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.

Jan
19
Fri
Winter Rod and Speed Show @ Linn County Expo Center
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter Rod and Speed Show @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Winter Rod and Speed Show will feature over 100 cars, including hot rods, muscle cars, bikes, low riders, custom trucks and race cars from all over the Northwest gather for a show they will be talking about for months! Parking is free

For more information visit http://capitoldragster.com/

Admission:
Adults only $10.00
Kids 8 and under free

Family Budget Pricing:
2 adults and 2 kiddos (under 8)
only $20.00 for the whole family

Jan
20
Sat
Winter Rod and Speed Show @ Linn County Expo Center
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Winter Rod and Speed Show @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Winter Rod and Speed Show will feature over 100 cars, including hot rods, muscle cars, bikes, low riders, custom trucks and race cars from all over the Northwest gather for a show they will be talking about for months! Parking is free

For more information visit http://capitoldragster.com/

Admission:
Adults only $10.00
Kids 8 and under free

Family Budget Pricing:
2 adults and 2 kiddos (under 8)
only $20.00 for the whole family

Apr
13
Sat
Kittens & Cocktails @ Deluxe Brewing & Sinister Distilling
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Kittens & Cocktails @ Deluxe Brewing & Sinister Distilling | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Deluxe Brewing taproom on Saturday, April 13th  from 1-3 PM for a fundraising and kitten adoption event co-hosted by SafeHaven Humane Society!

The SafeHaven staff and a litter of ready-to-adopt kittens will be available for a meet and greet during this event. Staff will have additional information about ways to adopt, foster, and volunteer with their office.  They will also be present at the event to showcase adoptable kitties for those who are ready to take home their next furry friend.
During the event, donation items will be accepted for SafeHaven and happy hour discounts will be available to those who participate by bringing a donation! (See link below for items Safe Haven needs). Deluxe Brewing has also committed to donating $1 per pint or cocktail purchased during the event towards SafeHaven and the animals that they care for. There will also be a raffle prize awarded with Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling merchandise to one lucky attendee.
As always, the Deluxe Brewing taproom is a pet-friendly business. Due to the presence of young animals and those who have yet to be conditioned among other pets, we ask that our customers pay particular attention to the following: Well-behaved, people- and pet-friendly animals are welcome. Dogs must be fully vaccinated, registered, and on a leash at all times (no retractable leashes, please).
If you have any questions about bringing your own pets to this event, we ask that you choose to leave your pets at home to keep from overwhelming those who are looking to be adopted on site.
See Items to donate here:  safehavenhumane.org/support-us/donate/wish-list
Jul
12
Fri
‘Cut the Gut’ car show
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
'Cut the Gut' car show @ Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

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.**

Jul
23
Tue
Brownsville “Stand By Me” Day! @ Library Park
Jul 23 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Since 2007, the town has hosted Stand By Me Day, a celebration of the 1986 coming-of-age film that was primarily shot in the city.

The Committee has been busy making plans and rounding up volunteers to bring you a full slate of fun!  There will be guided walking tours, a fan forum with videos, 50’s car Cruise In,  Food trucks, a visit from Ima Blueberry and, of course,  a down and dirty Blueberry Pie Eating Contest.

Join the fun between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm at Library Park in beautiful Downtown Brownsville. Check here for more information.