Summer Fest’s Picnic in the Park is back for its second year!

Saturday, July 1, 2023
11 am – 8 pm
Fort Vancouver National Site

The Fort Vancouver National Site will be filled with celebration and fun with a full day of activities for families and people of all ages.

Free and open to all, Picnic in the Park will feature two stages with live music and entertainment, games on the lawn, magicians, face painting and fun for the whole family.

Bring a picnic or purchase tasty food from local vendors, along with beer and cider tastings for those 21 and over in the beer garden.

Picnic in the Park is not the only Summer Fest event! We are excited to share several other events with the community throughout the summer, all held at the beautiful O.O. Howard House patio.

Wednesday, June 21 – 9:30 am & 7 pm – Summer Solstice Celebration
Sunday, June 25 – 6 pm – 8 pm – Music with Fadin’ by 9 & More!
Sunday, July 9 – 2 pm – 4 pm – Music with Owen Kortz & More!
Wednesday, July 19 – Event info coming soon!
Sunday, July 30 – Event info coming soon!
Wednesday, August 9 – Event info coming soon!
Sunday, August 20 – Event info coming soon!

Play

Games areas and equipment will be spread around for all to enjoy;

Badminton, Horseshoes, lawn checkers, and more

Strike up a game of croquet

Face painting, magicians, caricaturist artists and more

A giant bubble blowing show

Connect

Challenge a new or old friend to a round in our Corn Hole Corral

Enjoy a picnic with your family from one of our vendors, or bring your own.

Visit our marketplace vendors along Officers Row

Celebrate

Live music, BBQ and more!

Grab a beer or cider in our 21 and over Beer Garden

Flags and stickers handed out to the first 500 guests

Our Lineup Is Here!

Featured Performers & Vendors

2023 Event Schedule Coming Soon!

Tim Baker - InlikenessofYou
Spencer Sprocket
Alexander Master of Marvels
Kona Ice

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    Have Questions?

    • Are there fireworks?
      • No, this year there will not be a firework display.
    • When is Summer Fest?
      • Sunday, July 1st, 2023 starting at 11:00 am
    • Are You Accepting Performer Submissions?
      • Yes! Please contact us using the form.
    • Where are you located?
      • 612 E Reserve St, Vancouver, WA 98661
    • Where can I park?
      • Clark Public Utilities building on Mill Plain and Fort Vancouver Way (1200 Fort Vancouver Way).
      • Fort Vancouver Way and E. Evergreen Blvd.
      • South lot in front of the O.O. Howard House on Fort Vancouver Way.
      • 5th Street will have limited parking to the east of Fort Vancouver Way
      • Federal Highway Administration parking lot at 610 E 5th St.


    Contact Info

    The Bandstand at Fort Vancouver (across from The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row) 612 E Reserve St Vancouver, WA 98661 United States
    360-992-1804