The 23rd Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival is August 25, 26, & 27. The Festival brings together GRAMMY-winning and Northwest jazz, fusion, blues, and gospel bands, Northwest wines, fine artists, and local cuisine. It is “…the largest festival of its kind in the Northwest…” (ABC TV KATU 2, Portland, OR).

The 2023 Festival headline bands include: Spyro Gyra, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, saxophonist Grace Kelly, Alison Brown Quartet, blues guitarist Sue Foley, Bonerama Brass Band, and Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band. Northwest jazz and blues bands include Norman Sylvester, Bottleneck Blues Band, The Ne Plus Ultra Jass Orchestra, and others.

The Festival is held at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. Seating is blanket or lawn chair. Children age 12 and younger are FREE. For details on the music, art, wine, food, and tickets call the Festival office at 360-906-0441 or visit http://www.vancouverwinejazz.com.