The First Friday Art Walk is returning to downtown Troutdale! Here's as a look at the participating businesses, restaurants and food carts, vendors, musicians, and kids zone details for the August 5, 2022 event. Many of our local businesses are offering special deals during the event, so be sure to check them out! Special thanks to our event sponsors: Amazon, FedEx, Renewal by Andersen, Sandy River Marketing, Troutdale Historical Society, West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce, and Wolcott.
Historic Columbia River Highway closes to vehicular traffic at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event, so there is limited parking available in downtown Troutdale. However, there are a number of easy options nearby.
Shuttle Service
Sasquatch Shuttle will provide regular FREE shuttle service to the west end of downtown Troutdale from McMenamins Edgefield (at the roundabout in front of the main building) and the parking lot at Harvest Christian Church. The first bus will leave Edgefield at 5:00 p.m. Shuttles should arrive every 15-20 minutes. Guests staying at the Holiday Inn Express or Comfort Inn will be also be able to request a ride by calling 503-491-4000. The shuttle will make it's last run back to Edgefield from downtown Troutdale at 8:30 p.m.
Ryd will provide regular FREE shuttle service on their 5 passenger electric vehicle between the overflow lots at Glenn Otto Park and Troutdale Art Center, Troutdale Historical Society Barnyard Concert, and the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center on the east edge of downtown. Service begins at the Troutdale Art Center at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.
Parking
A limited number of parking spots are available on the side streets as well as in the lots on Kibling, above Mayors Square and behind the north side of Historic Columbia River Highway. You can also take advantage of multiple overflow parking lots with shuttle service at:
McMenamins Edgefield - 2126 SW Halsey St. (use east entrance off of Halsey)
Harvest Christian Church - 624 SW Halsey St.
Troutdale Art Center - 903 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Glenn Otto Park - 1102 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Please note that if you park at Glenn Otto Park, the gates are locked daily at 9:00 p.m. Overnight parking is prohibited.
Temporary accessible parking is available and marked with traffic cones in the lot between Dora and Harlow above the Discovery Blocks building. Enter through the Mayors Square parking lot off Buxton and a staff member will guide you to a space. You must have a disabled parking placard to park in those spaces.
Restrooms
Public restrooms are available at Glenn Otto Park and two port-a-potties are stationed above Mayors Square next to the bike hub. There is also a single restroom in the Gateway to the Gorge Visitor Center.
Businesses
ALSO Arts – 305 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Artistree NW – 103 W. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Bev Frank Antiques – 387 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Celebrate Me Home – 319 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Columbia Gorge Salon & Spa – 205 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Columbia River Gallery – 303 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Grateful Coffee & Flowers – 111 W. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Lady Locks Salon and Spa – 167 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Martha’s Curiosity Shop – 110 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
My Quilting Loft – 253 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Red Trillium Gallery – 373 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Rosebud Boutique Salon – 277 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Self Indulgence Antiques & Interiors – 345 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Self Indulgence In Bloom – 345 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale Art Center – 903 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale Barber Chicks – 255 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale Vision Clinic – 226 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Venus Aesthetics – 167 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Food and Drink
Bandits Bar and Grill – 108 E Columbia River Hwy
Celebrate Me Home – 319 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Grateful Coffee & Flowers – 111 W. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Kona Ice – Corner of Harlow and Historic Columba River Hwy
Lolo's Boss Pizza – 275 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
McMenamins Edgefield – 2126 SW Halsey St.
Ristorante Di Pompello – 177 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Siam Sushi Restaurant – 165 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Taste of Village Chinese Restaurant – 302 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale Burrito Shop – 202 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale Station Food Carts – 151 SW 257th Dr.
Ye Olde Pub – 202 W. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Kids’ Zone on Dora Ave
Chess for Success – Chess tips and games
Second Star Party Characters – Meet and greet with a famous character from a kids' film
Shooting Star Adventures – Crafts, games and giveaways
US World Class Taekwondo – Taekwondo demonstrations; Prize wheel and games
Live Music
Sabin Brothers – Mayors Square, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dale E Miller – Columbia River Gallery, 303 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gyorgy Brezovay – Corner of Kibling and Columba River Hwy, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Millhouse – Kendall House Lawn, 226 W. Historic Columbia River Hwy, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Vendors
71 – Native American artwork and jewelry, pus apparel with Tribal designs
Aloha Lani – Handmade jewelry
Alycias Art – Acrylic, goucher, watercolor painting, fluid art, and pressed flower paintings
AngelEyes Custom Design Tumblers – Handcrafted designs on acrylic and stainless steel tumbler cups
Belleau Woodworks – Custom woodworking
Blackberry Lane Ceramics – Handmade hair and kitchen accessories
Blue's House of Goods – Handmade rice bags that can go in the microwave or freezer
Bows & Bars – Handmade hair and kitchen accessories
BySpookyFemme – Handmade sewn items: toddler clothing, scrunchies, dog bandanas, small purses
Calou Shop – Handmade toys
Carolee's Art – Children’s picture books, original fine art prints, and greeting cards
Carolyn and Carla's Crafts – Handmade quilts, paintings, jewelry, and live plants
Cascadia Arts Association – Promotion of CAA Events/Community Art Trout
Chuck E. Bloom, Artist – Orginal art, prints, stickers, bookmarks, and magnets
Country Rose Creations – Embroidered tea towels, bags, bowl cozy, pot holders, aprons, and finger puppets
Craete – Abstract paintings done in acrylic on canvas
Crafty Virgo – Reversible aprons and shopping bags. Towel scarves and handmade cards
Earthy Little Scents – 100% soy crackling wood wick candles
East Wind Creations – Handmade soaps, lotions, and bath salts, plus photo greeting cards and prints
Eileen Giskaas – Acrylic paintings, landscape, floral, animals and people
Essance Skincare – Organic skincare products
Fantasy Tress Up – Handcrafted headbands and hair accessories
First Fantasy Books – Fantasy themed books for beginning English readers
Floofy's Jewelry – Jewelry and body care, collectible stones and crystals
Fluid art by Cindy – Pour painting canvas and coasters and wood carving
From the Heart – Crystal and gemstone beaded jewelry and greeting cards
Gates Wood Burning Art – Eclectic array of pyrography (wood burning) art
Go Hound Attire – PJs, coats, bandanas and attire for your sighthound
Hayfield Collective – Custom designed mugs, t-shirts, key chains and magnets
Heart Beads – Hand-made jewelry
Heaven and Light – Hand-poured, soy wax candles
House of Spain – wide variety of CBD infused teas, gummies, honey, body products, pet products, and olive oils
Ice Cream Before Bed – Handmade small-batch and one of a kind jewelry
In The Reads – Beaded bookmarks
Jase One Originals – Alcohol and ink abstract paintings and handmade wire-wrapped pendants.
Killer Tomato Salsa – 16oz. tubs of homemade salsa
Kristi Craven Photography – Photography ready to take art. Photography sessions. Landscape, people, pets
Label 22 Jam – Jams, jellies, and preserves made locally in Troutdale
Little Miss Taylor Customs – Hand painted and drawn canvas, stone beaded bracelets, post cards, and stickers
Macalah made – Hair accessories, scrunchies, hand sewn kid items
Mikal' Faye Designs – Necklaces and earrings, plus photo cards and mugs featuring rescue animals
Moon Canyon LLC – Drawings and photographs pressed on mugs, tshirts, stickers and key chains
Multnomah County Elections – Voter registration and outreach
Natalie Native Art – Native American handmade beaded earrings and custom embroidered goods
NW Momma Bear Customs – Custom stickers, apparel, key chains, and other gift items
NW Trauma Intervention Program –
NWilderStudios – Wall Hangings, earrings, and key chains
Oakholt Woodworks – Novelty wood products and commissions
Olive & Shea – Vegan bath & body, cold process soap
One Tree Forge – Hand-forged items: barbecue utensils, home decor, metal artwork
Pennystone Design Co – Handmade goods made from Pendleton wool
Picasso Moon Designs – Tie-dyed clothing and accessories, plus handmade clip-on fur ears and headbands for babies
Rebecca's Garden – Natural creations, such as cork art, dried wreaths, and wall hangings
Recreating Society – All natural handmade bath soaks, body butter, scrubs, and specialty oils
RUST ARTS – assemblage jewelry and trinket boxes
Sandy River Jewelry – Handcrafted silver and stone jewelry
Sketchin Lines of Love – Sketching and watercolors from personal photos and remembrances
Sofia Fabrics and Crafts – Organic baby clothes and accessories
Soulmates Ceramics Studio – Drinkware, tableware, planters, hanging decor, vases, luminaries, and more
Taylor Made Cards – Quilled greeting cards for any occasion
Terri's Art – Painted stained glass windows
The Bear Crafter – Blown and fused glass; felt, wool, and pottery ornaments, and decorations
The Moody Dodge Boutique – suncatchers, geode dye, pretty little things, and found objects
Tindall's Woodworks – Wood crafts, signs, and custom gifts
Totes by Kelly – Tote bags; partners with a nonprofit that helps victims of sex trafficking begin new lives
Whiteroseart – Oil paintings
Youth Unlimited – provider of foster care services (informational)
This list is subject to change