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Albany, OR 97321
PO Box 965
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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.
Oct
23
Mon
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
Oct
28
Sat
Iron Water Ranch is proud to host their Fall Fiber Fest this October. This event is for the whole family and includes crafts and classes for all ages. There will be additional vendors offering beautiful fiber art supplies and finished products as well. This is a great event to visit and learn about all the different breeds of sheep they raise.
There will be: Raw fleeces, Dyed locks, Roving, Yarn, Needle felted gifts, Tons of fall and winter decor, Gifts for the holiday season
There will be 3 classes offered taught by Iron Water Shepherds and Audrey of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.
- Needle Felting a Pumpkin – Saturday @ Noon – taught by Audrey – great for Beginners and you can make your own decor!
- Shepherding 101 – Saturday @ 2PM – taught by Zane & Brendan – get answers for your shepherding questions!
- Spinning IWR Sheep – Sunday @ Noon – taught by Kirsten – go into the winter with fabulous new fiber and learn all about spinning beautiful yarns from the breeds raised there at Iron Water Ranch.
Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low
Oct
29
Sun
Iron Water Ranch is proud to host their Fall Fiber Fest this October. This event is for the whole family and includes crafts and classes for all ages. There will be additional vendors offering beautiful fiber art supplies and finished products as well. This is a great event to visit and learn about all the different breeds of sheep they raise.
There will be: Raw fleeces, Dyed locks, Roving, Yarn, Needle felted gifts, Tons of fall and winter decor, Gifts for the holiday season
There will be 3 classes offered taught by Iron Water Shepherds and Audrey of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.
- Needle Felting a Pumpkin – Saturday @ Noon – taught by Audrey – great for Beginners and you can make your own decor!
- Shepherding 101 – Saturday @ 2PM – taught by Zane & Brendan – get answers for your shepherding questions!
- Spinning IWR Sheep – Sunday @ Noon – taught by Kirsten – go into the winter with fabulous new fiber and learn all about spinning beautiful yarns from the breeds raised there at Iron Water Ranch.
Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low
Feb
10
Sat
At this indoor event, Iron Water Ranch invites the community into their barns to meet their lambs!
There will be educational displays, knowledgeable staff, and tons of baby lambs on hand.
Reservations REQUIRED for one-hour sessions, $20 per person. For information and reservations visit: Lambentine.
Feb
11
Sun
At this indoor event, Iron Water Ranch invites the community into their barns to meet their lambs!
There will be educational displays, knowledgeable staff, and tons of baby lambs on hand.
Reservations REQUIRED for one-hour sessions, $20 per person. For information and reservations visit: Lambentine.
Mar
8
Fri
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!
Mar
10
Sun
Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, food, and drinks! Bring your instrument of choice, grab a beer and a burger then jump right in and jam with the band! All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Mar
17
Sun
Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, food, and drinks! Bring your instrument of choice, grab a beer and a burger then jump right in and jam with the band! All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Mar
24
Sun
Join Froggy’s Blues Jam aka Church of Eternal Suds at Calapooia Brewing every Sunday from 3-6 PM for a fun evening of live music, food, and drinks! Bring your instrument of choice, grab a beer and a burger then jump right in and jam with the band! All ages are welcome! You can even bring your dog!
Apr
6
Sat
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!
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