Bethesda Fine Arts Festival

The 20th annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival returns, featuring over 100 of the nation’s best contemporary artists, plus live entertainment and local Bethesda restaurants. Artists from across the country will gather to showcase and sell their original paintings, drawing, photography, furniture, jewelry, woodwork, ceramics and more. The festival will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10am – 6pm; and Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 10am – 5pm. 

The festival will take place in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk, Auburn & Del Ray Avenues. Admission to the festival is FREE and parking is available in the public parking garage on Auburn and Del Ray Avenues. This event is held rain or shine.

Participating restaurants including BabyCat Brewery, Benihana, Bethesda Curry Kitchen, California Tortilla, and The Red Bandana Bakery. This year’s live entertainment includes Sara Jones, Rock Creek Revival, Kiti Gartner and the Drifting Valentines, La Unica, Jay Byrd, Miss Moon, and Cecily.