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.
Jun
30
Fri
SWEET HOME 2023 • FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH AT 3 PM AND SATURDAY, JULY 1ST AT 1 PM
MUSIC, BBQ, & FIREWORKS
They will have the best pro barbecue pitmasters duking it out to see who has the best barbecue. You get to sample and vote who has the best! These teams will be competing to see who is grand champion and qualify for the American Royal and Jack Daniels Barbecue Championship.
Live fire cooking will be presented by Vic Superskewer: Whole Hog, Gator and more! We encourage attendees to bring a lawn chair to enjoy a day full of music, barbecue, and fireworks. We will have guest appearances from:
Icebox Cookoff @ Sweethome, OR
1460 47th Ave, Sweet Home, OR 97386
Event Date: Friday, June 30th at 3 PM and Saturday, July 1st at 1 PM
Photo: “Outdoor Grilling” by Dan Bateman
Jul
1
Sat
A highlight of the summer at Detroit Lake is its Fireworks Display and weekend Celebration, held on the closest Saturday to Independence Day. The fireworks start at about 10 p.m. and can be viewed from all over town, from trails on the mountain tops, or from a boat anchored on the Lake.
Photo: “4th of July” by Cathy Flowers
Jul
2
Sun
There’s so much to do at the Independence 4th of July Event. View the schedule below to see all that is happening. 3 days packed of entertainment for all ages. Firework Show, Vendors, Mini Marathon, Car Show, Grand Parade, Kids Activities, Duck Derby Race on the River, Concerts: Schedule of Events
Since 1902 Independence Days, (formerly known as Western Days), has been a hometown tradition for locals. It’s a 4th of July party like no other, a special event planned for the community, by the community. Join them at the Riverview Park in downtown Independence, July 2nd-4th.
Photo: “Carnival Lights” By Dan Bateman
Take in a Corvallis Knights baseball game and then enjoy a spectacular fireworks display afterward at OSU’s Goss Stadium in Corvallis.
Game starts at 7:15.
Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online at happsnow.com/team/corvallis-knights.
Jul
4
Tue
It’ll be family fun for all at the Official Fireworks of Salem, with a carnival, food and beverage, and a concert by Alabama, wrapping up with a FREE 20-minute fireworks show that will light up the sky above the Oregon State Fairgrounds!
Tickets are on sale now!
Alabama concert tickets include access to the VIP Party Zone. Carnival tickets will be sold onsite at the event.
ALABAMA: $67-135
PARKING: $10-20
VIP ZONE: $5
FIREWORKS: FREE!
Gates and Carnival: 3pm / Pre-Show Party with Live Band: 4pm
L.B. Day Amphitheater Doors: 6pm / Alabama: 8pm / Fireworks Show: 10pm
PLEASE NOTE: NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS ALLOWED.
BAGS WILL BE CHECKED UPON ENTRY.
STAYING IN YOUR PARKED CAR IN OUR PARKING LOTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
Photo: “Red, White & Blue” by Donald Bacher
May
11
Sat
Don your finest tweed attire and join us for a bicycle tour of Albany’s National Historic Districts!
This event starts at The Natty Dresser, 124 Broadalbin St SW.
Arrive by 9:30 am to enter the costume and best bike contests. The ride starts at 10 am. The tour will stop occasionally to talk about menswear and the historic buildings and sights along the way. Bring a cup if it looks like it is going to be a warm day as there will be a water break along the way.
The ride ends at the Deluxe Brewery where they will be hosting their annual Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the brewery, but riders are also welcome to bring a picnic lunch to the ride, as the brewery allows outside food.
May
24
Fri
4th Fridays at Springhill Cellars Winery begin on May 24th.
Every 4th Friday from May – September, Springhill Cellars will have extended hours; 5:30 pm to ~10:00 pm, to listen to live Jazz by friend of the winery-Just Lonna. Grab your friends, or make it a romantic date night but plan to stay late, drink wine, eat delicious local food, and watch the sunset over the mountains.
The seating starts at 5:30 pm, live music starts at 7:00 pm.
Jun
1
Sat
What: Get Outdoors Day/Un Día en el Bosque
Free family fun in the forest. Dozens of activities to help get families excited about the outdoors.
When: June 1, 2024, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Peavy Arboretum, Corvallis, OR
Contact/Event Website: Select Here for More Information
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Jun
28
Fri
This is the 8th year Kenagy Family Farm has hosted this community yard sale to benefit Jackson Street Youth Services.
Jackson Street Youth Services supports at-risk and homeless youth. You can read more about them here.
If you would like to contribute to the sale you can drop things off on Wednesday, June 26th from 8 AM to 6 PM and Thursday, June 27th; from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Please bring clean, gently used items only.
NOT ACCEPTED: adult clothes, VHS, Cassettes, 3-ring binders, couches, or mattresses.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, call Tina Springer at 541.979.1490.
4th Fridays at Springhill Cellars Winery begin on May 24th.
Every 4th Friday from May – September, Springhill Cellars will have extended hours; 5:30 pm to ~10:00 pm, to listen to live Jazz by friend of the winery-Just Lonna. Grab your friends, or make it a romantic date night but plan to stay late, drink wine, eat delicious local food, and watch the sunset over the mountains.
The seating starts at 5:30 pm, live music starts at 7:00 pm.
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