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
14
Fri
Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm
Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Vegas comes to Olsen Run Winery! The Dueling Hobbits return to Olsen Run Winery. These incredible musicians will be putting on a one of kind, audience interactive comedy musical show where they play from their catalogue of over 1,000 songs from numerous decades and genres, by artists including ACDC, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Journey, Justin Timberlake, Neil Diamond, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and…..pretty much any artist or song the audience wants to hear!

Tickets $20 

Kids and dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

We are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

 

Photo: “Marks Ridge Harvest Time” by Gary Thurman

Jul
15
Sat
Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm
Dueling Pianos at Olsen Run @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Vegas comes to Olsen Run Winery! The Dueling Hobbits return to Olsen Run Winery. These incredible musicians will be putting on a one of kind, audience interactive comedy musical show where they play from their catalogue of over 1,000 songs from numerous decades and genres, by artists including ACDC, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, Bruno Mars, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Journey, Justin Timberlake, Neil Diamond, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and…..pretty much any artist or song the audience wants to hear!

Tickets $20 

Kids and dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

We are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

 

Photo: “Marks Ridge Harvest Time” by Gary Thurman

Jul
20
Thu
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Outlaw Shine @ Riverfront Park
Jul 20 @ 6:30 pm
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Outlaw Shine @ Riverfront Park | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Harrisburg Summer Sounds concert series

Thursday Nights, Food Trucks open at 5:30pm, Music starts at 6:30pm at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg

Free Admission

Bring a chair or blanket

  • July 6, Caleb Davis Quartet
  • July 13, McKayla Marie
  • July 20, Outline Shine and Line Dancing
  • July 27, Candy Apple Blue
  • August 3, Whiskey Banditos

Photo: “Poppies Near Harrisburg” by Nancy Hunt

Jul
27
Thu
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Candy Apple Blue @ Riverfront Park
Jul 27 @ 6:30 pm
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Candy Apple Blue @ Riverfront Park | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Harrisburg Summer Sounds concert series

Thursday Nights, Food Trucks open at 5:30pm, Music starts at 6:30pm at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg

Free Admission

Bring a chair or blanket

  • July 6, Caleb Davis Quartet
  • July 13, McKayla Marie
  • July 20, Outline Shine and Line Dancing
  • July 27, Candy Apple Blue
  • August 3, Whiskey Banditos

Photo: “Poppies Near Harrisburg” by Nancy Hunt

Jul
28
Fri
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Justin Rivera is a nationally recognized, professional comedian and magician, who has appeared on national TV and stages worldwide!

Justin competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” was named a judges’ favorite by Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne. He has appeared on “Fast Track to Fame” produced by FOX and on Comedy Central with Dave Attell and Adam Carolla.

Now Justin’s amazing and hilarious comedy show comes to Olsen Run Winery and they are so excited to have him!

Click here for tickets – $20

All ages show. Kids can attend for FREE (12 and under)

Dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

They are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

Jul
29
Sat
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Magician Justin Rivera @ Olsen Run Winery | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Justin Rivera is a nationally recognized, professional comedian and magician, who has appeared on national TV and stages worldwide!

Justin competed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” was named a judges’ favorite by Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne. He has appeared on “Fast Track to Fame” produced by FOX and on Comedy Central with Dave Attell and Adam Carolla.

Now Justin’s amazing and hilarious comedy show comes to Olsen Run Winery and they are so excited to have him!

Click here for tickets – $20

All ages show. Kids can attend for FREE (12 and under)

Dogs are welcome!

Food truck kitchen open until 8pm.

Olsen Run wine and beer available all night.

Plenty of parking at venue.

No outside food or drink.

They are located off I5 at Exit 209 in Harrisburg.

Aug
3
Thu
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Whiskey Banditos @ Riverfront Park
Aug 3 @ 6:30 pm
Harrisburg Summer Sounds: Whiskey Banditos @ Riverfront Park | Harrisburg | Oregon | United States

Harrisburg Summer Sounds concert series

Thursday Nights, Food Trucks open at 5:30pm, Music starts at 6:30pm at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg

Free Admission

Bring a chair or blanket

  • July 6, Caleb Davis Quartet
  • July 13, McKayla Marie
  • July 20, Outline Shine and Line Dancing
  • July 27, Candy Apple Blue
  • August 3, Whiskey Banditos

Photo: “Poppies Near Harrisburg” by Nancy Hunt

Apr
25
Thu
Walking Tour in Hackleman District @ Oregon Electric Railroad Depot
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Walking Tour in Hackleman District @ Oregon Electric Railroad Depot | Albany | Oregon | United States

Members of Friends of Historic Albany (FOHA) will be discussing historically significant residents and structures during a one-hour walking tour through part of the Hackleman Historic District. The tour begins at 6 p.m. in front of the former Oregon Electric Railroad Depot, 133 5th Ave. SE, and will end at the Albany Regional Museum, 136 Lyon St. SW.  You are welcome to stay and attend  FOHA’s annual public meeting at the museum, where you can enjoy the museum’s exhibits from 7 to 8 p.m.

May
1
Wed
Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser
May 1 – May 26 all-day
Hidden History Scavenger Hunt @ The Natty Dresser | Albany | Oregon | United States

The Hidden History Scavenger Hunt includes photos of Downtown architectural elements to identify. Forms, and information on how to get them,  will be available on May 1st.  All entries must be returned to The Natty Dresser by Thursday, May 26, 5:00 pm. All correctly completed entries will be put into a drawing for a prize. The winner will be announced May 31 on Facebook and contacted by phone. This event is part of Albany‘s celebration of National Historic Preservation Month. Happy Hunting!

Photo: “Albany Building Corner” by Cathy Webb

National Preservation Month Events- Albany and Benton County @ Albany, Oregon
May 1 – May 31 all-day

May is dedicated to National Preservation Month. Also known as Historic Preservation Month, the month celebrates the nation’s heritage through historic places.

Albany is home to four national historic districts and the location of the most varied collection of architectural styles in the state. There are more than 800 historic buildings in three of the districts, dating from the 1840s to the 1950s, and all located within an area of approximately 100 square blocks.

Come and celebrate the heritage of Albany by participating in various events and exploring historic places all month long.

Events will include the Annual Tweed Ride, Walking History Tours, Building Tours, Vintage Bicycle Show, the Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, and more!

Scan the QR Code shown below and download the Albany Explorer App! You’ll find self-guided tours of our historic districts, great places to eat, and all things Albany!

We look forward to seeing you!

Photo: “Blue Sky for a Blue House” Monteith Historic District by Camron Settlemier

 

Albany Explorer App

 

 

 

 

We would also like to include Benton County’s all-month events!  See Full List of Events Here

Trails Through Time is the theme of National Preservation Month in Benton County.

Many events are available to participate in and learn the history of the area.

Some events require registration, all are free.  For updates, please check THE VISIT CORVALLIS OR ALBANY VISITORS websites.
This event schedule is a collaboration between the Benton County and Corvallis Historic Resources Commissions, the Albany Heritage Commission, and PreservationWORKS.