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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.
Nov
27
Mon
Nov 27 – Dec 3 all-day
The Annual Festival of Wreaths Auction is a huge fundraiser for the carousel and an event we look forward to all year long!
You’re invited to stay in, curl up with some cocoa – or wine – and do some bidding with the trusted online auction platform, 32 Auctions.
Bidding will begin on November 27th at 9 AM and will close December 3rd at 7 PM.
Items will have pictures and descriptions online for you to browse or you can stop by the carousel Wednesday- Sunday during the auction 11AM – 4PM to view the auction items.
https://www.32auctions.com/FestivalofWreaths2023
Many thanks to this year’s Festival of Wreaths sponsor, Aasum-Dufour Funeral Home. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of local businesses and community sponsors.
Nov
30
Thu
Linn County Arts Guild, 846 Main St. Nov. 1st through Dec. 24th (11-5 Tues-Sat).
Many local artists offering ‘handcrafted in Linn County’ items!
Thurs., Nov.30th, from 6-9 pm Karaoke Night with Shankdoza Entertainment! KJs Glam &
Slam will be running a free karaoke night for customers to enjoy during their taproom visit. Come for great beer and entertainment with all your friends.
Slam will be running a free karaoke night for customers to enjoy during their taproom visit. Come for great beer and entertainment with all your friends.
Karaoke Night is free to spectators and performers, though they encourage tipping your karaoke masters of ceremony and we recommend pairing your music entertainment with refreshments from our bar and on-site food cart.
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
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Dec
1
Fri
Shop from over 200 artists for unique hand-crafted goods for the home and garden.
Handmade items include candles, skin care, toys, jewelry, tasty treats, knit items, local art, decorations, and more! Admission $2. Kids 13 and under free.
Get into the holiday spirit, bring the entire family to Storybook Land, and Albany holiday tradition!
Want to be a vendor? Visit: https://www.lcfairexpo.com/ChristmasBazaar for more details.
Linn County Arts Guild, 846 Main St. Nov. 1st through Dec. 24th (11-5 Tues-Sat).
Many local artists offering ‘handcrafted in Linn County’ items!
Participating downtown Albany businesses have special sales, events, and fun each first Friday of the month!
Photo: “Downtown Albany” by David Maestas
THE PENNY COTTAGE CHRISTMAS
December 1st, 4:00-8:00
December 2nd, 10:00-4:00
At The Gathering Barn, 35476 Knox Butte Road E, Albany, OR
Come shop local vendors offering unique gifts, baked goods, local food, and holiday decor all within a country Christmas setting!
Free entry and family friendly!
More details are on The Penny Cottage on Facebook and Instagram.
Join them on the First Friday of every month for a fun evening of music, and shopping. They have a different theme each month!
In-store specials 5 – 7pm
124 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR 97321, USA
On the 1st Friday of every month, the carousel is open from 5:30-8:00 p.m., and for just $5 per person you get UNLIMITED CAROUSEL RIDES, plus a fun activity or craft for the family, along with gift shop specials and a great deal on a tasty treat at the Carousel Café! Photo by Nathan Pendley.
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
1st Friday Artist Reception at Gallery Calapooia is from 6-8pm
The featured artists for December are sure to bring a smile to your face with their theme: rabbits!!! Anna Harris and Dhannon Ross create whimsical images and forms that are a treat for the soul. Come by Gallery Calapooia for their last First Friday reception of 2023 and see this great show. They have lots of wonderful holiday gifts and hand-made ornaments. Get them before they’re gone! See you Friday at Gallery Calapooia from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Happy Holidays!!!
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