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Vintage & Art Faire THIS Saturday!

Rain or Shine, this event will be AMAZING! The Camas Vintage & Art Faire invites all treasure hunters and art lovers to Downtown Camas this Saturday, Aug. 24th from 9am - 3pm for this beloved Faire!


Stroll the lovely streets in Downtown Camas, take in all the creative art and vintage treasures, satisfy your appetite with delicious bites and enjoy live music by jazz guitarist Bret Malmquist from 10-12pm and the Carol Rossio Trio with French influence from 12:30-3pm.


It will be a beautiful event and we hope you can join us in Downtown Camas! Thank you to Camas Antiques, our long time sponsor and partner for this event! We appreciate you!


Click the link to see a list of all the vendors for this year's event! https://downtowncamas.com/event/camas-vintage-art-faire

Celebrate Art! First Friday

Join us in Downtown Camas for the September First Friday and be a part of the exciting Plein Air Art event!!


As part of September's "Celebrate Art!" First Friday on September 6th, artists paint Plein Air and capture the essence of Downtown Camas! Artists paint during the day and then their art is showcased during the evening First Friday event!


This plein air event is open to artists of all levels and mediums, and is intended to be a showcase of local artists and their talents! Click on link below for more info and for the application.


Click here to download the Plein Air application form!

  • Plein Air Art! Artists, CLICK HERE to sign up for Plein Air painting at First Friday!
  • Ribbon Cutting at 5pm for Painless Ric’s Tattoo Shop! Come see the renovation and welcome the new owners! 315 NE Birch
  • Watch artist demonstrations
  • “Choose Your Favorite Art” passport activity at participating merchants throughout downtown with chances to win donated prize baskets.
  • Rock Painting with Melissa!
  • Art Shows and Receptions in Gallery 408, 408 NE 4th, Second Story Gallery, 625 NE 4th Ave (upstairs at the Camas Library), and RedDoor Gallery, 411 NE Dallas
  • Juxtaposition will have a “Paint Off” with 4 local artists! 425 NE 4th Ave.
  • Youth Dance Performances by Virtuosity Dance at 6pm in front of the Liberty Theatre, 315 NE 4th Ave
  • Interactive Art Projects inside Journey and throughout Downtown
  • Live Outdoor Music
  • Shop, dine, & have artful fun in Downtown Camas!


First Fridays are the perfect time to shop! The merchants stay open late until 8pm, find what you're looking for and more. Make new discoveries in Downtown Camas!


We will see you Friday, September 6th from 5-8pm! For more info on all the artful fun that evening, click here!

Make a Weekend of it in Downtown Camas

Experience an exciting weekend in Downtown Camas, September 6-8th!! Start the fun on First Friday, then enjoy the Camas Art & Wine Walk and wrap up your weekend with Camas Media Day Fall Sports Kickoff! Make a full weekend out of all that's going on!


First Friday "Celebrate Art!" Fun in Downtown Camas - September 6th from 5-8pm! Celebrate ART! This event is a combination of art installments, art shows, art activities, kids art and after-hours shopping, dining and family friendly artful activities.


Camas Art & Wine Walk! Experience all the wine the area has to offer and shop and explore to your heart's content and enjoy art and music throughout town! Saturday, September 7th, from 12 -5pm. Get tickets HERE.


"Media Day" Fall Sports Kickoff is Sunday, September 8th, 4-7pm in Downtown Camas. You don't want to miss this family friendly community event hosted by Papermaker Pride and Camas High School, Rally, Dine & Shine!

Save the Date for

Camas Antiques Harvest Market

Please invite your friends and family to make plans to join Camas Antiques for their annual Harvest Market event! This marks the beginning of Fall in Downtown Camas!

 

  • Friday, September 13th - 10-6pm
  • Saturday, September 14th - 10-6pm

 

Guests can get a complimentary gift with purchase for the first 150 Harvest Market guests on both Friday and Saturday!

 

Vote for your favorite vendor-created harvest vignette for a chance to win a Camas Antiques Fall Favorites Gift Basket!

 

YUM! Pumpkin spice lattes served Saturday 10-2pm. Join them! 305 NE 4th Ave.


Decorate a Cup; Win a Gift Card; Fill Empty Bowls

Caffe Piccolo is holding a Cup Decorating Contest! Purchase a blank cup from them for $5 and all the proceeds go to the Empty Bowls Camas event being held on Tuesday, Sept. 17th . You can use any medium--colored pencils, watercolors, sharpies, paint, or any other creative method--to decorate your entry. The winner will receive a $50 gift card for Caffe Piccolo! The fun and fabulous baristas will be voting, and they will make the final decision on their favorite. Enjoy and let your creativity flow! Contest ends August 31st! 400 NE 4th


*Pictured above a beautiful cup submitted by Charlene Wheland of Glitterside Art.

Candle Making Classes at

Sweet Intention Gift Shop

Sweet Intention Gift Boutique is hosting a Candle Making Class on Thursday, August 29th from 5:30 -7:30pm! You will choose your scent and can decorate the top. They will be serving their delicious chocolates and give you an opportunity to shop with discounts while your candle sets. 100% soy wax in a beautiful wooden bowl!


Did you know, you can always bring the bowl back after you have burned the candle and they give 1/2 price refills in the scent of your choice? They'll have door prizes, too! Call 360-226-5160 or email lisa.sweetintention@gmail.com to register and hold your spot! 218 NE 4th Ave.

Summer Nights Sips & Bites Was Epic

The 2024 Downtown Camas Summer Nights Sips & Bites event was SUCH FUN! Tropical deliciousness everywhere, festive music, shopping delights and a relaxing evening all together in our downtown! Thank you to all our volunteer servers, our merchants, the amazing restaurants and all the folks who came out to support the event and downtown. We love this town!


Click the link to see all the fun pictures from the event!

Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day? Burgerville is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with $1.79 cheeseburgers all day! Limit 5 cheeseburgers per transaction and drive-thru limit is two transactions per car. No modifications or substitutions. Offer not eligible for additional discounts. Offer available in restaurant and through the Burgerville app. Available while supplies last.


How fun! Let’s support our downtown Burgerville and enjoy Cheeseburger Day!

What's Coming Up at the Library

Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30pm


Calling all culinary enthusiasts! Do you like exploring and trying new recipes? Then this is the group for you!

Every month we will focus on a different type of recipe (e.g. appetizers, soups, cookies and more), you'll find and cook the recipes at home and come back to share with the group.



Registration required: CamasPl.org/CooktheBook


Wednesday, August 28th at 3pm


Trade your used books with others and take home as many as you bring! All ages welcome.


Click the link to register:

CamasPl.org/BookSwap

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Wednesday, August 28th at 6:15pm


2024 schedule: Every 4th Wednesday thru October

**Date change for November and December**

November 13

December 11


Read aloud your original or favorite work, and listen to monthly featured poets. All ages welcome.

6:15 - doors open

6:25 - readers final sign-in

6:30-7:45 - poet reading


Click here to read more!



Recap of Upcoming Downtown Events

August 24th - Camas Vintage & Art Faire--this Saturday! Rain or Shine!

September 6th - September First Friday "Celebrate Art!"

September 7th - Camas Art & Wine Walk

September 8th - Media Day at Papermaker Pride

September 17th - Empty Bowls Camas

September 18th - National Cheeseburger Day - Celebrate at Burgerville!


(See Weekly Movie & Live Music Schedules Below!)

Movie Showtimes at the Liberty Theatre 

August 23 - August 29

NEW SHOWS:


MAJORITY RULES (Unrated) Premiere! $8.50 all shows

August 23 Fri 7:00p

August 24 Sat 11:30a - 7:00p

August 25 Sun 4:10p

August 26 Mon 6:40p

August 27 Tue 6:40p

August 28 Wed 7:10p

August 29 Thu 7:10p


CONTINUING SHOWS:


MY PENGUIN FRIEND (PG) $8.50 before 6 pm, $9.75 after 6pm, $7 all day Tuesday.

August 23 Fri 5:00p

August 24 Sat 12:00p - 2:30p - 4:30p

August 25 Sun 1:00p - 6:30p

August 26 Mon 1:30p - 4:15p

August 27 Tue 1:30p - 4:15p

August 28 Wed 2:00p - 4:45p

August 29 Thu 2:00p – (4:45p open caption)


ALIEN ROMULUS (R) $8.50 before 6 pm, $9.75 after 6pm, $7 all day Tuesday.

August 23 Fri 4:10p - 7:30p

August 24 Sat 1:45p - 5:00p - 7:50p

August 25 Sun 1:15p - 3:50p - 6:50p

August 26 Mon 1:15p - 4:00p - 7:00p

August 27 Tue 1:15p - 4:00p - 7:00p

August 28 Wed 1:45p - 4:30p - 7:30p

August 29 Thu 1:45p – (4:30p open caption) - 7:30p


NEXT WEEK:


YOU GOTTA BELIEVE (PG) Premiere (Unrated) $8.50 before 6 pm, $9.75 after 6pm, $7 all day Tuesday.


IT END’S WITH US (PG13) $8.50 before 6 pm, $9.75 after 6pm, $7 all day


ROBOT DREAMS (PG) $7 all showings


MOVIES: Movies times and to buy your tickets, click here!

Live Music in Downtown Camas

A Beer At A Time will offer LIVE music this weekend. Come on down and join the fun! Starting at 7 PM with NO COVER on Thursday and Friday!

216 NE 3rd Ave.

  • Thursday 8/22 - Trivia
  • Friday 8/23 - Stormdog
  • Saturday 8/24 - DoubleDown


Birch Street Uptown Lounge has live music every Friday and Saturday from 8pm - 11pm. 311 NE Birch St. (360) 210-7219.

  • Friday 8/23- Elon
  • Saturday 8/24 - Mia Nicholson & Vince Frates


Giatti's Speakeasy offers delicious food and cocktails!  224 NE 3rd Ave

  • Friday 8/23 - Karaoke
  • Friday 8/23 - Murder Mystery - Terror in a Toga


Lane Cellars offers amazing wine and live music from 7pm - 9pm!  

340 NE 4th Ave

  • Friday 8/23 - Avi Haviv
  • Saturday 8/24 - Jenna Hagen

2024 Downtown Camas Event Calendars

Visit the website for all the details!

We love our community - thank you for loving it too!


Fostering community, culture, beauty and prosperity in the heart of Camas!

www.downtowncamas.com



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