The First Friday on July 3rd will be a BIG celebration! It’s a special theme for July’s First Friday in 2026–“One Community, Many Hands: Celebrating America’s 250th!”
The 250th anniversary of the United States of America will see towns all across the nation holding events in their communities to celebrate and we’re joining in! Join us for family friendly carnival inspired games, a DJ, community service opportunities all throughout town, American and Washington history trivia passport activity and displays, art shows, dress up, apple pie, ice cream, after hours shopping, dining, music and more! All in celebration of our country’s big birthday and the community connections that make our town so wonderful!
The Camas Culture Art Block on 5th Avenue in Downtown Camas celebrates the wide variety of cultures that call Camas home. To kick off the July First Friday celebration, the DCA will unveil new artwork by student artists with the theme: What’s YOUR American Story? We can’t wait to see and celebrate the amazing art from our town’s students! Ribbon Cutting and unveiling will be at 5pm.
Pick up a passport at the DCA tables at 4th & Birch to start the night.
Make your community a better place by participating in one of our service projects, happening throughout the event!
- Make wildflower seed bombs and cards of kindness for seniors with the Girl Scouts
- Bring nonperishable food items and help the free pantry stocked for the community at LiveWell Camas, 417 NE Birch Street
- Bring a piece of clothing in need of repair and learn some new sewing skills at the Mending Circle at Fuel Medical, 314 NE Birch Street, hosted by DCA Volunteers. Sewing supplies will be provided.
- Donate new or used children’s books at Autumn Leaf Bookstore, 334 NE 4th Ave, benefiting local kids through Little Wings Library
- Donate items to the “Celebration Kit” drive at Arktana & Bigfoot Mountain Outfitters, 425 NE 4th Ave
- Items accepted include boxed caked mix, canned frosting, boxes of birthday candles, new balloons, 9 by 13″ disposable cake pans, and cans of sprite.
The Two Rivers Heritage Museum will be on hand to talk about our amazing Camas and Washougal history as well!
Camas Lions Club will serve a hot dog fundraiser in celebration of the event at Destination 339, 339 NE Cedar.
Art Shows & Receptions at:
Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th Ave; and RedDoor Gallery (enjoy some Birthday cake to celebrate America’s 250th!) 411 NE Dallas
Thank you to our event sponsors Natalia’s Cafe, Dairy Queen (who will be handing out Dilly Bars on Birch Street while supplies last!), Arktana serving good ol’ apple pie, and Nothing Bundt Cakes, who will have their delicious cakes for sale during the event.
Shop, dine, enjoy art & music, more! Fun for all!
