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.

May
19
Fri
NW Champion Sheepdog Trials @ Scio Fairgrounds
May 19 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 11:00 am
NW Champion Sheepdog Trials @ Scio Fairgrounds | Scio | Oregon | United States

Come celebrate the 85th year of what organizers say is the longest-running sheepdog trial in the country on May 19 through 21. The NW Champion Sheepdog Trial is held in conjunction with the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair, which is celebrating its 88th year.

The sheepdog trials will take place at Wolston Farm, 39562 Highway 226 off of Franklin Butte Road beginning at 8am and last until all dogs have run.

Photo by Melinda Martin.

Jul
14
Fri
Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm
Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Vegas comes to Olsen Run Winery! The Dueling Hobbits return to Olsen Run Winery. These incredible musicians will be putting on a one of kind, audience interactive comedy musical show where they play from their catalogue of over 1,000 songs from numerous decades and genres, by artists including ACDC, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Journey, Justin Timberlake, Neil Diamond, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and…..pretty much any artist or song the audience wants to hear!

Tickets $20 

Kids and dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

We are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

 

Photo: “Marks Ridge Harvest Time” by Gary Thurman

Jul
15
Sat
Wag Your Tail-Gate! @ Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wag Your Tail-Gate! @ Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

Hello Vet’s 3rd Annual Summer Pet Festival
Saturday 10:00AM – 2:00PM
at the Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center
1838 Northwest 9th Street Suite 113, Corvallis, 97330

PET FRIENDLY/FAMILY FRIENDLY Community Event offering fun for the whole family. Pet-related activities and vendors, kids activities, clinic tours, bark-uterie, food trucks, pet trick contest and more!

WHERE: Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center Parking Lot and in-clinic

PET FRIENDLY – FAMILY FRIENDLY

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

* Food trucks
* Raffles + Giveaways
* Local Vendors
* Selfie Station
* Bark-uterie Bar
* Bacon Bubbles
* Pet Trick Contest – participate or enjoy the show – limited to 15 participants so register early
* Kids Activities – become junior vet assistants in a mini-course
* Adoptable Pets
* Pet and Family Friendly Event
* Music
and many other fun activities!

Photo: “Bring A Lunch” by Dan Bateman

Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm
Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Vegas comes to Olsen Run Winery! The Dueling Hobbits return to Olsen Run Winery. These incredible musicians will be putting on a one of kind, audience interactive comedy musical show where they play from their catalogue of over 1,000 songs from numerous decades and genres, by artists including ACDC, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Journey, Justin Timberlake, Neil Diamond, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and…..pretty much any artist or song the audience wants to hear!

Tickets $20 

Kids and dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

We are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

 

Photo: “Marks Ridge Harvest Time” by Gary Thurman

Jul
20
Thu
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Outlaw Shine @ Riverfront Park
Jul 20 @ 6:30 pm
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Outlaw Shine @ Riverfront Park | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Harrisburg Summer Sounds concert series

Thursday Nights, Food Trucks open at 5:30pm, Music starts at 6:30pm at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg

Free Admission

Bring a chair or blanket

  • July 6, Caleb Davis Quartet
  • July 13, McKayla Marie
  • July 20, Outline Shine and Line Dancing
  • July 27, Candy Apple Blue
  • August 3, Whiskey Banditos

Photo: “Poppies Near Harrisburg” by Nancy Hunt

Jul
27
Thu
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Candy Apple Blue @ Riverfront Park
Jul 27 @ 6:30 pm
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Candy Apple Blue @ Riverfront Park | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Harrisburg Summer Sounds concert series

Thursday Nights, Food Trucks open at 5:30pm, Music starts at 6:30pm at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg

Free Admission

Bring a chair or blanket

  • July 6, Caleb Davis Quartet
  • July 13, McKayla Marie
  • July 20, Outline Shine and Line Dancing
  • July 27, Candy Apple Blue
  • August 3, Whiskey Banditos

Photo: “Poppies Near Harrisburg” by Nancy Hunt

Jul
28
Fri
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Justin Rivera is a nationally recognized, professional comedian and magician, who has appeared on national TV and stages worldwide!

Justin competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” was named a judges’ favorite by Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne. He has appeared on “Fast Track to Fame” produced by FOX and on Comedy Central with Dave Attell and Adam Carolla.

Now Justin’s amazing and hilarious comedy show comes to Olsen Run Winery and they are so excited to have him!

Click here for tickets – $20

All ages show. Kids can attend for FREE (12 and under)

Dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

They are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

Jul
29
Sat
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Justin Rivera is a nationally recognized, professional comedian and magician, who has appeared on national TV and stages worldwide!

Justin competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” was named a judges’ favorite by Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne. He has appeared on “Fast Track to Fame” produced by FOX and on Comedy Central with Dave Attell and Adam Carolla.

Now Justin’s amazing and hilarious comedy show comes to Olsen Run Winery and they are so excited to have him!

Click here for tickets – $20

All ages show. Kids can attend for FREE (12 and under)

Dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

They are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

Aug
3
Thu
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Whiskey Banditos @ Riverfront Park
Aug 3 @ 6:30 pm
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Whiskey Banditos @ Riverfront Park | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Harrisburg Summer Sounds concert series

Thursday Nights, Food Trucks open at 5:30pm, Music starts at 6:30pm at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg

Free Admission

Bring a chair or blanket

  • July 6, Caleb Davis Quartet
  • July 13, McKayla Marie
  • July 20, Outline Shine and Line Dancing
  • July 27, Candy Apple Blue
  • August 3, Whiskey Banditos

Photo: “Poppies Near Harrisburg” by Nancy Hunt

Aug
25
Fri
PWDCA National Specialty Dog Show @ Linn County Expo Center
Aug 25 – Sep 1 all-day
PWDCA National Specialty Dog Show @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

31st Annual
Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
National Specialty
Albany, Oregon
August 25th – September 1st, 2023

 

Click here for the full brochure of events and schedule: PDF Brochure

Water Trial Address
Dexter Lake
850 Shore Line Drive
Lowell, OR 97452

Show Address
Linn County Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte Road E.
Albany, Oregon 97322

Photo: A Portuguese water dog competes during a water trial at Chatfield State Park in Colorado, by Tom Auclair. From Wikimedia Commons.