Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce has
worked hard to help area businesses, including partnering with other
chambers and Clackamas County for a business recovery center.
This month, the chamber will offer up some good vibes with its End of
Summer Festival, similar to the annual Music Fair and Feast.

“It’s great to have something to focus on that’s positive,” said Khrys Jones,
the chamber’s Executive Director. “From what I've heard, people are just
ready to go do something.”

The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11 at
Sandy’s Centennial Plaza, 39295 Pioneer Blvd. Friday night will feature two
musical acts, the Wil Kinky Trio and Jennifer Batten and Full Steam, along
with food and a beer garden (doors open at 5 p.m. and music ends at
midnight).

Saturday’s offerings (doors open at noon and festivities run until midnight)
will include the Sandy Kiwanis motorcycle show (winners announced at 2
p.m.), a Kid’s Zone activities area from noon to 6 p.m., family bingo at 3
p.m., a photo booth from 4-7 p.m. and live music starting at 4 p.m. The
musical acts (in order) will be BBLUEZMANBAND at 4 p.m., Chris Carpenter &
The Collective at 6 p.m. and Nightlife starting at 9 p.m.

Jones noted that the event features a few more local bands than in the past,
offering more of a community feel, while some people may be familiar with
Jennifer Batton for playing guitar with Michael Jackson.

Food offerings are expected to include barbeque, nachos, baked potatoes,
pastries and more. Jones added that masks will be required, but she hopes to
have plenty of tables and chairs available to help people spread out.

General admission tickets (good for one night) are $10, VIP one-night tickets
(including no-line entrance, entrance for one day, two drink tickets and a
commemorative koozie) are $20 and VIP two-night tickets (including no-line
entrance, entrance for both days, four drink tickets and a commemorative
koozie) are $35. For more information, visit
https://sandyoregonchamber.org/.

Further updates will be posted on the website and the chamber’s social media
accounts.