. There will be a large variety of alternative and holistic independent practitioners, high-quality artisans, creative craftsman, and more. 20 Free presentations; two at the top of each hour will be held on both days. See the lineup of inspirational speakers at www.RaSaniFair.com/speakers. A raffle will be held benefiting Family Tree Relief Nursery, our local nonprofit supporting children and their families to create a stronger healthier community.
Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are free. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the days of the event. Cash is preferred, but cards are accepted.
Thai Express and N’Reeners New York Style Sandwiches will be available both days.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
This year: on Sunday morning only from 9:30 am-9:50 am the public is invited to our outdoor drumming circle where we set the intention for the day, honor our loved ones, and drum/rattle together. Feel free to bring a rattle or drum and join in or just watch. It’s a powerful event! Held outside the Santiam building near our entrance.
Future Fair Dates:
October 5 & 6, 2024
April 12 & 13, 2025
October 4 & 5, 2025
The Rasani Fair is Oregon’s largest premier body mind spirit holistic fair. There will be a large variety of alternative and holistic independent practitioners, high-quality artisans, creative craftsman, and more. 20 Free presentations; two at the top of each hour will be held on both days. See the lineup of inspirational speakers at www.RaSaniFair.com/speakers. A raffle will be held benefiting Family Tree Relief Nursery, our local nonprofit supporting children and their families to create a stronger healthier community.
Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are free. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the days of the event. Cash is preferred, but cards are accepted.
Thai Express and N’Reeners New York Style Sandwiches will be available both days.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
This year: on Sunday morning only from 9:30 am-9:50 am the public is invited to our outdoor drumming circle where we set the intention for the day, honor our loved ones, and drum/rattle together. Feel free to bring a rattle or drum and join in or just watch. It’s a powerful event! Held outside the Santiam building near our entrance.
Future Fair Dates:
October 5 & 6, 2024
April 12 & 13, 2025
October 4 & 5, 2025
Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8
Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.
* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.
** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)
Worship on Wheels
6pm-8pm
$8
Worship on Wheels adapts to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, making spiritual connections more convenient and available to a diverse range of individuals. Whether through music, prayer, or interactive sessions, this mobile worship experience aims to create a meaningful and transformative encounter with faith, embracing the idea that spirituality knows no boundaries.
* WAIVER NOTICE * – All occupants are highly encouraged to complete an individual online waiver before arriving to avoid potential delays of entry.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.
** Know Before You Roll **
* Online Sales , Valid Waiver (15 min early entry)
* Traditional quad skates included, Inline skates $5.00 additional
* Walking Assist Skate Mates (Sundays Only)