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Annual Events. Esther Short Park is always buzzing, and the streets of Vancouver WA come alive with a variety of events year-round. Enjoy live music, arts events, active endeavors, educational tours, and wine and beer festivals during every season.
May 21, 2024 · May 21, 2024. The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival returns to Esther Short Park (W. 8th and Columbia streets) and downtown Vancouver August 2-4. Free and open to all ages, Vancouver Arts & Music Festival features award-winning musicians, visual artists and performers from Vancouver, the region and around the world.
May 21, 2024 · The last day of the festival begins at 10 a.m. with performances in Esther Short Park by Shaun Keylock and Conduit Dance, choreographed by Jessica Hightower. Then catch award-winning Native American flute performer Dr. Sherrie Davis and her band Global Fusion, followed by Portland’s Opera on Tap.
Explore stages, pop-up galleries, art demonstrations, family activities and local food vendors in Esther Short Park and downtown Vancouver. Our 2024 call for artists is open! Apply now!
Esther Short Park serves as a year-round venue for a variety of public and private events, programs, concerts and other activities. Discover the exciting special events happening this year. Want to plan your event in Esther Short Park? Explore park permit fees for public and private events.
Oct. 19: Día de Muertos with Vancouver Ballet Folklórico | Esther Short Park. Nov. 29: Holiday Tree Lighting with Rotary International | Location TBD. Dec. 26: Community Menorah Lighting with Chabad of Clark County | Location TBD. Annual Summer Events. Sunday Sounds Concert Series: July 7 – Aug. 18.
Sunday, Aug. 4: The inaugural Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival comes to Esther Short Park (W. 8th & Columbia streets) and downtown Vancouver. Free and open to all ages, the festival invites community members and visitors to experience three days of exciting music, art, dance, food and fun in downtown Vancouver.
