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.

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

Oct
26
Thu
The Farmhouse Show @ Oregon Christian Convention Center
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Farmhouse Show @ Oregon Christian Convention Center | Turner | Oregon | United States

Offering authentic vintage, antiques, handmades, bespoke treasures and tasty treats for all your gift giving and home decor needs.

Farmhouse Show for 2023 will be:

Thursday, Oct. 26 • 4pm-8pm (Early Buying Night • Admission $15)

Friday, Oct. 27 • 10am-6pm (Admission $5)

Saturday, Oct 28 • 10am-4pm (Admission $5)

(Once you have paid admission, it will gain you entry to subsequent days!)

Get tickets here: https://www.farmhouseshow.com/tickets

• Those under 18 are free!

• Parking is free!

Oct
27
Fri
The Farmhouse Show @ Oregon Christian Convention Center
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Farmhouse Show @ Oregon Christian Convention Center | Turner | Oregon | United States

Offering authentic vintage, antiques, handmades, bespoke treasures and tasty treats for all your gift giving and home decor needs.

Farmhouse Show for 2023 will be:

Thursday, Oct. 26 • 4pm-8pm (Early Buying Night • Admission $15)

Friday, Oct. 27 • 10am-6pm (Admission $5)

Saturday, Oct 28 • 10am-4pm (Admission $5)

(Once you have paid admission, it will gain you entry to subsequent days!)

Get tickets here: https://www.farmhouseshow.com/tickets

• Those under 18 are free!

• Parking is free!

Oct
28
Sat
The Farmhouse Show @ Oregon Christian Convention Center
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Farmhouse Show @ Oregon Christian Convention Center | Turner | Oregon | United States

Offering authentic vintage, antiques, handmades, bespoke treasures and tasty treats for all your gift giving and home decor needs.

Farmhouse Show for 2023 will be:

Thursday, Oct. 26 • 4pm-8pm (Early Buying Night • Admission $15)

Friday, Oct. 27 • 10am-6pm (Admission $5)

Saturday, Oct 28 • 10am-4pm (Admission $5)

(Once you have paid admission, it will gain you entry to subsequent days!)

Get tickets here: https://www.farmhouseshow.com/tickets

• Those under 18 are free!

• Parking is free!

Nov
25
Sat
Holiday ART on the Farm @ Misner Century Farm
Nov 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday ART on the Farm @ Misner Century Farm | Scio | Oregon | United States

Holiday Open Art Studio. Art Sale – Holiday Gifts. Visit the Misner Family Century Farm and Therese Misner’s Art studio for art and gifts.
The Misner Family and artist, Therese Misner, open their Century Farm for a festive day of art, gifts, and relaxing on the farm. Visit an artist working studio, home gallery, and tour the Misner Century Farm.

Jan
27
Sat
“The Miracle on First Avenue” Book Signing @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
"The Miracle on First Avenue" Book Signing @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Grab your copy of “The Miracle on First Avenue,” get it signed and ask questions of authors Jennifer Moody and Wendy Kirbey and editor Dianne Neglay at the carousel! Don’t have a copy yet? No problem! Purchase the book in the Carousel Gift Shop.

Feb
4
Sun
“The Miracle on First Avenue” Book Signing @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
"The Miracle on First Avenue" Book Signing @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Grab your copy of “The Miracle on First Avenue,” get it signed and ask questions of authors Jennifer Moody and Wendy Kirbey and editor Dianne Neglay at the carousel! Don’t have a copy yet? No problem! Purchase the book in the Carousel Gift Shop.

Mar
8
Fri
Live Music with Jim Asleson at Tallman! @ Tallman Brewing
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Music with Jim Asleson at Tallman! @ Tallman Brewing | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

If you’re looking for songs that take you on a relatable journey through life, you’ll love Jim’s music. His songs are deeply rooted in his own reflections on life and living, making them not just entertaining, but also insightful and thought-provoking.
Give his music a listen and see for yourself!

Mar
13
Wed
Music Bingo at Tallman @ Tallman Brewing
Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Music Bingo at Tallman @ Tallman Brewing | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

MUSIC BINGO!
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Tallman Brewing
2055 Primrose Street Lebanon, OR, 97355

All ages MUSIC BINGO with great prizes and of course, a great time. Come sit with us and get your blackout BINGO on!