Festival of the Arts in Gresham
Sat, Jul 18
|Historical Downtown Gresham
The Gresham Festival of Arts transforms Historic Downtown into a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community.


Time & Location
Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Historical Downtown Gresham, 100 - 400 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97080, USA
About the event
The Gresham Festival of Arts transforms Historic Downtown into a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Featuring over 150 juried artists, the beloved Gresham Farmers Market, live music, a vibrant Kids Village, and the Interactive Arts Area at the Gresham Arts Plaza, this annual festival fills downtown with hands-on experiences, incredible artwork, performances, food, and activities for all ages.
The celebration begins before the festival weekend even starts with
Historic Downtown Gresham’s Third Thursday Street Fair on July 16th, followed by
The Center for the Arts Foundation’s Music Under the Stars on July 17th,
both taking place along Main Avenue and helping kick off one of the most exciting weekends of the summer.
Come explore a weekend of Arts Culture and Community!
