Albany Visitors Association

08/14/2024

🐍🌿 Pacific NW Reptile and Exotic Animal Show! 🦎🐢

Dive into the extraordinary at Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show on August 17-18 as the Willamette Exhibit Hall at Linn County Expo Center transforms into a vibrant ecosystem, showcasing the most fascinating reptiles, amphibians, insects, and exotic plants from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned herpetologist or just curious, this is your chance to explore, learn, and even take home a new exotic pet.

Don’t miss the Pacific Northwest’s largest and longest-running reptile show!

08/12/2024

🎭 Mamma Mia! with Mid Valley Musical Theater 🎭

From the director who brought you last year's sold-out Newsies, Mid-Valley Musical Theater presents the feel-good musical Mamma Mia! Enjoy this hilarious story of love, family, and wedding bells, featuring all your favorite ABBA hits.

📅 Showtimes: August 15, 16 (Sing-Along!), and 17
🎟 Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors/Students, $10 Children (12 and under)
📍 Location: Albany Performing Arts Center on West Albany High School Campus

Get your tickets now at https://albanypac.ludus.com/

📷 Courtesy of Mid-Valley Musial Theater page

08/08/2024

🎉 The Albany Passport Program is wrapping up! 🎉

⚠️ If your kids participated, TOMORROW is the last day to turn in their passport. ⚠️

Thank you to everyone who explored Albany with us this summer! We hope you enjoyed discovering new spots and making memories along the way.

A huge thank you to all the businesses that participated and sponsored prizes.

Urban Ag Supply Midway Farms Natural Sprinkles Co. Margin Coffee Roasters Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Talking Water Gardens Homegrown Oregon Foods No Baloney Subs & Salads Sniffany’s Pet Boutique No Dinx Albany Public Library Republic Services Weathered Together Market Gallery Calapooia Southpaw's Pizza and Sports Bar Albany Antique Mall, LLC Beloved Cheesecakes Spearit Beads & Co. Monteith House Brigitte's Place BJ's Ice Cream Albany/Lebanon Infinite Air Center Mid-Willamette Family YMCA The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR Stay Awhile Vintage Mercantile Albany Downtown Association

08/08/2024

🍻 Annual Albany Beer "Run" Registration Open 🍻

Register at https://omrr.enmotive.com/events/register/2024-albany-beer-run.

Join the Corvallis Lions Club for the 0.3K Albany Beer "Run" that starts at Calapooia Brewing Company and finishes at Deluxe Brewing. Pre-registration is $30 (includes a medal, shirt, and two craft beers) with proceeds benefiting SafeHaven Humane Society. Day-of registration is $35. Enjoy a mid-race donut station, food, and fun. Pet-friendly and family-friendly!

🗓 September 14
⏰ 11 am- 2 pm
📍 Locations: Calapooia Brewing & Deluxe Brewing, Albany, OR

08/07/2024

☀ The Last River Rhythms of the Season ☀

🎤 Girl Named Tom
📅 7 pm August 8
📍 Monteith Riverpark, 489 NW Water Ave

08/06/2024

A special Saturday at the Albany Farmers' Market

We have reached the half way mark of our season, and it’s National Farmers’ Market Week—let’s celebrate!

On Saturday (8/10)…
🫐look for “specials” throughout the market
🥕get a fun farmers’ market temporary tattoo
🐟write a “thank you” message to one of your favorite farmers/booths (we’ll provide the note cards)

08/06/2024

This was a blast! Don’t miss next year. 🍻🍷🍹

08/06/2024

Yummy!

Chef’s Table - Each Course is paired with Wine curated by (non-alcoholic options available). Very limited Seating so get your tickets soon!
Visit www.grazingoregon.com under the Events tab.

08/06/2024

🖤🩶🖤🩶🖤🩶

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emo-night-live-featuring-emo-kids-dj-osh-tickets-966777887687?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/05/2024

🎶 "MUSIC OF THE LAND” IN LEBANON 🎶

This captivating performance by Deitrich “Dietz” Peters is 6:30 pm tonight, August 5, at Academy Square near the Lebanon Public Library. As a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Deitz will showcase traditional dance, flute playing, and storytelling, along with an explanation of his regalia.

This family-friendly event is sponsored by the Lebanon Museum Foundation and the Lebanon Public Library. Bring chairs, a blanket, and a picnic dinner if you'd like!

For more information, call Linda at 503-707-1539 or visit https://lebanonmuseum.org/.

📷 Courtesy of the Deitrich Peters page

08/04/2024

🎸 Hot August Night with STORM at the Greyhound! 🎸

Get ready for a night of 80’s Arena Rock! Arrive early for the best seating and experience dynamic guitars, big keys, hard-hitting drums, and power vocals. Enjoy hits from bands like Whitesnake, Motley Crue, Journey, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, and many more!

🗓 9 pm August 3
📍The , 220 2nd Ave
🌐 For more details, visit STORM Band on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Storm80sRockBand

08/03/2024

🎭 Henry IV: The Follies of Falstaff 🎭

📅 7:30 pm August 3
📍 Russell Tripp Performance Center, Linn-Benton Community College
🎟 midvalleyproductions.org/event-details/merely-players-present-henry-iv-the-follies-of-falstaff

The Merely Players Present a hilarious and dramatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts 1 and 2. Watch Prince Hal navigate his wild life with the notorious Sir John Falstaff while rebellion brews against King Henry IV. Can Hal reclaim his birthright and his father’s respect?

“Were’t not for laughing, I should pity him.” ― William Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1

📷 Photo by Camargo Anthony pexels.com

08/02/2024

This is a great event! Mark your calendars for the Christmas Parlour Tour taking place December 8.

Only 2 more hours to come see the homes on Albany's Interior Tour of Historic Homes, head to the Albany Visitors Association for tickets!

08/02/2024

Carousel Carnival, Moonlit Movie and Lots of Live Music - Read out August Travel News here: https://mailchi.mp/albanyvisitors/travel-news-april-13782734

08/02/2024

🌟 **Weekend Fun Alert!** 🌟

All of this is happening tomorrow!

🍻 Craft Brew Smackdown – 4 pm
🏙️ Downtown 1st Friday – 4 pm
🚗 Hopped Up Cruise In at Deluxe Brewing – 5 pm
🎠 Carousel 1st Friday – 5:30 pm
🎨 Gallery Calapooia Reception – 6 pm
🎭 Albany Civic Theater presents: Spring Awakening – 7:30 pm
🎬 Movie by Moonlight: Mamma Mia at sunset

📷 Sunflowers and Sunshine by Jolene Thomson

Don't miss out on the fun! Which event are you most excited about? 🤩

07/30/2024

🎬 *Mamma Mia* on Friday, August 2 in Downtown Albany 🎬

Put on by the Albany Downtown Association, the movie will be shown on the back wall of The Albany Eagles building behind Vito's Trattoria.

🎤 The sing-along starts at 8:30 pm, and the movie will begin at dusk, around 9 pm.

🍽️ Before the show, attend the Craft Brew Smackdown and enjoy dinner at one of our 25+ Downtown restaurants.

🎟️ Bring a receipt from a Downtown business or show your Smackdown bracelet for a chance to win a DVD of the movie or another prize. Don’t miss out on this fun night under the stars!

07/29/2024

We love this! We’re so glad these ladies enjoyed are lovely little city ❤️

07/29/2024

Another great home tour!

This was our “surprise” house for the Summer Tour… a former church that is now a home. The giant fiddle leaf fig beneath the original star is amazing! Thanks to all our homeowners for the fantastic event!

07/29/2024

Albany and the Art & Air Festival made it in this Portland Monthly article! It's a great time to visit.

The month ahead brings beach volleyball, watermelon bathtub races, and Ludacris.

07/28/2024

These adorable pups were outside our window waiting for their human. One of them wanted to experience the "Real Magic" of a Coca-Cola, but he couldn't get it open with his paws.

We love dogs here at the AVA. Feel free to bring your pup inside when you come in or let them get a drink at the water bowl outside when you stop by.

Thanks for the photo, Lōnna Clark Capaci

07/26/2024

🍷 4TH FRIDAY at Springhill Cellars Winery 🎶

🕔 Tomorrow, Friday, July 26, 5:30-10:00 pm

🎟️ Entry is $10 per person, and this event is by reservation only if you want a table. Call Conner at 541-974-0917.

Live jazz by Just Lonna, delicious local food, wine, and a beautiful sunset over the mountains. Live music kicks off at 7.

Jacopetti's Catering will be on-site offering two mouth-watering main course meals with sides. No need to pre-order, just bring cash or a credit card.

Here’s the menu:

Basil Herb Chicken over Jasmine Rice with Tossed Green Salad and Fresh Baked Rolls with butter. ** $12.50

Tender Burgundy Roast Beef with Oohh La La Potatoes, Tossed Green Salad, and Fresh Baked Rolls with butter. ** $14.00

📷 Photography

07/26/2024

🍻 The Albany Downtown Association and the Greater Albany Rotary Club (Oregon - Rotary District 5110) cordially invite you to the 10th Craft Brew Smackdown! 🍻

📅 Friday, August 2 from 4-8 pm in historic Downtown Albany!

🎉 Breweries, cider houses, distilleries, and wineries pair with local small business storefronts, allowing you to “taste” while visiting with local business owners. This year, the event will be on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Avenues.

🎟️ Tickets are just $20 and include an event-specific tasting glass and ten tasting tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased along the route at The Squeaky Cork, Loafers Station, and The Garage. Remember, you must be 21 or older to participate.

📷 Photo by Gotta Be Worth It on www.pexels.com

07/25/2024

🏠 Join us for the 45th Annual Albany Historic Interior Home Tour! 🏡

⭐️ Explore five stunning historic homes on a self-guided tour, with homeowners and hosts ready to answer your questions.

⭐️ Visit the Albany Regional Museum to see exhibits and enter for a chance to win free tickets to the next home tour.

⭐️ Check out the Cumberland Community Event Center church building, newly added to the National Register of Historic Places, and learn about its restoration.

🎟️ Tickets are $15 and include refreshments and rides on a horse-drawn wagon or vintage trolley.

📍 Buy tickets online at https://www.monteithhouse.org/ or in person on tour day at the Albany Visitors Association, 122 Ferry St. SW (cash or check only).

ℹ️ For more information, call 541-928-0911 or email [email protected].

07/22/2024

Looking forward to this one

River Rhythms Concert Series, presented by Albany Parks & Recreation, is excited to welcome Tower of Power who will be performing on Thursday, July 25 at 7pm at Monteith Riverpark!
For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. “We were a Soul band called The Motown’s.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was in there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968 and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind.

“We wanted to get into the Fillmore Auditorium and with a name like the Motown’s, dressed in suits with razor cuts, we knew we’d never get in there. We grew our hair long, and started to be hippies, and changed our name. Doc then suggested that we start writing our own songs.”

The Fillmore was a major goal, which came along at the right time. “We had been playing nightclubs, and we had gotten busted for being underage. One night, the ABC came in, and caught the trumpet player drinking, and the next thing we knew, a notice was out across the Bay Area that if they hired us again, clubs would lose their liquor license. Then, my parents moved to Detroit, and I was on my own, broke and hungry, and all I did was rehearse. We wrote the songs for East Bay Grease, and by November, we were at the end of our rope. I told the guys that I was leaving for the holidays, and if nothing happened with this audition, I wasn’t coming back.”

Fortunately, he did, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Visit www.towerofpower.com for more information on this talented band or visit www.riverrhythms.org for all concert information.

07/22/2024

Cure the Monday blues

Join us tomorrow for “Base 6 Band”!

07/22/2024

You can take a self-guided tour of Albany’s historic districts any day, but the Albany Historic Interior Home Tour gives you a glimpse inside. Check it out! We’ll see you there!

Welcome to Albany! The Interior Tour of Historic Homes is happening THIS COMING Saturday, July 27, 11 - 5.

Admission is $15 per person. Tickets online at www.monteithhouse.org now till 5 pm on Friday, July 26. Visit several private homes and public buildings. The Albany Clock Tower, shown here, is in front of the Amtrak Station and can be visited any time.

To receive a copy of the tour map and wristband, bring your e-ticket to the Albany Visitors Association office at 122 Ferry St. SW on the day of the tour. In-person ticket sales will also be available at the AVA office on the day of the tour. Proceeds from Albany’s Interior Tour of Historic Homes benefit the Monteith House Museum.

Albany Downtown Association, Albany Visitors Association

07/22/2024

Love the The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR! Get a free ride!

July 25th is National Merry-Go Round Day! Celebrate at The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR with free rides from 2-4pm.

https://www.facebook.com/share/jScH383rmDUjgWMB/

07/22/2024

This is so cool