Garford Arts Fest – hosted by the Garford Arts Committee & the Elyria Arts Council – is a lively, one-day, community-centered arts festival held each summer in downtown Elyria, celebrating the creativity and talent of local artists, musicians, makers, and food vendors. The event transforms Kerstetter Way, Tremont Street, and the East Falls Riverwalk into a vibrant outdoor space filled with visual art displays, an Art Alley gallery, live music stages, and unique artisan booths, all with free admission and something for all ages to enjoy. It’s organized by volunteers with the goal of building community through art, music, food, and cultural expression right in the heart of the city.