Name: The VSO USA Presents: Paul and Loti Christensen Young Artist Competition
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11

Family owned and operated since 2002, The Puffin Cafe serves up Caribbean inspired cuisine with great marina and river views from every table. The restaurant is accessible by car and by boat as you can find it actually floating within the Port of Camas/Washougal! They have outdoor seating for the summer time, and cozy fireplaces for the winter months so it feels like the tropics every day. Can accommodate up to 28 people.

Puffin Café

The Black Pearl is an open concept industrial space that can be customized and decorated to fit your needs for your event. The venue is located in the Washougal neighborhood, sitting on the Columbia River with the most beautiful view of Mt. Hood. The Black Pearl is the perfect space for weddings, fundraisers, art and auto auctions, retreats or trainings, parties or to just gather together in a spectacular location. With floor to ceiling windows and concrete floors, the venue is a blank canvas allowing any kind of theme or design.

Black Pearl on the Columbia Event Center

This site includes various parcels on lower Washougal River between Sandy Swimming Hole and Lacamas Creek. There is extensive shoreline access and facilities include a half-mile walking trail and boat launch. Additional property located on the Washougal River upstream of Vernon Road Bridge provides opportunities for picnicking and fishing.

Washougal River Greenway

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The future of classical music is here! Experience the incredible talent of the VSO-USA Young Artist Competition finalists and celebrate the next generation of musicians taking the stage. For young artists learning an instrument, seeing performers their own age achieve at this level can be powerful proof of what practice, passion, and persistence can become. This one is fun for the whole family! Please RSVP if planning to attend.

The VSO USA Presents: Paul and Loti Christensen Young Artist Competition

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