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Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market

Farmers, Artisans and Entertainers.

Whether you are shopping for fresh and local produce, baked goods or arts and crafts…or just wanting a little entertainment…you should check out the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market.

“At the intersection of life and art, creativity and commerce, Battle Ground Village is pleased to announce the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market. This market offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful summer days the Pacific Northwest is known for. Side by side, established craftsmen and women, bakers, farmers, entertainers, undiscovered talents and innovative artists can display their work in an open-air lifestyle shopping center known as Battle Ground Village.

This outdoor market is adjacent to the Village Square, the Tower Clock and the Battle Ground Community Library. As a visitor to the market, you will be sure to find special treasures for yourself, creative gifts for loved ones, fresh produce and tasty treats to snack on while you browse or to take home with you! Entertainment will also be continuous throughout the market.” Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Old Fashioned Baseball Game at Fort Vancouver.

The Vancouver Occidentals are Vancouver’s original baseball team, and they are ready to play some ball! It’s baseball, 1860’s style, and you can “catch” it on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Game time begins at 6 pm and lasts about 2 hours.

You will think you stepped back in time at this Vintage Baseball Game played at Fort Vancouver. Not only are the players in costume, even the fans get into character. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and even the band, dressed in 1860’s attire.

This gloveless game with wooden bats is played by very different rules. “Striker to the line”, means the batter is up. He takes a couple of practice swings and then shows the hurler (pitcher) where he would like the ball. The ball is pitched underhand and it is the job of the hurler to get the ball into play. There are no strikes, no balls and a batter can only “strike out” if he swings and misses at three pitches. Also a ball caught after the first bounce is also considered an out. It was a real gentleman’s game played just for fun.

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