Celebrating Coastal Creativity:

Nestucca Valley Artisans Festival Returns to Pacific City this August

Pacific City, Oregon — The Oregon Coast’s vibrant creative spirit takes center stage once again as the 32nd Annual NestuccaValley Artisans Festival returns to the Kiawanda Community Center in Pacific City on August 15 and 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This much-anticipated event offers residents and visitors the chance to experience and support the region’s thriving arts community. Learn more at NestuccaValleyArtisans.org/events.

The festival features 27 local artists and craftsmen, all members of NestuccaValleyArtisans, a nonprofit collective committed to nurturing and promoting local creativity. Attendees will enjoy a wide selection of original, handcrafted artwork, including paintings, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, woodworking, photography and more for sale.

Located inside the Kiawanda Community Center at 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., the NestuccaValleyArtisans Festival offers free parking and admission. Walkable from Cape Kiwanda and local restaurants, with nearby trolley and bus stops, it’s the perfect opportunity to buy coastal art.

NestuccaValleyArtisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching the cultural fabric of Pacific City and the surrounding coastal region through exhibitions, education, and community events that support local artists and celebrate creative expression.