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.

Aug
25
Fri
Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament @ LBCC Pickleball Courts
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament @ LBCC Pickleball Courts | Albany | Oregon | United States

THE 2023 EDWARD JONES
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
August 24-27, 2023

Presented by Albany Pickleball Club
Hosted by Shane Denning at the Albany/LBCC Pickleball Courts
*Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (10+, 50+, 60+, 70+) for all skills (3.0 – 5.0
*Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets
*Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.

Aug
26
Sat
Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament @ LBCC Pickleball Courts
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament @ LBCC Pickleball Courts | Albany | Oregon | United States

THE 2023 EDWARD JONES
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
August 24-27, 2023

Presented by Albany Pickleball Club
Hosted by Shane Denning at the Albany/LBCC Pickleball Courts
*Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (10+, 50+, 60+, 70+) for all skills (3.0 – 5.0
*Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets
*Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.

Aug
27
Sun
Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament @ LBCC Pickleball Courts
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament @ LBCC Pickleball Courts | Albany | Oregon | United States

THE 2023 EDWARD JONES
RALLY IN THE VALLEY
August 24-27, 2023

Presented by Albany Pickleball Club
Hosted by Shane Denning at the Albany/LBCC Pickleball Courts
*Doubles Skill/Age Round Robin format (1 game to 15, win by 2) with Single Elimination playoffs (2 of 3 to 11 win by 2) for Gold/Silver/Bronze.
*Under 50 & Senior Divisions (10+, 50+, 60+, 70+) for all skills (3.0 – 5.0
*Medals will be awarded for all skill levels in combined brackets
*Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles Brackets with Prize Money. Prize money awarded based on number of teams registered in each bracket.

Sep
9
Sat
Cycle Oregon Classic @ Begins in
Sep 9 – Sep 16 all-day
Cycle Oregon Classic @ Begins in | Albany | Oregon | United States

This 295 mile bike ride begins and ends right here in Albany! Do you crave the wide-open landscape, the silky-smooth single lane roads, the forested canopies, the soundtrack of a river as you pedal along, those postcard worthy views, and those friendships made and nurtured. Then what you want is the Classic!

The amount of geographical wonder packed into the 295 by 395-mile rectangle we call Oregon is unparalleled. And for over 30 years Cycle Oregon has been exposing you to the sights, sounds and people of this wonderland. And still, there are roads and communities we have yet to experience – until now. This year, we’re taking you on an all-new adventure, with new routes, new communities, and new experiences.

You can read more and register for the event on the Cycle Oregon website.

Photo by Wirestock on Freepik

Bridges, Bikes & Brews @ Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Bridges, Bikes & Brews @ Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds | Scio | Oregon | United States

Annual Bridges, Bikes & Brews Festival in Scio, Oregon on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

There will be a motorcycle poker run, cornhole tournament, live music, food, vendors, local breweries, and more. Bridges, Bikes and Brews is sponsored by the Scio Event Center Organization to raise funds for a new Fairgrounds and Event Center to be built in or near Scio, Oregon.

The Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds will be open from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. with food carts, and other vendors. The beer garden opens at 11:00 and features beverages from the Growler Café in Lebanon. There will be entertainment at the Carol Bates Stage featuring Lane Norberg, Jessie Leigh, and Huckle Buck Highway.

Photo: “Gilkey Bridge” by Oliver J. Anderson

The Albany Beer “Run” @ Calapooia Brewing,
Sep 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Albany Beer "Run" @ Calapooia Brewing, | Albany | Oregon | United States
On Saturday, September 9th, the Corvallis Lions Club is proud to host the annual 0.3K
Albany Beer “Run” fundraising event. The event will span from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
beginning at Calapooia Brewing, 140 NE Hill St, Albany, Ore., and concluding at Deluxe
Brewing, 635 NE Water Ave., Albany, Ore. Registration for the event is $25 per runner
with proceeds benefiting Canine Companions for Independence, a national non-profit
organization that trains and provides assistance dogs.
Dedicated to the below-average athlete and weekend warrior, the Albany Beer “Run”
begins with a beer garden at Calapooia Brewing, opening to participants at 11:00 a.m..
Registration includes a pint of craft beer from Calapooia Brewing prior to the race, which
starts at 12:00 p.m.. The event concludes at Deluxe Brewing with a second pint of
complimentary craft beer and features a carb-loading donut station for runners. The
Deluxe Food Cart will be open after the race with other refreshments available on-site.
The Albany Beer “Run” event is pet-friendly for well-behaved pets. Both Deluxe Brewing
and Calapooia Brewing locations are family friendly, however runners must have valid
identification and be of legal drinking age to enjoy complimentary beer.
Advance registration for the event is open online through September 6th and costs
participants $25 each. Included in event entry is a race medal, an oval 0.3K sticker, an
Albany Beer “Run” commemorative shirt when pre-registered by August 20, and two
craft beer tickets. Runners must be of legal drinking age to redeem beer tickets. Please
bring valid identification and cash. Day-of registration opens at Calapooia Brewing at
10:30 a.m.

Register now for good food, good drink, and good fun for a great cause. For more
information about the Albany Beer “Run”, visit the official event page at
www.omroadrace.org.

 

About Corvallis Lions Club
The Corvallis Lions Club organization is united with the goal to serve. Guided by
kindness, Lions Club members volunteer their time and efforts to improve the health, education and well-being for children and adults through strengthening local and global
communities with support for those in times of need.
About Canine Companions for Independence
Canine Companions is an organization that provides service dogs to adults, children and
veterans with disabilities, and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare,
criminal justice, and educational settings. The organization is dedicated to leading the
service dog industry in providing clients and their dogs with greater independence. Since
their founding in 1975, all dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to
Canine Companions’ clients.
Sep
23
Sat
Soul Skate Fundraiser @ Mid-Willamette Family YMCA Family Activity Center
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Soul Skate Fundraiser @ Mid-Willamette Family YMCA Family Activity Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

We invite skaters of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to join Kids for the Culture for Soul Skate Night! This is their first fundraiser held in partnership with NW Skateland and the Mid-Willamette Family YMCA. Groove to live music and support their educational and community building programs.

Saturday, September 23
7 – 10 PM
$10 Entry
Location: Mid-Willamette Family YMCA Family Activity Center (3201 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany, OR)

 

Event page: https://facebook.com/events/s/soul-skate-fundraiser/318297880598424/

Oct
7
Sat
Candy Carnage @ Linn County Expo Center
Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm
Candy Carnage @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Candy CARNAGE: Live LOCAL ROLLER DERBY
SATURDAY, OCT 7th 2023, doors open at 5 pm

Sick Town Roller Derby is on the track!! Grab those cowbells and get ready for a night of full-contact roller derby mayhem at Candy Carnage!

featuring Half-Time Entertainment, Food Carts, & ALCOHOL!

 

Tickets

Kids 5 & Under get in free!

$12 in Advance, purchase tickets here
$15 at the Door

Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Rd E
Albany, OR

Oct
27
Fri
Zombie Paintball Safari 2023
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Zombie Paintball Safari 2023 @ Lebanon | Oregon | United States

ZOMBIE SAFARI 2023
Ready for an exciting zombie hunt guided tour? Fight off the zombie hoard while making your way through the spooky woods. Participants do not get shot at and will use gelly blasters with glow-in-the-dark jelly balls to eliminate zombies. Ages 5 years and older, all participants must have a valid waiver on file. Be sure to pre-register to secure your spot before we fill up. $20 per person, pre-reg or $30 at the gate.

Tours start at 7pm and run until midnight, last tour leaving at 11:45pm. This is fun for all ages 5 and up, children under the age 10 must be accompanied on the tour by an adult.
All the supplies needed will be provided, including Blaster and eye protection.
Participants will be able to shoot zombies with no risk of being shot back.

Cost per tour is $20 per person if you pre-register, this includes a full hopper of GellyBalls for you to shoot at zombies during your tour. If you don’t pre-register, price at the gate is $30 per person. You can purchase an extra reload of GellyBalls during registration for an additional $5 per reload.

Please plan for appropriate weather conditions. Please show up 30 minutes early to check in. And be sure to fill out your field waiver before the event to save time at registration. Waiver can be found at www.vantora.com/paintball/swamp/waiver

There are a limited number of entrants for this event. You can prepay at: ZOMBIE SAFARI HUNT

Field is located at:
38488 Shady Oak Lane, Lebanon, Oregon 97355

Call if have questions:
Ralph 541-409-0511

Oct
28
Sat
Zombie Paintball Safari 2023
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Zombie Paintball Safari 2023 @ Lebanon | Oregon | United States

ZOMBIE SAFARI 2023
Ready for an exciting zombie hunt guided tour? Fight off the zombie hoard while making your way through the spooky woods. Participants do not get shot at and will use gelly blasters with glow-in-the-dark jelly balls to eliminate zombies. Ages 5 years and older, all participants must have a valid waiver on file. Be sure to pre-register to secure your spot before we fill up. $20 per person, pre-reg or $30 at the gate.

Tours start at 7pm and run until midnight, last tour leaving at 11:45pm. This is fun for all ages 5 and up, children under the age 10 must be accompanied on the tour by an adult.
All the supplies needed will be provided, including Blaster and eye protection.
Participants will be able to shoot zombies with no risk of being shot back.

Cost per tour is $20 per person if you pre-register, this includes a full hopper of GellyBalls for you to shoot at zombies during your tour. If you don’t pre-register, price at the gate is $30 per person. You can purchase an extra reload of GellyBalls during registration for an additional $5 per reload.

Please plan for appropriate weather conditions. Please show up 30 minutes early to check in. And be sure to fill out your field waiver before the event to save time at registration. Waiver can be found at www.vantora.com/paintball/swamp/waiver

There are a limited number of entrants for this event. You can prepay at: ZOMBIE SAFARI HUNT

Field is located at:
38488 Shady Oak Lane, Lebanon, Oregon 97355

Call if have questions:
Ralph 541-409-0511