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NOVEMBER
Veterans Day Parade
Largest Veterans Day Parade west of the Mississippi Nov. 11, Historic Downtown Albany. Marching units, military vehicles, bands. albanyveteransdayparade.org/
Oregon Mid-Valley Road Race
Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26. North Albany Village. 5.2-Mile Scenic Challenge Run, 3.75 Mile To-Hill -and-Back, 2.5-Mile Walk, 1/3 mile Kids Dash. omroadrace.org/
DECEMBER
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Mid-Winter Square Dance Festival
Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs, hosted by Emerald Empire Area Council Jan. 29 - 31. Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany. midwinterfestival.com
FEBRUARY
Sweet Home Sweetheart Run
stories, Scottish food, info on clans, Scottish heritage. The Gothard Sisters perform. 541-926-4314, oregonscottishsociety.com
Albany Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm, April 16 - Nov. 19. City Hall parking lot, 4th and Ellsworth. Baked goods, fruit, vegetables and flowers. locallygrown.org
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All ages, abilities Feb. 13, 10 am. Wear hearts, compete for best dressed. 5K, 10K; 1-mile race for under 10. 877 14th Ave., Sweet Home. 541-367-8113, jfisher@ci.sweet-home.or.us
Santiam Excursion Train
Candy Cane Express on historic train through Lebanon, out to picturesque Cheadle Lake and back. 750 S Third St., Labanon. Seasonal and other special event excursions. 541-619-3977, santiamexcursiontrains.com
Christmas Storybook Land
80 scenes, train layout, Victorian village, Santa. Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany. Opens Friday, Dec. 4. Mon Fri 6:30-8:30 pm, Sat - Sun 10 am - 8:30 pm. 541-928-4656, ChristmasStorybookLand.org
Lebanon Holidays in the Park
15th Holidays in the Park Dec. 5, 3 - 7 pm, Ralston Park. Twilight Parade 5:15 pm, tree lighting 6 pm.Carriage rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting. xmasbrat@comcast.net
Christmas Parlour Tour
Tour historic homes in Albany Dec. 13. An old-fashioned Christmas: horse drawn wagon, vintage trolley, entertainment. Tickets: $15, $12 seniors. 541-928-0911, albanyvisitors.com
Hoof N Holler
New Years Eve professional bull riding, dance Dec. 31, 7:30 pm - 1 am. Bull poker, midnight balloon drop. Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany. 541-895-5335; hoofnholler.com
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Lebanon Strawberry Festival June 2-5 Cheadle Lake, Lebanon. Parade, fireworks, entertainment, and the Worlds Largest Strawberry Shortcake. 541-258-7164, lebanonstrawberryfestival.info
Flower, Quilt & Art Show
Lebanon Garden Club Standard Flower Show, Quilt Show by Santiam Scrappers, Art Show by Linn County Art Guild, June 3-4. Park & Ash streets, Lebanon. 541-521-5677
Covered Bridge Cluster Dog Show
Linn County Kennel Club, McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers host AKC All Breed Dog Show, Obedience Rally and Agility Trials Feb. 26 - 29, Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany. 2000+ dogs. 503-7695424, linncountykennelclub.com
JUNE
Oregon State Parks Day Brownsville Farmers Market
Special events June 4 including a night of free camping. Detroit Lake State Park Office, 503-854-3406
Saturdays, May - October, 9 am - 1 pm. Corner of N. Main and Park Street. Fresh produce, flowers, more. 541-466-5709, historicbrownsville.com
Free Fish Weekend
Mud Fest
Carriage Me Back
Sweet Home Farmers Market
Northwest Horse Fair & Expo
National Train Day at Albany Station
Chamber Classic CruiseIn
Lebanon Downtown Farmers Market
Brownsville Pioneer Picnic
MARCH
Santiam Four Wheel Drive Assoc. hosts annual Mud Fest in Sweet Home on a March Saturday. Tickets thru TicketMaster or phone. 541-367-7547, themud.com Equine fun for horse owners / lovers March 18 - 20, Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd, Albany. 541-926-4314, equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair
APRIL
Dog Show, Obedience & Rally Trials
April 1 - 3, Chintimini Kennel Club, 1800+ dogs compete. Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E, Albany. 541-760-8196, chintiminikennelclub.com
Oregon Scottish Heritage Festival 25th Oregon Scottish Heritage Festival, April 9, Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany. Pipe bands, dances, Celtic music,
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Historical drama played out all over town. 419 N. Main St., Brownsville. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage. May 7-8. 541-928-0831, historicbrownsville.com
May 14, 110 10th Ave. Sponsored by Amtrak. 541-928-0911
Thursdays, 2-6 pm, May 19 - Oct. 20, Grant and Main streets, vendors, entertainment. 541-928-1914, lebanondowntownfarmersmarket.org
Detroit Lake Fishing Derby
For all ages May 20-22. More than $7,500 in prizes. Registration at the north end of Detroit Avenue, awards May 22, 3 p.m. detroitlakeoregon.org
Linn County Lamb & Wool Fair
Back to the Country, the Fat Lamb Show - May 20-22, Scio Lamb Fairground, Scio. The Oldest Fair in Oregon. Sheep shows, fiber arts, crafts. Northwest Champion Sheep Dog Trials. 541-394-3389, lambfair.org
No license required for fishing in Oregon June 4-5, free clinic in Detroit for kids. 503-854-3366 Tuesdays, June - September, 2 6 pm, 12th and Kalmia. Fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, flowers. sweethomefarmersmarket.org Cheadle Lake, Lebanon, June 11, 9 am. Cruise, chicken dinner, music. 541-258-7164, lebanon-chamber.org June 17-19. Parades, logging sports, food, games. 419 N Main St. A tradition since 1887. 541-466-5656, historicbrownsville.com
Sweet Home Sweet Ride
June 25, 880 22nd Ave., Sweet Home. Charity Car Show, music, Poker Walk. sweethomesweetride.com
Blues & Brews
June, North Santiam Chamber of Commerce brings together music and a featured brewer at Elkhorn Valley Inn in Lyons. nschamber.org
JULY
Independence Day, July 4
Albany - Lumberjack Breakfast by the East Albany Lions Club, Eleanor Hackleman Park, 654 Pine St. S.E. Allyou-can-eat sausage, eggs, pancakes. Brownsville - Breakfast, dusk fireworks over the Calapooia River. Pioneer Park. historicbrownsville.com Harrisburg - Breakfast, barbecue, parade, fireworks, downtown Harrisburg, ci.harrisburg.or.us Lebanon - Star Spangled activities start at 6 pm, music, food, lake walk, fireworks. Weirich Drive, Lebanon. 541-990-0240 Mill City - Breakfast, 9 am - midnight festival, parade, entertainment, fireworks, Kimmel Park
Sweet Home Arts & Crafts Festival
July 28 - 30, 10am - 6pm, 1641 Long St. Juried hand-made arts and crafts along with fine art. 541-367-3555, 541-367-9701, oregonjamboree.com
Oregon Jamboree
2 stages. 22 shows. 1 sweet weekend. All country, all the time. July 29-31. Carrie Underwood headlines. 860 18th Ave., Sweet Home. oregonjamboree.com
Summer Concerts
Guitars Under the Stars
Dusk, July 9. Festive day around Detroit ending in a fireworks show over the lake.
Linn County Fair
Music, food, brews, crafts, vendors, exhibits, rides, games, antique tractor and car shows, Bull Bash. July 13 - 16. Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany. linncountyfair.com
Citywide Garage Sale
Third weekend in July, 419 N. Main St, Brownsville. 541-928-0831, historicbrownsville.com
Stand By Me Day Celebrate the classic 80s movie Stand By Me July 23 in Brownsville where it was filmed! Walking tour, visit film locations, movie trivia contest. historicbrownsville.com
SEPTEMBER
Best In The West Triathlon Festival
Sept. 9 - 11, Foster Reservoir, Sweet Home. Swim, cycle, run, a weekend of competitive and fun racing plus a healthy living expo. 541-915-5116, bestinthewestevents.com
Youth Benefit Golf Tournament
Stayton - Breakfast, fun run, parade, food, karaoke, entertainment and fantastic fireworks. 503-769-8920, staytonevents.com, staytonfunrun.com
Fireworks Over the Lake
Aug. 26-28, 900 Price Rd, Albany. Hot air balloons lift off 6:30 am daily (weather permitting). Entertainment, art, food, car show, nite glow, airport activities. Balloon ride reservations: 541-917-7777, nwartandair.org
AUGUST
North Santiam Chamber of Commerce and Canyon Senior Center host the Santiam Canyon Youth Benefit Golf Tournament Aug. 6 at Elkhorn Golf Course in Lyons. ybgolf.com.
Albany Parks and Rec offers two free summer concert series in July and August in Monteith Park. River Rhythms features entertainment from around the world on Thursday evenings. Mondays Summer Sounds features Northwest entertainers. cityofalbany.net
ATI Northwest Art & Air Festival
50s Cruz-In at the Lake
Carrie Underwood
Three-day competition at Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon. oregonsummerconcerts.com
Brownsville Antique Faire
Hunt for vintage treasure in Brownsvilles Pioneer Park Aug. 6. Dozens of vendors from all over the Willamette Valley. 541-928-0831, historicbrownsville.com
Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival
Sept. 10 Detroit vintage car show, music, food, play area. 503-897-2135, detroitlakeoregon.org
Killer Fang Ride
Cascading Rivers Bikeway September supported ride from Estacada to Detroit. Named for Killer Fang Class IV rapids along the route. 70 miles each way. 503-3038920, detroitlakeoregon.org
OCTOBER
Detroit Lake Mud Run
Oct. 8, 9 a.m. 6-mile run. Plan to get dirty. Detroit Lake Recreation Area. runwildadventures.com
Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon
October, Cheadle Lake Park, Lebanon. Start and finish on Weirich Drive. 541-926-2203
For more events listings, visit these websites: albanychamber.com albanyvisitors.com detroitlakeoregon.org historicbrownsville.com lebanon-chamber.org nschamber.org staytonsublimitychamber.org sweethomechamber.com tri-countychamber.com
Country music in Brownsville Aug. 12-14. Performers: Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, Miranda Lambert. 541-345-9263, www.willamettecountrymusicfestival.com
25th Annual Mill City Dog Daze
Aug. 13 annual all-city garage sale. 8 a.m. until dark. Maps available at local businesses. 503-897-2302
Willamette River Relay
Aug. 13, 2.4 mile paddle,15.2 mile bike,6.2 mile waterfront run starting in Hyak Park, Albany. Or, just join in for the Paddle Me Plunge. bestinthewestevents.com
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Prior to 1986, the Jordan Bridge spanned Thomas Creek in Linn County several miles east of Scio. When the ounty announced the bridge was to be replaced, Stayton residents asked to take title to the structure. A covered bridge preservation company was formed, enlisting volunteers and Marine Corps reservists for the 6th Engineering Battalion in Salem. The span was rebuilt over the Salem Power Canal to serve as a foot bridge connecting two parks. It was dedicated in June 1988. Dec. 20, 1994 Christmas lights ignited the roof and the bridge was destroyed. Citizens constructed a new bridge, dedicated in September 1998.
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Linn County’s newest and longest covered span features red paint, portal design and louvered windows, all similar to the former span which was built in 1927. The first bridge here is believed to have been constructed in 1861. The covered bridge was built in 1891. In 1904, the county rebuilt the bridge, but it washed out in 1921. The replacement lasted until 1927, when high water damaged the piers and it was replaced again. In 1966 the current bridge was completed.
This is the sole survivor of the covered bridges which crossed the South Fork of the Santiam River. It is one of the few remaining in the county to have a wooden shingle roof. When built, the bridge was commonly known as the Whiskey Butte Bridge. Fishermen on and under the bridge cast lines into the cool waters of the South Santiam.
Covered Bridge Café
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Built primarily with hand tools, the upper timbers show adze marks where workers shaped them by hand. The bridge is painted white and has two Gothic windows on each side.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7-2PM 503-767-3945 • 510 N. Third Avenue, Stayton
Banquet Room available for private parties or meetings after hours
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Largest Liquor Selection in Town! 16 BEERS ON TAP Including Oregon Craft Beers.
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Diverse campgrounds from rustic tent sites to full RV hookups and comfortable cabins.
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Journey through Oregon’s history and agricultural bounty on some or all of the 132-mile Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. It follows the Willamette River from Champoeg State Park, its northern most point, to Armitage County Park in Eugene. Photo: Russ Roca, Travel Oregon For the complete ride Leg 1 is Champoeg Park to Salem, Leg 2 Salem to Albany, Leg 3 Albany to Brownsville, and Leg 4 Brownsville to Armitage Park. The map to the left features Legs 2 and 3. The valley’s temperate climate encourages year-round biking, but bring rain gear for winter riding. The entire route is marked with Scenic Bikeway signs. A a recommended short ride is Albany to Shedd. It is a very flat and scenic 42-mile round trip. For details go to rideoregonride.com.
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Brownsville, one of Oregon’s early settlements, had its beginnings in 1846, when a group of families came west on the Oregon Trail and claimed land in the lush valley of the Calapooia River. Soon there was a ferry, a store and by 5 1858, the communities of North Brownsville and Amelia. A dam was built to supply water power for industry which eventually included a grist mill, woolen mill, sawmill, furniture factory and tannery. The railroad came to town in 1880. By 1884 North Brownsville was a bustling manufacturing and trade center serving a population of 300. In 1895, the north and south sides of the river consolidated as the City of Brownsville. The city celebrates its history. It is home to the Linn County Historical Museum, Historic Moyer House Museum, Pioneer Picture Gallery, Living Rock Studios, Carriage Me Back Historical Drama weekend, annual Pioneer Picnic and August’s Antique Faire. It was also the location for the film Stand By Me, and July 23 is celebrated as Stand By Me Day. Brownsville Chamber of Commerce has more information: historicbrownsville.com or 541-928-0831.
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This scenic 1,200-acre reservoir on the South Santiam River is located just 30 minutes from I-5. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps. The reservoir features trout, bass, perch and catfish. Boat angling is best April 1 to mid June. Bank angling is popular near the dam at the Army Corps of Engineers park and at flat areas along the south side of the reservoir. The lake at Sunnyside Park is great for young anglers. linnparks.com
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The Gleam of Gold The Quartzville Back Country Byway runs through the forests around Green Peter Reservoir and along the Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River. It features outstanding scenic driving, white water boating, recreational mining old-growth and maturing forests, rock outcroppings, spring and summer wildflowers, and vivid fall colors. There are trails to climb the ridges of old Cascade Mountains or walk into the Middle Santiam Wilderness. Four varieties of huckleberries -- red, bigleaf, oval leaf, and Alaska -- pull late summer visitors to the Quartzville area. The byway is approximately 50 miles long connecting U.S. Hwy 20, one mile east of Sweet Home and Hwy 22, 19 miles east of Detroit.
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Jeremiah Driggs established the first legal mining F ORE S T claim in the Quartzville area on Sept. 5, 1863. Quartzville was named after the quartz rock formations found with the gold in the mines. Within four years, more than 500 mining claims were established and over 1,000 people lived in Quartzville. By 1870, large scale mining in the area was deemed unprofitable and the town was abandoned. The Quartzville Recreational Mining Corridor still offers opportunities to pan for gold, much like the old-timers did.
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A river is a wonderful place, where the lives of fish and plants are interwoven with the flow of water. • • • • •
Here’s how you can help: use existing campsites and trails pack out your garbage park 100 feet away from water respect restoration sites leave driftwood and log jams in place For more information contact the Detroit Ranger District (503) 854-3366
Join in the Fun! Calendar............................................................................. 2 North Santiam River Guide............................................. 4 Covered Bridge Tour ....................................................... 8 Biking Adventures........................................................... 10 Explore, Enjoy! Hwys 228 & 20..................................... 12 Beauty, Berries, Byways ... Hwys 20 & 126 ................. 14
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