# Arts fest
A two-day street party of art, music, food, and entertainment.
Arts Fest(via Downtown Arts Fest) Join thousands of people in downtown Gainesville on Saturday, November 19th and 20th for the 41st annual Downtown Festival and Art Show. Since 1996, the Downtown Festival & Art Show has ranked among the top festivals in the nation. The festival has consistently been ranked among the 200 Best shows by Sunshine Artist! With a diverse array of unique art displayed for sale and competitive judging, it is a great way to purchase one-of-a-kind art. Meet the exhibiting artists, enjoy live music, and sample international cuisine.
Baltimore's Artscape festival returns
Artscape, the largest free arts festival in the U.S., is back on schedule for the first time since 2019 and is set to take place in September. The festival, previously held around the Fourth of July holiday, has been pushed to September to allow organizers to "reimagine" the festival to bring it back bigger and better, according to the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA).