06/09/2026
🔎 SOLVE THE MYSTERY... AND JOIN THE FUN!
Hey look! We have updated our look and we are so excited about the three fun activities coming to the Parkersville Heritage Fair!
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🍎 Pack up the family and join us alongside the of Camas-Washougal for the inaugural Parkersville Heritage Fair!
This is a totally free, action-packed living history festival designed to bring generations together for the ultimate summer afternoon out.
Come walk the historic land with the Van Vleet family themselves, traveling from out of state to bring local history to life in the first person! Guided by Vicki Van Vleet Roholt, Brad Richardson and the Clark County Historical Museum team, this special celebration is an official part of our community's nationwide America 250 milestones.
🕒 FESTIVAL TIME & PLACE
WHEN: Friday, July 31 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE: Parker’s Landing Historical Park
Food Vendors starting at 4:00PM
🎨 INTERACTIVE STATIONS & HERITAGE PARTNERS
Stroll through the beautiful Apple Grove orchard, listen to live music by Larry the Accordion Player, and dive into hands-on activities hosted by our amazing community partners:
🦋 Face Painting by Jen: Come visit us out under the cool shade tree! We are using premium, skin-safe Blue Squid kits and a professional multi-step sanitizing routine to keep every smile safe and healthy while you transform into a historical pioneer or a whimsical creature.
🎨 Rock Painting by Jen: Leave your mark on history! Paint your own custom, or stenciled beautiful keepsake rock to take home or place in the park.
🧵 Pop-up Heritage Shop: Purchase beautiful local favorites from the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store!
📜 Two Rivers Heritage Museum & Parkersville PAC: Dive deep into the captivating stories and foundational roots of our local region.
👑 Daughters of Pioneers of Washington (Ft. Vancouver Chapter #19): Connect directly with live history keepers sharing incredible stories of local perseverance and heritage.
🌱 WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners: Discover the rich agricultural history of the land and learn expert local gardening tips.
🕵️♂️ THE DETECTIVE REWARDS & THE CANDY SCRAMBLE!
Team up to explore the park and solve the ultimate Van Vleet detective case file.The Mission: The first 200 participants to complete their quest earn an Official Evidence Treasure Bag!
🍬 BONUS: The Hay Pit Candy Scramble!
Test your luck at our corn hole board qualifier to gain entry to the giant hay pit candy scramble! Hunt through the rustic straw to fill your bag with sweet rewards!
🇺🇸 AMERICA 250 GRAND FINALE: 5:30 PM (Must be present to win!)
Gather at the Van Vleet Plaza for a patriotic conclusion featuring a live musical tribute, an Honor Guard Flag Ceremony and the emotional reveal of the secret Van Vleet Woman!
The Prizes: Discover what is hidden by visiting the Van Vleet's, Mystery Treasure Envelopes, local restaurant vouchers, and a Grand Prize "Founders’ Bounty America 250" bundle featuring a $100 Puffin Café gift card!
📸 Check out our new 4-photo collage below for a sneak peek of what we're bringing, and head straight over to the shade tree when you arrive to beat the afternoon heat! Bring your neighbors, your friends, and the kiddos—this is the perfect afternoon to look back at our roots, grab some amazing candy, create some art, and celebrate together!
🎸 Don't leave when the history ends!
Stick around after and take a short walk over to the Marina at 7:00 PM for a high-energy live concert by 5 Guys Named Moe!
See you at the fair! 🇺🇸
