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.

Jul
23
Sun
Brownsville “Stand By Me” day @ Linn County Historical Museum
Jul 23 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Brownsville "Stand By Me" day @ Linn County Historical Museum | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

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.

Stand By Me Day events run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Linn County Historical Museum, 101 Park Ave. in Brownsville, and include guided walking tours, 1950s-style music and games, and a blueberry pie eating contest at 3 p.m.

And the Annual Barbizon Brownsville Paintout, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., is taking place at the Brownsville Art Association, 255 N. Main St. Bring plein air easels, paints, and canvas and unleash your inner artist.

Photo: Coke Sign, Brownsville by Stephanie Low

Aug
5
Sat
Brownsville Antique Faire @ Brownsville Pioneer Park
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brownsville Antique Faire @ Brownsville Pioneer Park | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

No matter what you’re searching for, you’re sure to find it at Brownsville’s annual Antique Faire in Pioneer Park. 70+ of vendors come together with their treasures and there’s something for everyone. Breakfast and lunch will be available and there’s plenty of shade and tables to relax for a while. You’ll enjoy live music and a beautiful park setting and leave with vintage goodies. Also, be sure not to miss the vintage car show!

Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023 9am-3pm
Location: Brownsville Pioneer Park, 200 W Park Ave.

Free Admission

Photo: “Antique St. Car Show 1” By Oliver J. Anderson

Aug
26
Sat
Hands on History @ Linn County Historical Museum
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hands on History @ Linn County Historical Museum | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

The event is held in Library Park adjacent to the Linn County Historical Museum in Downtown Brownsville. It begins at 10am. Come early and beat the heat!

Step back in time and try your hand at the crafts and activities practiced by the folks who lived here long ago. The Mid-Valley Prospectors will be here for you to pan for gold and the Boston Mill will be bring their Stone Quern for grinding wheat. You can wash clothes on a washboard, press apples into cider, dip beeswax candles and spin wool. Try your hand at crosscut sawing and make a cornhusk doll. Plan to stay the whole day…you won’t want to leave! This free activity is supported by a generous donation from Randy Tripp.

Photo: Sunrise in Brownsville by Mike Moshofsky

Oct
28
Sat
Brownsville Witch Walk @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Oct 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Brownsville Witch Walk @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Witches and Warlocks unite at HEX in Brownsville, OR on October 28th at 5:30pm for an easy 30+ minute stroll! Kids and pets welcome (no bikes please!)

Family friendly. Costumes encouraged (but not required.) Best costume wins a $50 gift card to HEX!

Nov
4
Sat
Create-your-own felted gnome or witch @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Nov 4 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Create-your-own felted gnome or witch @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Create your own felted 7″ gnome or witch with seasoned fiber artist Anne Marie Cole.

$75 fee, 12 person limit. Workshop open to beginners or experts.

Contact HEX to register https://www.hexbrownsville.com/

 

Nov
11
Sat
Witch’s Harvest Market @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Witch's Harvest Market @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Welcome the Market of the Strange to Brownsville in November, hosted by Hex, one of the coolest magical goods and gift shops around! Our witchy, occult, and magical vendors are coming together to offer you a harvest of delightful art, craft work, decor and more. Come out and help us celebrate the stranger side, enjoy some tasty treats, and cherish the bounty of creativity in our community.

This is an all ages event, with free admission.

Apr
2
Tue
Tuesday Trivia at Wine Crush! @ Wine Crush
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday Trivia at Wine Crush! @ Wine Crush | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join your friends at Wine Crush for Trivia Night!
The person, or team, with the most correct answers, wins!!
Grab a glass of wine, order a pizza, and join the fun!!

May
7
Tue
Tuesday Trivia at Wine Crush! @ Wine Crush
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday Trivia at Wine Crush! @ Wine Crush | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join your friends at Wine Crush for Trivia Night!
The person, or team, with the most correct answers, wins!!
Grab a glass of wine, order a pizza, and join the fun!!

May
11
Sat
Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush
May 11 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush | Albany | Oregon | United States

Head to Wine Crush for a weekend of Food, Wine, Music, and Fun!  Wine Crush will turn its back parking lot into ground zero for Crush Festival 2024!

Saturday, May 11

The fun starts at 2 pm when 6 wineries will be offering complimentary tastes of their new releases. There is no charge from 2-5 pm so settle in, sip wine and enjoy the food from the outside grill.

At 5:00 things get turned up a notch when the After Five Party begins!  Sit back, and enjoy your dinner while you listen to a fantastic live band!
Dinner is served from 5 pm to 7 pm and includes two drinks (beer or wine) and an insulated steel tumbler!  See details below for more info and to buy tickets.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:  Wine Crush will remain open during Crush Fest for those craving pizza and conversation.
Crush Fest attendees will enter the event through the back door.

The After Parties are $25 per person.
Tickets must be purchased before the event online. There is a limit of 100 people for each party. Tickets are non-refundable.
Buy Tickets

 

 

May
12
Sun
Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Crush Festival 2024 @ Wine Crush | Albany | Oregon | United States

Mosey over to Wine Crush for a weekend of Food, Wine, Music, and Fun! The event will be held at the back parking lot of Wine Crush.

The fun starts at 1 pm on Sunday, May 12  with  6 wineries serving complimentary tastes. The grill will be fired up with food served outside under the tent. From 1 pm to 4 pm no ticket is needed to enjoy the wineries, food and music. So head around back, grab a drink and something to eat and listen as two amazing artists take the stage: Billy Lanham with Ron Green! You don’t want to miss this treat!

The After Four Party starts at, well, 4. You’ll be entertained by a local band while you enjoy your dinner (served 4pm to 6pm), two drinks, and a stainless steel tumbler for one price.  See details below for more info and to buy tickets.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:  Wine Crush will remain open during Crush Fest for those craving pizza and conversation.
Crush Fest attendees will enter the event through the back door. The After Parties are $25 per person and include food, two drinks, and a steel tumbler.
Tickets must be purchased before the event online. There is a limit of 100 people for each party. Tickets are non-refundable.
Buy Tickets