Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival

The spectacular three-day festival is centered in Downtown Syracuse and will showcase talented artists, craftspeople and entertainers. The festival provides opportunities for visitors to experience the vibrancy of Downtown Syracuse through a presentation of visual and performing arts that demonstrate diverse art forms and cultures.

Arts & Crafts - The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival will feature around 140 artists and crafters. Visitors can shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits showcasing an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, from functional to decorative.

Performing Arts - The festival showcases the performing arts. Attendees can enjoy free daily strolling entertainment which has included a variety of music entertainers, performers, and much more! In the past, the Syracuse Chapter of the American Guild of Organists has presented mini-organ recitals over the course of the festival.

Family Activities - Families are integral to the success of the event, and participatory activities are designed with them in mind. Interactive projects provide young attendees with opportunities to create their own artwork at the festival.

Syracuse Art Trail - A collaborative project between CNY Arts and local arts & culture organizations. The Trail builds connections and promotes collaboration amongst organizations & individuals in our local arts community. We aim to bring Syracuse residents together in a creative, meaningful way to support the arts! More information here!

Stay Fresh Chalk Jam - Over 50 artists will take to the sidewalks to create beautiful works of art all done in chalk!

Summer Refreshments - Food vendors will be on-site to serve a diverse mix of summer favorites.

A Community Festival - Area businesses participate by hosting open houses and various activities, such as family-friendly art activities and the popular sidewalk art competition, Chalk Jam. Many of these initiatives are organized in collaboration with the Everson Museum of Art, the Onondaga Historical Association, the YMCA - Downtown Writers Center and the Montgomery Street Collective crafts show.

Thousands of visitors are expected to attend, establishing this as Syracuse's signature cultural event of the summer!