Art Festivals.
Fall Makers and Shakers Artisan Market
Step Out Buffalo’s annual Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market is back and with BIG NEWS for 2024! This year we’re hosting WNY’s favorite holiday market for TWO full weekends at The Powerhouse! Featuring over 125 of the best local vendors in WNY *each* weekend, you’ll have plenty of chances chances to shop and support Buffalo’s amazing artisans, vendors and booze-makers!
What can you expect? Tons of awesome artisans as usual – all curated for your shopping pleasure in a stunning setting (no, really). Plus Bloody Marys and mimosas, food trucks, boozy samples, and more fun surprises like M+S exclusive giveaways at each vendor where you can enter to win free stuff as you shop!
https://stepoutbuffalo.com/fall-makers-shakers/
Christkindl Market
Granger Homestead has held the Canandaigua Christkindl Market on our beautiful, historic grounds for over15 years.
Our volunteer-run, juried, holiday craft show has been successful in the past, drawing vendors and shoppers from miles around. The 2024 market will be Friday, November 8th-Sunday, November 10th. 10am-4pm. Admission is CASH ONLY $10, includes admission to Festival of Trees. Shuttles will begin at 9:45am each day and run every 30min the last bus will leave Granger Homestead at 4:30pm.
https://grangerhomestead.org/events/christkindl-market-2023/
Elmwood Village Art Festival
Welcome to the 2nd annual Elmwood Village ArtFest; a celebration of creativity, community, and culture.
https://elmwoodvillageartfestival.com/
Lewiston Art Festival
Since 1966, The Lewiston Art Festival has attracted visitors and art lovers from across Western New York and Southern Ontario, as well as international visitors from Niagara Falls, just 10 minutes away. For two days, the picturesque and historic Village of Lewiston, New York welcomes more than 150 exceptional artists and fine crafters. You get the chance to meet the artists, discuss their work one-on-one—and find something you love.
Saturday, August 10, 10am-6pm
Sunday, August 11, 10 am-5pm
No Admittance Charge / Free Parking
Over 20,000 original artworks in painting, graphic arts, mixed media, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber/metal/wood
Indigenous Market: a celebration of traditional and contemporary Native American art and crafts
“College Alley” features student work
Live entertainment
Food and drink vendors
ArtZone: Hands-on activities for kids of all ages!
Chalkwalk: Friendly team competition for ages 6 to 60+
https://www.artcouncil.org/events/lewiston-art-festival-2023
One-Stop Mom Shop at the BBG
Join us at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens for a one day pop up event just in time for Mothers Day! Come get all your shopping done and enjoy the beautiful gardens while you’re here!
https://www.buffalogardens.com/collections/events?page=1
Step Out Buffalo's 2024 Easter Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market
Our spring edition of your favorite artisan market will be back in 2024! Save the date for Step Out Buffalo’s Easter Makers + Shakers: Boozy Artisan Market happening the weekend before Easter at The Powerhouse. Shop tons of Buffalo and WNY’s best local vendors as you stock up on Buffalo Easter essentials, gather gifts for Mother’s Day and prepare for the spring season!
Heads or Tails Market
The Heads or Tails gals are bringing a fine art and craft market experience to Buffalo! Join us for our second market on December 17th, 2023 for our holiday market, equipped with food, beverages and a highly curated list of small business and makers offering all their amazing products!
https://www.headsortailsmarket.com/events
THEMATA Holiday Market Night Edition
Our markets feature independent designers, artists, and emerging brands that sell high-quality, well-designed and ethically-made products. We believe in showcasing diversity, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as encouraging creativity and community participation.
https://themata145.com/
AVA Collective Winter 2023 Pop-Up Market
Established in 2018, we are here to create pop-ups and spaces for artists to showcase their work each season. Our shows are not only used for collection debuts and artist showcases, but also a place for people to come together and celebrate the local creative community.
Roycroft Holiday Art Show
Get in the holiday spirit on the Roycroft Campus!
Our Holiday Show is held (mainly) inside, but spread out over four Campus buildings including the Copper Shop. Find one-of-a-kind, unique holiday gifts featuring a variety of local artists and vendors. Don’t miss a visit from our furry friends from Thistle Creek Alpacas!
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/events/art-shows/
THEMATA Small Business Saturday
Our markets feature independent designers, artists, and emerging brands that sell high-quality, well-designed and ethically-made products. We believe in showcasing diversity, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as encouraging creativity and community participation.
https://themata145.com/
Canandaigua Christkindl Market
Granger Homestead has held the Canandaigua Christkindl Market on our beautiful, historic grounds for 15 years.
Our volunteer-run, juried, holiday craft show has been successful in the past, drawing vendors and shoppers from miles around. The 2023 market will be Friday, November 10th-Sunday, November 12th.
https://grangerhomestead.org/events/christkindl-market-2023/
Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show
The Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show & Sale is one of the nation’s top contemporary arts festivals, presenting the work of over 250 artists. The juried show is a three-day outdoor festival at the Village Park in the curiously hip village of Perry, NY.
https://artswyco.org/letchworth-arts-and-crafts-show-2023.html
Pop Up outside of Thin Ice Gift Shop
Solo Pop up on Elmwood street in front of Thin Ice! Come walk the Elmwood Village and check out my tent!
Elmwood Village Art Festival
YES, it’s happening! Join us as we create a NEW 2023 Art Festival in the Elmwood Village that supports local artists and businesses along the Elmwood Strip. Many details are yet to be determined but here’s what we know for sure
Saturday, August 26th
Artists on Elmwood Avenue 11am – 6pm
Live music, performances and beer at Bidwell Parkway 11am-8pm
KidsZone at 875 Elmwood Avenue, in and around the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sunday, August 27th
Artists on Elmwood Avenue 11am – 5pm
Live music, performances and beer at Bidwell Parkway 11am-7pm
KidsZone at 875 Elmwood Avenue, in and around the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
The stage, beer, and food trucks will be in the median on Bidwell Parkway. Artists will be popping up on the sidewalks on Elmwood Ave throughout the Elmwood Village
https://elmwoodvillage.org/2023-elmwood-village-art-fest/
THEMATA
If you did not get the chance to join us during our 2022 season, first timers are in for a treat! THEMATA Pop-Ups are creative, modern marketplaces that help independent designers, artists and emerging brands sell their products while encouraging people to shop local and support their community. It’s the perfect opportunity for shoppers to find unique and undiscovered gifts and support independent local artists and brands. These unique shopping experiences include a carefully curated selection of small businesses selling home decor, clothing, art, leather goods, jewelry, apothecary, kids items, stationary, and lots more. The diverse crew of vendors changes every month, creating a consistently new experience to discover. The market will operate 10AM - 4PM this year, outdoors at 145 Culver Rd. ROC’s favorite food trucks and food vendors will join in on the event, offering local good eats and treats.
Glen Park Art Festival
The Glen Park Art Festival is held every year during the last full weekend of July. It is in Williamsville, NY on Glen Avenue which runs through Glen Park. Join us for all the fun!
Corn Hill Arts Festival
The annual Corn Hill Arts Festival promotes the creation of original art, encourages community cohesiveness, and raises funds for the Corn Hill Neighbors Association and community.
With approximately 350 talented artists and fine craftspeople, and an impressive offering of a variety of food and musical entertainment, this unique outdoor festival springs to life annually on the streets of Rochester’s oldest residential neighborhood — historic Corn Hill, Rochester, NY.
Roycroft Campus Art & Antique Show
Roycrofts largest show of the year is the summer Art and Antique Show held on the grounds of the historic Roycroft Campus. Happening the same weekend as the East Aurora Art Society and the Roycrofters-at-Large Association Shows. The event features artwork from a variety of fine arts and craft vendors, antique dealers and community groups. Live entertainment is featured both afternoons.
https://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/events/art-shows/
Allentown West Art Festival
The Festival is traditionally held on Allen Street from Elmwood to Wadsworth and Wadsworth Street from Allen to Hudson. The Festival is produced by The Allentown Association, Inc. and promotes local artists and craftspeople from throughout Western New York as well as Allentown Businesses. In recent years there have been over 150 participating artists, vendors, restaurants and local businesses!
This event is the largest fundraiser for the Allentown Association. Proceeds help with the Association’s mission to promote historic preservation in the Allentown National Historic District as well as regionally and to benefit the Allentown neighborhood though community gardens/beautification, crime and safety awareness and to promote the year-round cultural attractions of the Historic District.
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst
The Spring Craft Show by Artrider at Lyndhurst returns from May 5th through May 7th with 200 craftspeople and makers! Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings, or just for yourself! Visitors can spend the day with family and friends shopping for original fashions, accessories, jewelry, home décor, furniture, photography, and fine art; as well as functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed media, and more! Plus enjoy gourmet specialties, tastings from local distilleries, craft demos, and family activities!
https://lyndhurst.org/events/spring-crafts/