Downtown Camas | Shops, Restaurants, Events in Camas, WA

Summer Nights Sips & Bites 2026
2026-08-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Summer FUN in Downtown Camas! Enjoy sips of hand crafted tropical cocktails, mocktails, and tantalizing bites available throughout Downtown Camas. Make the most of your summer with sizzling shopping specials throughout town! Enjoy the island tones of steel drums in the air from local musician Terry Baber, aka the Northwest Panman, as well as a live performance by local a cappella group, The Honeybees.
Your $25 ticket includes a passport with 15+ “sip & bite” locations. This is a 21 and over event. Guests also receive one free prize ticket to enter to win a fabulous “Summer Fun in Downtown Camas” Package from the merchants including dinner for two, movie tickets at the historic Liberty Theatre, locally roasted coffee, treats, hand crafted local art , and more. You also receive tickets to enter to win with every $10 you spend downtown that evening! Shopping local has never been this hot!
2025 Cocktail and mocktail sipping locations included:
4 Ever Growing Kids, Allure Boutique, Arktana, Attic Gallery, Autumn Leaf Bookstore, Camas Antiques, Gallery 408, Juxtaposition, Lily Boutique , LiveWell Camas, Navidi’s Olive Oil and Vinegars, RedDoor Gallery, The Soap Chest, Sweet Intention Gift Boutique, William & Son Jewelers and more!
Find tropical inspired bites from local restaurants and popups including Backpacker Pizza, Feast 316, Grains of Wrath, Nuestra Mesa, Swirled Frozen Goodness, and MOB Sauces.
Tropical attire highly encouraged! There will be photo ops! This event is organized by the Downtown Camas Association in partnership with downtown businesses, and is a fundraiser for Downtown Camas efforts. Start your evening at the DCA registration tables inside of Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St.)
Tickets Available Soon!

Camas Comic Con - August First Friday 2026
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00
The fan-favorite, Camas Comic Con will be back for a fourth year! Join us August 7th from 5pm – 8pm. Family Friendly Fandom on First Friday in Downtown Camas!
Enjoy the Camas version of Comic Con with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone!
Comics, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, Disney, fantasy, movies and everything in between. If you are a fan of it, it counts! Our goal is to provide you with a rewarding, fun, and family-friendly event experience.

“Fandom Fun!” Passport Activity with fandom trivia and puzzles throughout downtown businesses–enter to win prizes donated by downtown merchants.
Collectible Lanyards for the first 300 people to check in!
Fandom Sticker Trading sponsored by the DCA
Take a pic with someone with the same fandom and get an extra chance to win!
Light Saber Lessons
Slime Making
Character Photo ops throughout downtown, with characters from Star Wars Legion of Oregon, Ghostbusters, Marvel, and more!
Checkout themed books brought to us by the Camas Public Library.
Spin the Wheel and guess the hero!
Comic book themed art activities and demos inside Fuel Medical
Checkout the Life Sized TARDIS from Dr. Who in front of the Liberty Theatre
All natural themed shave ice available for purchase from Straub’s Snow
Art Shows & Receptions at Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th; RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas; and Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th
Shopping and Dining Specials throughout Downtown Camas
Live music options throughout town
All the things to help you celebrate your fandom! Join us!

Start your evening at the DCA registration tables inside of Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St.)
Interested in sponsoring Camas Comic Con First Friday or learning more about DCA Event Sponsorship Opportunities? CLICK HERE for the DCA Event Sponsorship Menu.

Picnic in Color! 2026
2026-07-26 11:00 - 15:00
Our town will be washed with color and art! The Picnic In Color event will be Sunday, July 26th from 11am – 3pm.
This is a FREE, family arts & crafts event hosted by the Downtown Camas Association to celebrate having fun with art! Local artists will be on hand assisting and there will be collaborative art projects, lots of color, music and more!
For all the photos from 2025’s Picnic in Color, visit here!
Activities include:
Tie – Dye Shirts with Upward Camas
12pm Interactive Story Time
12:30pm Puppet Show
1:30 Dance performance
Duck decorating and flume races with Rotary Club of Camas Washougal
Lego Fun with 4Ever Growing Kids
Colorful, Fun Fitness by Little Gym
Fun activity with the Artisans’ Guild of Camas
Hair Flair with The Wild Hair
DJ Linus music
and more!!!!
Bring your picnic or purchase a snack from vendors! Downtown Camas features many restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance of this great event. Experience artful creative activities for all. Don’t forget to wear bright colors! Come to 4th and Cedar in Downtown Camas. We can’t wait!

For all the photos from 2025’s Picnic in Color event, CLICK HERE!
Thank you to our 2025 Picnic in Color sponsors and partners:
Periwinkle’s Toy Shoppe
Carla Edwards, Realtor
The Wild Hair, Jyl Straub
Craft Warehouse
Upward Camas
Norris Arts Studio & Gallery,
Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy Preschool
Kona Ice of Evergreen Orchards and Lacamas
Artisans’ Guild of Camas
Camas Washougal Rotary Club

Street Closures:
Until 6pm (streets will already be closed for Camas Days)
Cedar from 4th to 5th and 4th from Cedar to Dallas

Camas Days 2026 - Hosted by the CW Chamber of Commerce
2026-07-24 10:00 - 2026-07-25 23:00
Organized and hosted by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce. For questions, call 360-834-2472.
Camas Days, For two full days in July (24-25), the community of Camas celebrates with parades, music, street vendors, a wine & microbrew street and kid’s activities. Organized by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, July 24th
10:00 am – 8:00 pm VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN Six City blocks, downtown Camas. Handmade crafts, gifts, food and more!
10:00 am – 8:00 pm FOOD BOOTHS Birch between 3rd and 4th Avenue. Come enjoy traditional festival fair favorites!
11:00 am – 7:00pm KIDS STREET: 50ft inflatable slide, obstacle course, games and more on Dallas & 4th.
11:30 am KIDS PARADE LINE UP & JUDGING: In front of City Hall, 4th & Franklin.
12:15pm KIDS PARADE BEGINS
5:00 pm – 11 p.m. BEER & WINE GARDEN. On Birch Street, between 4th & 5th. Live Music! Blues rock & classic rock all evening long! $8 entry at the door, 21 and over only.
SATURDAY, July 25th
10:00 am – 8:00 pm VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN Six City blocks, downtown Camas. Handmade crafts, gifts food and more!
10:00 am – 8:00 pm FOOD BOOTHS Birch between 3rd and 4th Avenue. Come enjoy traditional festival fair favorites!
USED BOOK SALE at the Camas Library Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am to 3pm.
11:00 am- Grand Parade- “Broadway Comes to Camas” on 4th Ave from Oak to Adams.
1:00 pm- Bathtub Races in front of City Hall
2:00 pm- 11:00 pm- Beer & Wine Garden on Birch Street, between 4th & 5th. Kids welcome until 5:00 pm. Live Music- The Light Fantastic, Andrew Matthews Band & River Divide
For questions, the Chamber can be contacted at 360-834-2472 or adminassistant@cwchamber.com.
And wait, there’s more! Picnic in Color, brought to you by the Downtown Camas Association, is a FREE family arts & crafts event on Sunday, July 28th in Downtown Camas–bringing even more fun to the weekend! Join us 11am-3pm, 4th and Cedar.
See you in Downtown Camas!
#mycamas

One Community, Many Hands: Celebrating America’s 250th! First Friday July 2026
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00
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, community service opportunities all throughout town, art shows, dress up, 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 in the Fuel Medical lobby (314 NE Birch) to start the night.
Make your community a better place by participating in on of our service projects, happening throughout the event!

Make wildflower seed bombs and cards of kindness for seniors with the Girl Scouts
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.

Art Shows & Receptions at:
Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th Ave; RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas; and Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th
Shop, dine, enjoy art & music, more! Fun for all!

Camas Car Show - June 27th, 2026
2026-06-27 14:00 - 19:00
Camas Car Show – June 27th, 2026
2pm-7pm
in Beautiful Downtown Camas
Come stroll the beautiful streets of historic Downtown Camas and enjoy the many classic and custom cars and trucks that fill the town. Old favorites and new discoveries in this 19th annual event. Always an exceptionally fun time!
C-TRAN will be running a shuttle service from Camas High School (26900 SE 15th St) to the Event (drop off/pick-up location is the Camas Library- 625 NE 4th Ave.) This service is FREE! Buses will run every 15-20 minutes from 1:45-7:15pm.

For Exhibitors

$20 entry fee, open event, no pre-registration necessary.
If you’d like to print out the registration form and bring it with you to the event, CLICK HERE for a printable form.
ALL SHOW CARS ENTER AT 5th and ADAMS. There will be limited staging areas for cars that arrive earlier than noon. Arriving after 10AM is best! Staging will be guided by parking attendants. Cars may start entering car show area at 12:00 noon. This time may flex a bit depending on volume of cars.
CARS STAGED FIRST WILL ENTER CAR SHOW AREA FIRST. If you’re there before 12pm noon, you’ll be directed to the limited staging areas. After 12pm, cars still enter at 5th and Adams and parking attendants will lead you to the car show entrance. You must remain parked until the event ends at 7:00pm.
IF YOU WANT TO PARK TOGETHER, COME EARLY AND COME TOGETHER!
Awards will include Best in Show, People’s Choice, Owner’s Choice and a variety of Sponsors’ Picks (see list below). Best in Show car will be featured on next year’s Camas Car Show poster and promotions! Goodie bags to first 100 cars and dash plaques to first 250 cars.

For Spectators

Admission is FREE to spectators.
Vote for your favorite vehicle (People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice categories) and be entered to win!
Raffles and other activities! Dance performance at 5pm by the Virtuosity Performing Arts Studio and other family friendly entertainment including balloon art!
Kids’ activities! Free Hot Wheels car to the first 100 coloring contest participants.
Enjoy live music

2026 Camas Car Show Award Categories:
Best in Show
People’s Choice
Kids’ Choice
Best Chevy
Best Display
Best Ford
Best Less Than 4 Wheels
Best Lowrider
Best Mopar
Best Muscle Car
Best Original (Stock)
Best Pre-40’s
Best Topless
Best Work in Progress
Impeccable Import
Inner Beauty (Best Interior)
Most Creative Exterior
Most Likely to be Photographed
Top Truck
Wildest Paint
Our Car Show benefits the Camas Washougal Treasure House Food Bank. Bring two needed food items and get a free raffle ticket! This year we are collecting canned soups, mac and cheese and canned tuna and chicken!
Thank you so very much to our sponsors for the 2026 Camas Car Show! Georgia Pacific; C-Tran, Camas Washougal Automotive & Exhaust; Grains of Wrath, Papermaker Pride, William & Son Jewelers, Edward Jones—Robert Barber, Evergreen Home Loans, Orange Theory Fitness – East Vancouver, Dr. Jared Bowyer, DDS, The Columbian, Your Party & Event Center, and the City of Camas. Your support makes this event possible!
Please note: The Georgia-Pacific Camas paper mill operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you park and block their entrances or parking lots you are putting the mill at risk of shutting down if essential deliveries cannot be made. These deliveries can occur at any time and on any day of the week including weekends and holidays. In addition, please do not park in the GP trailer lots on NE 7th and Adams Streets. These are actively used to unload and store trailers for mill operations. Thank you for keeping their entrances and parking lots open.

2025 Camas Car Show Award Winners:
Best in Show
1956 GMC 100 Pickup Owned by Braden Hurt
People’s Choice
1965 Ford Mustang Owned by Paul Cox
Owner’s Choice
1956 GMC 100 Pickup Owned by Braden Hurt
Kids’ Choice
1985 Chevrolet C10 Owned by Jack & Maddie Lawrence
Best Interior
1968 Ford Mustang Owned by Jim and Carla Papageorge
Most Creative Exterior
1959 MG MGA Owned by Lynn Seagren
Best Pre-40’s
1932 Ford Roadster Owned by Don Pritchett
Best Chevy
1957 Chevrolet 3200 Owned by Tom Rabus
Best Ford
1966 Ford Mustang Fastback Owned by Sam & Cherrie Melton
Best Mopar
1973 Plymouth Duster Owned by Brad & Sandy McEntire
Best Original (Stock)
1956 Ford Thunderbird Owned by Karen Muzzy
Impeccable Import
1959 Ford Triumph TR3A Owned by Steve Radford
Top Truck
1965 Ford F100 Owned by Frank & Karetta Barrett
Best Muscle Car
1969 Pontiac Firebird Owned by Bradley Bell
Best Daily Driver
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 206 Owned by Joshua Nierenberg
Best Topless
1968 Pontiac Firebird John & Kelly Higgins
Wildest Paint
2023 Chevrolet Camaro Owned by James Cabantoy
Best Less Than 4 Wheels
1963 BMW R69 Owned by Brad Lasher
Most Likely to be Photographed
1955 Cadillac Convertible Owned by Richard & Tamlyn Groth
Best Display
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Owned by Gail Super
For Food Vendors
Please contact us at promotions@downtowncamas.com to be placed on the waitlist for this event.

(pictured: Best in Show 2025: 1956 GMC 100 Pickup, Owner Braden Hurt)

For pictures and winners of the 2025 car show, Click here!
If you’re interested in learning about DCA event sponsorships, you can learn more here!
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Street Closures:
10am-7:30pm
4th from Adams to Everett
5th from Adams to Cedar
Birch from 3rd to 6th
Cedar and Dallas from 3rd to 5th

Camas Pride- Hosted by Livewell Camas
2026-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Camas, Downtown Camas
You are cordially invited to bring the whole family down and participate in our 4th annual family-friendly Camas PRIDE Event and CELEBRATE Living Your Best Life OUT LOUD!

Sunday, June 21st

11:00 – 4:00 – The Camas PRIDE Live Your Best Life Block Party
The Main Event! We are so excited for a family-friendly afternoon of fun, food, and celebration. It’s going to be a party! Join us on Birch Street between 4th and 5th Aves and 5th Ave between Birch and Cedar Streets.
They will have over 70 vendors, a DJ, a stage full of performances all day, face painting, a queer art gallery and a sensory escape for our friends who get overstimulated or are just looking for a calm welcoming space. PLUS several downtown businesses are also offering discounts and fun throughout the day, so be sure to grab a rainbow bracelet from the info booth to get access to the fun!
Check out last year’s vendors!
… and stay tuned for our performance line-up!

Late Night at The Liberty Theatre: Grease
2026-06-12 18:00 - 22:05
Click Here for Grease Tickets!
Grease is the word in Downtown Camas on Thursday, June 12th! Join us for a 10:05pm showing of Grease for our latest edition of Late Night at the Liberty Theatre!
Start the night at 6:00pm at Drop the Mic Karaoke for Pink Ladies and T Birds Night. Dress up and warm up those vocal cords and get ready to belt out the classics. Whether you’re channeling Sandy, Danny, Rizzo, or Kenickie, it’s your time to shine. Tell me about it, stud!
Then cruise on over to Caps N’ Taps at 8:00pm for Pop Culture by the Decade Trivia. Bring your crew, show off your throwback knowledge, and compete for prizes sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association. Tell me more, tell me more…
So have you heard? This is your official invite. Tell your bestie, your partner, your mom, your grandkids and your neighbors! Costumes are encouraged!
It’s going to be a night of laughs, singing, and pure nostalgia. Summer nights are here, and Downtown Camas is the place to be.
Click Here for Grease Tickets!

Unicorns, Rainbows & Mythical Beasts First Friday - June 2026
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00
The theme for this First Friday will be Unicorns, Rainbows & Mythical Beasts! Join us Friday, June 5th for the First Friday Fun finding the unicorns, rainbows and mythical beasts all throughout town!
Join us for a 5pm Ribbon Cutting for the Mini Art Gallery at Gallery 408. This unique project began with miniature artist Lara Blair, who suggested idea for a tiny traveling gallery. Inspired by her vision, Gallery 408 and Lara Blair embraced the concept and brought it to life as a playful and engaging extension of Gallery 408.
The Mini Art Gallery is available for viewing inside the gallery and will occasionally travel to community events, pop-ups, and special exhibitions throughout the region.

Passport activity: The “Unicorns, Rainbows & Mythical Beasts Sticker Scavenger Hunt”, First Friday 5-8pm. Find “Otis the Ogre” in participating merchants and choose the sticker that goes with the “mythical beast clue” he gives you. Add the sticker to the passport. The more stickers you collect, the more chances you have to win!
Passports and sticker sheets can be picked up at the DCA table at Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St.)
Other First Friday activities include:

Mythical Match Game, match all the Mythical Beast Cards in 1 minute and get a ticket to win!
Hatch a mermaid egg and make a fairy stick with the Girl Scouts
Mythical Beast, Rainbow & Unicorn inspired games, crafts and prizes
Free Cotton Candy from Grace Church
Art receptions with refreshments with wine, chocolate and live music: Attic Gallery 419 NE Cedar; Gallery 408 , 408 NE 4th ; RedDoor Gallery 411 NE Dallas; and the Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th
Special popup from Anxious Toast inside the Fuel Medical Lobby
Dress in unicorn, rainbow or mythical beast attire and be entered to win a special prize!
After hours shopping, dining, live music & fun throughout town!

Come with a group or take on the adventure by yourself – it will be so much fun!

Camas Plant & Garden Fair 2026
2026-05-09 09:00 - 16:00
Everything for your yard and garden in charming Downtown Camas!

Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by our dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, live music, entertainment, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add to the community experience. Come make a day of it!
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026 Camas Plant and Garden Fair. Our waitlist for New Vendors is now full. We appreciate your interest. Check back in January 2027 for next year’s application!

Skip the Fuss, Ride the Bus!
The DCA is partnering with C-TRAN for a FREE shuttle service during the Plant Fair! Guests can park at Camas High School (26900 SE 15th St) and ride comfortably to the convenient drop-off by the Camas Library (625 NE 4th Ave). The shuttle will run continuously on May 9th with pick ups/drop offs every 15-20mins from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., making it easy for visitors to enjoy the fair without worrying about parking! Riders are encouraged to use the convenient plant holding station on the corner of 5th Ave and Cedar Streets. Drive up and have the volunteers help you load your purchases after you’ve picked up your vehicle.

Everything for your yard and garden in charming Downtown Camas!

Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by our dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, live music, entertainment, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add to the community experience. Come make a day of it!
Please Click Here for the Camas Plant and Garden Fair Vendor Page, where you’ll find the 2026 Application, and important information for New Vendors.

Visit the Plant Fair website www.cwplantfair.org and www.facebook.com/camasplantandgardenfair for all the info!

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If you’re interested in learning about DCA event sponsorships, you can learn more here!
A big THANK YOU to our 2026 Plant Fair Sponsors!
Signature Sponsor
Waste Connections

Partner Sponsors

4 Seasons 4H
City of Camas
Clover Podiatry
C-TRAN
Edward Jones-Robert Barber
ERS Equipment Rental
Full Circle
Georgia Pacific
LeafGuard of Oregon
Miller Home Renovations
Moonlight Salon
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Renewal by Andersen
State Farm

Community Sponsors

Autumn Leaf Books

Blossom Natural Health and Wellness
Cascade Hasson Sothby’s International Realty
Dairy Queen
Dr. Jared Bowyer, DDS

NW Natural
RedDoor Gallery

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Street Closures:
12:30am-6pm
4th from Adams to Everett and Birch, Cedar and Dallas from 3rd to 5th

Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure - May First Friday 2026
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00
For a printable First Friday Passport & Activity List, CLICK HERE!
Gnomes, fairies, backyard adventure & fun will be the theme! Art shows, after-hours shopping, games, prizes, crafts, live music and more will all be a part of the First Friday, May 1st event in Downtown Camas in May. Come dressed as a gnome, fairy or your favorite backyard creature! All are welcome!
Activities happening during First Friday:
— See what the gnomes, fairies and backyard creatures are up to in the “Gnome & Fairy Backyard Adventure!” in participating businesses and be entered to win!
— Get your picture taken with Mr. & Mrs. Gnome!
— Roast s’mores at 4th & Birch, hosted and sponsored by iQ Credit Union!
—Play “Gnome-in-One” a special putt putt golf course at Sweet Intention Gift Boutique, 218 NE 4th
—Find the hidden Gnome & Fairy painted rocks in downtown donated by local artist Melissa Guard Anderson.
—Free Fairy Clouds (cotton candy) from Grace Church
—Do the “mushroom hunt”! Find the mushrooms around town and get entered to win a fun prize basket!
— Play Gnome and Backyard Creature themed games for a chance to win prizes!!
— Art receptions with refreshments with wine, chocolate and live music: Attic Gallery 421 NE Cedar, Gallery 408 , 408 NE 4th, RedDoor Gallery 411 NE Dallas, and the Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th
–Themed crafts including fairy wands!
—After hours shopping, dining & live music throughout town. Come on down!
Start your night at the DCA tables at Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St). Visit the First Friday Facebook page for more details. See you First Friday!

Downtown Camas Spring Clean Up Day 2026
2026-04-26 12:30 - 16:00
Come lend a hand and help turn our town into a visual delight to enjoy all summer long!
Rain or sun, we have fun! Come downtown on Sunday, April 26th and make your town beautiful! Share an afternoon with other local community members who want to help make Downtown Camas shine!
Meet at Journey at 4th & Birch.
Journey will be serving a FREE boxed lunch
to get us started at 12:30pm!
Thank you Journey!
Bring your gloves, spades, shovels, buckets, and wheelbarrows (we always need more wheelbarrows!) and let’s weed, clean up trash, plant flowers and spread bark dust. We will provide rubber gloves and bags for trash pick up. Community fun in your town!!

Have questions? Feel free to email us!
Note: There are no street closures for this event.

April First Friday “Spring into History” 2026
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00
For a printable First Friday Passport & Activity list, CLICK HERE!
Explore and Celebrate the amazing history of Camas on First Friday, April 3rd, 5-8pm. Take part in a historic walking tour, art shows, a history-in-the-making photo contest, historic displays and activities, spring crafts, after-hours shopping, dining, games, prizes, and more! Oh the fun!

Capture Camas history! Share your modern photos and help others see your town in a whole new light! We are excited to share the 4th 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!
Selected images will contribute to a special “Capture Camas History” album, planned for release in 2033. You’ll get to look back at a decade of history!

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 3/31/26.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 2025 was submitted by Jyl Straub at Wild Hair.

Other Fun First Friday Activities!

Celebrate a new Downtown Camas business with a special 5pm Ribbon Cutting for Camas Indoor Golf Club, 222 NE Everett Street, Suite 102.
Join a Historic Walking Tour of Downtown with Brad Richardson, Executive Director of the Clark County Historical Museum. Meet at 5:50pm in front of Fuel. This tour is rain or shine.
Have fun with the “Guess Camas History” trivia passport activity throughout town!
Do the “Egg-stra Fun at First Friday” Sticker Egg Hunt and enter to win a fun spring prize basket!
Pick your favorite decade and bring it to life! Dress the part and enter our “Dress Your Decade” activity for a chance to win a special prize!
Two Rivers Heritage Museum history displays in the Fuel Lobby with museum experts on hand to answer questions and share history stories! The GP Mill Cleanup Community Advisory Group will also be on hand to share mill history and info about the cleanup.
Make paper in the GP Mill Interpretive Lobby, 401 NE Adams, and learn about mill history including the pictorial mill timeline.
Community members are invited to join Georgia-Pacific for a “cake-cutting” groundbreaking celebrating the new $12 million converting equipment investment on First Friday, April 3, at 4:30 p.m. in the Mill Lobby.
Peruse the Camas history displays inside Fuel and learn why Camas is such an exceptional town.
Vote for your favorite photo in the Capture Camas History Photo Contest
Art receptions with refreshments at Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar, Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th Ave, RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas St, Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th Ave.
Spring Kids Crafts and Activities inside Fuel Medical, 314 NE Birch St, and throughout downtown
After-hours shopping and dining with so many new offerings for Spring.

Start your evening by picking up the First Friday Passport at the DCA Table in the Fuel Medical Lobby (314 NE Birch St.) Come celebrate our amazing Camas history, community culture and spring in Downtown Camas!

Spring into History: York and the Lewis and Clark Expedition
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for an evening of discovery, reflection, and local connection at this special documentary screening. Big Medicine: York Outdoors explores the untold story of York, the only African American member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Enslaved by Captain William Clark, York did not choose to be part of this journey, yet his significant contributions as a hunter, guide, caretaker, and intermediary in interactions with Tribal Nations are chronicled in the journals of Expedition members as well as in accounts from the tribes they met along the way. The Arikara tribe referred to him as Big Medicine for his strength and the color of his skin.
Click Here to watch a preview of Big Medicine: York Outdoors, brought to us by Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and NEW Multimedia.
This film follows eight educators and environmental stewards as they retrace York’s steps on a four-day river trip along the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. On their journey to revive York’s story, they explore themes of recreation access for people of color, and the joy and healing that the outdoors can provide.
Following the 35 minute film screening, stay for a live Q&A with local historian Julianne Lawrence, Executive Director of the Two Rivers Heritage Museum. Lawrence will provide additional historical context and answer questions about York’s life, legacy, and the expedition’s regional impact.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Two Rivers Heritage Museum, the Downtown Camas Association, and the Camas Public Library. Come learn about a powerful and often overlooked figure in American history and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse stories that shaped the Pacific Northwest.
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Location: Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, upstairs
Free Event

Little Art Camas 2026 - Saturday, March 21st (starts on 3-20)
2026-03-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Fuel Medical Building, 314 NE Birch, Camas, WA, 98607, United States
Two-day Event! Friday and Saturday!
Friday 5-8pm with art “claiming” starting at 6pm
Saturday 12-4pm
Fuel Medical Lobby, 314 NE Birch, Downtown Camas. Enter on 3rd Avenue!
What is Little Art Camas?
It’s a 2-day community exhibition of original small-scale artworks created by local artists. All ages and skill levels welcome. It will be a spectacular display! All artists will create art on 3 “little” panels and these will be showcased at the exhibit on March 20th & 21st and all sales benefit downtown public art efforts!
The event will have music, drinks, goodies and a silent art auction to add to the fun on Friday. This event celebrates local art, providing artists a place to showcase their creativity and making art accessible to all. Enjoy live music!
Tickets to the event are $5 at the door on Friday Children under 12 are free.
Thanks to our 2026 Little Art for All Sponsor, Autumn Leaf Books, entry is FREE on Saturday! Thank you to Autumn Leaf Books for their generous support of this event!
Each art piece is priced at $20 and supports public art in Downtown Camas. **Purchased art to be picked up after show (see times below). You purchase “buyer’s buttons” to claim the art you want. You can purchase up to 5 each day.
We are honored to host this event in the beautifully restored Fuel Medical Building at 314 NE Birch (3rd & Birch):
Friday, March 20th
5-6pm Art Preview
5-7:30pm Silent Auction (Friday only, don’t miss out!)
6pm Cowbells Ring and Buying Starts!
6-8pm Exhibit Browsing and Buying Starts!
Saturday, March 21st
12-4pm Exhibit Browsing and Buying (New art pieces will be offered today!)
4-5pm Art Pick up (continues on Sunday)
Sunday, March 22nd
12-2pm Art Pick up continues
Join us in supporting local art and start your Little Art Camas collection!
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Interested in Creating Art for Little Art Camas?
We accept artists of all mediums and skill levels! We are limited to the first 150 artists that register each year. Registration is $15 to cover the cost of the panels.
Panel Pick-up time are:
Saturday, January 31st, 10am-2pm at Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St.)
Wednesday, February 4th, 2-5pm at The DCA Office (216 NE 4th Ave. Suite 102)
Monday, February 9th, 4-6pm at The DCA Office (216 NW 4th Ave. Suite 102)
Click the link for our Artist Guidelines
Art Drop Off: Check back for art drop-off dates! All artwork must be received through in-person drop off at the locations listed. Late entries cannot be accepted or displayed and early drop off is appreciated.
Fuel Medical Building, Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm, 314 NE Birch
DCA Office, Saturday March 15th, 11am-2pm, 216 NE 4th, Suite 102

Little Art Camas 2026- Friday, March 20th (cont. on 3-21!)
2026-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Fuel Medical Building, 314 NE Birch, Camas, WA, 98607, United States
This is a 2 day event! Friday March 20th and Saturday March 21st!
Join your art-loving friends and neighbors for Little Art Camas! Come enjoy, buy and support local art!
Friday 5-8pm with art “claiming” starting at 6pm
Saturday 12-4pm
Fuel Medical Lobby, 314 NE Birch, Downtown Camas. Enter on 3rd Avenue!
What is Little Art Camas?
It’s a 2-day community exhibition of original small-scale artworks created by local artists. All ages and skill levels welcome. It will be a spectacular display! All artists will create art on 3 “little” panels and these will be showcased at the exhibit on March 20th & 21st and all sales benefit downtown public art efforts!
The event will have music, drinks, goodies and a silent art auction to add to the fun on Friday. This event celebrates local art, providing artists a place to showcase their creativity and making art accessible to all. Enjoy live music!
Tickets to the event are $5 at the door on Friday Children under 12 are free.
Thanks to our 2026 Little Art for All Sponsor, Autumn Leaf Books, entry is FREE on Saturday! Thank you to Autumn Leaf for their generous support of this event!
Each art piece is priced at $20 and supports public art in Downtown Camas. **Purchased art to be picked up after show (see times below). You purchase “buyer’s buttons” to claim the art you want. You can purchase up to 5 each day.
We are honored to host this event in the beautifully restored Fuel Medical Building at 314 NE Birch (3rd & Birch):
Friday, March 20th
5-6pm Art Preview
5-7:30pm Silent Auction (Friday only, don’t miss out!)
6pm Cowbells Ring and Buying Starts!
6-8pm Exhibit Browsing and Buying Starts!
Saturday, March 21st
12-4pm Exhibit Browsing and Buying (New art pieces will be offered today!)
4-5pm Art Pick up (continues on Sunday)
Sunday, March 22nd
12-2pm Art Pick up continues
Join us in supporting local art and start your Little Art Camas collection!
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Interested in Creating Art for Little Art Camas?
Click Here for our helpful 2026 Artist Guidelines and Schedule!
Click Here for our 2026 Artist Application!
We accept artists of all mediums and skill levels! We are limited to the first 150 artists that register each year. Registration is $15 to cover the cost of the panels.
2026 Panel Pick-up times are:
Saturday, January 31st, 10am-2pm at Fuel Medical Group (314 NE Birch St.)
Wednesday, February 4th, 2-5pm at The DCA Office (216 NE 4th Ave. Suite 102)
Monday, February 9th, 4-6pm at The DCA Office (216 NW 4th Ave. Suite 102)
Art Drop Off:
All artwork must be received through in-person drop off at the locations listed. Late entries cannot be accepted or displayed and early drop off is appreciated.
From Wednesday, March 11th to Wednesday, March 18th
Fuel Medical Building, Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm, 314 NE Birch
DCA Office, Saturday March 14th, 11am-2pm, 216 NE 4th, Suite 102

"Welcome to Jurassic Camas!” March First Friday 2026
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00
“Welcome to Jurassic Camas!”
For a printable First Friday Passport & Activity List, CLICK HERE!
Join us March 6th for First Friday from 5pm-8pm! Stomp, chomp and ROAR your way through Downtown Camas during this BIG & BOLD interactive, informative and most of all FUN First Friday!

First Friday activities include:

— “Jurassic Camas Quest” activity throughout downtown businesses–enter to win fun prizes for playing!
— The Great Dino Egg Hunt Adventure! Find an egg hidden filled with Dino-themed treasure in Downtown and be entered to win the ultimate Dino Lovers prize basket!
— After-hours shopping & dining specials
–Dinosaur crafts & games
— Dino Photo ops
— Art receptions with refreshments: Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar St. Gallery 408 , 408 NE 4th, RedDoor Gallery 411 NE Dallas, and the Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th
— Dress as your favorite dinosaur or shark or prehistoric plant or ? and be entered to win a special Jurassic themed prize! (note: blow up dinosaur costumes should be worn outside businesses only–those tails you know! :))
— Jurassic inspired games, prizes, treats and more! Join us!

Start your evening at the DCA registration tables in the Fuel Medical Lobby (314 NE Birch St.)

Click Here to see all the Facebook Album full of fun pics from 2025 Jurassic Camas!

The Jurassic Period was a time of significant global change in continental configurations, oceanographic patterns and biological systems. During this period the supercontinent Pangea split apart, allowing for the eventual development of what are now the central Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Many groups of vertebrate and invertebrate organisms important in the modern world made their first appearance during the Jurassic Period. Life was especially diverse in the oceans—thriving reef ecosystems, shallow-water invertebrate communities, and large swimming predators, including sharks, reptiles and squid-like animals. On land, dinosaurs and flying pterosaurs dominated the ecosystems, and birds made their first appearance. (From Britannica.com)

All You Need is Love....& Chocolate! February First Friday 2026
2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:00
For a printable First Friday Passport & Activity list, CLICK HERE!
Chocolate treats, art shows, candy themed activities, after hours shopping, prizes, and more will all be a part of the First Friday event in Downtown Camas on February 6th, 5-8pm.

Guess the candy jar amounts in each participating location and be entered to win the candy, gift cards and other great Valentine’s themed prizes!
Art Hearts Scavenger Hunt! Find a mini heart hidden outside in Downtown, and exchange it for a beautiful art heart magnet, designed and crafted by local pottery studio Norris Arts, while supplies last.
Get a picture with “Nick & Tami” (Happy 8th Anniversary to the downtown wedding couple from February First Friday 2018!) and get extra chances to win!
Enjoy a mini hot chocolate from the Downtown Camas Association
Checkout the themed jewelry and accessories
Downtown businesses will be serving and selling chocolate delights and other romantic gifts with wine and specials at select locations as well
Play the Candy Bar Spin to Win Game! Mmmm
Amazing art receptions with refreshments with wine and chocolate: Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar St; Gallery 408 , 408 NE 4th, featuring the juried art show “All About Love”; RedDoor Gallery 411 NE Dallas, featuring live classical music from talented student musicians; and the Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th, featuring a special new exhibition, “We’re Still Here: Resilience of Washington Tribes”
Kids’ craft & themed games and Legos at the DCA tables inside Fuel, 314 NE Birch Street
Shop late! Special sales and live music throughout downtown shops and restaurants!

Start your night at the DCA tables in the Fuel Lobby, 314 NE Birch Street
For pictures of last year’s event click here!

2026 Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit
2026-01-24 11:00 - 15:00
Please Join us at the 2026 Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit! This event provides a space for people to connect with their community and discover new Camas and Washougal service opportunities! It will be an open house format, where people will leisurely walk through and connect with organizations at their own pace. There will be around 15 different service organizations to connect with! If someone has been curious about what volunteering would look like for them, this will be the place to be! This event is organized and hosted by the Downtown Camas Association.
This event is for all ages and all skill sets! All you need is time and a desire to serve your community. Join us on your own, or bring your curious group of friends, family, or coworkers! This event is a great opportunity to learn how to connect with local resources, activities, and organizations. New residents of Camas are highly encouraged to come explore their new community!
Refreshments will be provided!
Join us on Saturday, January 24th from 11am to 3pm, in the beautiful lobby at Fuel Medical Group, 314 NE Birch Street, Camas, WA 98607. Guests can enter at the door on 3rd AVE.
2026 Participating Nonprofits and Organizations Include:
Camas Earth Day Society
Camas Farmer’s Market
Camas Lion’s Club
Camas Public Library & Friends & Foundation of the Camas Library
Camas Washougal Chamber of Commerce
Camas Washougal Community Chest
Camas – Washougal Rotary
City of Camas Parks and Recreation & Camas Parks Foundation
Clark Food Project
Downtown Camas Association
Great Life Mentoring
Impact Camas Washougal
Lacamas Watershed Council
Little Wings Library
LiveWell Camas
Read NW
Unite! Washougal Community Coalition
Two Rivers Heritage Museum
And more! Check back for the most recent additions.

Once In A Blue Moon Sale
2026-01-24 10:00 - 17:00
Downtown Camas will be hosting the 7th annual “Once In A Blue Moon Sale” on January 24th. THIS IS A SALE WORTH COMING FOR!!!
* Special “Blue Tagged” sale items–huge savings!
* Giveaways and goodies in the shops
Find the Hidden Blue Moons in downtown shops and win prizes throughout the day (sponsored by the DCA)!

Checkout all the Blue Moon Specials! More Specials being added every day!
4Ever Growing Kids – 440 NE 4th Ave – 50% off ALL books!
Allure Boutique – 407 NE 4th Ave – 50% off new markdowns
Arktana & Bigfoot Mountain Outfitters – 425 NE 4th Ave – 40% off Selected Blue Ticketed Items! + an extra 40% OFF Sale
Attic Gallery – 419 NE Cedar St – 20% off of any art in the gallery with the color Blue!
Autumn Leaf Bookstore– 334 NE 4th Ave – Once a year 50% off sale on all Blue Moon ticketed items!
Camas Antiques – 305 NE 4th Ave – Ticketed sale items throughout the store and a gift with purchase while supplies last.
Camas Bike & Sport – 303 NE 6th Ave – 20% off full priced items (including bikes!), $10 off $100 gift cards
Camas Cellars – 602C NE 3rd Ave – 10% off all blue tagged wines to-go!
Camas Cheese Co. – 231 NE 4th Ave – Special discounts on “blue ticket” items; 10% off blue cheeses!
Camas Public Library – 625 NE 4th Ave – Fill a bag with books for $5 at the Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library Book Sale
Expressions Fashion Resale and Exchange – 232 NE 4th Ave – Inventory reduction sale, up to 70% off!
Gallery 408 – 408 NE 4th Ave – Blue moon sale prices throughout the gallery and a free raffle for a special prize.
Hidden River Roasters – 536 NE 5th Ave – 20% Off 2 or more bags of Hidden River Roasters Coffee!
Jazzercise Camas – 514 NE Dallas St – Buy one month of Jazzercise Classes, get one month FREE!
Lane Cellars – 340 NE 4th Ave – 10% off Blue tagged bottles of wine
Lily Boutique – 237 NE 4th Ave – New Sale Racks with items starting at $20, plus 20% off one regularly priced item
Naturally Healthy Pet – 317 NE Cedar St – Selected items BOGO, all pet toys 20% off!
Navidi’s Olives Oil and Vinegars – 322 NE Cedar St –25% off selected olive oils and vinegars
PaperMaker Pride – 339 NE 4th Ave – Huge sample sale! Tees, hoodies and jackets starting at just $5!
Periwinkle’s Toy Shoppe – 326 NE Cedar St – Up to 40% off selected items!
Poppy & Hawk – 223 NE 4th Ave – Up to 60% off selected items!
RedDoor Gallery – 411 NE Dallas – Shop 10am to 6pm. Look for special blue tag specials and big discounts on fine art. Live art demo by Cheryl Folkers from 3-6pm.
Runyan’s Jewelers – 327 NE 4th Ave – Save 40% on over 150 unique pieces!
Sweet Intention Boutique – 218 NE 4th Ave – BOGO on Blue Moon Items + if you make a regular purchase that is more than Blue Moon item– you can get 50% off that Blue Moon Item
The Soap Chest – 521 NE Everett St – 20% off all Lavender products
Tommy O’s – 401 NE 4th Ave – Half off lobster and shrimp potstickers and a Blue Hawaiian cocktail special.

Clue in Downtown Camas - January First Friday 2026
2026-01-02 17:00 - 20:00
For a printable First Friday CLUE passport, CLICK HERE!
Many of you love the game CLUE and now is your chance to play the First Friday version! Join us for a Special CLUE Style Mystery on First Friday, January 2nd from 5-8 pm. Dress in CLUE inspired game character attire and get extra chances to win special prize baskets, donated by our generous Downtown Camas merchants!
First Friday Activities will include:

Find fun clues in participating merchants to solve the “Case of the Missing Popcorn” and be entered to win prizes from the merchants.
Get a FREE delicious popcorn from the Liberty Theatre when you solve the mystery!
5 lucky people throughout the evening will get a “Secret Passage” card to go to various locations to get other treats
The film CLUE plays at the Liberty Theatre at 8pm!
Ribbon Cutting at 5pm for new business Milk & Honey, 221 NE 4th (inside Urban Style Salon)
Art Shows & Receptions at Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th, RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas, Attic Gallery, 419 NE Cedar St. and Second Story Gallery, Upstairs in the Camas Library
Dress up as any of the CLUE game suspects (Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Lady Lavender, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Professor Plum, Dr. Orchid, etc) and get 5 extra chances to win.
Crafts and Games!
Shopping and dining specials throughout town

Come put your sleuth hat on and see if you can figure it out! Start your night at the DCA tables at the Fuel Medical Group Lobby, 314 NE Birch. Visit the First Friday Facebook page for more details. See you First Friday!

CLICK HERE to see photos from our 2025 January First Friday! Get inspiration for a CLUE themed costume!

A Little Shopping & Little Shop of Horrors; Late Night Fun in Downtown Camas!
2025-07-18 20:00 - 23:59
A Little Shopping & Little Shop of Horrors!
Late Night Fun in Downtown Camas!
Friday, July 18
Downtown Camas is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Little Shop of Horrors with a special 10pm screening at the historic Liberty Theatre!
Tickets are only $7 but seats are limited:
Click here to get tickets!
Head to Caps N’ Taps, 337 NE 4th, at 8pm for a Little Shop/Classic Musical themed trivia!
Maybe you want to take your fandom to the next level with themed tattoo and piercing specials from Valkyrie Tattoo, 315 NE Birch.
Anyone shopping at participating businesses after 8 pm can enter to win $250 in Camas Cash! (sponsored by the Downtown Camas Association)
Checkout the Late Night Shopportunities (and more to come!)
Enjoy extended hours on Friday 7/18! The following locations will be open until 9:30:
Allure Boutique, Enjoy $20 off your $100 purchase, 407 NE 4th
Arktana, Gift with purchase, 415 NE 4th
Autumn Leaf Bookstore, 334 NE 4th
Camas Antiques, 15% off all Nest products, 305 NE 4th
Camas Cellars, Wine flight specials, 602 NE 3rd
Sweet Intention Gift Boutique, Chocolate tastings, 218 NE 4th
Come downtown and make a night of it!

Trick-or-TREAT YOURSELF SALE
2024-10-24 10:00 - 2024-10-26 19:00
Boo Bash on Wednesday, October 23rd from 3pm-6pm is for the kids, but the Trick-OR-Treat Yourself Sale is all about YOU! Walk the charming streets of Downtown Camas, grab a pumpkin spice latte, enjoy the fall colors, and shop ’til your leaves drop!
Enter to win a Spooky Prize Basket full Autumn themed treats and treasures from Downtown Camas! You earn a chance to win for every $10 you spend during the Trick-or-Treat Yourself Sale on 10/24-10/26! Snap a pic of your receipt and email it to promotions@downtowncamas.com before Sunday, 10/27 to enter!

Check out all the spooky specials, and thank you for supporting our local businesses!
4Ever Growing Kids – 440 NE 4th – 70% off sale!
Allure Boutique – 407 NE 4th – 75% off final sale rack!
Arktana – 415 NE 4th – Find the witchy cups hidden throughout 7 Downtown Camas businesses, and return them to Arktana for a special prize!
Autumn Leaf Bookstore – 334 NE 4th – Enter to win a tote full of books! Get a ticket to win with each purchase.
Burgerville – 518 NE 3rd – Candy Jar Guessing Game! The person that gets closest to guessing the number of candies wins a $20 gift card and a jar of Burgerville spread!
Hidden River Roasters – 536 NE 5th – 20% off two or more bags of retail coffee beans!
Camas Antiques – 305 NE 4th – 25% off all Halloween NEST products!
Camas Cheese Co. – 231 NE 4th – Enter to win a Camas Cheese Co. Gift Card for every $10 you spend in-store!
Camas Cellars – 602C NE 3rd – Stock up for fall with this Spooktacular Sale! Spend $125 on bottles to go and receive a complimentary wine flight on your next visit.
Crystal Cavern – 318 NE 5th- 20% off Store Wide!
Juxtaposition – 425 NE 4th – Get $5 off when you spend $20, $10 off when you spend $50 or $20 when you spend $100!
Lily Boutique – 237 NE 4th – 60% off clearance!
Papermaker Pride – 339 NE 4th – New discounts on glassware, pet accessories and more!
Poppy & Hawk– 223 NE 4th- 20% off Fall candles and pumpkin beeswax candles
Runyan’s Jewelers – 327 NE 4th – 25% off all colored stone jewelry and a no purchase necessary drawing for a $200 Runyan’s gift card!
Sweet Intention Gift Boutique -218 NE 4th – 50-60% off select items!

Camas Farmer's Market - Harvest Festival!
2024-10-02 15:00 - 19:00
Join us for our annual Harvest Festival, a celebration of our 17th season and our final market of the year! Fun for the whole family!

Live music all evening, fun food options and lots of kids activities!

FREE kids activities will include:
Face painting
Pumpkin bowling
Picture with a scarecrow
Harvest Story Time
Produce Pals

We’re celebrating abundance, local food access, community and 17 years of fresh!

*Canceled* Camas Downtown Throwdown *Canceled*
2024-09-19 17:00 - 21:00
We have so many fantastic events coming in September and October, that we’ve decided to cancel Camas Downtown Throwdown. We just want to be so thoughtful about marketing all we have going on downtown and make sure all events go well. We hope you checkout some of these other wonderful merchant led events! Click the links to learn more:
Saturday, September 7th, Camas Art & Wine Walk
Sunday, September 8th, Media Day
Tuesday, September 14th, Empty Bowls Camas

Shop Small and Win Big at the 2024 Camas Downtown Throwdown! This new event promises an evening of amusing games, fun shopping challenges, friendly competition & fabulous prizes, all benefiting our local food banks!
Grab a friend or put a team together and join us on Thursday, September 19th for shopping and games from 5pm-8pm, and then dance the night away at the Raffle Disco (Yes, Raffle Disco!!) starting at 8pm!
Don your best bell bottoms or your favorite sequin jumpsuit and dive in to the Disco theme!

This event will have an amazing selection of prizes, and there are 3 ways to get chances to WIN!
1. Purchase prize tickets to enter to win
2. Earn tickets at the Minute-To-Win-It style games, located at participating merchants throughout Downtown Camas!
3. Complete Shopping Challenges from our Shopping Showcase!
You can also play “The Price is Right” in downtown businesses–closest guesses win the items!
What is a Minute-To-Win-It style game?
These games are quick, fun, and full of excitement! Test your accuracy at the Toss for Tickets ring toss game. Take a chance and scan to win at the Crazy QR Code Challenge! Go head to head with another attendee and race to the finish at Speed Sort! Every game is an opportunity for more chances to WIN!
What is a Shopping Challenge?
Have you ever heard of competitive shopping? Shopping challenges opportunities to shop small for more chances to win! Pick a challenge (or two, or 5!) from the Shopping Showcase and complete the task provided. Examples include “Shop from each of our two bookstores!”, “Purchase something soft and cozy!”, “Show us a receipt that ends in a 7!”, “Buy a piece of local art!”, or “Shop from a store you’ve never been in!”. Show off your purchases to the DCA Volunteers for more chances to win. We’ll even give you another chance for every $10 you spend in Downtown Camas!
Get your tickets here today!!

We are currently accepting sponsors and prize donations for this event. Interested in sponsoring this event or learning more about DCA Sponsorship Opportunities? CLICK HERE for the DCA Event Sponsorship Menu. Please contact event Manager Leah Nichelson at promotions@downtowncamas.com for more information.

Spring Into History First Friday & Student-Led Asian Culture Fair
2024-04-05 17:00 - 20:00
For a printable First Friday Passport & Activity list, click here!
Explore the amazing history of Camas while celebrating Spring! April 5th, 5-8pm. Take part in a fun history trivia passport activity, historic walking tour, art shows, a photo contest, paper activities and games, after-hours shopping, dining, games, prizes, and more! And we have a special student-led event as well!

Introducing the Downtown Camas Asian Culture Fair!
Celebrate Asian dance, art, music, activities & more at the student run Downtown Camas Asian Culture Fair at April First Friday! This event within an event will be the culmination of the hard work and dedication from Camas High School Senior Fiona Zou, who has chosen to work with the DCA for her Senior Project to make this event a reality for the community! Live performances start at 7pm.
Participating Organizations (Check back for updates!):
AAPI Youth Rising
API Forward Foundation
Asian American Youth Leadership Conference (C.A.C.A)
Camas High School Mandarin Booster Club
CCBA Chinese Language School
FCC-Oregon/SWWA and Xiao Pengyou Chinese Heritage Camp
Jiaqi Chen, Guzheng Musician
Leslie McMillan, Artist
Make Us Visible
Norris Arts Studio & Gallery
Portland State University Cambodian Student Association
Randy Cole, Artist
White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance
Yuki Origami /Portland Oregon Paper Shapers

About our student organizer:
My name is Fiona Zou, and I am a senior at Camas High School. After graduating, I plan to study Public Health at a four-year university. I am partnering with the Downtown Camas Association to organize the Downtown Camas Asian Culture Fair on April First Friday. My upbringing and personal experiences have deeply influenced my journey into this role. I have a profound appreciation for multiculturalism and diversity, thanks to growing up in a family where culture, language, and tradition were highly valued. Additionally, my family’s immigrant background has significantly shaped my passion for promoting cultural understanding and inclusivity. Through this event, I aim to create a space where people from all backgrounds can come together to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the rich mosaic of Asian cultures. I hope to foster a sense of unity and understanding within my local community by showcasing traditional arts, cuisine, and performances.

Capture Camas history with this special 10 year photography project! Share your modern photos and help others see your town in a whole new light! We are excited to share the 2nd 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 March 25th, 2024. We encourage you to share your images on social media with the hashtag #capturecamashistory! Submissions will be displayed on April First Friday. Attendees will vote for a People’s Choice winner, who will receive a Downtown Camas Gift Card, sponsored by the DCA. Images collected throughout the next 10 years of contests will be compiled into a fine art album, planned for 2033!
The Winning Image from Capture Camas History 2023
Photographed by Brady Paterson

Other Fun First Friday Activities!

Take part in the “Guess About Camas” passport history game around town and be entered to win great prizes!
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 in Journey lobby to start.
Make paper at the GP Mill Interpretive Lobby! 401 NE Adams. Come down and try it out.
Peruse the Camas history displays and learn why Camas is such an exceptional town.
Art Receptions with wine, live music and meeting the artists at

Attic Gallery, 421 NE Cedar
Pike Art Gallery, 302 NE 6th
Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th (Inside the Camas Public Library)

Kids Crafts and activities
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 Journey, 304 NE 4th. Come celebrate our amazing Camas history and spring in Downtown Camas!

Camas Farmer's Market - Veggie Fest & Derby!
2023-08-09 03:00 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this event, it will be un-BEET-able! Kiddos, come design a car out of fresh vegetables, then experience wheel-to-wheel racing, where anything crazy can happen! Watch out for flying carrots and asparagus! This is one of our favorite events of the year!

Fun fact: The used veggies will be donated to local animal rescues to help feed the animals.

– Conventional vs Market Fresh veggie tastings
– Samples
– Photo Ops and so much more!

Camas Farmer's Market Berry Days!
2023-07-12 15:00 - 19:00
4:30pm~ Complimentary berry shortcake to the first 300 customers, prepared by the board, staff, and volunteers of the Camas Farmer’s Market. These delicious treats are made with fresh berries from Theony, Pheasant’s Eye, and Annie’s Berry Farms, and shortcake prepared by Kimberly Koch of by truly scrumptious!
YUM!

Berry- themed kids crafts and activities!

Savor the berry harvest and take home your own flat of Northwest berries to enjoy, for Summer celebrations, desserts or jam making!

CLUE in Downtown Camas for January First Friday!
2023-01-06 17:00 - 20:00
Were you unable to attend our January First Friday Event? You can setup the Invisible Ink STEM Activity at home! CLICK HERE for a supply and instruction list, and CLICK HERE for an informational page about HOW invisible ink works! We will be adding STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities to each First Friday Event, to inspire curiosity and life long learning!
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Click here for a printable CLUE passport!
Many of you love the game CLUE and now is your chance to play the First Friday version! Join in the “Case of the Missing Popcorn!”, Friday, January 6th from 5-8 pm. Dress in CLUE inspired game suspects attire and get extra chances to win!
2023 First Friday events will feature feature *NEW* kids activities! Each month will feature unique STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activity for kids based on that months theme. For this month’s event, kids can make their own secret clues, using invisible ink! Find this activity inside Journey Church.
First Friday Activities:

• Find fun clues in participating merchants to solve the “Case of the Missing Popcorn!” and get entered to win prizes!
• Art Receptions & Shows at Camas Gallery, 408 NE 4th and Second Story Gallery at the Camas Library, 625 NE 4th AVE
• Fun Kid’s crafts at LiveWell Camas, organized by the Scout Troop 45703, 417 NE Birch
• Kids can also have fun at the Lego table at Journey Church, 304 NE 4th Ave.

• Get 5 extra chances to win if you dress like one of the characters in the Parker Brothers “CLUE” game! (Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Lady Lavender, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Professor Plum, Dr. Orchid, etc)
• 5 lucky people will get a “Secret Passage” card to go to various locations to get other treats!
• Shopping and dining specials throughout town

Come put your sleuth hat on and see if you can figure it out! Start your night at the DCA tables at Journey Church, 304 NE 4th Ave. Visit the First Friday Facebook page for more details. See you First Friday!

Summer Fun & Flamingos! August First Friday 2022
2022-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Camas, Downtown Camas
First Friday is coming August 5th and the theme is “Summer Fun & Flamingos!” Don your favorite flamingo shirt and break out those yard flamingos! Join in the First Friday Fun!
Get ready to party like a flock star!

Play the “What’s that Flamingo Saying?” game in downtown businesses & enter to win great prizes!
Ribbon Cutting (5pm) & Grand Opening Celebration at William & Son Jewelers, 210 NE 4th
Flamingo Themed Games around town:

Flamingo Water Races
Tropical Toss-it-In
Flamingo Plinko
Summer Spin-the-Wheel
Flamingo Croquet

Flamingo crafts for kids at LiveWell Camas with the help from our friends from Troop #45703. 417 NE Birch St.
Art Shows and Receptions
Legos in Journey Church!
Wear your best “Flamingo themed attire” & enter to win!
Live outdoor music and dining by Mesa!
Shop, dine, and stay cool!

Start at the DCA tables at Journey Church, 304 NE 4th Ave. for your activity passport! See you there!
