The Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts’ mission is to foster growth in and awareness of Western New York’s artistic and cultural treasures and improve the fabric of our unique urban environment. The Festival is held on Elmwood Avenue between W. Ferry and Saint James Place.

We are planning to make the festival happen this year. We will only hold the festival if we feel assured that it will be safe for our attendees, artists, and over 250 volunteers.

Shop – With more than 170 artists and craftspeople selling work done in 16 different mediums, you’re sure to find something you love.

See over fifty performances on three stages.

Dance at our family-friendly dance tent.

Bring the family to Kidsfest, where children can do hands-on art projects, see kids-oriented performances, and march in Sunday’s Kidsfest parade.

Environmentalism is a huge part of our mission and Environmental Row is a big part of that, featuring booths demonstrating things we can do to help sustain the planet.

Cultural Row features over 30 local and regional organizations working to make our communities stronger.

Eat – When you are ready for a snack, our festival café will have vendors waiting to serve you.

It promises to be a great time. We can’t wait to see you there!

2021 APPLICATIONS