Explore and Celebrate the amazing history of Camas and the many cultures of its residents April 4th, 5-8pm. Take part in a historic walking tour, art shows, a photo contest, history info activities, after-hours shopping, dining, games, prizes, and more! Oh the fun!
Explore your community and immerse yourself in the art, sports, food, and history of some the cultures of your fellow Camas residents! Downtown merchants and local volunteers will host Cultural popups with interesting facts, activities, and hands on ephemera from around the world. Circle the globe without leaving Downtown Camas!
Capture Camas history! Share your modern photos and help others see your town in a whole new light! We are excited to share the 3rd Annual black and white photography contest for April’s “Spring into History” First Friday! The “Capture Camas History Contest” is seeking black and white photography submissions of all things Downtown Camas! Think architecture, art, friends, family, food, fun, and more! History happens now, and we want to see your moments of history in the making!
Submit your pictures by emailing high resolution JPEG images along with your name, age, and connection to Camas to promotions@downtowncamas.com. All submissions will be subject to future promotional use by the Downtown Camas Association. Feel free to email with any questions. Submissions will be accepted through 3/31/25.We encourage you to share your images on social media with the hashtag #capturecamashistory! One winner will be chosen by the people at April First Friday, and will receive a special prize from the Downtown Camas Association.
The winning image from 2024 was submitted by Mandy Marie from Tiny Times Photography.
Other Fun First Friday Activities!
- Complete the “History & Culture Walk” passport
- Do the History “Game Course” and earn tickets to win! GP Toilet Paper Toss, Camas Cornhole, Camas History Plinko and the Camas Prune Drop. Play the “game course” and be entered to win a GP paper prize package! Woohoo!!!
- Take a Historic Walking Tour at 6pm with the Clark County Historical Museum Director, Brad Richardson! Learn all about downtown–Brad makes it especially interesting and fun! Meet outside of Journey to start.
- Peruse the Camas history displays in the Fuel Lobby and learn why Camas is such an exceptional town.
- Make paper at the GP Mill Interpretive Lobby! 401 NE Adams. Come down and try it out.
- Art Shows, Receptions, and Demonstrations at Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar St, Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th and RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas, Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th (Inside the Camas Public Library)
- Plus all the after-hours shopping and dining all through town! Come see what’s new for Spring!
Start your evening by picking up the First Friday Passport at the DCA Table at Fuel Medical (314 NE Birch). Come celebrate our amazing Camas history and spring in Downtown Camas!
