Downtown Reading's Color & Art Fest

Get ready for a fun time at Downtown Reading's 2026 Color & Art Fest - a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community!
About this Event

Downtown Reading's Color & Art Fest
Downtown Reading’s Color + Art Fest is back with a celebration full of creativity, community, and summer fun!🎨🫟🖌️

🗓️Saturday, August 8 | 12PM–6PM

📍600–700 blocks of Penn Street

Throughout the day you’ll find:

🎨 Live art demonstrations & interactive art experiences from incredible artists like Treasure✨⭐️

🛍️ Unique goods from artisan vendors like LRC, Petal & Pearl | Bloom Bar, A Rose From Concrete LLC, Mayra La Rubia & many more!

🍴Delicious eats from local and regional food vendors, plus sweet treats from La Botanera by Castaneda’s Mama & Mini Pancake Bar & more.

🎵 Music & performances

🍹 Refreshing beverages & cocktails

📸 Photo booth fun

🐍 Fan-favorite.. Nemesis Fitness will also host their FREE Community Color Fest Run with take off at 3PM!

There’s still time to register HERE: http://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Reading/Nemesis5kColorRun! 🫟🎉

So save the date, tell your friends, bring your crew, (wear white if you’re participating in the color fest run), and spend the day celebrating art, fitness, food, and community in Downtown Reading.💙🧡