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Organized by ArtisA, this annual event takes place each fall when artists from around the world are invited to collaborate on outdoor installations, sculptures, murals, and more throughout San Nicolas. Immersive and interactive events include the Aruba Art Fair, which highlights workshops with the artists; the Youth Art Fair, which showcases the island’s young aspiring creators; and the ArtFashion show, which features stunning works of local designers. There are also special events like pop-up restaurants, culinary art competitions, and lots of music and dancing turning downtown into one big festive street party. The work left behind from past years has turned the downtown core into a magical maze of outdoor art and will continue to do so for years to come.

Going into its 16th year in 2016, this big festival is becoming the island's top musical event. Held over May's Memorial Day weekend, it attracts big-name artists and huge crowds with concerts rotating locations from Palm Beach to downtown Oranjestad all the way to San Nicolas. There are also comedy shows, a new Soul Beach fitness Challenge, and parties galore island-wide.