Camas Days 2017

Rows of rubber ducks race down the Washougal River during the 2017 Ducky Derby.

The rubber ducky race heats up in the Washougal River during Sunday's Camas-Washougal Rotary's Ducky Derby.

A stiff head wind starts breaking up the lead pack during the Camas-Washougal Rotary's Ducky Derby race Sunday, on the Washougal River.

This rubber ducky is about to win somebody a trip to Hawaii, as it tilts back and picks up speed down the Washougal River, during Sunday's Ducky Derby race.

Camas-Washougal Rotary Club members count the ducks that crossed the finish line and earned prizes for the owners who paid $5 for a duck in the derby.

Members of Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal paid homage to "Rosie, the Riveter," in the Camas Days Grand Parade, Saturday, July 22, 2017. (Post-Record files)

Veteran Outdoors, a national 501(c) 3 non-profit all-volunteer organization that honors U.S. wounded veterans’ patriotism and their sacrifice by providing quality adventures, participated in the Camas Days Grand Parade, Saturday. As the Northwest outreach coordinator for Veteran Outdoors, retired Staff Sgt. John Kaiser, of Camas (left), takes veterans fishing throughout the year. Veterans from throughout the U.S. will arrive for a fishing and reunion weekend in Camas and Washougal, Sept. 7-10.

The Camas Days Grand Parade, Saturday, included a Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4278 float that honored those who have served in the U.S. military. In keeping with this year's Camas Days' theme, "Once Upon A Time," a banner on the VFW vehicle stated "Once upon a time, we were soldiers. Now we are veterans."

Fun with bubbles.

Reaching the top of the rock climbing wall at Camas Days.

Kids Street at Camas Days.

Climbing the rock wall at Camas Days.

Children squealed with delight, as Bathtub Race Coordinator Pat Ray (not pictured) sprayed them with water from a Camas-Washougal Fire Department hose, in between each Camas Days bathtub race Saturday.

The iQ Credit Union bathtub race team featured Dawn White, Jerime Maloney and Richard Gooch. iQ placed second overall in the Camas Days bathtub races Saturday, in downtown Camas.

The "Bathtub Bandits" (left) and "Cool Runnings" competed in the Camas Days Bathtub Races, Saturday. The Bathtub Bandits placed first, and Cool Runnings placed third.

The "Bathtub Bandits" claimed first place in the Bathtub Races at Camas Days, Saturday, on Northeast Fourth Avenue. The team featured Triston Groth, Tanya Groth and Greg Irwin, of Camas. The Bandits have earned third place or better in the Camas Days bathtub races for 12 years.

"Cool Runnings," a trio of men who know each other through their sons' flag football team, "The Texans," placed third in the Camas Days bathtub races. "Cool Runnings" features Brad Ault, Brian Fischer and Dan Babb (left to right).

Bath Tub Race Coordinator Pat Ray presented the iQ Credit Union team -- Jerime Maloney, Dawn White and Richard Gooch (left to right) -- with a second place trophy, Saturday, at Camas Days.

The "Bathtub Bandits" claimed first place in the Bathtub Races at Camas Days, Saturday, on Northeast Fourth Avenue. The team featured Triston Groth, Tanya Groth and Greg Irwin (left to right). Race Coordinator Pat Ray, of California (right), presented them with the trophy. Doug Quinn (background) has announced the bathtub races for two decades.

The 2017 Camas Days Grand Parade begins with this shot out of a cannon Saturday.

The Papermaker’s marching band filled the street with energetic tunes during the parade on Saturday.

Members of the Southwest Washington Afifi Shrine Clowns Unit of Afifi Shriners caused a jump of excitement during the Camas Days parade on Saturday.

The Once Upon a Time theme for Camas Days brought to life fairy tale characters and storybook themed floats.

The Camas High School cheerleaders rally down Fourth avenue during the parade on Saturday.

Camas parade participants handed out sweet treats to the crowd on Saturday.

Camas Days Parade Grand Marshals Jon Eagle and Michelle Pillette.

Citizens of the Year Stephanie and Kyle Eakins.

Nan Henriksen, the 2017 Camas Days Senior Royal Court Queen, waves during the 2017 Camas Days Grand Parade on Saturday, July 22, 2017. (Post-Record files)

Georgia Pacific won the grand prize for this Camas Days Parade float.

Maryhill Winery has been featured at the Wine and Microbrew Street for several years. Those 21 and older can purchase tokens to sample alcoholic beverages until 11 p.m. tonight and Saturday.

the Beth Willis Band takes the stage during the 2017 Camas Days on Friday, July 21, 2017. The Portland-based band will return to entertain visitors inside the Camas Days Beer and Wine Garden this weekend on Friday and Saturday, July 22-23, 2022. (Post-Record files)

StoneCap Winery of Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard in the Columbia Valley is featuring wines at the Wine and Microbrew Street.

A stiltwalker was one of the many attractions of the Camas Days Children's Parade.

JDZ Summer Camp attendees enjoyed marching in the Children's Parade, which is the traditional start to Camas Days. Festivities will continue until 8 p.m. tonight, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Peter Pan definitely fit the theme of "Once Upon A Time." Participants in the Children's Parade were encouraged to use their imaginations when it came to costumes.

Bubbleworld is near the entrance of this year's "Kids Street" at the 2017 Camas Days festival in historic downtown Camas.

Haven't adopted your duck yet? The Camas-Washougal Rotary has a booth at Camas Days on Fourth Avenue, so you still have a chance to adopt a duck and take a shot at winning the grand prize — a trip to Hawaii — if your duck finishes first in the "race" down the Washougal River on Sunday afternoon.

Charli Rose Kruse, 4, plays with the bubble makers at the Bubbleworld vendor booth in downtown Camas on Friday, July 21 during the first day of the 43rd annual Camas Days celebration. Charli Rose is the daughter of Camas Police Officer Ward Kruse and his wife, Sabrina, who were also out enjoying the festivities on Friday.

Visitors to the 2017 Camas Days celebrations in downtown Camas walk by the Imagine Anything Traveling Art Gallery, out of Sandy, Ore., on Friday, July 21.

Support Camas High's Grad Night with a $1 bottle of cold water. These Grad Night supporters are out at Camas Days in historic, downtown Camas on Fourth Avenue today through Sunday.

Evelyn Thompson, a veteran of Desert Storm who served in the United States Navy on the USS Acadia and member of the VFW 4278, hands out red poppies to remember fallen World War I veterans on Friday, July 21, at the 43rd annual Camas Days celebration in downtown Camas.

Artist Scott Hampel, of the Vancouver-based Copperedge Studio, enjoys Camas Days with his 5-month-old grandson, Ryder, on Friday, July 21.

The $10 Tye-Dye T-shirt booth is proving to be popular at this year's Camas Days. We even caught a Camas City Council member walking away with a few shirts. Camas Days is happening in downtown Camas right now through Sunday.

City workers prep for the 43rd annual Camas Days celebration on Thursday, July 20. For a full schedule of Camas Days events going on Friday through Sunday, July 21-23, visit https://www.camaspostrecord.com/news/camas-days

Nan Henriksen accepts her crown at the 2017 Camas Days Royal Coronation on July 12.

Pauline and Walt Eby, the Camas Days Royal Court Queen and King in 2016, attend this year's Royal Court Coronation event at Columbia Ridge Living on July 12.

Virginia Warren, Camas Days Queen of 1998, reacts to 2017 Camas Days Royal Court Queen Nan Henriksen's speech at the Royal Court Coronation on July 12.