Stevenson Waterfront Music Festival
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the annual Stevenson Waterfront Music Festival, where live music meets the stunning backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge. Enjoy two days of unforgettable performances, community spirit, and family-friendly activities this summer!
About The Festival
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone for another great festival 2026 !!!
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Stevenson Washington Waterfront Music Festival! This year, we have an exciting lineup of vendors and bands. From local talent to renowned acts, our festival promises to deliver a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, food, craft vendors and fun for all ages while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Columbia River Gorge. And entry is FREE (although we greatly appreciate any contributions)! The event spans the Stevenson Waterfront from the central area next to Clark & Lewie’s Restaurant at 130 SW Cascade Avenue to the east a short walk to Skunk Brothers Spirits. The music and some vendors start Friday evening 6pm, and then Saturday at 10 AM am the Farmers Market, then at Noon with vendors and music on TWO STAGES–see below.
This festival is sponsored by the City of Stevenson Lodging Tax Fund, Port of Skamania County, Clark & Lewie’s Restaurant, United Finance, Skunk Brothers Spirits, Beacon Rock Design, Angus Ruck, Janet Campbell, Iman Treetop Loft, and many local supporting volunteers!
2026 FESTIVAL LINEUP:
Friday Aug 7:
CLARK & LEWIE’S WATERFRONT STAGE:
- 6:00 – 7:30 Grateful Dawg–Grateful Dead tribute band including Lukas Johnson (mandolin/pedal steel), John Christoffersen (bass), Pete DuBois (guitar), John Lee (guitar), Kevin Wetzler (guitar), Michael Bailey (guitar), Rolf Diek (drums), Lindsay Bailey (bass) )
- 8:00 – 9:30 I See Hawks In L.A. (Americana, cosmic west coast country, folk rock)
Saturday Aug 8:
STEVENSON FARMERS MARKET: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (with Better Daze band–folk rock, contemporary)
CLARK & LEWIE’S WATERFRONT STAGE:
- 12:00 – 1:20 Bernard Versari & Mitzi Zilka (jazzy with American, French & Latin)
- 1:45 – 3:10 Roux Dio (swamp groove rock)
- 3:35 – 5:00 Kalida (Americana soul rock)
- 5:30 – 7:00 Arthur C. Lee Band (early blues, swing, surfy Pac NW rock)
- 7:30 – 9:00 Georgetown Orbits (ska, reggae)
SKUNK BROTHERS DISTILLERY FLATBED STAGE:
- 12:35 – 1:45 Kyle Glenn (singer/songwriter)
- 1:55 – 3:05 Chic Preston & Kerry Williams (Americana, jazzy, bluesygrass)
- 3:15 – 4:25 Mariah Midland & Beth Gatewood (indy, singer/songwriter)
- 4:45 – 6:00 Shawn Daughton & Brian Massey (folk, jazzy/bluesy, folk country)
- 6:20 – 7:35 Chasing Ebenezer (world folk rock)
VENDORS:
Bigfoot Chili
Mama Bear’s Mini Donuts
Donna Stevens Fine Art–nature inspired pastels, prints & cards
Shawn Daughton Designs–handcrafted jewelry
Muddy Fingers Pottery–artistic functional pottery
Melissa Officianalis–natural remedies, oils, and lotions
Andrea Johnson–crystal suncatchers
Mona Swan–face painting, paint spin table, geodes (kids fun!)
Elease–handmade crafts
Karen Davis–handmade quilts, aprons, crafts
April Schilling–metal art, epoxy wind chimes, small blankets
The Main Stage is located at 130 SW Cascade Avenue, Stevenson, Washington, next to Clark & Lewie’s Restaurant. The Skunk Brothers Flatbed Stage is located down the path to Skunk Brothers Distillery.
Festival Hours
Stevenson Waterfront Music Festival doors open at 6 PM Friday August 7, 2026 and NOON Saturday August 8, 2026, welcoming you to a day filled with live music, food, vendors, and fun. Bring friends and family to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere along the Columbia River Gorge! The event is FREE (although we greatly appreciate your contributions)!
Fri Aug 7
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat Aug 8
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
