Celebrate the Third Annual Festival of the Land, a free event with food, culture and history, at The Cove Palisades State Park on the banks of Lake Billy Chinook from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 as part of State Parks Day.

“Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of nature at the Festival of The Land and discover how the land and water sustain us through past, present, and future uses around three iconic Oregon rivers,” said Park Ranger Erin Bennett.

Activities include:

• History, culture and wildlife displays
• Live music
• Dutch oven cooking demonstrations
• Kids’ games and activities
• Petting “zoo”
• Farmers market with handmade goods, produce and food including fry bread and BBQ
• Sustainable gardening including attracting pollinators & protecting against wildfires

Visitors have an opportunity to listen to the vibrant stories of the region’s history from the daily lives of native peoples to the travelers who navigated in covered wagons. Learn more about important structures through interactive displays including a teepee and chuck wagon.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department hosts the event in collaboration with Portland General Electric. All activities will be held in the Crooked River Day Use Area.

This festival is part of State Parks Day, an annual celebration that offers free camping and day-use the first Saturday in June at Oregon State Parks. It is one of many events on June 7 this year in addition to free camping and day use.