GoFest Celebration 2026

Start Exploring Vancouver With The GoFest Passport

2023 Passport!

Credit to IG: @JUSTNORTHPNW

How the GoFest Passport Works

The 2026 Vancouver GoFest Passport is your guide to discovering downtown businesses that love Pokémon as much as you do! Each participating location will have a unique themed stamp for you to collect.

Use the custom maps inside your passport to explore Waterfront, Midtown, and Downtown Vancouver. All locations are within walking distance of the registration booth, so it's easy to visit multiple stops. Simply present your passport at any participating business to receive a stamp—no purchase required!

Once you've filled your passport with stamps, drop off your contact info card (included inside the passport) at one of the marked locations for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 and other great prizes!

Stamp collection runs through the month of July. Completed cards must be dropped off by July 31st, and prize winners will be announced on August 8th.

Team Rocket Mischief and Mayhem

See Event Schedule

Cosplay Meetup and Photobooth

Live Music!

See Event Schedule

Nearby Hotels

Comfort Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown

$$ (1.0 miles)
401 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98660

Hilton Vancouver Washington

$$ (0.3 miles)
301 W 6TH Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

AC Hotel by Marriott Vancouver Waterfront

$$$ (0.2 miles)
333 West Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660

Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dwtn

$$$ (0.1 miles)
550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA 98660

CTRAN Bus Lines

C-TRAN’s Vine (Green and Red Line) serves downtown Vancouver with stops a short walk from the waterfront.

Event site and Registration Booth

Saturday and Sunday

July 11th & 12th 2026 9:00am - 6:00pm

Get 30-minute early access

Claim your Festival Event Pack

(Pokémon themed Passport, Pin, Sticker, Art Ticket)*

*While supplies last!

Don't forget to Pre-Order an event shirt

- Limited run, will not be reprinted! -

Registration NOW OPEN!

A Pokémon Adventure Across Downtown & the Waterfront

Passport Stops • Live Entertainment • Mike Bennett Studios • Pokémon After Dark • Vendors • Family Activities

Find That Pokémon with Mike Bennett Studios

Discover Mike Bennett artwork displayed throughout downtown businesses. Every registered attendee receives a free art-entry ticket to vote for their favorite piece and enter for a chance to win.

Pokémon After Dark

When the festival ends for the day, the adventure continues

• Hosted Pokémon Experience at Kiggins Theatre •
• Trivia & themed activities •
• Downtown nightlife specials •
• Additional activities for older Trainers •

Volunteer at the event!

Get registered to claim your Pokémon Event Passport, Event Pin, and Event Sticker - its free!

Registration Booth is located at Waterfront Park

Experience Main Street like never before. During the Vancouver GoFest Celebration, downtown transforms into a vibrant, immersive Pokémon journey—chalk stencils line the sidewalks, windows are frosted with themed designs, and every block offers a new surprise.

As you explore, follow the passport route and collect every unique Pokémon stamp in three themed zones: Waterfront, Midtown, and Downtown.

- Live Music & Cosplay -

Mischief & Mayhem: Team Rocket’s Interactive onstage Gameshow
Get your picture taken with Pikachu, Eevee and more at the Photo Booth!
Participate in the daily Pokémon procession and cosplay meetup
Live music by Under the Deku Tree and the Vancouver School of Rock!

- Kids Activity Zone -

Power up Onix at the Rock Painting Station
Help Zeraora, come alive at the Coloring Station!
TCG Booth - play a hand of the Pokémon card game for a chance to win a starter deck
Trading Post - trade for that Pokémon you've been missing in Pokémon GO
Get your face painted - it's free!
Vault 31 Gamer Lounge — Smash Bros Smackdown! Free play & mini-tournaments

Detective Pikachu

Join us at the historic Kiggins Theatre for a one-of-a-kind movie experience! Arrive early for themed drinks served in a custom collectible glass, plus live appearances by Pokémon-inspired cosplayers hosting trivia, photo ops, and fan interactions.

Then settle in for a special screening of Detective Pikachu on the big screen

Order Tickets now!

Tickets available through the Kiggins Theatre.

5:30PM - Preshow

6:00PM - Movie Start

Want to be a Vendor?

Vendor Form Click Here

Kids Booth! Ages 5-17

Passport Prizes!!

Pokemon Go Plus+ prize for passport book stamp collection for Vancouver Arenas event Vancouver Go Fest 2023

*Collect all the stamps located in your passport! Drop off your contact info card (comes with passport) at one of the marked locations to be entered into the prize drawings!