This workshop is a hands-on, all-ages creative experience inviting community members to build and decorate whimsical gnome homes using natural materials. Participants will create small gnome dwellings inspired by the landscape of the Columbia Trail, while learning how to responsibly place gnome homes in approved, gnome-friendly locations in accordance with existing Columbia Trail Gnome Building Regulations. The workshop emphasizes creativity, stewardship, and respect for the natural environment.

All materials will be provided, with guidance available throughout the session. Participants may take their creations home or choose to display them in designated areas along the Columbia Trail following established guidelines.  A  45 minute Columbia Trail material walk will take place from 12:00-12:45pm. Starting at Propagate Studio.  The workshop will take place following the walk, at 1:00PM. 

Click here for the Gnome Trail characters

A lively afternoon art and music crawl designed to bring Art Around High Bridge to life. Local and regional artists will be on site with their work for casual meet-and-greets, while musicians perform porch-style sets that spill into the street. Participating businesses transform into pop-up galleries, creating an inviting, walkable experience that encourages exploration, connection, and creativity.

HB Creative Team volunteers will be located on the Circa porch to answer questions about the event as a whole, and to sign people up for the online auction. 

Celebrate our young artists in a family-friendly setting at Scouts Coffee Bar & Mercantile. We will hand out the awards for our young artists before moving on to Esker Hart Brewery for the Adults Final Bids, Awards, and Celebration. Final bidding for the auction ends at 3:30PM. 

Award Categories are as follows:

Adult Artist Awards 

People’s Choice Award

 Awarded to the artwork that receives the most community engagement through online voting and bidding. 

Best Use of Theme: The Next Chapter

 Recognizes artwork that most thoughtfully interprets the event theme and High Bridge’s story.

Recognizes the strongest interpretation of this year’s event theme.

Best Visual Impact

Celebrates originality, imagination, and innovative approach.

Youth Artist Awards

People’s Choice Award

Selected through online votes and community participation.

Theme Award

Awarded for a thoughtful and creative interpretation of the theme.

Most Creative Award

Recognizes imaginative ideas and artistic expression.