SOCO Creative Arts Festival

 
 
 

Saturday, September 21st: 10AM -4PM
kENNEWICK aVE: Between DAYTON and Washington St

 

SOCO Creative Arts Festival

 

SOCO Creative Arts Festival in Downtown Kennewick is a festival of festivals!

On Saturday, September 21st Kennewick Ave from Dayton Street to Washington Street will be closed to car traffic and open to outdoor dining, retail, and entertainment from 10 am-4 pm!

This is a Downtown Kennewick-wide event and includes:

  • Local Creatives selling crafts, handmade items, food, and other sundries and delights!

  • Live Art Demonstrations

  • Live Music

  • SEW (South Eastern Washington) Inspired Quilt Festival, hosted by Discount Vac & Sew.

  • Woodworking Street Sale, hosted by White’s Finished Furniture and Hardwood.

WHAT DOES the SOCO Creative Arts Festival LOOK LIKE?


On Saturday, September 21st Kennewick Ave from Dayton Street to Washington Street will be closed to car traffic and open to outdoor dining, retail, and entertainment from 10 am-4 pm!

This is a Downtown Kennewick-wide event and includes:

  • Artist Alley art booths and local vendors selling crafts, handmade items, food, and other sundries and delights!

  • Outdoor Quilt Show, hosted by Discount Vac & Sew

  • Historic Quilt Display from the collection of the East Benton County Historical Society, hosted at the Kennewick First Methodist Church

  • Woodworkers Show & Street Sale, hosted by White’s Finished Furniture and Hardwood

  • Live Musical Performances, and other performances

  • Sidewalk Chark Art Contest hosted by Bristle Gallery.

  • Cosplay Fashion Show at the Eagles Lodge

  • Billy Frank Jr. maquette—a replica of the statue to be installed in National Statuary Hall. Crafted by renowned sculptor Haiying Wu will be on display at DS Watkins Gallery

  • Gallery Shows of Local Artists

  • And More TBA

This Saturday festival features even more expanded retail with outdoor shopping and featured vendors set up directly on the streets!

For questions and information, please call us at (509) 582-7221 or message us on Facebook.

We’ll see you downtown!



SOCO Creative Arts Festival!
Join us Saturday, September 21st!


2024 SOCO Festival Schedule of Events TBD:

 

 

 A Historic Moment Comes to the SOCO Creative Arts Festival!

Join us at DS Watkins Gallery from September 19-21 for an exclusive viewing of the Billy Frank Jr. maquette, a replica of the statue that will soon stand in Washington, D.C.’s National Statuary Hall. This event is part of the SOCO Creative Arts Festival, celebrating Kennewick's rich cultural scene. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the legacy of Indigenous rights leader Billy Frank Jr.

📅 Special viewing hours on Saturday, September 21, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

 

2024 Vendor Information

2024 Vendor Fee Schedule:

Vendor Fee:

  • $40 for a 10x10 space

  • $80 for a 10x20 space

  • Contact us for additional pricing on larger booth spaces.

 

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Contact the Director for more information: E-Mail Director


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