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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.
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
September 9th & 10th, 2023
Celebrating 27 Years Of Teaching History Through Faire Play
Elizabethan Revels & Marketplace
An Interactive Living History Village
Gates are Open from 10am to 6pm
Kings Valley – Oregon
est. 1996
Purchase Tickets Online or At the Gate
Before you come, please note:
Bring cash as a backup; we have no ATM and each of our vendors have their own payment arrangements.
No pets. Of course we welcome assistance animals as indicated under Oregon law.
Check your fuel as the nearest gas stations are about 15 miles in any direction.
Outdoor terrain on our partially unimproved site can be challenging for crutches and many kinds of electric scooters.
Feel free to contact us directly if you have any accessiblity questions; we have some experience.
September 9th & 10th, 2023
Celebrating 27 Years Of Teaching History Through Faire Play
Elizabethan Revels & Marketplace
An Interactive Living History Village
Gates are Open from 10am to 6pm
Kings Valley – Oregon
est. 1996
Purchase Tickets Online or At the Gate
Before you come, please note:
Bring cash as a backup; we have no ATM and each of our vendors have their own payment arrangements.
No pets. Of course we welcome assistance animals as indicated under Oregon law.
Check your fuel as the nearest gas stations are about 15 miles in any direction.
Outdoor terrain on our partially unimproved site can be challenging for crutches and many kinds of electric scooters.
Feel free to contact us directly if you have any accessiblity questions; we have some experience.
The Public Safety Chili Cook-Off is a community event that’s fun for the whole family and a great way to raise money for local programs!
Come and try some amazing chili!
Your entry fee includes samples of nearly 2 dozen amazing chili recipes!
Click here to purchase online tickets: $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12.
Tickets will be sold at the event and can be purchased with cash or credit card. However, the entry line might be much longer for those paying at the event than pre-purchased online tickets.
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
17th ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVALL
Visit Sweet Home October 7th, 2023 for their Harvest Festival in Sankey Park at 877 14th Ave., Sweet Home OR.
FUN ACTIVITIES
Pumpkin Painting
Tree Climbing
Kid Zone Games
Wagon Rides
Face Painting
Photo Booth
*All Free Activities and Snacks Are While Supplies Last*
The popular Pie Bake-Off Contest is back! You can taste the entries for a $3 donation. Donations go toward park projects.
The Chili Cook-Off is back! Admission will be $5 per person or $10 per family (limit 6 people per family). A ticket will be provided as proof of purchase for general admission. Purchasers will use their entry ticket as a ‘voting ticket’ for the People’s Choice Award. The ticket sale profits will go toward the Sweet Home Kids Food Pak.
Fresh and local produce and more! For information visit Sweet Home Farmers Market
