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.

Feb
24
Sat
SHOCASE GALA – The Golden Age of Music @ Sweet Home High School
Feb 24 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
SHOCASE GALA - The Golden Age of Music @ Sweet Home High School | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

SHOCASE GALA – The Golden Age of Music
Don your formal attire and enjoy a classy night out! Come and hear local artists perform hits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s, then enjoy a night of Jazz from Oregon Native and Globally in-demand jazz performer, Gina Saputo. Tickets can be purchased for $15 at:
https://shocase.ticketleap.com/gala-golden-age/

VIP Event preceding starts at 6:00PM – Tickets $35 Includes both events.

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
24
Fri
Memorial Weekend Food & Wine May 24 – 26 at Moore Family Vineyards @ Moore Family Vineyards
May 24 @ 2:00 pm
Memorial Weekend Food & Wine May 24 - 26 at Moore Family Vineyards @ Moore Family Vineyards | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Join Moore Family Vineyards over the Memorial Day Weekend!
Food will be provided by Cheffrey’s Gourmet Grub
Winery Hours are: 
FRIDAY 2 PM TO 8 PM
SATURDAY 2 PM TO 8 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM TO 6 PM
Food Truck Hours are: 
FRIDAY 4 PM – 8 PM
SATURDAY  2 PM – 8 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM TO 4 PM

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
26
Sun
Memorial Weekend Food & Wine May 24 – 26 at Moore Family Vineyards @ Moore Family Vineyards
May 26 @ 10:00 am
Memorial Weekend Food & Wine May 24 - 26 at Moore Family Vineyards @ Moore Family Vineyards | Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

Join Moore Family Vineyards over the Memorial Day Weekend!
Food will be provided by Cheffrey’s Gourmet Grub
Winery Hours are: 
FRIDAY 2 PM TO 8 PM
SATURDAY 2 PM TO 8 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM TO 6 PM
Food Truck Hours are: 
FRIDAY 4 PM – 8 PM
SATURDAY  2 PM – 8 PM
SUNDAY 10 AM TO 4 PM

Jun
28
Fri
4th Fridays at Springhill Cellars @ Springhill Cellars
Jun 28 @ 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.
Jul
12
Fri
‘Cut the Gut’ car show
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
'Cut the Gut' car show @ Sweet Home | Oregon | United States

The annual “Cut the Gut” car cruise in Sweet Home, Oregon!

https://www.sweethomechamber.com/cut-the-gut/

This event is a must-attend for all enthusiasts of hot rods, motorcycles, classics, and muscle cars. The cruise takes place every year on the Friday night of the second weekend of July and attracts car lovers from all over the region.

The “Cut the Gut” car cruise is more than just a celebration of vehicles – it’s a chance for car enthusiasts to come together, share their passion, and enjoy a fun-filled night in the beautiful town of Sweet Home.

This cruise features over 20 checkpoints from one end of Sweet Home to the other. At each stop, participants will have their passports stamped for a chance to win a raffle prize.

Participants are encouraged to bring their best rides to show off, and spectators are encouraged to sit along the route to watch the show. So whether you own a classic car, a hot rod, a motorcycle, a muscle car, or simply like to look at them, this is the night for you!

Mark your calendars for the second weekend of July and join us for the “Cut the Gut” car cruise in Sweet Home, Oregon. We can’t wait to see you there!

This event happens rain or shine. **no refunds**

**Only street legal UTVs will have access to every checkpoint due to state laws restricting use on highways.**

Jul
20
Sat
Native American Cultural Encampment July 20 and July 21 @ Waterloo County Park @ Waterloo County Park
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm
Native American Cultural Encampment July 20 and July 21 @ Waterloo County Park @ Waterloo County Park | Lebanon | Oregon | United States

What is a cultural encampment?

Cultural encampment is a group of Native Americans from different parts of the United States coming together, making village-type settings with tipis and tents. We share our individual cultures and traditional information with the community.

Many moons ago, traveling through an area, you might see groups of tipis or tents for a short time in each area. There were there to gather together, trade or meet family members and to celebrate life by having a big feast as they traveled from one area to another.

Activities

See our schedule on site for daily activities.

Craft classes, materials provided
Pow-Wow style dancing, including a dance where anyone can participate
Shopping at booths
Raffle – Many great prizes to win!
Field activities such as atlatl throwing
Explore nature nearby at the river and park grounds

Lunchtime feast on Sunday, all are welcome

DATES

July 20 and 21, Waterloo County Park, 39510 Gross St, Lebanon, OR

Jul
26
Fri
4th Fridays at Springhill Cellars @ Springhill Cellars
Jul 26 @ 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.