Submission deadline: April 27th. Exhibit dates: May 2nd - 31st. Opening Reception: May 5th, 2-4pm. First Annual Juried Photography Exhibit Calling all Oregon Photographers! Submit your best photos by April 27th to be included in the First Annual Photography exhibit presented by the Brownsville Arts Association. Prizes will be awarded at the opening reception on May 5th from 2 to 4pm. All pieces must be submitted wired and ready to hang.Work must not exceed 18”x24." Limit two entries per artist. Upon submission, artist must complete an application form and sign a BA A contract. No entry fee required. BAA receives a 20% commission on sales for members, and 30% for nonmembers. Submission Deadline: April 27th, 2013. Photography accepted April 25-27, 10AM to 5PM at the Brownsville Art Center,255 N Main ST, Brownsville, Oregon. For more information, please contact aseyeseeitnm@comcast.net

Friday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival The Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival is Oregon's largest outdoor country music and camping event, located in the historic and quaint community of Brownsville. This year's headliners are: Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker. Other artists in the lineup are Hunter Hayes, Chris Young, and Eli Young Band. General Admission tickets are $95, $85 for Bi-Mart members. Call 541-345-WCMF (9263) or visit www.willamettecountrymusicfestival.com for more information. This year, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce will provide a shuttle with trips from the concert to Historic Downtown Brownsville and back, with stops along the way. Donations accepted. Plan to spend some time downtown, between concert events, to visit our museums, shops, Randy's Main Street Coffee and the Brownsville Saloon, or to follow the Stand by Me Walking Tour, all in an historic setting. Learn more about this event

July 4th, 2013 - all day Fourth of July breakfast and fireworks Fourth of July in Brownsville is all you imagine a summer holiday in rural America to be. The morning begins at 7am, with a pancake breakfast at the pavilion in Pioneer Park until 10am. Pancakes, eggs, ham, syrup, hot coffee, all served with the entertaining antics of the volunteer fireman pancake flippers and the dancin' grooves of the serving chicks. $7 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. Many people spend the day in the park anticipating the fireworks display put on by the Brownsville Volunteer Fire Department. Bring your change as the boot is passed and help us continue a wonderful tradition. 3rd Annual Pre-fireworks Celebration at Randy's Main Street Coffee: Beer Garden starts at 4pm, Barbeque starts at 5pm, and Live Music starts at 5:30pm, with Leif James doing soulful blues, followed by the Main Street Band at 7pm. Meals on the grill: Pork $10, Chicken $9; Hamburger $8; Hot Dog $7. Learn more about this event

Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd Pioneer Picnic 2013 Linn County Pioneer Picnic is Oregon's oldest continuing celebration. The first Picnic consisted of a reunion of Oregon Trail pioneers in 1887. With the passing of time and the passing of the original pioneers, the Picnic has transformed to include other entertainment and activities. Today’s picnic focuses on family fun with games, food booths, a logger jamboree, equestrian events, talent shows and more! The theme for this year is “Pioneer Treasures.” Grand Marshals will be the descendants of Linn County Pioneers. Anyone who is a descendant of a Linn County Pioneer family is invited to participate in the Parade as a Grand Marshal. The schedule will be announced in March and is expected to remain much the same as the previous years. One change to be noted is that the Pioneer Dam Run will be Saturday Morning before the Grand Parade. Look for more information on our Facebook page, Linn County Pioneer Association. (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Linn-County-Pioneer-Association/129925490354612?ref=ts&fref=ts)

Saturday June 22nd, 7am-9am & Sunday June 23rd, 7:30am-10am Pioneer Picnic Breakfast Don't miss the Pioneer Picnic Breakfast - sponsored by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. June 22/ Saturday 7am-9am June 23/Sunday 7:30am-10am

Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Citywide Garage Sale Every July, Brownsville residents haul down the clutter from their attics, drag out treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns in anticipation for the Brownsville Citywide Garage Sale. All of the usual garage sale items can be found throughout the city as well as some unusual items and a treasure with your name on it! Garage sale maps will also be available in town. The proceeds from the $10 you pay to be put on the map benefit Brownsville activities and the community. Additional spaces will be available in the Spaulding parking lot next to the bathroom. Many of these spaces are shaded. Sellers can rent pop-up shelters for $10 from Laura Meckle. Please reserve yours on the application form early, supplies are limited. For more information, please contact Laura Meckle at (541-731-7316) or AFP4You@ Gmail.com. Click link below for more information and to download application form. Learn more about this event

Saturday, August 3, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique Fair The Brownsville Antique Fair draws antique dealers, collectors and browsers from the entire Willamette Valley. Over fifty vendors sell their antiques and collectibles at the event in Brownsville's Pioneer Park. Don't miss the Classic Car Show and new this year, the Chicken Swap! Food will be available for purchase in the Pavilion during the event, while music fills the park. Call Nell at 541-466-3245 with questions. Learn more about this event

December 26 - 31, 2013 Moyer House - Open House Join us as the Moyer House opens its doors for public viewing. The Moyer House will be adorned for the holidays and members of the Brownsville Women’s Study Club will serve as your hostesses. For more information, call the Linn County Historical Museum at (541) 466-3390.