One exceptional art festival in Paso Robles wine country.

Bike Valet
Location: Horseshoe Pit
Don’t worry about parking or paying for gas – ride your bike to the festival and park it for free at the Bike Valet!

Plein Air Quick-Draw
Location: Downtown Paso Robles
25 of California's finest artists race against the clock and the changing light to paint works of art!
View a list of participating Plein Air artists.

PASO ROBLES FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BEGINS AT THE DOWNTOWN CITY PARK!

Outdoor Fine Art Show & Sale
Location: East Side of the Park
50+ nationally & regionally-acclaimed artists exhibit & sell their artwork under canopies.
View a list of participating artists.

Festival Foods
Location: Northwest Side of the Park
Dine with us and get some good eats and refreshing beverages. Enjoy smoothies, BBQ, brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, kettle corn, and gelato! Proceeds benefit the Festival of the Arts.

Interactive Environmental Displays
Location: Environmental Area
Learn about environmental efforts and issues, in particular those relating to the Salinas River. River Vision Partners have interactive educational and art activities. Look for the Mother Nature photo booth and Sammy the Steelhead roaming the park at 11 am, 12:30 pm, and 2 pm. Click here for more information about the Environmental Partners' Displays.

Wild & Precious Exhibition
Location: Studios on the Park (1130 Pine Street)
This special month long exhibition features original artworks showcases original artworks inspired by the Mary Oliver poem “The Summer Day.”

Plein Air Masters
Location: Studios on the Park (1130 Pine Street)
Invitational exhibition showcasing paintings by premier California Plein Air artists.
View a list of participating Plein Air Masters.

Public Mural Project
Location: Youth Art Zone
Henry AJ Ramos and the Artists Reimagining Color youth group lend their considerable talent to directing a river-inspired Public Mural Project on a 60-ft canvas along Spring Street. All ages are encouraged to participate!

Sand Masters
Location: Southeast Corner of the Park
Your children’s sand castles will never be the same. Follow the "fish prints" to Pine Street to watch the Travel Channel’s Sand Masters at work. Try your own hand at sand sculpture.

Youth Art Classrooms
Location: Youth Art Zone
Hands-on art classrooms honoring the styles of the great masters.
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Youth Stage Performances
Location: Youth Art Zone
First-class presentations every half-hour by community dance, music, & theatre groups.
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Human Nation
Location: River Lounge

Festival Bar
Location: East Side of the Park
Select from Firestone Walker beers and some of Paso Robles' finest wines. Proceeds benefit the Festival of the Arts.

The Tarweed Two
Location: River Lounge
Bring your low-back chairs and blankets, or take a seat in the comfortable River Lounge. Grab a glass of beer or wine, and sit back and enjoy the bluegrass and country western sounds of this local favorite. River Lounge proceeds benefit the Festival of the Arts.

Plein Air Quick-Draw Auction
Location: Gazebo
Don’t miss your chance to own an original plein air masterpiece at the exciting auction led by Supervisor Frank Mecham and winemaker Doug Beckett with expert commentary by art historian Jean Stern.

Dragon Knights Stilt Walkers
Location: Downtown City Park
Look up and delight in these enchanting stilt walkers as they bring life to magical creatures.

$1000 Fine Art Ticket Draw
Location: River Lounge
Tickets for sale at festival information booth throughout the day. Try your luck at winning $1000 for the purchase of Fine Art.

The Tarweed Two
Location: River Lounge
Bring your low-back chairs and blankets, or take a seat in the comfortable River Lounge. Grab a glass of beer or wine, and sit back and enjoy the bluegrass and country western sounds of this local favorite. River Lounge proceeds benefit the Festival of the Arts.

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