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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.
This national championship includes agility, hunt, tracking, scent, obedience, rally, conformation, gun dog sweeps and more! For individual events schedule and information visit GRCA
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT:
Dog Parade, 5k Fun Run / Walk, Obstacle Course, Craft Fair, & More!
Saturday, September 9th | Adair County Park | 7295 NE Arnold Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
Load up your dog and join The Albany Optimist Club on September 9th, 2023 for an opportunity to show off your furry friend, participate in some friendly competitions, and meet some amazing vendors. Proceeds from this event will help support the Supporting Area Veterans and The Elisted Project STEP, For Military Families, ABC House of Albany, and the Liberty House in Salem.
Free Parking & Free Admission for Spectators
Photo: “Intensity Agility Finals” by Dan Bateman
Alaskan Malamute National Specialty at the Linn Co Expo Center October 23rd through the 28th.
Events include;
Top Twenty
Agility
Tournament of Veterans
Working Dog Showcase
Weight Pull
Schedule of events can be found here: https://www.amcanational.com/schedule-of-events
If you’re looking for songs that take you on a relatable journey through life, you’ll love Jim’s music. His songs are deeply rooted in his own reflections on life and living, making them not just entertaining, but also insightful and thought-provoking.
Give his music a listen and see for yourself!
18 years and counting for Oregon’s longest-running Blues Jam. Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds in the Atrium at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, Tasty licks, tasty food, the best beer, and surprise cocktails! Bring your instrument of choice, jump right in, and jam with the band!
All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Free.
18 years and counting for Oregon’s longest-running Blues Jam. Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds in the Atrium at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, Tasty licks, tasty food, the best beer, and surprise cocktails! Bring your instrument of choice, jump right in, and jam with the band!
All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Free.
18 years and counting for Oregon’s longest-running Blues Jam. Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds in the Atrium at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, Tasty licks, tasty food, the best beer, and surprise cocktails! Bring your instrument of choice, jump right in, and jam with the band!
All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Free.
Join Iron Water Ranch for a fibery fun day with lambs to pet, fleeces to touch, and classes to take!
There will be a whole variety of raw fleeces available, natural and dyed yarns, washed locks, dryer balls, and fiber arts equipment and supplies!
2 Classes Available: Shepherding 101 for newer shepherds is from 12 pm to 2 pm, and a beginning Crochet Class from 1 pm – 3 pm. To purchase tickets for these classes and for additional information visit Iron Water Ranch.
You’ll have a wooly good time!
18 years and counting for Oregon’s longest-running Blues Jam. Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds in the Atrium at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, Tasty licks, tasty food, the best beer, and surprise cocktails! Bring your instrument of choice, jump right in, and jam with the band!
All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Free.
18 years and counting for Oregon’s longest-running Blues Jam. Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds in the Atrium at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, Tasty licks, tasty food, the best beer, and surprise cocktails! Bring your instrument of choice, jump right in, and jam with the band!
All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Free.
