Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

06/22/2026

It's that time of year to see the pink and white lady’s slipper (Cypripedium reginae), also known as the showy lady’s slipper or queen’s lady slipper, which was adopted as the state flower in 1902. Found living in open bogs, swamps, and damp woods where there is plenty of light, lady’s slippers grow slowly, taking up to 16 years to produce their first flowers. They bloom 7-14 ,days in late June or early July. The plants live for up to 50 years and grow four feet tall. Since 1925 this rare wildflower has been protected by state law and it is illegal to pick the flowers or to uproot or unearth the plants.
These beautiful jewels are marked (thank you!) along the Lake Wobegon Trails between City of Albany MN and City of Avon, MN, East of Schwinghammer Lake.
Be careful not to touch or disturb them so we can enjoy them for years to come! 🌺 🌹 🌺

06/21/2026

Today is the first day of astronomical summer! This day marks the summer solstice, which is the longest day and shortest night of the year.
Stop in at Albany Golf Club for 18 holes of golf, Toptracer Range for a social experience, and/or Greenside Grille for dining this summer to enjoy the outdoors! 🔆⛳
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06/20/2026

We hope everyone enjoys a Happy and Safe Father's Day weekend with their Dad!
Pickup your steaks at Teal’s Market and/or go out with your families at one of our local Chamber Businesses: Albany Golf Club, Albany A&W, Barbacoa Smokehouse & Deli, Rookies Sports Bar, Salt & Light Coffee House, Shady's Hometown Tavern and Event Center, Sparrow's Ice Cream Shoppe, Subway, The Mill - Albany! 🍔🍗🍕🍧

06/18/2026

Avon Spunktacular Days is this weekend on June 19-20 with their parade on Saturday, June 20th at 7pm! 🎉
Full details can be found at: https://www.avonchambermn.com/spunktacular-days.html
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06/17/2026

Register Now for the Craft & Vendor Fair!
Albany Heritage Day is Saturday, Aug 1 at Legion Park with the Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12pm.
Register now if you would like to be one of our vendors!
https://forms.gle/xTHHx6rQU43svmK46

06/17/2026

Make sure to register for the Teal’s Market bike giveaway! 8 bikes over the next 8 weeks! 🚲

Be sure to sign up while you are in!

06/16/2026

We are so excited for Albany Heritage Day with the Albany Fire Department and surrounding communities Water Ball on Sat Aug 1 on Railroad Ave near Legion Park from 12-3pm!
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Come on and watch the fun! Updated prize $$ and FREE entry for your fire teams!!

06/16/2026

Looking for things to do this week?
Paynesville Town & Country Days is this week June 17-19, with their parade on Thursday, June 18 at 7pm. 🤠

06/15/2026

SPONSORS NEEDED!
We are SUPER EXCITED about Albany Heritage Day on Saturday, August 1st!
The Heritage Day celebration provides fun and entertainment for the whole family including: Parade, Community Fire Department Water Ball, Rockwall, 5K Walk/Run, Softball Tournament, Children Entertainment, Inflatables, Food Concessions, Pickleball Tournament, Face Painting, Crazy Hair, Beer Garden, Safety Events, Craft Fair, Bean Bag Toss, Medallion Hunt, Fireworks, Petting Zoo, Live Music, Children’s Games, Pedal Tractor Pull Clowns, DJ Pete, and so much more!
BUT we need the Communities Support!
Please consider being sponsor and being listed on all marketing materials and social media!
We truly appreciate your support!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HVr4NCMIAZJaCbe9mKpiAkbwCgT9fRlm/view?usp=drive_link
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