Trash Bash 2026
May Day Weekend • April 30 - May 3, 2026
A community festival built from discards, creativity, and collective action
Trash Bash Arts Festival is Heart of Cartm’s annual celebration of creative reuse—bringing together visual art, storytelling, and the Trashion Show for a weekend of community-made spectacle.
This year’s theme, May Day, holds celebration and urgency side by side: a call to gather, create, and show up together. Expect bold work made from discarded materials, big collective energy, and a festival that feels handmade in the best way.
Festival Lineup of Events
Trash Art Gallery Opening & Trash Art Slam
Meet the artists, explore creative reuse artwork for purchase, and experience the Trash Art Slam, where artists create live using reclaimed materials in a fast-paced creative challenge. The gallery remains open all weekend for viewing and sales.
Thursday, April 30 • 5-7 PM
Trash Tales Storytelling Night
An evening of live storytelling featuring humor, memory, and unexpected meaning drawn from the things we throw away. Doors open at 4:30 PM—arrive early to grab a seat.
Friday, May 1 • 5-7 PM
Festival gathering, drinks, and food begin at 4 PM, with the Trashion Show runway starting at 5 PM. Wearable art made from discarded materials takes center stage, followed by an evening of music, celebration, and community creativity. Festival-goer costumes encouraged.
Saturday, May 2 • 4-9 PM
Trashion Show & Festival Night
Tickets Available Soon!
Explore Trash Bash Through the Years
Trash Bash has been bringing creative reuse art, storytelling, and the Trashion Show to our community for decades. Browse past festivals to see galleries, runway creations, and community moments that continue to shape the spirit of Trash Bash today.