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
11
Sat
Cumberland Church Celebration Open House @ Cumberland Community Events Center
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cumberland Church Celebration Open House @ Cumberland Community Events Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Celebrate the Cumberland’s 132nd birthday!  Join the Community Events Center and enjoy tours, cake, and the history of this wonderful building, which is being renovated and will be home to the Cumberland Community Events Center. This event is part of Albany’s celebration of National History Preservation Month.

History of the Cumberland

The Cumberland Church building has been a part of Albany for 130 years. The church was built in 1892 by the Cumberland Presbyterians, a progressive branch of the Presbyterian Church. When it was dedicated on May 5, 1892, it was a rectangular, one-room meeting-style church. The building was moved to its new home on the corner of Santiam and Pine on October 17, 2021. The new address is 1400 Santiam Road SE. Once the restoration is complete, Cumberland will offer educational and enrichment programs for children and families, and provide a facility for the arts, education, recreation, celebration, and locally-based activities. The building will also be available to rent for both public and private events. Read more about the history of the Cumberland at AlbanyCumberland.org.

Photo: “Cumberland Steeple Removal” by Dan Bateman

Monteith Living History Saturday @ Monteith House
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monteith Living History Saturday @ Monteith House | Albany | Oregon | United States
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
Step into 1850 with them on the second Saturday of each month, from 12 pm to 2 pm, at the Historic Monteith House. Exciting activities like, woodworking, pioneer doll making, baking biscuits, making butter, and so many other family-friendly activities! Each time will be something new, and you’ll learn a little more about this important piece of Albany’s history.  
Albany Vintage Bicycle Show @ Deluxe Brewing Company
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Albany Vintage Bicycle Show @ Deluxe Brewing Company | Albany | Oregon | United States

Enter your vintage bicycle or have fun seeing someone else’s while you enjoy great beer and cool vendors! Free entry to view 75+ vintage bicycles

To register your bike for the 2024 show, visit Albany Vintage Bicycle Registration 
The 2024 Categories are:
Best Original Condition
Best Restored Condition
Best Custom Build
Best BMX (Freestyle or Race)
The People’s Choice Award

* All years up to 1989 will be considered Vintage

If you have any questions regarding which category your bicycle should be placed in,  please email us.

This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month.

Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush
May 11 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush | Albany | Oregon | United States

Head to Wine Crush for a weekend of Food, Wine, Music, and Fun!  Wine Crush will turn its back parking lot into ground zero for Crush Festival 2024!

Saturday, May 11

The fun starts at 2 pm when 6 wineries will be offering complimentary tastes of their new releases. There is no charge from 2-5 pm so settle in, sip wine and enjoy the food from the outside grill.

At 5:00 things get turned up a notch when the After Five Party begins!  Sit back, and enjoy your dinner while you listen to a fantastic live band!
Dinner is served from 5 pm to 7 pm and includes two drinks (beer or wine) and an insulated steel tumbler!  See details below for more info and to buy tickets.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:  Wine Crush will remain open during Crush Fest for those craving pizza and conversation.
Crush Fest attendees will enter the event through the back door.

The After Parties are $25 per person.
Tickets must be purchased before the event online. There is a limit of 100 people for each party. Tickets are non-refundable.
Buy Tickets

 

 

Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church
May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany String Orchestra for their Spring Concert!
Pieces featured are:   Vivaldi; Concerto for Four Violins in b minor,
Warlock; Capriol Suite and Jenkins; “Diamond Music” from Palladio.

The concert will be held at Albany First Christian Church on Saturday, May 11th at 3:00 PM.

Free admission and open to all.

May
12
Sun
Mother’s Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mother's Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Cheers, and a big thank you to the most important woman in everyone’s life!  Come down and enjoy free carousel rides all day.  There’s also a free carnation for the first 100 moms to walk through the door!

Photo: “Carousel Fun with GG” by Lori Norton

Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush | Albany | Oregon | United States

Mosey over to Wine Crush for a weekend of Food, Wine, Music, and Fun! The event will be held at the back parking lot of Wine Crush.

The fun starts at 1 pm on Sunday, May 12  with  6 wineries serving complimentary tastes. The grill will be fired up with food served outside under the tent. From 1 pm to 4 pm no ticket is needed to enjoy the wineries, food and music. So head around back, grab a drink and something to eat and listen as two amazing artists take the stage: Billy Lanham with Ron Green! You don’t want to miss this treat!

The After Four Party starts at, well, 4. You’ll be entertained by a local band while you enjoy your dinner (served 4pm to 6pm), two drinks, and a stainless steel tumbler for one price.  See details below for more info and to buy tickets.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:  Wine Crush will remain open during Crush Fest for those craving pizza and conversation.
Crush Fest attendees will enter the event through the back door. The After Parties are $25 per person and include food, two drinks, and a steel tumbler.
Tickets must be purchased before the event online. There is a limit of 100 people for each party. Tickets are non-refundable.
Buy Tickets

Bingo Sundays at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
May 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bingo Sundays at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
It’s BINGO Sunday at Deluxe Brewing! Join them in the taproom at 3PM for BINGO paired with a delicious craft beverage. They give away swag to BINGO winners during the hour of game-play and it’s a great chance to snag some new gear or fun prizes from your favorite local small business. Their taproom is family-friendly and open to well-behaved dogs on leash.
Take advantage of Growler Sunday in the taproom! Every Sunday, they offer $4 off growler fills all day long at the brewery. Keep a little extra cash in your pocket or use it at their on-site food cart to take care of your Sunday cravings
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Froggy’s Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing! @ Calapooia Brewing
May 12 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Froggy's Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing! @ Calapooia Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

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!

May
13
Mon
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Acoustic Jams at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
You’re invited to a weekly jam event hosted by Albany Oregon Jams at Deluxe Brewing every Monday evening! This event is a chance for local musicians of all levels looking for a place to jam in Albany Oregon.
Gathering at 5PM for those who want to work on harmonies and those who want to play acoustic instruments for the singers – think Crosby-Stills, Cowsills, Eagles, etc. The group lead will be on site starting at 4:30. Sign up for all player jam songs will start at 5:00 PM for the 5:30 jam.
The all-player jam event is currently acoustic only and is played in a round-robin style. Participants are asked to come prepared to lead 2 – 4 covers that all musicians may play. Please know your key!
Deluxe Brewing is open to all ages, apart from the immediate bar area and is always pet-friendly. The taproom serves craft beer, house spirit cocktails, cider, wine and soda. The Deluxe Food Cart is also open throughout the event time for dinner orders.
Event lead Sharon Carter typically arrives around 4:30PM and attendees are welcome to arrive early to begin practice.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe