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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.
Get ready for some awesome summer fun! On June 22nd, the Albany Summer Passport program will kick off at 2 different sign-up locations!
Both places will be filled with fun and excitement, perfect for kicking off your summer adventures with our Summer Passport! Check out our website for more details as we get closer to the big day.
Passports will be available for sign-up throughout the summer, June 22nd, 2024 is the kickoff date for the program. The last day of the program is August 9, one week before the Carousel Carnival. So, no matter if you live here, or are just visiting for a few days – you’re invited to participate. You may come to the AVA Office at any time and pick up a Passport and explore as much as you can during your visit to Albany.
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.
For the first time ever, The Basset Hound Club of America National Specialty is coming to Albany!!
The event is taking place at the Linn County Expo Center from September 9 – September 13, 2024
This is a great dog event for families to visit and see Basset Hounds in many different events!
As the event gets closer, more specific times and details will be added but here’s some information to get you excited.
Monday – Friday: Dog show (what you sometimes see on TV)
Monday – Tuesday: Obedience and Rally
Tuesday – Wednesday: Scent Work (watch those great noses find hidden scent items!)
Wednesday: Agility (this will be all breed, so lots of dogs to watch run, jump, and generally get athletic!)
All week, there will be a lot of Bassets at the fairground, and if you ask, in all likelihood you’ll be able to say hi and pet them! There is nothing like watching a Basset Hound to brighten your day! Mark your calendars now and be sure to visit at least once during these days!
If you have an AKC registered show Basset and are interested in participating more information can be found here. You can also call Sylvie at 360.704.8473 or email sylviebhca2024@gmail.com
