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

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

Sep
30
Sat
RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center
Sep 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Rasani Fair is Oregon’s largest premier body mind spirit holistic fair. There will be a large variety of alternative and holistic independent practitioners, high-quality artisans, creative craftsman, and more.  20 Free presentations; two at the top of each hour will be held on both days. See the lineup of inspirational speakers at www.RaSaniFair.com/speakers.   A raffle will be held benefiting Family Tree Relief Nursery, our local nonprofit supporting children and their families to create a stronger healthier community.

Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are free. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the days of the event. Cash is preferred, but cards are accepted.
Thai Express and N’Reeners New York Style Sandwiches will be available both days.

Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
This year: on Sunday morning only from 9:30 am-9:50 am the public is invited to our outdoor drumming circle where we set the intention for the day, honor our loved ones, and drum/rattle together. Feel free to bring a rattle or drum and join in or just watch. It’s a powerful event! Held outside the Santiam building near our entrance.

Future Fair Dates:

October 5 & 6, 2024
April 12 & 13, 2025
October 4 & 5, 2025

 

Oct
1
Sun
RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
RaSani Fair @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Rasani Fair is Oregon’s largest premier body mind spirit holistic fair. There will be a large variety of alternative and holistic independent practitioners, high-quality artisans, creative craftsman, and more.  20 Free presentations; two at the top of each hour will be held on both days. See the lineup of inspirational speakers at www.RaSaniFair.com/speakers.   A raffle will be held benefiting Family Tree Relief Nursery, our local nonprofit supporting children and their families to create a stronger healthier community.

Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are free. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the days of the event. Cash is preferred, but cards are accepted.
Thai Express and N’Reeners New York Style Sandwiches will be available both days.

Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
This year: on Sunday morning only from 9:30 am-9:50 am the public is invited to our outdoor drumming circle where we set the intention for the day, honor our loved ones, and drum/rattle together. Feel free to bring a rattle or drum and join in or just watch. It’s a powerful event! Held outside the Santiam building near our entrance.

Future Fair Dates:

October 5 & 6, 2024
April 12 & 13, 2025
October 4 & 5, 2025

 

Oct
7
Sat
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park | Salem | Oregon | United States

DETAILS: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events

What: Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis

When: Saturdays and Sundays in October (except Oct. 1)

Where: Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon

Cost: $16 per person (under 2 years old free)

Tickets: Tickets will soon be available online. This year you will also be able to pay at the gate!

Adventure Length: The immersive Journey to Atlantis adventure is about 30 minutes. But this year we’ve added several activities for kids to turn your adventure into several hours!

Guests are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and really get into the adventure.

Follow and Like Powerland Halloween on Facebook to get fun Backstory and Behind-the-Scenes posts!

Oct
8
Sun
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park
Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park | Salem | Oregon | United States

DETAILS: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events

What: Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis

When: Saturdays and Sundays in October (except Oct. 1)

Where: Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon

Cost: $16 per person (under 2 years old free)

Tickets: Tickets will soon be available online. This year you will also be able to pay at the gate!

Adventure Length: The immersive Journey to Atlantis adventure is about 30 minutes. But this year we’ve added several activities for kids to turn your adventure into several hours!

Guests are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and really get into the adventure.

Follow and Like Powerland Halloween on Facebook to get fun Backstory and Behind-the-Scenes posts!

Oct
14
Sat
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park
Oct 14 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park | Salem | Oregon | United States

DETAILS: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events

What: Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis

When: Saturdays and Sundays in October (except Oct. 1)

Where: Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon

Cost: $16 per person (under 2 years old free)

Tickets: Tickets will soon be available online. This year you will also be able to pay at the gate!

Adventure Length: The immersive Journey to Atlantis adventure is about 30 minutes. But this year we’ve added several activities for kids to turn your adventure into several hours!

Guests are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and really get into the adventure.

Follow and Like Powerland Halloween on Facebook to get fun Backstory and Behind-the-Scenes posts!

Oct
15
Sun
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park
Oct 15 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park | Salem | Oregon | United States

DETAILS: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events

What: Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis

When: Saturdays and Sundays in October (except Oct. 1)

Where: Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon

Cost: $16 per person (under 2 years old free)

Tickets: Tickets will soon be available online. This year you will also be able to pay at the gate!

Adventure Length: The immersive Journey to Atlantis adventure is about 30 minutes. But this year we’ve added several activities for kids to turn your adventure into several hours!

Guests are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and really get into the adventure.

Follow and Like Powerland Halloween on Facebook to get fun Backstory and Behind-the-Scenes posts!

Oct
21
Sat
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park
Oct 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis! @ Powerland Heritage Park | Salem | Oregon | United States

DETAILS: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events

What: Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis

When: Saturdays and Sundays in October (except Oct. 1)

Where: Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon

Cost: $16 per person (under 2 years old free)

Tickets: Tickets will soon be available online. This year you will also be able to pay at the gate!

Adventure Length: The immersive Journey to Atlantis adventure is about 30 minutes. But this year we’ve added several activities for kids to turn your adventure into several hours!

Guests are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and really get into the adventure.

Follow and Like Powerland Halloween on Facebook to get fun Backstory and Behind-the-Scenes posts!