Art was fair, food was priced well but long lines. Music good. Beer and wine were outrageous…read more $11.50 for a 4 oz wine and $8.50 for a Boneyard IPA can. Won't be going back.

The Northwest Art & Air Festival is a multi-day event held each year in August at the Timber Linn…read moreMemorial Park located in Albany, Oregon. It's a mix of art, live music entertainment and the spectacle of hot air balloons. The event kicks off on Friday night with live music and the "Night Glow" event which begins at dusk. The event is weather permitting which is key to much of what happens at the annual festival. During my visits the winds were just too strong for most hot air balloons to participate. Only a few balloons were able to fully inflate, but the ones that did were pretty spectacular with the giant nylon envelopes glowing against the night sky. Even though the "Night Glow" portion didn't go off as planned, the live music on the Festival Stage was great. The band Radical Revolution performed a great selection of hits from the 80's and kept the energy level and music going strong into the night. There were a number of food trucks set-up near the stage, but with very long lines at each, plan ahead and expect a wait to order and then another wait to receive your food. If lines aren't your thing you can certainly bring your own food to the event. You should also bring your folding chairs and/or blankets and plan on arriving early enough to stake out a spot near the performance areas. On very early Saturday morning we returned before dawn to view the balloons launching. Unfortunately, as we approached the park, it was obvious that there was a problem. A steady line of vehicles were turning around and attempting to leave the area. Traffic was very congested with little to no traffic control. The launch had been cancelled due to weather conditions (wind speeds). There was no communication as to this cancellation where people were turning off the main road to get to the event. As a result, traffic became a mess. All in all, this is still a very cool event and worthy of your time. You just need to understand that The Northwest Art & Air Festival is a multi-day event held each year in August at the Timber Linn Memorial Park located in Albany, Oregon. It's a mix of art, live music entertainment and the spectacle of hot air balloons. The event kicks off on Friday night with live music and the "Night Glow" event which begins at dusk. The event is weather permitting which is key to much of what happens at the annual festival. On my visit the winds were just too strong for most hot air balloons to participate. Only a few balloons were able to fully inflate, but the ones that did were pretty spectacular with the giant nylon envelopes glowing against the night sky. Even though the "Night Glow" portion didn't go off as planned, the live music on the Festival Stage was great. The band Radical Revolution performed a great selection of hits from the 80's and kept the energy level and music going strong into the night. There were a number of food trucks set-up near the stage, but with very long lines at each, plan ahead and expect a wait to order and then another wait to receive your food. If lines aren't your thing you can certainly bring your own food to the event. You should also bring your folding chairs and/or blankets and plan on arriving early enough to stake out a spot near the performance areas. On very early Saturday morning we returned before dawn to view the balloons launching. Unfortunately, as we approached the park, it was obvious that there was a problem. A steady line of vehicles were turning around and attempting to leave the area. Traffic was very congested with little to no traffic control. The launch had been cancelled due to weather conditions (wind speeds). There was no communication as to this cancellation where people were turning off the main road to get to the event. As a result, traffic became a mess. All in all, this is still a very cool event and worthy of your time. You just need to understand that weather conditions must be perfect for the hot air balloon portions to take place. Absent this part of the event, you can still enjoy multiple concerts, arts and craft vendors, a car show and food trucks.

GETTING HERE:…read more (Traveling); located on the corner of 1st Street and Washington. It's right near Bryant Park and the Willamette River in Albany, OR. MOOD: Ready for some fun and laughter! I mean, it's a carousel! The next best thing to Disneyland. REVIEW: This is so cool! Bummed that we got there just a few moments before closing so I couldn't play tourist and shop the gift shop. :) But, we got to ride twice on the Carousel and it was fun! There's a ring toss/game of sorts but I wasn't able to figure it out. The Carousel is gorgeous! So pretty and while we were short on time and couldn't ask questions, I was able to infer that people sponsor(ed) the horses (for upkeep?) as there were gold plaques about a few of the horses. What a great opportunity to support historic Albany! Recommended! 10 stars and a must-do if in the Albany area of Oregon.

I've always loved carousel horses. I wanted a full size one for my dream living room when I was…read moreyoung. I did collected small carousel horse ornaments for my Christmas trees. So, when I realized Albany had a carousel with a museum I had to go. The place is amazing and more than horses. There is no entrance fee. I checked out the painting studio, then the carousel, with its snack bar. I saw all those animals featured on their website go round & round and up & down in three dimensional real life. I took lot of pictures and video. I joined a tour led by a volunteer. Learning about the local lady that started it all. Saw more carousel animals in basement along with the carving shop while three artists worked on future animals to be. I purchased a token to ride the carousel ($2) and nearly walked around the whole menagerie before deciding on an animal to sit upon. After debating salmon, elephant, orca, bear, zebra etc; I wound up on a horse named Calapooia. I didn't notice any xmas ornaments in the gift but I did buy a tee-shirt of Guardian the Hippocampus and a post card of Calapooia. They had post cards for all the animals on the carousel. I also got to press a penny while I still could. I had a great time. I was a kid again, all the people were happy. It was like visiting a small Disneyland. And for those happiest smiles I gladly left a donation for their future endeavors.

Compared to the "big dog" mega theaters this place is far better. They show recent films at…read moreconvenient times. They are reasonably priced.The concessions are excellent & fresh. Clean, comfortable seats. All in all a superior theater.

We went and saw Hail Mary yesterday at the Pix. We walked up to the theater from the house, so glad…read morewe got our tickets on line because it was sold out. Which surprised us as it was a 3:30 matinee on a Monday, but it was the first day of spring break and the audience was mostly adults. As always we were greeted with a smile and a welcome back. We had the lounge seats in the back got our snacks and drinks, enjoyed the show.

It's like a miniature farmer's market! Beautiful fresh veggies, yummy baked goods, lovely craft…read moreitems from local artists (pottery, jewelry, hats, soaps, lotions, etc). Only open part of the year but if you are driving through (on the way to Eugene or Corvallis) -- a really fun place to visit and shop.

Great small town theater...very pleasant staff and comfortable seating. Will you be showing…read moreDisclosure in the near future ?

I've read some similar reviews to the one I'm about to post. My son 15 years old took his…read moregirlfriend to a PG13 movie on a Monday night. Theaters are typically chilly so they brought blankets , the lady at the ticket counter got really irate and nasty with him, mad, basically giving them an inquisition about the blankets , and asking who the girl he was with and what they're relationship was, weird right? So they left them out front. When my son went out to get food she told him to get back inside, that the kitchen was closed. He noticed the blankets they had left folded on the wall fell to the floor so he went to pick them up to put them on the ledge and she got after him again. Telling him he and his girlfriend were trespassed she grabbed my son's arm as he was holding the door for his girlfriend to go back in to get her purse. She then called the cops, which of course did nothing, apparently this lady gets to put hands on a minor with no repercussions? The cop did ask her to at least return their money, which she refused because they had watched an hour of a 2 hour movie. In a small town there is not much to do and there are way worse things kids could be out doing than watching a movie on a Monday night, so for this lady to treat them this way is far out of line. I watched the video my son took and also heard comments from witnesses of the situation and they all said my son and girlfriend handled themselves very politely and respectfully, I'm pleased despite the onslought of insult and unfounded KARENism that they experienced they were able to be good young adults. KUHN you can do better than to have a rude crazy at the front office representing your establishment.

Love that we can always get in and get a lane. Wish they sold pitchers of soda again. Food is good…read morefor being a bowling alley. Wish cosmic bowling started earlier.

Came all the way to Albany Oregon for a bowling tournament. This was the first time bowling string…read morepins and it was a bit different. The lanes were well maintained and the scoring system was new and updated. The bowling center has a miniature golf attraction and arcade area as well as cosmic bowling.

If you haven't heard of this small farm outside of Corvallis then I hope this finds you. Absolute…read moreheaven on Earth. On a farm tour you get to visit Alpacas, goats, chickens, ducks and the sweetest dog. You'll get to learn about the animals and get a taste of farm life. I had the best time!

We've only been to Ankeny Vineyard twice, and apparently that was all it took because we loved it…read moreso much we joined the wine club! This place has such a great atmosphere laid-back and welcoming while still feeling really nice. Every single staff member we've interacted with has been incredibly friendly, and it just has that kind of vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. There are several different places to settle in depending on your mood: inside the big open room where they have live music, outside under the trees at umbrella-covered tables, or on the patio near the wood-fired pizza oven. We've already caught a couple of really great bands here, and they have live music pretty regularly. The pizzas are delicious, the charcuterie boards are fantastic, and the wine is reasonably priced. We also really liked how their wine club works there's no membership fee, you just commit to purchasing wine twice a year. Easy decision for us since we already know we'll be back often! And then there's the vineyard itself. Being able to wander through the vines as the sun is setting is just gorgeous. Ankeny Vineyard has very quickly become one of our favorite places to spend an afternoon or evening. Good wine, good food, live music, beautiful surroundings, and genuinely kind people. We absolutely love it here.

If you keep following the windy, twisty roads off the interstate, you will be rewarded upon your…read morearrival. The winery has multiple areas to enjoy, including a barrel room with live music, a tasting room, a patio adorned with pizza, ovens, and lots of vineyards to wander through. There is a verse and well stocked menu with plenty of drink options. Their wine is some of the best I've had in the area and is an example of how good a Pinot Noir from Oregon can be. The people who work there are very welcoming and friendly, and made me feel right at home. They have good knowledge of their wines and offerings and have plenty of smiles to hand out. Their flight is affordably priced, and the poor is enough that you can really get a sense for what the wine taste like. Come with Friends, go by yourself, bring a dog, either way you arrive you are welcome