1. Art on the vine
The eighth annual English Estate Winery Art and Wine Fair features more than 30 local artists and artisans on the historic winery’s lawn, including jewelry makers, painters, fabric crafts and wine-inspired items. There also will be music performances on two stages throughout both days, including performances by Caryn Jamieson, Tom Mann, Somewhere Between and Marianne Flemming. The tasting rooms will be open to visitors, with a $5 tasting fee. The fair is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 11 and noon to 6 p.m. July 12 at the English Estate Winery, 17806 S.E. First St., Vancouver. Admission is free. 360-772-5141 or www.englishestatewinery.com
2. Rainbow celebration
Open to all, the 21st annual Saturday in the Park Pride celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Clark County and their families in a picnic setting. The day begins at 9:15 a.m. July 11 with the 22nd annual Lyle’s Myles 5K run and walk. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. for $10, with proceeds benefiting Global Partners for Development, Martha’s Pantry and Cascade Aids Project. Saturday in the Park runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event includes entertainment along with activities and community booths at Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets. At 7 p.m., the Mr., Miss and Ms. Gay Vancouver Pageant will take place at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 107 E. Seventh St., Vancouver. Tickets for the pageant are $12 to $15, with proceeds benefiting Martha’s Pantry, Audrey M. Edwards and Pride of the Rose scholarship funds. www.sitppride.org, www.lylesmyles.com or www.raintreeempire.org/GPageant.html
3. Roll on, beer kegs
Weird Beer on the River is a tasting event that challenged 25 breweries to create two odd brews for the festival, with proceeds benefiting CDM Caregiving Services. There will be both big regional brewers, such as Deschutes Brewery, Elysian and Ninkasi Brewing, along with local beer makers Mt. Tabor, West Highland, Amnesia, Beered Brothers, Doomsday, Mill City Brew Werks and Railside Brewing. The beer event runs 4 to 10 p.m. July 10 and noon to 9 p.m. July 11 at Marina Park, 24 South A St., Washougal; $17 to $20 for 21 and older. http://cdmcaregiving.org/events/weird-beer-on-the-river
4. Automotive wonder
The 10th annual Camas Classic Car Show brings hundreds of classic custom cars, hot rods and trucks to be displayed on the streets of downtown Camas. There will be live music, food, best in show awards and people’s choice. Those who participate can register their car at 1 p.m. with $15 for registration. The free event runs 4 to 8:30 p.m. July 11 in downtown Camas, Northeast Fourth Avenue and Birch Street. Canned food donations are encouraged. www.downtowncamas.com
