Friends of the Columbia Gorge will host Gorge Summerfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Cape Horn Preserve just outside of Washougal (with free parking and shuttle service from Cape Horn-Skye Elementary, 9731 Washougal River Road, Washougal). This end-of-summer celebration is free and open to the public. Dance to live music from […]
Cloverlane Mercantile & Event Center, 16391 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, is hosting the End of Summer Madness Festival, 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24. Cloverlane's 8800 square feet will be transformed into Stars Hollow, the fictional town setting for the TV series, "Gilmore Girls." Partygoers will enjoy carnival games with themed prizes, show trivia, a […]
The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is Aug. 23-25 in Esther Short Park, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz, blues, gospel and pop musicians, Northwest wines, fine art, food and exhibits. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Non-refundable tickets range […]
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology is at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) from Aug. 21-25. More than 160 films will be screened and over 80 filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest and around the world will attend. The festival also includes dome film screenings in the Kendall Planetarium, Virtual Reality […]
ilani’s annual Barbecue Fest returns Aug. 24 and 25, featuring celebrity chefs and pitmasters Alton Brown, Rodney Scott, Tiffani Faison, Kevin Bludso, Adam Perry Lang, Rasheed Philips, Misty Banchero, Alex Belew, Rick Browne, Mary Cressler, Gary the BBQ Chef, Matt Groark, Stan Hays, Holly Jubera, Sean Martin, Mike Miller and David Rose. Tickets and information are […]
The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
The Clark County Historical Museum and StorySpark Collective will host the Clark County Local Authors Fair at 1511 Main Street on Sept. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature an array of local authors, both established and up-and-coming, who will showcase their work across a variety of genres. Some of the featured […]
The Ridgefield Multicultural Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 in downtown Ridgefield. It's free and open to all ages. This year's theme is "Food and Fashion" with food trucks selling a variety of cuisines, artisan and farmers market vendors, a scavenger hunt, kids' activities and information booths. Nii Ardey Allotey, a Ghanaian […]
The Senior Resource Fair is at the Firstenberg Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7. The event is geared toward seniors age 50 and over and their families. Get connected with services, resources and expert advice. Enjoy activities, raffle prizes and refreshments. The first 50 guests will get a free tote bag. […]
The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
The Music Healing Many Festival is 10 a.m. to dark Sept. 7 at the Westin Amphitheater. The event features live music, games, activities, food and speakers. Learn more at madhattermusic.org.
An Evening of Short Films will be held at Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 1231 Vandercook Way in Longview, starting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. Join us for an evening of short films from across the USA. The evening features short films* by filmmakers whose works have been seen on Netflix, HBO, […]
The Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St., Vancouver. The 21st annual fair features 46 exhibitors showcasing the hard work and creative spirit of individuals, social justice groups, peace organizations, faith communities, performers, artists, businesses and environmental activists. Children and adults can […]
Battle Ground Art Festival in the City is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Battle Ground City Hall, 109 S.W. First St., Battle Ground. The festival features works by 30 artists for show and sale, kids' art activities, student art exhibits and live music from the Battle Ground High School band, Richard Stumpf, […]
The MAiZE at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island will celebrate 70 years of The Peanuts comic strip with an eight-acre corn maize featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Sally. The MAiZE is open daily through Oct. 31. September hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
Realms Unknown Fantasy Festival is Sept. 20-22. at the Lewis River Golf Course, 3200 Old Lewis River Road, Woodland. This all-ages, all-genre fantasy festival includes camping, cosplay, historical re-enactment and adventure quests. Realms Unknown highlights four mythic portals that transport patrons to the Realm of the Faeries, Realm of the Goblins, Realm of Ages Past […]
Sip, sample and savor hundreds of wines, beers and spirits at ilani Wine and Food Festival. Celebrity chefs will perform live cooking demonstrations and taste signature dishes from local restaurants. Tickets can be purchased for the whole weekend or for just one event. The Celebrity Chef Dine-around is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in […]
The Washington State Council of Fly Fishers International and Clark-Skamania Flyfishers will host the Fly Fishers International Fly Casting Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 on Clark College's main campus at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. The fair features demonstrations and classes by expert casters, including Tim Rajeff, designer of Echo Fly Rods and […]
Attend the WonderFALL Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at Belle Flower Farm, 15111 N.W. 40th Ave., Vancouver. The festival is a market featuring local women artists and women-owned businesses. The fair includes free children's projects and live music. Admission is a donation to the Clark County Food Bank.
Tour local farms at the 24th Annual Harvest Celebration farm tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. This is a free, in-person event that requires no registration. Participants can take a self-guided tour of four Clark County farms, which will be open to the public with animal viewing, U-pick vegetables and flowers, crafts, vegetable […]
