5^th annual Bloom Newport community celebration returns to Nye Beach on Saturday, May 16^th

Newport’s beloved springtime festival is back and better than ever. Now in its fifth year, Bloom Newport returns to the Newport Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 3–7 PM, for a free, all-ages community celebration of creativity, culture, cuisine, and connection on the Oregon Coast. Whether you’re a longtime local or a visitor drawn by the salty air, Bloom Newport is the place to be this spring.

From a packed live music lineup to artisan market vendors, from fresh-caught albacore tuna sandwiches to handcrafted doughnuts, from local non-profits to a thriving beer garden—Bloom brings the community together in one vibrant, joyful afternoon. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

This year’s entertainment is the most expansive in Bloom’s history, featuring three simultaneous stages and acts spanning genres from folk to funk, Latin…