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122 Ferry St SW
Albany, OR 97321
PO Box 965
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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.
May
1
Wed
May 1 – May 31 all-day
May is dedicated to National Preservation Month. Also known as Historic Preservation Month, the month celebrates the nation’s heritage through historic places.
Albany is home to four national historic districts and the location of the most varied collection of architectural styles in the state. There are more than 800 historic buildings in three of the districts, dating from the 1840s to the 1950s, and all located within an area of approximately 100 square blocks.
Come and celebrate the heritage of Albany by participating in various events and exploring historic places all month long.
Events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Walking History Tours, Building Tours, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, and more!
Scan the QR Code shown below and download the Albany Explorer App! You’ll find self-guided tours of our historic districts, great places to eat, and all things Albany!
We look forward to seeing you!
Photo: “Blue Sky for a Blue House” Monteith Historic District by Camron Settlemier
Albany Explorer App
We would also like to include Benton County’s all-month events! See Full List of Events Here
Trails Through Time is the theme of National Preservation Month in Benton County.
Many events are available to participate in and learn the history of the area.
Some events require registration, all are free. For updates, please check THE VISIT CORVALLIS OR ALBANY VISITORS websites.
This event schedule is a collaboration between the Benton County and Corvallis Historic Resources Commissions, the Albany Heritage Commission, and PreservationWORKS.
May
10
Fri
Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale. Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am – 4pm.
880 Tangent St, corner of Tenth, Lebanon.
May
11
Sat
Lebanon Garden Club annual fundraiser plant sale. Friday, May 10 & Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10am – 4pm.
880 Tangent St, corner of Tenth, Lebanon.
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
12PM-2PM
Monteith LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITIES
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.
May
14
Tue
Tuesday Night Trivia!
6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Tallman Brewing
2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR
So you think you’re a wise guy – come join us for a night of Trivia! We will have prizes for top place…. plus bragging rights and tacos.
May
21
Tue
Tuesday Night Trivia!
6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Tallman Brewing
2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR
So you think you’re a wise guy – come join us for a night of Trivia! We will have prizes for top place…. plus bragging rights and tacos.
May
22
Wed
Sponsored by Albany Regional Museum in partnership with Riverside Cemetery, the 14th annual History Through Headstones self-guided tour features docents presenting the historical contributions of local medical practitioners. This event is free to attend. Can’t make it on May 22? No worries! Signage will remain up at Riverside Cemetery following this event with QR codes. Once you scan the QR code with your smart phone, you will have access to a narration of the lives of this year’s subjects.
Photo credit: “Riverside Cemetary Heart of Linn County Genealogy” by Kimberly Richards
May
28
Tue
Tuesday Night Trivia!
6:30 PM 8:00 PM
Tallman Brewing
2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR
So you think you’re a wise guy – come join us for a night of Trivia! We will have prizes for top place…. plus bragging rights and tacos.
May
30
Thu
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is a community-wide celebration held each year during the first full weekend in June. The festival started in 1909 as a celebration of the bountiful berry harvests; the strawberry festival continues today as a chance to bring our community together, and to celebrate with pride all of Lebanon’s beauty and friendliness.
The Strawberry Festival is a deeply rooted tradition for so many Lebanon families–dating back for generations, and it has become equally special to see new residents and visitors alike be welcomed to our small community during festival time. As the second longest-running annual festival in the state of Oregon (second only to the Rose Festival in Portland), the Lebanon Strawberry Festival is proudly organized each year by a board of directors comprised entirely of volunteers. Each has his or her own reasons for being passionate about the festival, and each is dedicated to continuing the tradition of bringing this event to our community for many generations to come.
Whether it is watching our Saturday night fireworks display, enjoying a complimentary piece of our World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, taking in one of our parades, or just sitting back and relaxing on the lawn to watch some entertainment on our main stage, the Strawberry Festival offers something for everyone, and for every budget. So be sure and mark your calendars each year for the first full weekend in June, and plan on coming out to Cheadle Lake Park and celebrating the Strawberry Festival with us.
Ticket Info
Single Day Adult (13+): Online Presale $8/At gate $10
Multi-Day Adult (13+): $25
Children (12 and under): Free
Carnival Wristband (does not include admission): Online $30/At festival $40
Buy tickets here.
Festival Hours
Thursday: 4:00PM – 11:00PM
Thursday 4-10 PM – All Heroes Day; all veterans, active military and first responders get free admission to the festival by showing military ID or badge. See more about All Heroes Day.
Friday: 1:00PM – Midnight
Saturday: Noon – Midnight
Sunday: Noon – 5:00PM
For a full schedule of events, visit the Lebanon Strawberry Festival website.
May
31
Fri
May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is a community-wide celebration held each year during the first full weekend in June. The festival started in 1909 as a celebration of the bountiful berry harvests; the strawberry festival continues today as a chance to bring our community together, and to celebrate with pride all of Lebanon’s beauty and friendliness.
The Strawberry Festival is a deeply rooted tradition for so many Lebanon families–dating back for generations, and it has become equally special to see new residents and visitors alike be welcomed to our small community during festival time. As the second longest-running annual festival in the state of Oregon (second only to the Rose Festival in Portland), the Lebanon Strawberry Festival is proudly organized each year by a board of directors comprised entirely of volunteers. Each has his or her own reasons for being passionate about the festival, and each is dedicated to continuing the tradition of bringing this event to our community for many generations to come.
Whether it is watching our Saturday night fireworks display, enjoying a complimentary piece of our World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, taking in one of our parades, or just sitting back and relaxing on the lawn to watch some entertainment on our main stage, the Strawberry Festival offers something for everyone, and for every budget. So be sure and mark your calendars each year for the first full weekend in June, and plan on coming out to Cheadle Lake Park and celebrating the Strawberry Festival with us.
Ticket Info
Single Day Adult (13+): Online Presale $8/At gate $10
Multi-Day Adult (13+): $25
Children (12 and under): Free
Carnival Wristband (does not include admission): Online $30/At festival $40
Buy tickets here.
Festival Hours
Thursday: 4:00PM – 11:00PM
Thursday 4-10 PM – All Heroes Day; all veterans, active military and first responders get free admission to the festival by showing military ID or badge. See more about All Heroes Day.
Friday: 1:00PM – Midnight
Saturday: Noon – Midnight
Sunday: Noon – 5:00PM
For a full schedule of events, visit the Lebanon Strawberry Festival website.
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