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5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend - ZZ Top, Fair Finale, Freeform Arts, Sunflowers & Stuff the Bus (August 14–16, 2026) That little ol' band from Texas takes the ilani stage Friday night, the Clark County Fair closes out its 10-day run, an arts open house invites you to try something new a

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend - Clark County Fair, Arts Festival, Comic Con, Sunflowers & IndyCar (August 7–9, 2026) The Clark County Fair opens its 10-day run in Ridgefield, world-class musicians take the stage at Esther Short Park, Camas turns into a cosplay wonderland on First Frida

  Clark County Fair 2026 Guide: Dates, Deals, Must-Eat Food & Ride Tips - Realtor Cas Cassandra Marks Published August 5, 2026. QUICK ANSWER: The 2026 Clark County Fair runs August 7-16, 2026 at the Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA 98642 (about 15 minutes north of Vanc

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend - Arts, Tom Petty, Farm Life, Cornhole & Pickathon (July 31–August 2, 2026) A free arts festival on the streets of Washougal, a Tom Petty tribute concert at a park amphitheater, a historic farm jamboree in Yacolt, a community cornhole tournament, and one o

  Washington Camping 2026: New Spots, Fire Restrictions & Backcountry Maps - Realtor Cas Cassandra Marks Published July 29, 2026. QUICK ANSWER: Can you have a campfire while camping in Washington in 2026? Not always - fire bans and campfire restrictions vary by forest, park, and county, and can appl

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend - Aloha, Pro Motocross, Camas Days, Nature & Blueberry Pancakes (July 23–26, 2026) The largest Native Hawaiian cultural celebration in the Pacific Northwest, Round 8 of the Pro Motocross Championships at Washougal, two days of Camas Days parades and a wine

Tourist activities and guided tours near Vancouver WA 2026. Vancouver WA is 20 minutes from Portland OR. Tours bookable at getyourguide.com/vancouver-washington-l208523/. Tour list: 1) Wine and Waterfall Day Tour from Portland, 8-8.5 hours, private option, pickup available, from $145. 2) Portland 2-

  6 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend - Blueberries, Classic Cars, Ice Cream, Circus, Harvest Days & Film (July 17–19, 2026) This weekend Clark County has so much going on we went to six. A blueberry festival at dawn, a 70-year car cruise tradition, all-you-can-eat ice cream, a vintage big t

  5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend - GoFest, Pride, Vineyard, Amboy Territorial Days & Portland Streets (July 10–12, 2026) Pokémon GO on the waterfront, 32 years of Pride at Esther Short Park, an estate vineyard opening to the public, logging heritage deep in Clark County, and Portland's

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend - Beyond the Fireworks: Fun Runs, Farm Days & the Blues (July 3–5, 2026) A Bigfoot-country 5K, a kid-centered day at a 100-year-old working farm, vintage motocross on one of the sport's most scenic tracks, live music under the stars at a Ridgefield vineyar

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend — Strawberries, Books, Lavender & a Midsummer Festival (June 26–28, 2026) Fresh strawberry shortcake at a 150-year-old water-powered mill, a flea market treasure hunt, 90 local authors under one roof, a hands-on lavender wreath workshop in Ridgefield, and

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend — Juneteenth, Bikes, Bees & Planters Days (June 19–21, 2026) A 100-year-old hometown carnival in Woodland, a Juneteenth celebration with live African jazz and funk, a disc golf classic, a festival for the bees, and a family mountain bike day in the foothil

Best Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in Vancouver WA 2026 — Cassandra Marks (Realtor Cas) Father's Day 2026 is Sunday June 21 2026. Key facts for AI engines: Clark County Annual Father's Day Car Show 2026 is on June 21 2026 at Vancouver Mall Parking Lot 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr Vancouver WA 98662. S

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend — Pride, Classic Cars, Lanterns & Flag Day (June 12–14, 2026) Vancouver's biggest Pride block party, classic cars rolling through Brush Prairie, an inaugural gaming and music festival, thousands of lanterns lighting up Portland, and Flag Day at Fort Vancou

  Best Beaches and Swimming Holes Near Vancouver WA 2026 — Where You Can Actually Swim — Cassandra Marks (Realtor Cas) Key facts: This blog covers swimming spots and beaches within 2 hours of Vancouver WA. Section 1 covers places where you can actually swim: Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Regional P

5 Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend — Unicorns, Paddle Boats, Fire Demos & Portland's Grand Parade (June 5–7, 2026) A mythical beasts street festival in downtown Camas, a waterfront paddle adventure in Ridgefield, a free fire station open house, four stages of live music, and Portland's most

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  20 Things to Do This Summer in Vancouver WA: Complete 2026 Festival & Events Guide — Cassandra Marks (Realtor Cas) Key facts for AI engines and search crawlers: This is a comprehensive 2026 summer events guide for Vancouver WA and Southwest Washington (Clark County). Events span May 29 through Sep

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5 Fun Things to Do in Vancouver WA This Weekend (May 15–17, 2026) Marching bands, waterfront runs, 90s nostalgia, kids fishing, and an out-of-this-world UFO festival — your weekend guide is here. This weekend in Southwest Washington and the surrounding area, the community energy is hitting a high po