Community Day in the Park

Community Day in the Park is an annual summer event hosted by the City of St. Helens in McCormick Park. Community Day is a day focused on making and strengthening community connections. It’s an opportunity for people to put down their cell phones, turn off the television, and enjoy a day of fun in a local park with friends and family. Activities are family-friendly, free, and designed for a wide age-range. Yearly activities include a free barbeque lunch, live music, lawn games, vendors, and more. 

Community Day in the Park 2026

Community Day will be hosted on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place in McCormick Park, 475 S. 18th Street, St. Helens. 

2026 activities include: 

• Free barbeque lunch (while supplies last)
• Live music by The Decades
• Highway 30 Cruisers car show
• Community vendor row with a range of non-profits and businesses to explore
• Activities and games 

We are still accepting vendor applications (please see Vendor Information section below for additional details). 

Vendor Information 

Vendor space is still available for the 2026 event. 

Non-profits: There is no cost to be a vendor. Just mark that you are a registered 501c3 when you fill out the application and you will automatically be placed on the confirmed vendor list.

For-profit vendors: There is a $35 vendor fee (booth fee goes towards keeping the event free for attendees and providing a free meal to guests). After filling out an application, you will receive an email with a link to purchase a booth space. You will be placed on the confirmed vendor list once payment is received.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor in 2026, please fill out the following vendor application form: https://forms.monday.com/forms/ffad75e440dd64c2989557e5cfac173b?r=use1

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are a vital part of making Community Day in the Park successful! If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here. 

Thank You Partners and Donors

The City of St. Helens extends heartfelt appreciation to the local businesses and organizations whose generous support makes Community Day in the Park 2026 possible. We gratefully acknowledge Wauna Credit Union, 2Cs Vendor Mall, Grocery Outlet, Hudson Garbage Service and Toilets, Pacific Industrial Service Inc., Safeway, Skinny's Texaco, Stans Refrigeration, St. Helens Marina, St. Helens Market Fresh, Sunshine Pizza, Walmart, and Western Heating and Cooling.