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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.
Join Iron Water Ranch for a fibery fun day with lambs to pet, fleeces to touch, and classes to take!
There will be a whole variety of raw fleeces available, natural and dyed yarns, washed locks, dryer balls, and fiber arts equipment and supplies!
2 Classes Available: Shepherding 101 for newer shepherds is from 12 pm to 2 pm, and a beginning Crochet Class from 1 pm – 3 pm. To purchase tickets for these classes and for additional information visit Iron Water Ranch.
You’ll have a wooly good time!
The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms, and information on how to get them, will be available on May 1st. All entries must be returned to The Natty Dresser by Thursday, May 26, 5:00 pm. All correctly completed entries will be put into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced May 31 on Facebook and contacted by phone. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Happy Hunting!
Photo: “Albany Building Corner” by Cathy Webb
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.
The “Cuatro De Mayo” party starts at 9:00 PM with drink specials to keep you refreshed as you dance the night away at the Greyhound Tavern!
Admission is FREE!
Don your finest tweed attire and join us for a bicycle tour of Albany’s National Historic Districts!
This event starts at The Natty Dresser, 124 Broadalbin St SW.
Arrive by 9:30 am to enter the costume and best bike contests. The ride starts at 10 am. The tour will stop occasionally to talk about menswear and the historic buildings and sights along the way. Bring a cup if it looks like it is going to be a warm day as there will be a water break along the way.
The ride ends at the Deluxe Brewery where they will be hosting their annual Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the brewery, but riders are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch to the ride, as the brewery allows outside food.
Join us every Saturday in May @ 9pm for Karaoke Night at Greyhound Tavern! 
It’s your chance to shine and sing your heart out on stage. Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to grab the mic and show off their talents.
Join us every Saturday in May @ 9pm for Karaoke Night at Greyhound Tavern! It’s your chance to shine and sing your heart out on stage. Whether you’re a shower singer or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to grab the mic and show off their talents.
Get on down to the Greyhound and dance to the classics of the early 2000s with DJ EPS!
If you spent the early 2000s in shock that it was a new century and you were still having babies.. chances are you missed lots of good music! Put on your dancing boots and get to dancing!
Free admission. Drinks specials all night!
