2026 Summer Events in Vancouver, WA
Summer in Vancouver, WA is packed. From classic car cruises and ice cream festivals along the waterfront to the ten-day Clark County Fair and a stacked country lineup at Cascades Amphitheater featuring Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, and Riley Green, there's something happening nearly every weekend from July through September.
Add in weekly farmers markets, waterfront night markets, and a season-ending cookout hosted by Hudson's Bar & Grill, and you've got a summer worth planning around. Enjoy events around Vancouver and come back to live music on the patio at the Heathman Lodge.
VANCOUVER, WA — SUMMER 2026 EVENTS
JULY
Cruise the Couve | Friday, July 18
Classic cars, custom rides, and a waterfront cruise scene that brings the whole community out. A must-see for car lovers and people-watchers alike.
Scooped Ice Cream Festival | July 18–19
A weekend dedicated to the only thing better than summer sunshine — ice cream. Local scoop shops, creative flavors, and plenty to sample.
4 Days of Aloha | July 23–26
Four days of island-inspired food, music, and culture bring a little tropical energy to the PNW — right in the middle of summer.
Travis Tritt Live | Sunday, July 26
Ilani Casino Resort, Cowlitz Ballroom
Jason Aldean: Songs About Us Tour | Thursday, July 30
Cascades Amphitheater with special guests Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Dee Jay Silver.
AUGUST
Clark County Fair | August 7–16
Rides, livestock shows, fair food, and live entertainment for ten straight days. A Pacific Northwest summer tradition for the whole family.
Midland | Friday, August 7
Clark County Fairgrounds
Wine & Jazz Festival | August 21–23
A weekend of smooth music and local pours along the Columbia River — sip, sway, and stay for a full weekend of it.
Lee Brice Live in Concert | Sunday, August 30
Cascades Amphitheater
SEPTEMBER
Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour | Thursday, September 17
Cascades Amphitheater with special guests Randy Houser and Hannah McFarland.
End of Summer Cookout | Date TBD
The Heathman Lodge, hosted by Hudson's Bar & Grill
Close out the season the PNW way — grilled favorites, cold drinks, and live music on the patio. A relaxed evening to celebrate everything summer brought, before fall takes over.
WEEKLY & RECURRING
Farmers Market
Saturdays & Sundays — local produce, flowers, and makers, all summer long.
Night Market
Waterfront — the area comes alive after dark with food, vendors, and live entertainment.