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.

Aug
18
Fri
Halsey Summer BBQ & Movie Night @ Halsey Memorial Park
Aug 18 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Halsey Summer BBQ & Movie Night @ Halsey Memorial Park | Halsey | Oregon | United States

The City of Halsey in partnership with Halsey Fire, present the annual Summer BBQ & Movie Night! This year we will be showing the film Luca, and the Halsey Fire Department will be cooking hot dogs and hamburgers.

Photo: “North Bound UP Manifest Train at Halsey” by Camron Settlemier

Aug
24
Thu
Halsey Food Preservation Class – salsa @ Halsey City Hall
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Halsey Food Preservation Class - salsa @ Halsey City Hall | Halsey | Oregon | United States

Food Preservation Class- Salsa
A Food Preservation Class on Salsa with Jennie Gilbert from the OSU Extension. This is the Last Series of Classes Taking Place Throughout the Summer.

Space is Limited to 15 Guests, so please call Halsey City Hall 541.369.2522 to Reserve Your Spot. The Cost for This Class is $10 and Goes Towards the Cost of Produce and Supplies. Please Pay in Cash or by Check Made Payable to: OSU Extension Service.

Photo: “Heirloom Tomatoes” by Cathy Webb

Apr
5
Fri
Gallery Calapooia First Friday & Artist Reception April 5, 2024 @ Gallery Calapooia
Apr 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every First Friday, you can meet the artists whose artwork will be displayed this month at Gallery Calapooia at their Artist Reception.

April featured artists: Koka Filipovic and Bill Thompson

May
3
Fri
Gallery Calapooia First Friday & Artist Reception @ Gallery Calapooia
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every First Friday, you can meet the artists whose artwork will be displayed this month at Gallery Calapooia at their Artist Reception. Refreshments will be served.

May feature artists: Bill Marshall and Linda Herd

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

 

 

Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church
May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany String Orchestra for their Spring Concert!
Pieces featured are:   Vivaldi; Concerto for Four Violins in b minor,
Warlock; Capriol Suite and Jenkins; “Diamond Music” from Palladio.

The concert will be held at Albany First Christian Church on Saturday, May 11th at 3:00 PM.

Free admission and open to all.

May
12
Sun
Mother’s Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mother's Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Cheers, and a big thank you to the most important woman in everyone’s life!  Come down and enjoy free carousel rides all day.  There’s also a free carnation for the first 100 moms to walk through the door!

Photo: “Carousel Fun with GG” by Lori Norton

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