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.

Mar
30
Sat
Sweet Home – 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sweet Home - 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.

Mar
31
Sun
Sweet Home – 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sweet Home - 74th Annual Rock and Mineral Show @ Sweet Home High School Gym | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Come and enjoy a rock and mineral show! The theme this year is “A Pyrite’s Treasure Chest”.
There will be various displays, vendors, raffles, door prizes, as well as a snack bar!
Admission is $1.00
12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult.

May
27
Mon
Gold Star Families Memorial Dedication at Timber-Linn @ Timber Linn Memorial Park
May 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Gold Star Families Memorial Dedication at Timber-Linn @ Timber Linn Memorial Park | Albany | Oregon | United States

You are invited to attend a dedication ceremony of the Gold Star Family Memorial which will be placed in the Linn County Veterans Memorial in Timber Linn Memorial Park in Albany.
Come and show your support for the Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones.
All are welcome.

The event will be held on Memorial Day, May 27th at 11:00 AM.

Sep
9
Mon
Basset Hound Club of America Nationals-September 9-13 @ Linn County Expo Center
Sep 9 @ 9:30 am – Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm
Basset Hound Club of America Nationals-September 9-13 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

For the first time ever, The Basset Hound Club of America National Specialty is coming to Albany!!

The event is taking place at the Linn County Expo Center from September 9 – September 13, 2024

This is a great dog event for families to visit and see Basset Hounds in many different events!
As the event gets closer, more specific times and details will be added but here’s some information to get you excited.

Monday – Friday: Dog show (what you sometimes see on TV)
Monday – Tuesday: Obedience and Rally
Tuesday – Wednesday: Scent Work (watch those great noses find hidden scent items!)
Wednesday: Agility (this will be all breed, so lots of dogs to watch run, jump, and generally get athletic!)

All week, there will be a lot of Bassets at the fairground, and if you ask, in all likelihood you’ll be able to say hi and pet them!  There is nothing like watching a Basset Hound to brighten your day! Mark your calendars now and be sure to visit at least once during these days!

If you have an AKC registered show Basset and are interested in participating more information can be found here.  You can also call Sylvie at 360.704.8473 or email sylviebhca2024@gmail.com