Vision for world rings out at Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair

Soft, gentle music carried over Esther Short Park on Saturday, as local nonprofits and vendors shared their visions for a better world at this year’s Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair.

The annual event is in its 13th year of showcasing nonprofits, churches, volunteer groups and others who are striving for — as the name would imply — peace for the world.

Representatives from Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Black Lives Matter and others gathered in the park to share their visions with visitors.

This year’s fair also featured a pop-up museum, a labyrinth, a photo booth and musical performances, including the Vancouver USA Singers performing John Lennon’s “Imagine” and Paul McCartney’s “Let It Be.”

Kay Ellison, chair of the committee that organizes the fair each year, said with 20 more vendors than last year, this was the Peace and Justice Fair’s largest year yet.

“We’re showing how we are effecting peace and justice here in Vancouver and Clark County,” Ellison said. “It’s really exciting to see all the different things people are doing for peace.”