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.

Jul
23
Sun
Brownsville “Stand By Me” day @ Linn County Historical Museum
Jul 23 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Brownsville "Stand By Me" day @ Linn County Historical Museum | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Since 2007, the town has hosted Stand By Me Day, a celebration of the 1986 coming-of-age film that was primarily shot in the city.

Stand By Me Day events run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Linn County Historical Museum, 101 Park Ave. in Brownsville, and include guided walking tours, 1950s-style music and games, and a blueberry pie eating contest at 3 p.m.

And the Annual Barbizon Brownsville Paintout, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., is taking place at the Brownsville Art Association, 255 N. Main St. Bring plein air easels, paints, and canvas and unleash your inner artist.

Photo: Coke Sign, Brownsville by Stephanie Low

Aug
5
Sat
Brownsville Antique Faire @ Brownsville Pioneer Park
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brownsville Antique Faire @ Brownsville Pioneer Park | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

No matter what you’re searching for, you’re sure to find it at Brownsville’s annual Antique Faire in Pioneer Park. 70+ of vendors come together with their treasures and there’s something for everyone. Breakfast and lunch will be available and there’s plenty of shade and tables to relax for a while. You’ll enjoy live music and a beautiful park setting and leave with vintage goodies. Also, be sure not to miss the vintage car show!

Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023 9am-3pm
Location: Brownsville Pioneer Park, 200 W Park Ave.

Free Admission

Photo: “Antique St. Car Show 1” By Oliver J. Anderson

Aug
26
Sat
Hands on History @ Linn County Historical Museum
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hands on History @ Linn County Historical Museum | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

The event is held in Library Park adjacent to the Linn County Historical Museum in Downtown Brownsville. It begins at 10am. Come early and beat the heat!

Step back in time and try your hand at the crafts and activities practiced by the folks who lived here long ago. The Mid-Valley Prospectors will be here for you to pan for gold and the Boston Mill will be bring their Stone Quern for grinding wheat. You can wash clothes on a washboard, press apples into cider, dip beeswax candles and spin wool. Try your hand at crosscut sawing and make a cornhusk doll. Plan to stay the whole day…you won’t want to leave! This free activity is supported by a generous donation from Randy Tripp.

Photo: Sunrise in Brownsville by Mike Moshofsky

Sep
23
Sat
Heritage Car Show @ Powerland Heritage Park
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Heritage Car Show @ Powerland Heritage Park | Salem | Oregon | United States

Heritage Car Show -100 years of Electric Cars

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For more information please visit http://www.nwcarandcycle.com/

Photo: “Antique St. Car Show 1” By Oliver J. Anderson

South Pacific Cruise In @ South Pacific Auto Sales
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
South Pacific Cruise In @ South Pacific Auto Sales | Albany | Oregon | United States

South Pacific Tire Pros is hosting a cruise-in this weekend!

Bring your vehicle, your fam, and enjoy good company! Food, coffee, raffle. 9am – 3pm.

 

Oct
28
Sat
Brownsville Witch Walk @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Oct 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Brownsville Witch Walk @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Witches and Warlocks unite at HEX in Brownsville, OR on October 28th at 5:30pm for an easy 30+ minute stroll! Kids and pets welcome (no bikes please!)

Family friendly. Costumes encouraged (but not required.) Best costume wins a $50 gift card to HEX!

Nov
4
Sat
Create-your-own felted gnome or witch @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Nov 4 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Create-your-own felted gnome or witch @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Create your own felted 7″ gnome or witch with seasoned fiber artist Anne Marie Cole.

$75 fee, 12 person limit. Workshop open to beginners or experts.

Contact HEX to register https://www.hexbrownsville.com/

 

Nov
11
Sat
Witch’s Harvest Market @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods
Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Witch's Harvest Market @ HEX Magical Gifts & Goods | Brownsville | Oregon | United States

Welcome the Market of the Strange to Brownsville in November, hosted by Hex, one of the coolest magical goods and gift shops around! Our witchy, occult, and magical vendors are coming together to offer you a harvest of delightful art, craft work, decor and more. Come out and help us celebrate the stranger side, enjoy some tasty treats, and cherish the bounty of creativity in our community.

This is an all ages event, with free admission.

Nov
18
Sat
Enduring A’s Auto Swap Meet @ Linn County Expo Center
Nov 18 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Enduring A's Auto Swap Meet @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

Enduring A’s Swap Meet for antique and classic cars. Car parts, collectibles, and shop equipment only.

$5 general admission

Breakfast and lunch options available

Dec
3
Sun
Albany Toy Run @ Deluxe Brewing
Dec 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Albany Toy Run @ Deluxe Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling will host the Albany Toy Run on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the brewery located at 635 NE Water Ave. All motorcycle riders, classic car drivers and passengers are encouraged to participate in this fun event. New, unwrapped toys, for children of all ages are needed for donation. Community members are welcome to drop off donations with brewery staff during open business hours this week. The Deluxe Brewing taproom is open Monday through Friday, 3 – 9 pm, Saturday 12 – 9 pm, and this Sunday 11 am – 8 pm.

 

 

The Albany Toy Run parade will begin at 11 a.m., starting at the Walmart Supercenter
parking lot, at 1330 Goldfish Farm Rd SE, Albany, Ore. Motorcycle riders will be joined by
Santa Claus, riding on an Albany Fire Department truck, who will escort their donations
from Walmart to Deluxe Brewing where they will unload all of the donated toys and
enjoy a festive reception. Riders will depart Walmart at 11 a.m. exactly.

Between 1 and 4 p.m., children and their families are invited to visit Deluxe Brewing,
where they will have the opportunity to meet Santa and his elves who will help the
children choose a gift for Christmas. If you have a child or children with special needs
who are not able to attend the party, please contact Beth Walker at 541-730-1042.

The Albany Toy Run was first hosted in 1983 and was started by The Association for
Motorcyclists of Oregon. It is an annual event hosted by local motorcyclists to provide
Christmas joy to the children of the Albany area through donated toys. Throughout the
past 40 years, this event has been carried on by members who wanted to ensure that it
continues helping local children and their family’s have a better Christmas.

Admission to the event is free, and minors are welcome in Deluxe Brewing. The Deluxe
Food Cart will be open on Sunday, serving a limited menu from 12 – 2 pm to
accommodate the crowd. For more information about the Albany Toy Run or to view
details on how to donate, please visit the Deluxe Brewing Facebook page.

About Deluxe Brewing Company
Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling is proud to be Albany’s first brewstillery, a
production brewery and distillery located along the Willamette River at 635 NE Water
Ave. Deluxe Brewing produces easy-drinking lagers and ales. For more information on
Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling visit www.sinisterdeluxe.com.