ArtFest Whether you gauge the beginning of spring by the blooming lilacs throughout the city or the appearance of more and more fuzzy marmot friends, we can probably agree that the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s ArtFest is a steady signifier of the beginning of warmer weather. Held the last weekend of May, ArtFest is an annual three-day celebration of local art and fine crafts that’s also packed with activities for art lovers and enthusiasts. Held on the MAC’s campus, ArtFest lets attendees listen to live, local music while browsing art made by over 75 regional artists. Grab a bite at one of the many food trucks, a brew from the beer garden and get ready to be wow-ed by the amount of talent our local art scene has to offer.