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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.
Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale. Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am – 4pm.
880 Tangent St, corner of Tenth, Lebanon.
Don your finest tweed attire and join us for a bicycle tour of Albany’s National Historic Districts!
This event starts at The Natty Dresser, 124 Broadalbin St SW.
Arrive by 9:30 am to enter the costume and best bike contests. The ride starts at 10 am. The tour will stop occasionally to talk about menswear and the historic buildings and sights along the way. Bring a cup if it looks like it is going to be a warm day as there will be a water break along the way.
The ride ends at the Deluxe Brewery where they will be hosting their annual Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the brewery, but riders are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch to the ride, as the brewery allows outside food.
Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale. Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am – 4pm.
880 Tangent St, corner of Tenth, Lebanon.
The annual “Cut the Gut” car cruise in Sweet Home, Oregon!
https://www.sweethomechamber.com/cut-the-gut/
This event is a must-attend for all enthusiasts of hot rods, motorcycles, classics, and muscle cars. The cruise takes place every year on the Friday night of the second weekend of July and attracts car lovers from all over the region.
The “Cut the Gut” car cruise is more than just a celebration of vehicles – it’s a chance for car enthusiasts to come together, share their passion, and enjoy a fun-filled night in the beautiful town of Sweet Home.
This cruise features over 20 checkpoints from one end of Sweet Home to the other. At each stop, participants will have their passports stamped for a chance to win a raffle prize.
Participants are encouraged to bring their best rides to show off, and spectators are encouraged to sit along the route to watch the show. So whether you own a classic car, a hot rod, a motorcycle, a muscle car, or simply like to look at them, this is the night for you!
Mark your calendars for the second weekend of July and join us for the “Cut the Gut” car cruise in Sweet Home, Oregon. We can’t wait to see you there!
This event happens rain or shine. **no refunds**
**Only street legal UTVs will have access to every checkpoint due to state laws restricting use on highways.**
