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.

May
3
Fri
Mrs. Ropers Meet Up Albany Downtown @ Albany Wine Walk
May 3 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Mrs. Ropers Meet Up Albany Downtown @ Albany Wine Walk

If you’re visiting from out of town and are attending the Wine Walk AND are a fan of Mrs. Roper – this event is for you.
This is the first appearance of the Mrs. Ropers of Oregon in Historic Downtown Albany.
This will be a rolling stop event; if you’re working late, or have plans to meet your friends.. no worries – join up and leave as you please.  Wear your brightest caftan and orange curly wig if you want!

3:30pm—Albany Carousel for a ride, photo, and then walk together to get wine glasses and tickets.
4:00pm—Corner of 1st Ave. & Ferry, pick up wine glasses, tickets and maps. 
5:15ish—Back to the Corner of 1st Ave. & Ferry to meet up with more Helens and pick up tickets if needed.
Everyone over 21 is welcome to join!

 

May
11
Sat
Downtown Albany Art Walk @ Downtown Albany
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Albany Art Walk @ Downtown Albany

This is an one day event to highlight some talented people in Albany.  There will be artists demonstrating their crafts or just selling their works at various locations in the downtown area.  Stroll through the Monteith district to discover these treasures.  Be prepared to be dazzled and surprised by all the creativity right here in Albany.

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.