2026 Gresham Arts Festival

Photo courtesy of City of Gresham

Meet, browse and shop from a select group of juried Pacific Northwest artisans at the Gresham Arts Festival.

Experience art in the heart of the city. This free, family-friendly event includes live music, a kids village and local cuisine.

Here’s what you can expect at the annual event.

The Gresham Arts Festival is Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gresham Arts Plaza.

The event features more than 150 Pacific Northwest artists. Peruse creations from painters, potters, sculptors, woodworkers, photographers, jewelers and more.

There’s also interactive works of art that let you get hands on and explore different mediums. There’s sand sculpture, metal smithing, product photography, chainsaw art, painting, special effects makeup and more.

At the kids village, families can enjoy free activities and is located next to the interactive arts area.

Food and drink vendors will be onsite.

There’s live entertainment all day on two stages, but no schedule has been published so far.

On Friday, July 17, there will be Music Under the Stars from 5 to 9 p.m. along Main Avenue, which will become an outdoor beer and wine garden.

Parking and Shuttle

In Gresham, there are free city parking lots, street parking and a free park and ride garage at the Gresham Central Transit Center MAX stop, located a few blocks from the Arts Plaza. Taking public transit, carpooling and biking are encouraged.

The free shuttle is picking up from these locations: