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

Saturday, July 6th, 2024
11 am – 6 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.

Other Summer Fest Events!

But the fun does not end with Picnic in the Park! The Historic Trust invites you to
celebrate summer and join us for an amazing series of other Summer Fest events.
These free community events will be held at the Fort Vancouver National Site. Everyone
is welcome!

We have music and fun at the O.O. Howard House, summer solstice celebration, pet
portrait party, a birthday party celebrating the Grant House, and a lot more. Visit
thehistorictrust.org/calendar for a full schedule and all the details

Friday, June 14 – Music with True Vibez;
Thursday, June 20 – Summer Solstice Celebration; yoga with A Space to Bloom
Tuesday, June 25 – Officers Row Trees Walking Tour
Saturday, July 6 – Picnic in the Park
Thursday, July 11 – Music with Fadin’ by 9
Saturday, August 10 – Pet Portraits Presented by Quantum Fiber
Thursday, August 22 – Music with The Playlist
Saturday, September 14 – Grant House 175ᵗʰ Birthday Party Presented by Columbia Credit Union
Saturday, September 28 – Fall Play Day with the Columbia Play Project

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

Our Lineup Is Here!

Featured Performers & Vendors

2024 Event Schedule!

Quantum Fiber Main Stage
11:00am to 11:30pm – Veterans Alumni Chorus
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Pendleton Highway
3:00pm to 6:00pm – Rock N Roll Cowboys

Kids Stage Lineup
11:00am – 12:30pm – Spencer Sprocket
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Ants Ants Ants
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Timothy Alexander Magician
5:00pm – 6:00pm – Angel Ocasio

Historic Reenactment, National Park Service
11:30am – 12:00pm
02:00pm – 02:30pm

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?
      • Saturday, July 6th, 2024 starting at 11:00 am
    • Are You Accepting Performer Submissions?
      • Yes! Please contact us using the form.
    • 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.
      • NPS lot on Fifth Street, at the corner of Fort Vancouver Way and Fifth
      • VITA Elementary School, 1111 Fort Vancouver Way


    Contact Info

    The Bandstand at Fort Vancouver (across from The Grant House, 1101 Officers Row) 612 E Reserve St Vancouver, WA 98661 United States
    360.992.1808