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
22
Sat
IWR Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale @ Iron Water Ranch
Jul 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
IWR Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

It’s Iron Water Ranch’s 5th Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale and it is set to be the best yet. They will have fleeces and fiber for sale, lambs available for sale and pickup, and classes for those looking to learn something new!

Saturday, July 22, 11:00 AM-4:00PM

Sunday, July 23, 10:00AM-3:00 PM

Their summer sale is all about showcasing their hard work throughout the year! Typically, this sale would be hosted in May but due to a bit of a later lambing season, they are doing it in July this year.

If you are on their list to get lambs, this is a great weekend for pick ups! Shepherding 101 which covers basic care of your new flock will also be hosted during this event so be sure to register soon!

There will be gorgeous fleeces, yarn, dryer balls, and all manner of fibery goodness available.  Also available will be purebred lambs and fiber animals to go home with you and grow beautiful wool.

Vendors:

 

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Jul
23
Sun
IWR Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale @ Iron Water Ranch
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
IWR Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

It’s Iron Water Ranch’s 5th Lamb & Fleece Summer Sale and it is set to be the best yet. They will have fleeces and fiber for sale, lambs available for sale and pickup, and classes for those looking to learn something new!

Saturday, July 22, 11:00 AM-4:00PM

Sunday, July 23, 10:00AM-3:00 PM

Their summer sale is all about showcasing their hard work throughout the year! Typically, this sale would be hosted in May but due to a bit of a later lambing season, they are doing it in July this year.

If you are on their list to get lambs, this is a great weekend for pick ups! Shepherding 101 which covers basic care of your new flock will also be hosted during this event so be sure to register soon!

There will be gorgeous fleeces, yarn, dryer balls, and all manner of fibery goodness available.  Also available will be purebred lambs and fiber animals to go home with you and grow beautiful wool.

Vendors:

 

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Oct
14
Sat
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

OFFF is ON for 2023! Oct 14 & 15 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR.

Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.

Admission is FREE!
Workshops will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

The marketplace is open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm.

Please join them for a weekend of fiber fun and community.

For information visit Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival

Photo by Melinda Martin.

Oct
15
Sun
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center
Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States

OFFF is ON for 2023! Oct 14 & 15 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, OR.

Oregon Flock and Fiber is a weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories.

Admission is FREE!
Workshops will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

The marketplace is open Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm.

Please join them for a weekend of fiber fun and community.

For information visit Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival

Photo by Melinda Martin.

Oct
28
Sat
IWR Fall Fiber Fest @ Iron Water Ranch
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
IWR Fall Fiber Fest @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

Iron Water Ranch is proud to host their Fall Fiber Fest this October. This event is for the whole family and includes crafts and classes for all ages. There will be additional vendors offering beautiful fiber art supplies and finished products as well. This is a great event to visit and learn about all the different breeds of sheep they raise.

There will be: Raw fleeces, Dyed locks, Roving, Yarn, Needle felted gifts, Tons of fall and winter decor, Gifts for the holiday season

There will be 3 classes offered taught by Iron Water Shepherds and Audrey of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.

  • Needle Felting a Pumpkin – Saturday @ Noon – taught by Audrey – great for Beginners and you can make your own decor!
  • Shepherding 101 – Saturday @ 2PM – taught by Zane & Brendan – get answers for your shepherding questions!
  • Spinning IWR Sheep – Sunday @ Noon – taught by Kirsten – go into the winter with fabulous new fiber and learn all about spinning beautiful yarns from the breeds raised there at Iron Water Ranch.

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Oct
29
Sun
IWR Fall Fiber Fest @ Iron Water Ranch
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
IWR Fall Fiber Fest @ Iron Water Ranch | Albany | Oregon | United States

Iron Water Ranch is proud to host their Fall Fiber Fest this October. This event is for the whole family and includes crafts and classes for all ages. There will be additional vendors offering beautiful fiber art supplies and finished products as well. This is a great event to visit and learn about all the different breeds of sheep they raise.

There will be: Raw fleeces, Dyed locks, Roving, Yarn, Needle felted gifts, Tons of fall and winter decor, Gifts for the holiday season

There will be 3 classes offered taught by Iron Water Shepherds and Audrey of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts.

  • Needle Felting a Pumpkin – Saturday @ Noon – taught by Audrey – great for Beginners and you can make your own decor!
  • Shepherding 101 – Saturday @ 2PM – taught by Zane & Brendan – get answers for your shepherding questions!
  • Spinning IWR Sheep – Sunday @ Noon – taught by Kirsten – go into the winter with fabulous new fiber and learn all about spinning beautiful yarns from the breeds raised there at Iron Water Ranch.

Photo: Motherhood by Stephanie Low

Dec
21
Thu
Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Dec 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
Join Deluxe Brewing for Music Bingo Night from 6:30-8:30PM in the taproom! Due to high demand from eager customers, they will be hosting this event every first and third Thursday of the month.
Come prepared to flex your knowledge of music through the ages and genres. Bring your friends or come alone for a night of fun and competition against the crowd with a chance to win Deluxe Brewing swag. Picture the perfect marriage of Bingo and Name That Tune – and throw in great craft beer and cocktails!
Their taproom is family and pet-friendly. There is no cost to participate, although they encourage you to enjoy a cold pint or cocktail with your friends as you compete. They serve Deluxe Brewing craft beers, Sinister Distilling cocktails, cider, wines and sodas. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open during all standard taproom business hours and serves delicious brewery fare to their customers.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Jan
4
Thu
Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Jan 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
Join Deluxe Brewing for Music Bingo Night from 6:30-8:30PM in the taproom! Due to high demand from eager customers, they will be hosting this event every first and third Thursday of the month.
Come prepared to flex your knowledge of music through the ages and genres. Bring your friends or come alone for a night of fun and competition against the crowd with a chance to win Deluxe Brewing swag. Picture the perfect marriage of Bingo and Name That Tune – and throw in great craft beer and cocktails!
Their taproom is family and pet-friendly. There is no cost to participate, although they encourage you to enjoy a cold pint or cocktail with your friends as you compete. They serve Deluxe Brewing craft beers, Sinister Distilling cocktails, cider, wines and sodas. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open during all standard taproom business hours and serves delicious brewery fare to their customers.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Jan
18
Thu
Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co.
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo at Deluxe Brewing @ Deluxe Brewing Co. | Albany | Oregon | United States
Join Deluxe Brewing for Music Bingo Night from 6:30-8:30PM in the taproom! Due to high demand from eager customers, they will be hosting this event every first and third Thursday of the month.
Come prepared to flex your knowledge of music through the ages and genres. Bring your friends or come alone for a night of fun and competition against the crowd with a chance to win Deluxe Brewing swag. Picture the perfect marriage of Bingo and Name That Tune – and throw in great craft beer and cocktails!
Their taproom is family and pet-friendly. There is no cost to participate, although they encourage you to enjoy a cold pint or cocktail with your friends as you compete. They serve Deluxe Brewing craft beers, Sinister Distilling cocktails, cider, wines and sodas. Their Deluxe Food Cart is open during all standard taproom business hours and serves delicious brewery fare to their customers.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Jan
23
Tue
Delfino Fine Wines Winter Wonderland Soirée @ Delfino Fine Wines
Jan 23 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Delfino Fine Wines Winter Wonderland Soirée @ Delfino Fine Wines | Albany | Oregon | United States

Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza

Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?

This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.

An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.