Fall is a time of outdoor fun and family-friendly activities around the Mid-Willamette Valley, with plenty of excitement on the calendar for all ages in the upcoming months. There's a busy schedule of special events in both Albany and Corvallis, including some annual events that you certainly won't want to miss. Our real estate agents have all of the exciting details on 6 great events coming to the Mid-Willamette Valley this fall.

• Albany Farmers' Market – SW Ellsworth St. & SW 4th Ave., Albany, OR 97321
  If you're looking for an excellent way to celebrate the fall harvest, consider a visit to the Albany Farmers' Market, which is open every Saturday in the parking lot of City Hall through November 18, 2023. The market is packed with fresh produce and locally sourced food from a vibrant collection of vendors, with new items every week.

• Heart of the Valley Home & Garden Show – 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E., Albany, OR 97322
  Have some home improvement projects lined up for this fall? If you haven't already, you probably will after visiting the Heart of the Valley Home & Garden Show. This huge, 3-day event features more than 70 vendors offering a dazzling array of home and garden products, all hosted at the Linn County Expo Center. Enjoy this exciting event from September 29 – October 1, 2023, with free admission for all.

• Downtown Trick or Treat – 222 1st Ave. W., Albany, OR 97321
  The Mid-Willamette Valley offers plenty to do, including events for pets! Events like Downtown Trick or Treat, where people and their pets can enjoy a costume contest and trick or treating while visiting your favorite Albany small businesses. The event takes place on October 28, 2023, and you can find participating businesses by looking for orange and black balloons outside.

• Corvallis Fall Festival – 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333
  Just in time for the start of fall, the annual Corvallis Fall Festival returns for its 50th year on September 23 & 24, 2023, at Central Park in Corvallis. As always, the Fall Festival includes activities for all ages, including an artist market, live entertainment on the main stage, the Fall Festival Run (1K, 5K, or 10K), an Artist Discovery Zone featuring even more local bands, and plenty of delicious refreshments from your favorite local vendors.

• Summer's End Music Festival – 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis, OR 97333
  A new and fast-growing festival in Corvallis, the Summer's End Music Festival, will be back for its 3rd annual edition in 2023. The event will be held at the Peffer Amphitheater at Bruce Starker Arts Park on September 30, 2023, with a packed lineup of live music showcasing the local indie scene all day and well into the evening.

• 2 Towns Harvest Party – 5123 SW Hout St., Corvallis, OR 97333
  Celebrate the harvest in style and sample some of the area's best craft beverages at the 13th annual 2 Towns Harvest Party on October 14, 2023, at the 2 Towns Ciderhouse. Your ticket to this 21+ event includes a commemorative stainless steel mug, along with 3 drink tickets to sample the more than 55 craft beverages on tap while enjoying live music and delicious dining from local food trucks.

Do your plans for this fall include buying or selling a home in the Mid-Willamette Valley? Our local real estate team is here to help you accomplish your goals. Contact us today.