Fall for the Arts

Show Your Fall for the Arts Spirit — Official Festival T-Shirts Now Available

Last Updated 9/1/2026


Fall for the Arts is coming to Downtown Columbus on Saturday, September 19, and now there’s another way to be part of the celebration — official Fall for the Arts T-shirts are available to order!

The inaugural Fall for the Arts Festival will transform Downtown Columbus into a celebration of creativity, bringing together visual artists, musicians and performers at businesses and public spaces throughout the downtown district.

For one day, the businesses become the galleries and Downtown becomes the stage.

Whether you’re participating in the festival, volunteering, supporting the arts or simply planning to spend the day exploring everything Fall for the Arts has to offer, the official festival T-shirt is a fun way to show your support.

Choose Your Style

Fall for the Arts shirts are available in two options:

Short Sleeve — $20
Long Sleeve — $22

Orders are being accepted online now, but don’t wait too long.

The deadline to order is September 10 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

Order your Fall for the Arts shirt here:

https://fallforthearts26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Then make plans to wear it when Fall for the Arts takes over Downtown Columbus on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The free, family-friendly festival will feature artists, musicians and performers at locations throughout Downtown Columbus, giving visitors an opportunity to move from business to business, discover different forms of art and music, and experience downtown in an entirely new way.

Come for an hour or make a day of it. Explore the art. Listen to the music. Visit downtown businesses. And, of course, wear your Fall for the Arts shirt!

Fall for the Arts
Saturday, September 19, 2026
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Downtown Columbus, Nebraska

Learn more about Fall for the Arts, meet the participating artists and performers, and follow festival updates at:

https://fall-for-the-arts.locable.com/posts/

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Fall for the Arts Festival
Sep 19, 2026
11:00 AM CDT
2500 14th St
Columbus, NE 68602-1677
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