Camtown Youth Festival and Art Show is today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in Crown Park, 120 N.E. Seventh Ave., Camas, featuring inflatable games, food, entertainment, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, a youth art show, games for kids ages 6 years and under, a kids’ flea market and youth information vendors. Learn more at cityofcamas.us.
ilani BBQ Fest is June 8-11 at the casino and resort (1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield) with events like Bourbon and Barbecue Bites 7-8:30 p.m. June 8; Party with the Pitmasters 7-9:30 p.m. June 9; BBQ, Beer, Bubbles and Bloody Brunch on June 10 and 11; Barbecue Fest from noon to 6 p.m. June 10 and 11; and Lady Pitmasters’ Poolside Party 7:30-9:30 p.m. June 10. Get details and tickets at ilaniresort.com.
Kindred Homestead Supply hosts the Downtown Alley Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month from June 10 through Oct. 14 in the alley at 606 Main St., Vancouver. The market features 30 artisan vendors, live music, bubble-blowing and chalk drawing. Get details at kindredhomesteadsupply.com.
The Queer Youth Resource Center and Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary, 109 W. Seventh St., Vancouver, will host a free Pride Block Party 1-7 p.m. June 10 on Seventh Street between Main and Washington. The event features performances by ISCRE, arts and crafts, face painting, tarot readings and a fashion show.
The Gorge Blues and Brews Festival is 5-10 p.m. June 23 and 2-10 p.m. June 24 at the Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 S.W. Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson. Adult ticket prices are $15 for a one-day pass, $27 for a two-day pass and $95 for a VIP pass. Get details and tickets at gorgeblues.com.
The city of La Center hosts Saturdays in the Park, featuring free concerts with local bands in Sternwheeler Park, 100 W. Fourth St., La Center, from June 24 to Aug. 5. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low-backed chairs for seating in the outdoor amphitheater. Opening acts start at 5:30 p.m. and headliners start at 6 p.m. For the complete lineup, see facebook.com/Saturdays-in-the-Park-1431091703801188.
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, 43907 N.E. Grist Mill Road, Woodland, is open most weekends. The historic water-powered grist mill offers free events on the last Saturday of every month through October. June 24 is Strawberry Shortcake Day, July 29 is Blueberry Pancake Day, Aug. 26 is Treat Day, Sept. 30 is Cornbread Day and Oct. 28 is the annual Apple Cider Pressing. Get details at cedarcreekgristmill.org.
Columbia Play Project will host Family Play Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 at Vancouver Waterfront Park, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, with dancing, playing music, experimenting, building, creating and exploring. Admission is free and all children are welcome. Learn more at columbiaplayproject.org.
The Camas Vintage and Art Faire is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 26 in downtown Camas along Northeast Fourth Avenue. The fair features antiques, vintage vendors, upcycled items, fine arts, food vendors and live entertainment. See a vendor list at downtowncamas.com.
The Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 in Esther Short Park, will showcase the creative spirit of social justice groups, peace organizations, faith communities, performers, artists, businesses and environmental activists who are working to improve the world. Get details at vancouverpeaceandjusticefair.org.