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Go, Ideas for your weekend: Craft Winefest, Camtown, concert

By Ashley Swanson, Columbian Features News Coordinator
Published: June 12, 2015, 12:00am

1. Raise a glass

Travel the state of Washington via its wine during the Craft Winefest of Vancouver. Winemakers from Clark County, Walla Walla, Western Washington and the Yakima Valley will represent the state’s different wine regions. There will be 150 wines to try, along with 25 local beers and spirits. Local food, music and artisans will round out the festival, which runs from 3 to 10 p.m. June 12; noon to 10 p.m. June 13; noon to 7 p.m. June 14 in Esther Short Park, 605 W. Esther St., Vancouver. Tickets are $16 to $20 for ages 21 and older, which includes entrance to all three days. VIP tickets are also available for $50 to $55. www.thecraftwinefest.com

2. Kids community

The 13th annual Camtown Youth Festival is all about youth. Aimed at ages 3 to 16, participants can take part in games, crafts, a petting zoo, art show, kids’ flea market and demonstrations. It runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13 at Crown Park, Northeast 15th and Everett streets, Camas; free. 360-834-5307 or www.ci.camas.wa.us

3. Summer tunes

Clark College Orchestra Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m. June 14. Celebrate music director and conductor Donald Appert’s 25th anniversary, with pianist Rentao Fabbro performing the U.S. premiere of Appert’s “Piano Concert in Mi.” Royal Durst Theatre, 3101 Main St., Vancouver; free, donations encouraged. 360-992-2662 or www.clark.edu

4. Local dance

Northwest Classical Ballet, 2 and 7 p.m. June 13. The performing company presents its Spring Overture, a mix of classical and contemporary ballet, featuring four pieces choreographed by artistic director Maricar Drilon, and four pieces by guest choreographers. Union High School Auditorium, 6201 N.W. Friberg-Strunk St., Camas; $15. springoverture15.bpt.me

5. Start your engines

The Rose Cup Races, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12-14. The Rose Cup Races are the oldest amateur road-racing events west of the Mississippi River. They attract more than 400 drivers to compete in 25 different classes, from modern V-8 stock cars to vintage roadsters. Races run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12-14 at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland. Admission is $5 for Friday, $8 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday, or $20 to $25 for three-day pass. www.rosefestival.org

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Columbian Features News Coordinator