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🎉 Troutdale, come celebrate your newest community gathering place! 🌿Summerfest is a FREE community celebration marking the grand opening of Sharon Nesbit Heritage Park — a beautiful new park along the Sandy River that honors Troutdale’s history while creating new opportunities to gather, play, and connect with the outdoors.
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🥁 A festive strolling parade featuring a drum corps band, folklore dancers, baton twirlers, and more!
🎶 Live music & dancing
🦙 Friendly llamas
🎨 Face painting & sidewalk chalk art
🌳 Lawn games for all ages
🍬 Free treats
📍 Sharon Nesbit Heritage Park, Troutdale
🗓 June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
💲 Free & open to the public
✨ Event Highlights ✨
10:00 a.m. — Strolling Parade from Mayor’s Square
The celebration begins with a lively walk to the park led by music, dancers, baton twirlers, and a pair of friendly llamas.
10:20 a.m. — Grand Opening Program at the Overlook
Celebrate the park’s opening and honor the legacy of Sharon Nesbit — historian, journalist, and beloved Troutdale storyteller.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Lawn Games Test your skills with cornhole, giant Connect Four, and more throughout the event. Budding artists can also decorate the path with sidewalk chalk.
10:00 – 11 a.m. — Llamas! Meet some special four-legged guests up close. Perfect for kids of all ages.
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Music and dancing Enjoy outdoor music as you explore the park and soak in the views of the Sandy River and Broughton Bluff.
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Face Painting
🚗Parking is available at the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center and behind the Gorge Outlets on NW 257th Way.
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473 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060-2072, United States
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