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July 16, 2026
Members of the Utterly Unstoppable Lactose Legends sprint to victory in the Bathtub Races during Camas Days in downtown Camas on July 26, 2025. The annual festival will mark its 50th anniversary this year. The two-day event attracts roughly 15,000 people. (Photos by Tim Martinez/The Columbian files)

Camas Days, the city’s massive, two-day festival, set to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Camas Days will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year on July 24 and 25. But perhaps the most remarkable thing is that this massive, two-day festival — which attracts roughly 15,000 people — is entirely organized by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce’s only two employees: Samantha Horner, who works part time; and the chamber’s executive director, Camas City Council member Jennifer Senescu. The two of them plan the festival over six months while fulfilling all their regular job duties, Horner said. It’s hard work but worthwhile when the festival is finally underway.

July 2, 2026

Washougal Arts and Music Festival returns Aug. 1

The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Washougal Arts and Music Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal.

June 25, 2026
The Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade is a Clark County tradition. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Fourth of July events planned for 250th celebrations

America is on the cusp of its 250th birthday, so this year local communities have planned a few extra festivities to mark this historic milestone. Here is a convenient roundup of patriotic events happening from Saturday to the following July 4. Get your sparklers and flags ready, because Clark County is ready to celebrate.

June 11, 2026

Free summer events to highlight Washougal parks

The city of Washougal is inviting residents and visitors to explore local parks, learn new skills and connect with neighbors through its 2026 Second Saturday Summer Series, a free lineup of family-friendly events running through August.