Candy-themed activities, chocolate, art shows, crafts, games, prizes, and more add to the delicious festivities of this 15th annual “A Chocolate Affair to Remember” First Friday event in Downtown Camas on February 4th. Downtown businesses will be serving and selling chocolate goodies and other romantic gifts with wine tastings and specials at select locations as well. The event, from 5:00-8:00pm, is hosted by the DowntownCamas Association (DCA) and downtown merchants.
The evening’s activities include:
– Guess the candy jar amounts in each participating location and be entered to win the candy and other great Valentine’s themed prizes
– Find “Nick & Tami” and get your picture taken with them and be entered to win a romance prize basket.
– Art receptions with refreshments, wine and live music: Attic Gallery, 421 NE Cedar featuring Camas artist Cedar Lee, and Camas Gallery, 408 NE 4th, featuring new art by several of their local artists.
– Kid’s Valentine’s crafts at LiveWell Camas, 417 NE Birch and games at the DCA tables in Journey, 304 NE 4th
– Take the Candy Bar Challenge. Guess the candy bar types and win one
– Special Sales and chocolate treats throughout downtown shops and restaurants.
“This is a community favorite—who doesn’t love chocolate and a good guessing game?” says Carrie Schulstad, Executive Director for the DCA. “We have so much fun with the games and activities, experiencing the incredible art that will be showcased in downtown and enjoying the featured shopping and dining specials. Come bring the whole family and have a great time with us in Downtown Camas!”
