Patriotic themes were present at the 2023 Camas Days parade Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz

This year’s Camas Days theme was ‘A Fairytale’ and this year’s event also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Camas Public Library

Thousands of area residents and visitors made downtown Camas their destination this weekend (July 21-22) for the community celebration that has taken place annually since 1974.

The event is organized by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce. This year’s theme was “A Fairytale.’’ This year’s event also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Camas Public Library. Jeannette Jester was honored as the 2023 Camas Days queen and Pat Suggs was recognized as Citizen of the Year.

The family friendly activities included a Kid’s Parade on Friday and the Grand Parade on Saturday. The Grand Marshal of the 2023 Camas Days Grand Parade was Don Chaney. Other features included food and vendor booths and the “Kids Street,’’ which offered rides for children and other attractions.

Other entertainment included the bathtub races on Saturday and live music was also performed on both Friday and Saturday.

Mike Schultz, of Schultz Photography, provided photos from this year’s event to Clark County Today.

Downtown Camas was lined with vendor booths this weekend for the 2023 Camas Days. Photo by Mike Schultz

The SonRise Ranch Riders were participants in the Camas Days Grand Parade Saturday. Photo by Mike Schultz

Liz Pike cruised through Saturday’s parade with her “Sunflower Mobile,’’ representing Shangri-La Farm. Photo by Mike Schultz

Camas Mayor Steve Hogan was recognized in Saturday’s Camas Days Grand Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Grand Marshal of the 2023 Camas Days Grand Parade was Don Chaney. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Corvette Club was well represented in Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Camas Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars presentes the Color Guard for Saturday’s Camas Days Grand Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

Citizen of the Year Pat Suggs was honored in Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Camas Lions Club entry in Saturday’s parade was a big hit for visitors of all ages. Photo by Mike Schultz

This year’s Camas Days event also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Camas Public Library. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Camas High School Marching Band performed during Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

Members of the Camas High School Cheer Squad were participants in the 2023 Camas Days Grand Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

Many classic vehicles were among the participants in Saturday’s parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

There was no shortage of participants or spectators at Saturday’s 2023 Camas Days Grand Parade. Photo by Mike Schultz

Chale Salas helped his daughter Gia participate in the children’s activities at the 2023 Camas Days. Photo by Mike Schultz

Phillip, C.J. and Chris Rainford made up the Shower Monkey Team in the Camas Days bathtub races. Photo by Mike Schultz

The Book Mobus Bathers team in the bathtub races was made up of Caitlan Wagner, Amy Wing and Jenn Scott. Photo by Mike Schultz

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