Downtown Lewiston Artwalk
The 15th annual Downtown Lewiston Artwalk returns October 3 & 4, 2025, showcasing area artists in businesses throughout downtown. Don’t miss the opening ceremony and performance by the Nimiipuu on Friday at 5:30 in the courtyard of the Lewis Clark Hotel!
The event, free to the public and supported by the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce, will highlight live performances, cultural celebrations, family activities, and interactive art opportunities across downtown Lewiston.
Visitors can watch demonstrations such as lace making with the Appaloosa Lace Guild, bronze sand casting by Kassie Smith, and exhibitions at the Center for Arts & History. Entertainment continues with pop-up shows by LC State Dance & Cheer and fire performances by the Palouse Flow + Fire Collective beginning at 8 p.m. on New Sixth Street.
Saturday’s schedule runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features family-focused programming. Art demonstrations, aerial displays from the Gem State Flyers, and performances from LC State Dance & Cheer will be spread across the festival area. The Lewiston City Library, the Center for Arts & History, and Brackenbury Square will host hands-on art stations for children and families.
Special competitions include the STAR Business Scavenger Hunt, which runs throughout both days, and the LC Art Club’s Cardboard Sculpt-off on Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Teams of three will build sculptures using duct tape and box knives, followed by People’s Choice judging. The festival concludes with a Sidewalk Costume Parade led by LC State Drama Club at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, with prizes awarded in Brackenbury Square.
Book your stay with one of our area package deals. Plan to stay an extra day or two to explore Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge. And, spend some time tasting at our award-winning wineries.