The Gresham Arts Festival draws thousands from around the region each year to our charming downtown streets to meet, browse and shop from a carefully curated selection of Northwest artisans, ranging from painters, potters and sculptors to woodworkers, photographers, jewelers and more.
All Arts Festival events are free.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Art Under the Stars
Friday, July 19, Main Avenue, Historic Downtown
6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Kick off Arts Festival weekend with a free concert featuring rhythm and blues artist the Norman "Boogie Cat" Sylvester Band. Dance, enjoy a glass of wine, outdoor dining, pop-up parks and a silent art auction. Artwork donated by Gresham Arts Festival artists.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Gresham Arts Festival
Saturday, July 20, Historic Downtown and Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Artisans from all over the Pacific Northwest fill the streets with an amazing array of unique art. Featuring live music and cultural performances all day, over 100 shops and restaurants, and the Gresham Farmers' Market.
Kids Village
Saturday, July 20, Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Art fun for kids is on the Arts Plaza, just steps from downtown. Enjoy free craft stations presented by sponsors, face painting, bounce houses, sports obstacles, live music and more. Splash in the Children’s Fountain. Win prizes by completing the treasure map. Print at home or get a copy at the Kids Village.
Print the Kids Village map
Guinness World Records Event
Saturday, July 20, Arts Plaza
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Help us create the world's largest display of origami turtles to support Gresham's Western painted turtles. No sign-up is required to participate.
Breakin' on Main presented by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, July 20, Second Street and Main Avenue
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Breakin' on Main presented by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce takes the art of dance to a whole new level. Watch it unfold with over a dozen talented break dance teams from around the West Coast. Hosted by OSK with music by djblessOne.
Team sign-ups: Got moves? Now accepting teams of two for the break dance competition. First place prize $1,000; 2nd place, $500. To sign up, contact Oskar Villalobos at
Oskar.Villalobos@ge.com.
Breakin' on Main poster
Summer Jam
Saturday, July 20, Arts Plaza
6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Join us for the first-ever Summer Jam concert featuring Portland-based duo The Talbott Brothers and internationally-acclaimed country star Tenille Arts. Enjoy live music, local cuisine, the Migration Brewing beer garden, with wine from Buddha Kat Winery and Catman Cellars, plus cider from Hood View Ciderworks.