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.

Jun
28
Fri
The Black Sheep Gathering 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Black Sheep Gathering 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The 48th Annual Black Sheep Gathering, taking place Friday through Sunday, celebrates natural-colored animals and their fiber.

Don’t miss the most charming sheep in the barn and spectacular fiber entries. 📷 by Melinda Martin

 

Jun
29
Sat
The Black Sheep Gathering 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
The Black Sheep Gathering 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The 48th Annual Black Sheep Gathering, taking place Friday through Sunday, celebrates natural-colored animals and their fiber.

Don’t miss the most charming sheep in the barn and spectacular fiber entries. 📷 by Melinda Martin

 

Jun
30
Sun
The Black Sheep Gathering 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Black Sheep Gathering 2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The 478h Annual Black Sheep Gathering, taking place Friday through Sunday, celebrates natural-colored animals and their fiber.

Don’t miss the most charming sheep in the barn and spectacular fiber entries. 📷 by Melinda Martin

 

Aug
10
Sat
Hoop Jam – BGCA @ Linn Benton Community College
Aug 10 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Hoop Jam - BGCA @ Linn Benton Community College | Albany | Oregon | United States

{SAVE THE DATES} for Hoop Jam! A 3-on-3 street basketball tournament, at the LBCC Parking Lot, on August 10-11, 2024. Hoop Jam is a great way to focus on youth, community building, and character development through an athletic venue.

They anticipate over 3,000 players and families will be enjoying all that Albany has to offer during the Hoop Jam. As is true for all of the Boys & Girls Club of Albany’s events and programs, the youth are the true benefactors.

Aug
11
Sun
Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour August 11, 2024 @ Linn County Fairgrounds
Aug 11 all-day
Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour August 11, 2024 @ Linn County Fairgrounds | Albany | Oregon | United States

This fantastic one-day cycling event takes place in the scenic mid-Willamette Valley. Established in the late 1970s, the CBBT offers a variety of route options, rest stops, delicious food, and SAG (support and gear) support tailored to cyclists of all levels. Plus, you’ll have the chance to pedal through up to five picturesque covered bridges, depending on the route you select. Join us for a memorable day of cycling and exploration!

CHECK IN FOR ALL RIDERS IS AT THE LINN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FROM 7:00 – 9:00 am.   Register Here. 

Please note that the 23 mile riders (Shortest route) will first check in at the fairgrounds and then proceed to Scio for the start of the ride.

Experience the charm of Linn County’s rural roads as you pedal through historic covered bridges in the picturesque Mid-Willamette Valley. Enjoy scenic views, open fields, rolling hills, and minimal traffic lights along the way. Plus, a portion of your entry fee supports Bicycle Education & Safety programs in our community.

Bring your family and invite your friends to join this unforgettable one-day ride! Lunch is included for riders on the Full Century, Metric Century, and Almost Century routes. Please note that lunch is not provided for the 44-mile and shorter rides.

Late registration begins on August 1st (with a $5 increase).

We look forward to riding with you at the CBBT this year!

  • Five covered bridges over varied terrain. Some hills along with rollers.
    85 miles
    2600 feet of climbing.
    Lunch stop and several rest/snack stops.
  • Five covered bridges. Varied terrain with vistas. Hills and rollers for elevation gain of 3500 feet total.
    101 miles.
    Lunch stop and several rest/snack stops.
  • Four covered bridges with one steep hill and plenty of rollers. Woods and some scenic vistas.
    68 miles
    1900 feet of climbing.
    Lunch stop and several rest/snack stops.
  • Mostly flat through cultivated farmlands, so if there’s a breeze you may feel it.
    44 miles
    3 covered bridges.
    2 supported rest and snack stops.
  • This ride starts and ends at the high school in the town of Scio, but check-in still happens at the Fairgrounds in Albany. The ride covers a flat 23 miles. Highlights include 3 covered bridges, 2 rest stops. Mostly very quiet country roads through the farmlands.
  • Discounted fees for our younger participants. Under 18 years of age are included. Adult accompaniment is encouraged.

Mid-Valley Bicycle Club ● info@mvbc.com ● mvbc.com

About MVBC;
The Mid-Valley Bicycle Club is a non-profit cycling club centered in Corvallis, Oregon, one of the nation’s top bicycle commuting cities. The club was founded in 1974, and is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Its primary purpose is to promote general interest in cycling relative to bicycle education, safety, transportation and recreation.

 

Hoop Jam – BGCA @ Linn Benton Community College
Aug 11 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Hoop Jam - BGCA @ Linn Benton Community College | Albany | Oregon | United States

{SAVE THE DATES} for Hoop Jam! A 3-on-3 street basketball tournament, at the LBCC Parking Lot, on August 10-11, 2024. Hoop Jam is a great way to focus on youth, community building, and character development through an athletic venue.

They anticipate over 3,000 players and families will be enjoying all that Albany has to offer during the Hoop Jam. As is true for all of the Boys & Girls Club of Albany’s events and programs, the youth are the true benefactors.

Sep
21
Sat
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – Sep 22 @ 5:00 pm
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

OFFF is ON for 2024! September 21 and 22, at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR.

Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.

Workshops will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! See the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival website for cost and other information.

The marketplace is open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm. Admission is FREE!

Please join them for a weekend of fiber fun and community.

Photo by Melinda Martin.