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
The Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair 2023 @ Scio Fairgrounds
May 19 – May 21 all-day
The Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair 2023 @ Scio Fairgrounds | Scio | Oregon | United States

2023 ANNUAL LAMB AND WOOL FAIR
“COUNTING ON EWE TO JOIN US”!!

The City of Scio is excited for this year’s fair – “Counting on Ewe to Join Us”. The theme is very appropriate, as it depicts the partnerships that help make Scio and the surrounding area a great place to live, work and play!
It is their hope that you experience a warm welcome when attending this year’s fair. Fair time allows you an opportunity to gather together and enjoy family and friends, reconvene old traditions and celebrate Scio’s rich family heritage, agricultural history and beautiful natural resources.
Photo by Melinda Martin.

Jun
17
Sat
Gearing Up for Pollinator Week @ OSU Extension Service office
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Gearing Up for Pollinator Week @ OSU Extension Service office | Eugene | Oregon | United States

The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County welcomes the public to Gearing Up for Pollinator Week on June 17, 2023

The classes and activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 996 Jefferson Street at the OSU Extension Service office in Eugene.

Gearing Up for Pollinator Week will feature classes and activities led by OSU Master GardenersTM and a guest lecturer from the Xerces Society.

Pollinator Week is an international celebration promoting the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies.

Join the OSU Master GardenersTM for a cup of pollinator tea, pollinator treats, classes, and activities to celebrate Pollinator Week!

Schedule:

  • 10-11 am Mason Bees with Shirley Betournay, OSU Master Gardener
  • 11 am-12 pm Gardening for Pollinators – Ernst Schwintzer, OSU Master Gardener
  • 12-1 pm Using iNaturalist to Identify bees, butterflies, flies, and wasps plus Pollinator Bingo
  • 1-2 pm Pollinator Conservation and Home Habitat Assessment – Dave Kollen, Xerces Society Ambassador

Take home bee identification tools, trading cards for kids, and pollinator-friendly plant seeds.

More information about Gearing Up for Pollinator Week is at https://beav.es/SVk

Or call OSU Extension in Lane County at 541-344-5859.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by June 7 to Jet Eccleston, 541-344-5859, and jet.eccleston@oregonstate.edu.

About OSU Extension: The Oregon State University Extension Service shares research-based knowledge with people and communities in Oregon’s 36 counties. OSU Extension addresses issues that matter to urban and rural Oregonians. OSU Extension’s partnerships and programs contribute to a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future for Oregon.

“Bee-utiful Daisy” photo by Cathy Webb, 2019

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
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

Sep
9
Sat
Bridges, Bikes & Brews @ Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Bridges, Bikes & Brews @ Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds | Scio | Oregon | United States

Annual Bridges, Bikes & Brews Festival in Scio, Oregon on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

There will be a motorcycle poker run, cornhole tournament, live music, food, vendors, local breweries, and more. Bridges, Bikes and Brews is sponsored by the Scio Event Center Organization to raise funds for a new Fairgrounds and Event Center to be built in or near Scio, Oregon.

The Linn County Lamb and Wool Fairgrounds will be open from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. with food carts, and other vendors. The beer garden opens at 11:00 and features beverages from the Growler Café in Lebanon. There will be entertainment at the Carol Bates Stage featuring Lane Norberg, Jessie Leigh, and Huckle Buck Highway.

Photo: “Gilkey Bridge” by Oliver J. Anderson