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
Easter Saturday at the Carousel – March 30, 2024 @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Easter Saturday at the Carousel - March 30, 2024 @ Albany Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States
Hop on down and jump into fun at the carousel from 11 AM-4 PM on Saturday, March 30th.
The Easter Bunny will be passing out eggs and available to take pictures with you!
We will also be open for you to enjoy a carousel ride on Easter Sunday, March 31st.

For more information please call: 541-497-2934, or visit:  AlbanyHistoricCarousel

Apr
6
Sat
PRAx Open House @ PRAx Building
Apr 6 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PRAx Open House @ PRAx Building | Corvallis | Oregon | United States

PRAx OPENS ITS DOORS
PRAx up close and personal at our all-day Open House. Explore our venues, look behind the scenes of the building, and enjoy live music, tours, art installations, the opening gallery exhibition, activities for children, and more. Meet our director and staff and discover what PRAx is all about.

April 6
Noon-7 p.m.

PRAx Building 470 SW 15th St, Corvallis, OR 97331

FREE for daytime events

$10 for 5 p.m. headliner performance, get tickets here

Apr
21
Sun
Yokai Market- A Market Like No Other- 4.21.2024 @ Linn County Expo Center
Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Yokai Market- A Market Like No Other- 4.21.2024 @ Linn County Expo Center | Albany | Oregon | United States
Vendors. Food. Music. Art. Anime. Cosplay. Collectibles. Pop Culture. Crafts. Jewelry. AND BEYOND!  A market unlike any other!

Come meet @j_sonlarock, the voice actor for Damien Bloodmarch from the cult-classic dating sim “Dream Daddy” as well as @casperolivervo, the creator of the award-winning queer horror podcast “Jar of Rebuke”! 🎙

There will also be stickers, zines, pony bead art, Final Fantasy XIV prints, and free queer resources! ✨️. Purchase tickets here before the market for $5+fees or $10 at the door.

Seniors, Veterans, and children 6 and younger – FREE!

May
11
Sat
Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church
May 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Albany String Orchestra Free Concert @ Albany First Christian Church | Albany | Oregon | United States

Join the Albany String Orchestra for their Spring Concert!
Pieces featured are:   Vivaldi; Concerto for Four Violins in b minor,
Warlock; Capriol Suite and Jenkins; “Diamond Music” from Palladio.

The concert will be held at Albany First Christian Church on Saturday, May 11th at 3:00 PM.

Free admission and open to all.

May
12
Sun
Mother’s Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum
May 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mother's Day at the Carousel @ Historic Carousel & Museum | Albany | Oregon | United States

Cheers, and a big thank you to the most important woman in everyone’s life!  Come down and enjoy free carousel rides all day.  There’s also a free carnation for the first 100 moms to walk through the door!

Photo: “Carousel Fun with GG” by Lori Norton

May
18
Sat
DRTR at Tallman Brewing- Lebanon @ Deluxe Brewing
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DRTR at Tallman Brewing- Lebanon @ Deluxe Brewing | Albany | Oregon | United States

DRTR (Dave Rogers, TR Gregg and Micke McDonough)  uses combinations of vocal harmonies, saxophone, harmonica, guitar, keyboards, and percussion to create a musical experience that is like a fine wine served up at just the right time. Give them a listen on Saturday, May 18, 2024. 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Deluxe Brewing

There is a $5 cover charge, but good vibes are free!

For more information about DRTR https://www.drtrmusic.com/

 

May
24
Fri
4th Fridays at Springhill Cellars @ Springhill Cellars
May 24 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
4th Fridays at Springhill Cellars @ Springhill Cellars | Albany | Oregon | United States
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.
This event may require reservations and a small charge. Watch for details here and on Springhill Cellars Facebook Page
Listen to Just Lonna here.
May
25
Sat
ROAD RUNNERS; AN IMPORT/CLASSIC AUTO & MOTO MEET @ Linn Benton Community College
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
ROAD RUNNERS; AN IMPORT/CLASSIC AUTO & MOTO MEET @ Linn Benton Community College | Albany | Oregon | United States
Want to see awesome rides, hear live music, and eat good food?   Join Linn Benton Community College on May 25th for their RoadRunners’ Import/Classic Auto-Moto Meet!  Whether you’re a gearhead, foodie, or just looking for some fun, the event has something for everyone!
Free for participants and spectators; all ages are welcome to join in on the fun!
This event will be held in Parking lots 6 and 7. Look for signs on the road and people to guide you to where you need to go!
Would you like to show your ride?  Click Here to register.
May
30
Thu
Strawberry Festival in Lebanon @ Cheadle Lake Park
May 30 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Strawberry Festival in Lebanon @ Cheadle Lake Park | Lebanon | Oregon | United States


The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is a community-wide celebration held each year during the first full weekend in June. The festival started in 1909 as a celebration of the bountiful berry harvests; the strawberry festival continues today as a chance to bring our community together, and to celebrate with pride all of Lebanon’s beauty and friendliness. ​

The Strawberry Festival is a deeply rooted tradition for so many Lebanon families–dating back for generations, and it has become equally special to see new residents and visitors alike be welcomed to our small community during festival time. As the second longest-running annual festival in the state of Oregon (second only to the Rose Festival in Portland), the Lebanon Strawberry Festival is proudly organized each year by a board of directors comprised entirely of volunteers. Each has his or her own reasons for being passionate about the festival, and each is dedicated to continuing the tradition of bringing this event to our community for many generations to come. ​

Whether it is watching our Saturday night fireworks display, enjoying a complimentary piece of our World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, taking in one of our parades, or just sitting back and relaxing on the lawn to watch some entertainment on our main stage, the Strawberry Festival offers something for everyone, and for every budget. So be sure and mark your calendars each year for the first full weekend in June, and plan on coming out to Cheadle Lake Park and celebrating the Strawberry Festival with us.

 Ticket Info
Single Day Adult (13+): Online Presale $8/At gate $10
Multi-Day Adult (13+): $25
Children (12 and under): Free
Carnival Wristband (does not include admission): Online $30/At festival $40
Buy tickets here. 

Festival Hours
Thursday: 4:00PM – 11:00PM
Thursday 4-10 PM – All Heroes Day; all veterans, active military and first responders get free admission to the festival by showing military ID or badge. See more about All Heroes Day. 
Friday: 1:00PM – Midnight
Saturday: Noon – Midnight
Sunday: Noon – 5:00PM

For a full schedule of events, visit the Lebanon Strawberry Festival website.

 

 

May
31
Fri
Strawberry Festival in Lebanon May 30 – June 2 @ Cheadle Lake Park
May 31 @ 1:00 pm – 12:00 am
Strawberry Festival in Lebanon May 30 - June 2 @ Cheadle Lake Park | Lebanon | Oregon | United States


The Lebanon Strawberry Festival is a community-wide celebration held each year during the first full weekend in June. The festival started in 1909 as a celebration of the bountiful berry harvests; the strawberry festival continues today as a chance to bring our community together, and to celebrate with pride all of Lebanon’s beauty and friendliness. ​

The Strawberry Festival is a deeply rooted tradition for so many Lebanon families–dating back for generations, and it has become equally special to see new residents and visitors alike be welcomed to our small community during festival time. As the second longest-running annual festival in the state of Oregon (second only to the Rose Festival in Portland), the Lebanon Strawberry Festival is proudly organized each year by a board of directors comprised entirely of volunteers. Each has his or her own reasons for being passionate about the festival, and each is dedicated to continuing the tradition of bringing this event to our community for many generations to come. ​

Whether it is watching our Saturday night fireworks display, enjoying a complimentary piece of our World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, taking in one of our parades, or just sitting back and relaxing on the lawn to watch some entertainment on our main stage, the Strawberry Festival offers something for everyone, and for every budget. So be sure and mark your calendars each year for the first full weekend in June, and plan on coming out to Cheadle Lake Park and celebrating the Strawberry Festival with us.

 Ticket Info
Single Day Adult (13+): Online Presale $8/At gate $10
Multi-Day Adult (13+): $25
Children (12 and under): Free
Carnival Wristband (does not include admission): Online $30/At festival $40
Buy tickets here. 

Festival Hours
Thursday: 4:00PM – 11:00PM
Thursday 4-10 PM – All Heroes Day; all veterans, active military and first responders get free admission to the festival by showing military ID or badge. See more about All Heroes Day. 
Friday: 1:00PM – Midnight
Saturday: Noon – Midnight
Sunday: Noon – 5:00PM

For a full schedule of events, visit the Lebanon Strawberry Festival website.