The Dalles Main Street Hosts First Friday, May 2nd~Art in The Downtown

Apr 29

Written By Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Ore., April 29, 2025 — Main Street First Friday is hosting Art in the Downtown for May on Friday the 2nd with another great night of specials, live music, sales, new vendors, ART & ARTISTS as we help celebrate the Gorge Artists Open Studios all weekend throughout the scenic Columbia River Gorge.

Come downtown and find your favorites or discover a new artist or maker. We have lots of exciting events, vendors, and pop-ups happening as we get set to celebrate Mother’s Day next weekend, and the busy summer season is upon us.

The Artist Market at their new location of 2nd and Court street will have some new vendors for crystals and American Turquoise Jewelry as well as woodturning items, Fred Loring pictures, Oils from Alexander Smith and Richard Vaughn plus plants, resin art, yard art and so much more.

The special feature artist this month at the market will be 7-year-old Roslyn Day Barnhouse with her award-winning “Pour Art”.

Across at The Workshop, where creating and art are always in season, they will feature vendor pop-ups, including Monica with McLaughlin Lavender, just in time to buy some lovely lavender products to give to Mom for Mother's Day.

Jennifer May Hanna, a The Dalles native, will be there selling her handcrafted and adorable stuffed animals.

And finally, a local group of history and art lovers will be here with a beautiful selection of greeting cards featuring images of our historic Saint Peter’s Landmark Chapel to help support the church being open for public viewing this summer.

Don’t forget to check out what sweet treats and yummy goodness will be available from Rustic Roots and Cupcakes by Cyndi.

Klindt’s Booksellers will host The Dalles High School Graphic Design students selling their art and offering some tastings of local wine and beverages.

Vibe Consignment is offering a 50% off rack, and Studio Fit is hosting a wine tasting pop-up with Willow Wine Cellars.

Skookum Outfitters and Wasco County Mercantile will feature art by Todd Simmler, Cards from Gentle Horse Creations, and Purses from Ragamuffin.

Once again, Pizza from Pizza The Gathering will be selling slices, and the Mercantile will host a new business showcase with items from Heyy Doggy Heyy.

The Landing is back open to full-time summer hours with LaFogata and the Smoke Wring, and soon will feature some new food carts.

Come explore and enjoy historic downtown The Dalles Friday, May 2nd, for First Friday!

The Dalles Main Street is a community-driven organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a vibrant and thriving downtown. We foster community awareness of our unique history and work cooperatively with other organizations and businesses on projects that benefit The Dalles and the downtown core. The Main Street 4-Point Approach is a nationally recognized process to improve the health of the downtown area and create a prosperous community for all. Since its implementation in 2013, The Dalles Main Street has seen great success in a number of areas, including community clean-up, beautification projects, historic preservation, and revitalization. Join us this year for a stellar lineup of First Fridays and fundraising events in beautiful historic downtown The Dalles.