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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 event is held in Library Park adjacent to the Linn County Historical Museum in Downtown Brownsville. It begins at 10am. Come early and beat the heat!
Step back in time and try your hand at the crafts and activities practiced by the folks who lived here long ago. The Mid-Valley Prospectors will be here for you to pan for gold and the Boston Mill will be bring their Stone Quern for grinding wheat. You can wash clothes on a washboard, press apples into cider, dip beeswax candles and spin wool. Try your hand at crosscut sawing and make a cornhusk doll. Plan to stay the whole day…you won’t want to leave! This free activity is supported by a generous donation from Randy Tripp.
Photo: Sunrise in Brownsville by Mike Moshofsky
The John Fiechter House, also known as Failing Cottage, is is believed to be the oldest house in Benton County. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Visitors to the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge will be able to visit and tour this historic 1855 pioneer house every Saturday, July 8 through Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn the history of one of Benton county’s early families.
The Fiechter House is located on Finley Refuge Road, across from the red Cabell barn. Visitors can also stop in at the refuge’s Nature Store for directions.
Photo credit: John Fiechter House, by Ian Poellet. (CC BY-SA 4.0)
History Bites: The Miracle on First Avenue, the story of the Albany Carousel
Coming up on Wednesday, January 10th at noon.
The Albany Regional Museum will host the founder of the Albany Carousel and co-author of “The Miracle on First Avenue” Wendy Kirbey as she shares the story of one woman’s dream becoming reality. Kirbey along with co-author Jennifer Moody have assembled a wonderful history of how the Albany carousel came to be, from dream to opening. The book also highlights the unique stories of the carousel animals, and the inspiration behind each carving.
The History Bites program is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee based, but always free for members!
Light refreshments provided.
Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza
Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?
This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.
Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza
Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?
This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.
Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza
Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?
This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.
Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza
Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?
This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.
