Vancouver, WA

Vancouver Elks Lodge #823

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Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 hosts recurring live-music events including steak-night entertainment, Oktoberfest bands, and country-dance performances. The venue functions as a community lodge rather than a traditional nightclub, so the strongest bookings are those that support a social event and encourage participation. Rock, dance music, polka, country, and other familiar crowd-friendly styles fit naturally. For musicians, the audience is likely to be mixed in age and focused on having a good time rather than attending a formal concert. Bands that can keep people dancing, sing along with recognizable material, and adapt to a community-event atmosphere are especially well suited. The lodge setting is straightforward and practical, with music serving as a central part of the gathering. Vancouver Elks Lodge #823 is best for local and regional acts that are comfortable working social events and can deliver a dependable, upbeat set that keeps the room engaged.

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360-256-0823, 360-892-5183Open booking page

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Country, Dance, Polka, Rock
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Address
11605 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98683, United States
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360-256-0823, 360-892-5183

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