Sandy Mountain Festival: Art, Music and Classic Cars

Photo courtesy of Sandy Mountain Festival

The beloved Sandy Mountain Festival returns this summer with two full days of handcrafted art, live entertainment and community fun.

Each year, this festival brings together local artists, musicians and vendors in a beautiful forested setting in Sandy. Plus, new additions keep the fun rolling this year. 

Here’s what is in store.

2026 Sandy Mountain Festival

Sandy Mountain Festival is Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Meinig Park in Sandy. It is free to attend.

Plus, you can celebrate early at the parade along Pioneer Blvd. from Tollgate to Wolf Drive on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m.

The event features more than 100 artisans showcasing one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creations. Beyond the artisan booths, the festival also features live music offering a relaxing soundtrack to your shopping and exploration.

Plus, enjoy delicious eats from a variety of local food booths and food trucks throughout the weekend.

Music Schedule

The event features two stages. Here’s the schedule for each day: 

Dale Nicholls Main Stage

Saturday, July 11

• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Syco Billy’s String Band
• 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Lusted Road
• 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Special Purpose
• 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Cherrytree Road

Sunday, July 12

• 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | How Long Jug Band
• 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | The One-Eyed Kats
• 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | John Nilsen & SWIMFISH

Birdcage Theater

Saturday, July 11

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | U.S. World Class Taekwondo
• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Oregon Reptile Views
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Magic with John Stevens
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Animal Planet’s & NABC Cliff Barackman
• 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Kyle the Balloon Ninja
• 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Experiment PDX

Sunday, July 12

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Imagine Theater
• 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Dragon Theater Puppets (Presenting: Johnny Appleseed)
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Magic with John Stevens
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Come meet the llamazing Eminem! (Llama photo-op)

Car Show

Get ready to rev your engines. The festival car show is Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. View a lineup of classic and custom cars at the Sandy Assembly of God parking lot, 39800 Hwy 26.

The event is at Meinig Park, 17670 Meinig Ave. in Sandy. For more information, visit Sandy Mountain Festival’s website. 

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