# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Festival of the Arts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Festival of Arts – Celebrate Arts & Culture in Gresham! ?

3 Days of FREE, Family-Friendly Fun | July 16–18, 2026

Get ready for a weekend that’s more than expected! Join us for the annual Festival of Arts, a celebration of creativity, culture, and community in the heart of downtown Gresham.

? THIRD THURSDAY KICKOFF
? Thursday, July 16 | 5:30–8:30 PM
? Main Ave (1st–5th)
We’re shutting down Main Ave for an evening full of vendors, live music, and local eats during Gresham’s favorite summer tradition—Third Thursday!

? MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
? Friday, July 17 | 5:00–9:00 PM
? Main Ave (1st–5th)
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a magical summer night filled with music, community spirit, and good vibes as we officially kick off the Festival!

? FESTIVAL OF ARTS MAIN EVENT
? Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
? Historic Downtown Gresham
150+ Juried Artists
Interactive Art Experiences
Live Music & Food Trucks
Kid Zone for budding artists
Farmers Market & more!

? Free shuttles run all day on Saturday!

Don't miss this chance to celebrate the art, culture, and creativity that make Gresham shine.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gresham/festival-of-the-arts/200030344117156
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, art, live-music, entertainment, food-drinks, kids, food-truck-festivals, farmers-markets, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 286

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gresham
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Historic Downtown Gresham
- **lat**: 45.499527642311
- **long**: -122.43100638477
- **full address**: Historic Downtown Gresham, Historic downtown Gresham,Gresham,OR,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Festival of the Arts being held?
  - **A:** Festival of the Arts takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Historic Downtown Gresham, Historic downtown Gresham,Gresham,OR,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Festival of the Arts?
  - **A:** Festival of the Arts is organized by Gresham Center for the Arts Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Festival of the Arts is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gresham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 280+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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