Festival Activities
We are so grateful and excited to be able to celebrate our 63rd anniversary! This year’s Festival will be August 2-4.The Festival stretches down Commercial Ave from 10th Street all the way to Railroad Ave. Along that route, you’ll get to experience Booth Artisans, Main and Jazz Stages, two Beer and Wine Gardens, Food trucks and vendors, a Kids Discovery Area, Artists Demonstrating their craft, AND Arts at the Depot Fine Art Show. And it’s free…We hope you’ll come for a day or the weekend and help us celebrate our beautiful community and the creative spirit.Fine Art Show at the Depot
The Fine Art Exhibition is the crown jewel of the Festival, showcasing over 100 regional contemporary fine artists. In 2024 the fine art venue will change to the historic Depot Art Center, 2 blocks east of the main Festival thoroughfare. Arts at the Port presents up to $7,000 in juried fine art awards.Art Awards
FREE OPENING Saturday, July 27 | 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Open Monday, July 29 - Thursday, August 1 | 10 am to 4 pm
Open Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4 | Regular Festival HoursHours
Approximately 230 Booth Artisans form the backbone of the Festival stretching downtown from 10th to 3rd Streets. These artisans work in a wide variety of mediums…painting, photography, jewelry, wearables, fiber, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, craft food products and art for the senses. Booth artists are chosen during our jury process each year and we are always excited to see new artists as well as our returning favorites.Booth Artisans
Food and Beverage
Festival food will be a combination of food trucks, food booths and local restaurants. Look for Festival food at 2nd Street and on Commercial intersections at 6th, 7th & 8th Streets. Food will include artisan pizza, bratwurst, corn dogs and ethnic favorites Thai and Lebanese – as well as sweet treats and coffee. Downtown restaurants with outdoor seating areas will augment dining opportunities in the heart of the Festival thoroughfare.We offer beer, wine and spirits at two Festival locations.Beer, Wine & Spirits
Hideout Bar
3rd Street near Main Stage – the main Festival beer garden features Northwest micro-brews, wine and limited spirits.Reunion Wine Bar
10th Street near the Jazz Stage – featuring Maryhill wines and beer.Entertainment
Look for an array of music and performance on three stages, offering FREE entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Each year’s lineup highlights local and regional talent representing a wide variety of musical styles. We regularly feature over 20 acts throughout Festival weekend.
Main Stage – 3rd Street next to the Hideout Bar.
A wide variety of lively music extending into evening hours on Friday & Saturday.
Jazz Stage – 10th Street next to the Reunion Wine Bar.
The softer sounds of contemporary and traditional jazz, running until 8pm on Friday night. Provided by the Manieri Foundation.Youth Area
Our ever-popular Youth Area on 7th Street offers children a perfect destination for creative fun. Back this year is our popular sand box, painting opportunities with a rowboat and animal cutouts, as well as other creative activities and craft projects. We are happy to be able to provide some safe fun for our youngest Festival guests.
Working Studios
One of the most vibrant areas of the Festival is the Working Studios. This area features artists demonstrating traditional and contemporary arts – recognized as masters of their craft. These artists are happy to interact with the audience and explain their creative process. Past artists:
Blacksmithing – Paul Thorne
Chainsaw Carving – Steve Backus
Chalk Art – Betsy Diamond
Fabric Marbling – Marius Hibbard
Folk Art Painting – Gustavo Vargas
Leatherwork – Michael Staum (Bandana Mike)
Native Carving and Basketry – Beaver Lodge Carvers from Samish Indian Nation
Stone Sculpture – Tracy Powell
Wood Turning – Northwest Washington Wood Turners & Northwest Corner Woodworkers Association