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The VDA’s 4 volunteer-led committees: Design, Promotions, Economic Vitality, and Organization, address different aspects of our exciting work centered on revitalizing downtown Vancouver. Join in, test the waters, see what is a good fit for you!

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Promotions

Promotion creates excitement and vibrancy downtown. Street festivals, parades, retail events, and image development campaigns are some of the ways the VDA provides education on what’s downtown and encourages customer traffic. Promotion involves marketing an enticing image to shoppers, investors, and visitors.

Our Promotions Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.

Promotions Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role! 

Design

Design enhances the look and feel of our downtown community. Historic building rehabilitation, public art, street and alley clean-up, landscaping, street furniture, signage, visual merchandising and lighting all improve the physical image of downtown Vancouver as a quality place to shop, work, walk, invest in, and live. Design improvements result in a reinvestment of public and private dollars to our downtown.

Our Design Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:30 AM at the VDA office at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.

Design Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role! 

Economic Vitality

Economic Vitality involves analyzing current market forces to develop long-term solutions. Recruiting new businesses, creatively converting unused space for new uses, and sharpening the competitiveness of downtown’s traditional merchants are examples of economic vitality activities.

Our Economic Vitality Committee is in search of a new committee chair. Committee chair play an important leadership role, working in partnership with the VDA executive director develop the EV workplan and managing related assignments to make our initiatives come to fruition. If you are interested in participating on the EV as the committee chair, or to learn more about the position, please fill out the submission form below stating your interest.

Our Economic Vitality Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM at the VDA office located at 811 Main St.

Economic Vitality Committee is currently full. Please submit your interest via the form below to be added to the waitlist—we would love to consider you for a future role! 

Organization (Board of Directors)

Organization sets the direction for the VDA & downtown Vancouver’s revitalization. The VDA’s board of directors is made up of business and property owners, bankers, citizens, historic preservationists, public officials, and local economic development representatives.

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    Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Fest 2025

    You're invited! Join us for our annual Kids Fishing Fest! The event includes: • Fishing for kids ages 5-14 with one of our expert fishing mentors • Fishing pole for registered fishers • Opportunity for registered fishers to catch and take home up to two fish • Hands-on science and nature activities for all attendees • BBQ lunch for all attendees (veggie options available) How: Advance registration for a fishing time slot and ticket purchase is required for all attendees ages 5 and over […]

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    2nd Annual Pollinator Festival

    Marshall Park 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA

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    Pollinator Festival

    Marshall Park 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA

    Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Marshall Park in Vancouver, WA, for a day dedicated to celebrating pollinators and their essential role in our ecosystems. More information: www.pollinatorfestival.org

    Go Fest Celebration 2025

    Esther Short Park 605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

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    Go Fest Celebration 2025

    Esther Short Park 605 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

    Experience Main Street like never before. During the Vancouver GoGest Celebration, downtown transforms into a vibrant, immersive Pokémon Journey-chalk stencils line the sidewalks, windows are frosted with themed designs, and every block offers a new surprise. As you explore, follow the passport route and collect every unique Pokémon stamp in the three themed zones: Uptown, Midtown, Downtown Live Music & Cosplay: - Mischief & Mayhem: Team Rocket's Interactive onstage Gameshow - Get your picture taken with Pikachu, Eevee and more at the Photo Booth! […]

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    Get ready to dive into a world of electrifying creativity July 31-Aug. 3, with the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington! There is so much to explore at this free festival, with outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition, family activities and more. Esther Short Park will transform into a playground of creativity, where every corner holds a surprise waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning artists Renée Fleming, Mark […]

    2025 Vancouver Arts and Music Festival

    Get ready to dive into a world of electrifying creativity July 31-Aug. 3, with the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington! There is so much to explore at this free festival, with outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition, family activities and more. Esther Short Park will transform into a playground of creativity, where every corner holds a surprise waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning artists Renée Fleming, Mark […]

    2025 Vancouver Arts and Music Fesitval

    Get ready to dive into a world of electrifying creativity July 31-Aug. 3, with the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington! There is so much to explore at this free festival, with outdoor stages, local art vendors, a juried art exhibition, family activities and more. Esther Short Park will transform into a playground of creativity, where every corner holds a surprise waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning artists Renée Fleming, Mark […]

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