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Thanks to all of you who have helped us keep listings current!
Beginning in 2008, we are including dates only when the event has been confirmed.
Please let us know when your show is planned for this year.

 Attention: Festival Coordinators:
Please
contact us as soon as possible to confirm show dates and information for our 2008 listings!
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Its success depends upon us receiving your update information.

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 January 2008

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 February 2008

Annual Homer Winterfest
Arts, Crafts, Food, Music--all kinds of activities and a good crowd at this popular festival.
For info call: 800-749-7382.

March 2008

Annual Family Folk Fair
Orleans County 4H Fairgrounds, Route 31, Knowlesville
(midway between Medina and Albion).
Fair celebrates local and ethnic music, arts, foods
and traditions. Enjoy arts and traditions found
from our creativity in daily life, including music,
crafts demonstrations, storytelling, food displays, refreshments and springtime fun. Supported in
part by funds from the New York State Council
on the Arts' Folk Arts Program.
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Contact: Karen Canning at GO ART, 585-343-9313
or 800-774-7372


The Rochester Folk Art Guild's Annual Spring
Festival of Crafts

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
1100 South Goodman
Rochester.
Hours: Friday (22) 4p.m.-8p.m., Saturday (23)
10a.m.-5p.m., and Sunday (24) 11a.m-5p.m.
For more info see website:
www.rfag.org/
or call 585-554-3539.
The Rochester Folk Art Guild is a not-for-profit
educational community that specializes in handmade
crafts in pottery, woodworking (furniture, turnings,
and toys), clothing, weaving, baskets/wreaths,
and books & cards.


Westhill Craft Fair
Enter from either Onondaga Blvd.
or Grand Avenue, Syracuse
10-3 p.m.
Over 70 crafters.


CNY Maple Festival
Marathon High School School & Civic Center,
Marathon 13803
(Big crowds in good weather; 100 spaces;
Just off I-81, 40 miles south of Syracuse)


Spring Craft Show
Willow Field Elementary, Rte. 31, Clay
9-3 p.m.
Over 75 Crafters

April 2008

April 12-13 (Confirmed)
The Central New York Art Guild
Art Show & Sale
1:00 pm- 4:30 p.m. both days
Aspen House on Willett Parkway in Radisson, Baldwinsville


Rochester Spring Affaire Arts & Crafts Show
Dome Arena, Rochester
For info:
www.allmanpromotions.com/craft_shows/
Spring%20Affaire.htm


May 2008

Wyoming County Arts Council
Spring Arts & Crafts Show

Perry-Warsaw Airport
Rte. 20A, Perry
10:00am - 5:00 p.m. both days
Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, from 8 -11:00 a.m.
The 75 crafts vendors open at 10:00 a.m.
Parking: $1 per car.
For more info call 237-3517.


First Thursday
Downtown Batavia
"ArtWalk" from 6-8pm, sidewalk sales by participating
businesses, strolling minstrels, special promotions; meet artists at Main Street Coffee (MSC), 111 Main Street at 8pm. Free admission Maps will be available or just follow the balloons! For more information, contact GO ART! at 585-343-9313 or visit
www.firstthursdaybatavia.com


Annual Apple Blossom Festival
Downtown (Corner Rt 21 & 104)
Williamson
Info:
www.williamsonappleblossom.com
PO Box 206, Williamson, NY 14589
315-589-8545
Lots to do: Crafts, Carnival, Parade, Races,
Fireworks, Entertainment, Music, Food,

Naples Arts & Music Festival
(Sponsored by the Bristol Valley Theatre)
Memorial Town Hall grounds and at the
High School, Naples
Call: 716-374-9032 or write
P.O. Box 636 Naples, NY 14512

Annual Lilac Festival & Art in the Park,
Highland Park, Rochester
(easy to get to from Thruway; big crowds),
lots of lilacs, music, and suds guzzling)
www.lilac festival.com
Vendor Entry deadline: April 1
Call Beau Productions, 712-256-4960
or visit website


Lilac Festival (2nd weekend)
Rochester
Info:
www.lilacfestival.com/
Vendor Entry deadline: April 1
Call Beau Productions, 712-256-4960
or visit website


Annual Festival of the Arts
Main Street (downtown), Hornell
For info: P.O. Box 298, Hornell 14843
Phone: (607)324-3822


Ithaca Spring Craft Show and Sale
Ithaca Commons
Downtown Ithaca
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Info: 607-277-8679
e-mail:
ithaca@lightlink.com



Ithaca Sunday Crafts Show
Stewart Park (on the lake)
Info: 607-277-8679
e-mail:
ithaca@lightlink.com

June 2008

A Taste of Syracuse
Clinton Square
Downtown Syracuse
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days.
Info:
www.TasteofSyracuse.com


Annual Marcellus Olde Home Days
Downtown Marcellus
Info: 315-673-4247


Vestal Festival

Front Street, Vestal 13850
10-3 p.m.
For more info, call: 607-754-3368
(festival has been around since before the Civil War.)


A Festival of Art & Nature
Sterling Nature Center
Jensvold Road, Sterling
Info: 315-947-6143
Watercolor demonstrations, carvings, craft exhibits; also live music, nature activities. Admission: $5 per car


Fairport Canal Days
An annual Arts and Crafts festival held the
first weekend of June in Fairport, NY. One of the premier events in the Northeast, attracting nearly a quarter-million visitors. Over 300 booths, featuring ceramics, photos, glass, painting, toys, wood crafts, more. Performances by bands, dancers, storytellers, and more, plus a Firemans' Parade, fireworks on Friday, and kids' activities.
Sat. : 10 a.m .- 6 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Info:
http://www.fairportcanaldays.com/index.html

Sulphur Springs Festival
downtown Clifton Springs
Fri. 5-8
Sat.. 10 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Many events including band concert, bed races, and--of course--arts.
Information: SSFestival@gwlisk.com
Vendor application deadline: April 1


Annual Ithaca Festival Spring Craft Show

Downtown Ithaca (Sat).
Stewart Park (Sun.)
Attracts over 35,000
For more info:
www.ithacafestival.org


Annual Fine Arts and Wines
Three Venues: Hunt Country Vineyards, Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars, Heron Hill Vineyards (all on west side of Keuka Lake between Hammondsport and Penn Yan). This festival is a juried event featuring about 60 regional artists. In addition to participating vineyards, the event is held with the cooperation of Steuben County Visitors & Conference Bureau, The Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes in Corning,
and area chambers of commerce. For info contact: Hunt Country Vineyards: 1-800-946-3289;
Dr. Frank's 1-800-320-0735;Heron Hill 1-800-441-4241, or find information at
www.corningfingerlakes.com or www.eARTS.com.


Albion Strawberry Festival
(Orleans County)
For more info: 585-589-7727


Cicero Community Crafts Show
Sacred Heart Church, Route 11, Cicero
Hours: 9 .a.m - 5 p.m.
Craft show in conjunction with the Cicero Community Festival. Artists, crafters, live entertainment, Kids Zone, parade, Star Search competition and fireworks. Fun and entertainment for the entire family. For an application and more information, visit:
http://cicerochamber.net

Strawberry Festival
Owego
(big crowds, but vendors aren't treated well; obey the no-parking signs! Our cars were impounded by Officers Billy Bob and Bubba and it cost us $125 and much hassle to get them out!)

A Day in the Park
Willet Ballpark, Willet
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Craft and flea market, hot rods,
classic cars


ArtFest at the Hollow
Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture
Gracie Road (at the existing Vistor Center off Rte. 13)
and McLean Road (new center)
Cortlandville
Local artists exhibting their nature-inspired work. Also
musicians "Music in the Woods"), haiku workshop, poetry reading, art auction, unveiling of new Art Trail, refreshments, more.
For info: 607-758-5462,
www.limehollow.org
email:
info@LHNC.com


June 28, 2008 (Confirmed)
Marcellus-Skaneateles Arts and Crafts Show
Upper Marcellus Park
(off Route 174 on Platt Road in Marcellus, between Lee Mulroy Rd. and South St.).
The Marcellus-Skaneateles Art Guild (MSAG) is reviving their popular Juried Arts and Crafts Show. It will be a one-day show for artists and craftspeople to show and sell their original work. Kids can color Master's art like Monet, Michaelangelo, Degas, and more! Food, music, free parking--all in a beautiful park setting. Info: Judy, 315.636.8775.


6th Annual Unity Arts & Craft Festival
300 West Seneca Turnpike
Unity Church & Spiritual Center of Syracuse
Syracuse
Juried show. 35 artists and crafters, massage, reiki, body art, and readings indoors and out on expansive front lawn. Specialty coffees, desserts and low-key children's activities inside, grilled hot dogs and burgers outside. Free parking and admission. Some craft demonstrations. Potential vendors and visitors can go to
www.unitysyracuse.org for details.


Folk Festival & Sale
Honeoye Falls
For info, call 716-229-5549

 

July 2008

Seneca River Days
Mercer Park, Baldwinsville
315-720-1174



Sterling Renaissance Festival
15385 Farden Road
Sterling
Elizabethan festival with professional theater, arts and crafts, vendors, demonstrations, jousting and games. Period costumes. Saturdays ans Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
315-947-5783 or (800)879-4446

CAVAC Arts & Crafts Show
Lorenzo Historic Site
US Route 20, Cazenovia
Info: Carol Tacea 315-655-2194
(approx. 100 booths; electric hookups available; nice venue with plenty of booth "elbow-room" (15 x 15) on museum lawn overlooking base of lake; clean rest rooms!) Info: Pat Race, 315-655-3607; Willie Gilmore, 315-655-8416


Annual GO ART! "Picnic in the Park"
Centennial Park , Richmond Ave.
Batavia
Sponsored by the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council
Noon until 5:00pm
This year's "Picnic in the Park" will include all-day musical entertainment, an arts and crafts show, folk arts programs, food vendors, children's activities, a 5k race, and much
more. Admission is free.
Info: Kelly Kiebala,
kelly@goart.org
or: www.goart.org


Artisan Gardens Fine Arts and Crafts Show
On 2.5 Waterfront Acres.
For more info Contact
trinityta@aol.com
or call Tanya @ 315 845-8957

Geneseo Summer Festival
Downtown Geneseo
Sponsored by Geneseo Rotary Club.
50 spaces.
Hours: Fri-Sat: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.; Sun. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sidewalk sales, music (Skycoasters), games, entertainment for children, food, dime carnival, kid's craft tent, teddy bear parade for kids of all ages, Rochester Philharmonic Concert (Friday, admission fee)
Contact:
www.webspace4me.net/~winter for an online application form for crafters, or email: festival@mfire.com


NorthLake Family Recreation Center Craft Fair
Nichols Ave., Westfield
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Close to NYS thruway exit. Easy to find.
All handmade items. Free admission, free on-site parking, indoor restrooms, on-site concession. Outdoor event.
Vendor applications still accepted (as of 4/20).
Application and rules
http://www.northlakerec.org
Email:
northlakecraftfair@yahoo.com
or call 716-326-3898 (Mary Blakely)
Spaces 10'x10' and 10'x20' - $40 / $65.00. No electric, no generators. Vendors provide own cover.
Corn Hill Arts Festival
Historic Corn Hill near downtown
Rochester
(hundreds of booths; huge crowds)
Info: Corn Hill Neighbors Association
133 South Fitzhugh Street
Rochester, NY 14608-9956
585-262-3142
chna@cornhill.org
http://www.cornhill.org


31st annual Unadilla Carnival of Sales
Unadilla, 13849
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce
Artist, crafters, large variety of vendors.
Food, music and entertaihnment, childrens games and events,
lawn sales, more
For more information:
www.carnivalofsales.com
Contact: Linda Bickos, co-chair: 607-369-2614 if interested in showing.


Aurora Fest
Aurora Park, Main Street, Village of Aurora
(607)364-7610
Parade, bands, crafters


Annual Art Show & Reception
Lodi Historical Society Building, Lodi
Info: 607-582-6016


Keuka Lake Art Show & Sale
Village Square, Hammondsport
Info: (607)776-7774
Vendor application cut-off date: July 1, depending on the number of artists accepted prior to thatdate.
Info: (607)776-7774
e-mail:
klaa_artshow@yahoo.com
or write: KLAA Art Show
314 E. Washington St., Bath 14810


The Skaneateles United Methodist Church
Antique and Craft Show
Austin Pavilion North of Rte 20 in Skaneateles
70 + dealers, Craft booths on the lawn
Info: 315-685-5963;
www.skanantiqueshow.com


Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
Columbus Circle, Downtown Syracuse
(this is a big show--150 artists--with large crowds, lots to do)
For info/application, contact: Downtown Committee of Syracuse
109 South Warren Street, Suite 1900
Syracuse 13202
Phone 315-422-8284
e-mail:
mail@downtownsyracuse.com
web:
www.downtownsyracuse.com

Hemlock Fair
Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock
Livingston County Crafts
For info: (716)367-3370


Annual Art Festival
South Main Street, Canandaigua
(200 vendors)
Info: 716-396-0300
Info: Vendor applications can downloaded
from the website -
bardeenenterprises.com
or call (585) 394-7110.


Finger Lakes Wine Festival
Watkins Glen International Racetrack
Watkins Glen 14891
Most booths are indoors, so for a few more dollars, tent set-up and weather need not be concerns. A great, well-organized show with big, lively crowds, wide aisles and wine, wine, wine. For info: Marianne Shoemaker (607)535-2481


Holiday in Homer
The Green (downtown Homer)
Homer 13077
Info: 607-749-2604


Annual Attic Art Sale
The Gallery, 119 E. Elm St.
Penn Yan
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Donations accepted during July of anonymous art from artists, and anything decorative (frames, mirrors, lace, jardinieres, china, swords, statues, ugly wedding gifts, antique organ pipes) from the community. The Yates County Arts Center is accepting donations through the end of the day on July 27 to give Attic Arts Sale chair Jean Welch
and her committee time to set up for the event. One hundred percent of the proceeds are donated back to the community. For more information, contact The Gallery at (315) 536-8226.


Wineteque Weekend
Wineries on west side of Keuka Lake to
Hammondsport. Old world craft demonstrations;
many of the wineries have gift shops offering
local pottery and paintings. Antiques and
wine tastings, too.Info: 607-868-3945


Poultneyville Homecoming Festival
(
Sponsored by the Historical Society)
Featuring the Artisans Loft above the marina .
For information:Peter Evans, Wayne County Historian,
pkevans@eznet.net or historian@co.wayne.ny.us
Web:
www.co.wayne.ny.us



Annual Greene Arts & Crafts Festival
Greene
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact info: P.O. Box 441, Greene,
New York 13778, phone 607-656-8225.
250 exhibitors


Summer Art Walk
Downtown Canandaigua
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A self-guided tour of 10 galleries and
studios in historia downtown Canandaigua.
A group open House with free music and
refreshments.


Craft Fair and Barbeque
Hopps CME Church
110 State Street, Syracuse
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
African-American arts & crafts vendors


Waterfront Art Festival
Canandaigua, Kershaw Park on north shore of Canandaigua Lake, Main Street just south of Rtes. 5 and 20
10-5 Sat & Sun.
180+ high quality fine art and craft exhibitors, full food court, entertainment, demonstrations, AND a beautiful day in the park $3 admission, free parking and shuttle bus
www.waterfrontartfestival.com for more info and updates.


Little Lakes Festival
Eagle Crest Vineyard, Hemlock Lake
A celebration of Little Finger Lakes Food, Wine, Music and the Arts. Several wineries and local food processors will be offering tastes of their unique products. A beautiful setting, wonderful music and a quality crowd await you! Exclusive local foods.1500 attendees in 2005. We expect all of our 2005 vendors will return in 2006! Recipient of the Livingston County festival marketing grant!
Details:
www.aTasteofTheLittleFingerLakes.com

August 2008

August 16-17 (New -Confirmed)
Busted Barrel Art, Wine and Music Fest
Three Brothers Winery
623 Lerch Rd.
Geneva.
10 a.m.- 6 p.m. both days

Activities to be held on 2500 sq. ft. covered veranda, a 3500 sq. ft. heated and cooled event center, a 3000 sq. ft. covered wrap-around deck and plenty of space for tents. Art, wine tasting, beer tasting, and live music all day! This is a new festival. Artists wanted! Deadline for artists' applications - May 9th.

More info and forms available at www.genevarts.com or www.3brotherswinery.com.



Crossroads Festival
Lima 14485
Non-juried-a great chance for young or novice
artists and crafters to exhibit.
Info: 585-582-1481 or
jcorrell@rochester.rr.com


Italian American Festival
Memorial Park
Watkins Glen
Info: 607-535-2616
Opens 1:00 p.m. on Friday; Noon on
Saturday and Sunday.


Port Byron Canal Days
Port Byron
Aug. 6 - 4-10 p.m.; Aug. 7 9-5 p.m.
315-776-5300
parade, car show, food, petting zoo, historic
tours, craft show


50th Anniversary Arts and Crafts Show
Our Lady of Mercy Church
36 Armstrong Road, Greece
9-5 PM (outdoors, rain or shine)
Vendors: 10 x 10 on grass, $35
For more information, please contact Patty at 585-621-3575
or
psbooks@rochester.rr.com.


Cortland Arts and Wine Festival
Courthouse Park, downtown
Cortland
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two-and three-dimensional art work and fine crafts in various categories. The show is juried. Work is for sale and awards totaling $1,000 will be presented. Local professional and amateur musicians also featured. A new addition for 2007: a
a wine tasting event featuring 15 NY State wineries. Children's art activities. Sponsored by the Cultural Council of Cortland Country Information including application forms:
www.cortlandartsandwine.com


Fox Run Vineyard's Annual Garlic Festival,
Fox Run Vineyards, Rte. 14 (between
Geneva and Watkins Glen)
11- 5 p.m. both days
Beautiful venue overlooking Seneca Lake. Lots of parking. Food, wine (naturally) arts & crafts and fun.Info: Call events coordinator: Susan Capozzi 1-800-636-9786 .


Park Avenue Summer Art Fest
Rochester
Saturday--10am - 6pm; Sunday-- 10am - 5pm
One of Rochester's most lively and popular annual summer events features 300 artists and craftspeople from 21 states and Canada. Park Avenue. Located in southeast section of Rochester. The festival takes place along Park Avenue from Alexander St. east to Culver Road. Follow signs for festival parking and shuttles.



Garden Art Show
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Rte. 13 (Rippleton Road)
Cazenovia
Outdoor exhibition of painting and sculpture
(Weather permitting)


Solvay Festival
Woods Road Field, Woods Road, Solvay
315-487-9055
Big crowds


NY Green Fest
Ithaca and Cayutaville. Local craftspeople are invited to exhibit and sell at NY Green Fest on Saturday, Aug. 11,
2962 Swamp Rd. in Cayutaville. The festival benefits the Green Party of New York and is open to all who are interested in sustainable living and sustainable politics.

Saturday’s program takes place at Cayuta Sun, an off-the-grid permaculture homestead in Cayutaville, 15 miles southwest of Ithaca. We are inviting renewable energy suppliers, booksellers, farmers with local produce, local craftspeople, grassroots organizations and non-profit groups to exhibit and sell on Saturday. Fee for exhibiting is the $25 admission charge for the day, which includes lunch. Exhibitors need to bring their own tents and tables. There is no electricity at Cayuta Sun. For more info on this three-day, multi-progam, multi-site festival, contact Rachel Treichler
NY Green Fest,
http://nygreenfest.blogspot.com



Seneca Lake Whale Watch
Lakeshore Park, Geneva
email:
info@senecalakewhalewatch.com
website:
senecalakewhalewatch.com
crafters can obtain an application online


Folk Arts Festival
Demonstrations by local folk artists
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
205 W. Genesee St., Auburn
Info:315-255-1553


Churchville Lions Country Fair
Contact: Regina Arlauckas, 585-293-9458
email: r
arlauckas@aol.com
www.churchvillelions.org
Craft show, farmers market, live entertainment, antique tractor show and pull, parade, kids entertainment, chicken BBQ, etc.
Space is limited - approx. 50 craft spaces available.


Hammondsport Festival of Crafts
Village Square, Hammondsport
10 - 5 p.m.
For info: Box 386, Hammondsport 14840; 607-569-2242
(vendor applications received until May 1)
(big crowds)


27th Annual Pottery Fair
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
1 mi. E. of Cazenovia. off Route 20, Cazenovia.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days.
Pottery, sculpture, and Raku designed by over 50 Guild artists on display and for sale. Hands-on creative projects for children and adults, demonstrations, free raffles. Fun-filled family event in a scenic park setting. Admission $3. Refreshments available. For more info:
www.ceramicguild.com


Wayland Potato Festival
Wayland
(Sponsored by the Wayland Fire Department; show features arts, crafts, potato varieties, tractor pull, FD waterball, football, entertainment, fireworks display on Sat. night)
For info, registration, call 585-728-2595. New website contains vendor information/application:
www.waylandpotato.com


Genundowa Native American Festival of Lights
Village Square
Hammondsport
Info: 607-569-2700
 

September 2008

Unity Festival
Geneva
"A multicultural arts, crafts, and entertainment festival to be held on the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva. This celebration of culture, community, and cooperation is accepting applications from vendors of every heritage to make the festival's offerings truly diverse."
Request an application by sending a postcard to:
Community Unified Today
Unity Festival Coordinator
PO Box 268, Geneva 14456



Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
East and West Parks (NYS Hwy. 12)
Downtown Norwich
Sat. 10 - 6 p.m., Sun., 11 - 5 p.m. Free
Info:
www.colorscape.org
Email: info@colorscape.org


51st Annual M&T Bank Clothesline Festival.
(Rochester's oldest and largest arts and crafts festival)
Memorial Art Gallery grounds
University of Rochester
500 University Avenue
Rochester 14607
The event showcases work by artists from western and central New York. All proceeds from artists' entry fees and public admission fees go directly to the MAG operating fund.
To request an application, call the Memorial Art Gallery Events Office at 585-276-8950, Fax: 585-276-8948, or email
clothesline@mag.rochester.edu.
If you participated in 2006, you¹re automatically on the list.

Mendon Station Festival
(Formerly the Mendon Arts Festival)
Mendon Station
Routes 64 & 251
Mendon, .
Hours: Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sun. 12 noon - 5:00 p.m..
Features musical entertainment, art and craft vendors, scholastic art contest, wagon rides, much more.
Free admission, free parking
Handicap accessible rest room facilities available.
Artists, Crafters and non-profit organizations welcome.application forms:
www.mendonfoundationinc.org/mendonstationfestival
For more information contact Arlene Cluff, Festival Chairman @ 624-3182 or
ajcluff45@aol.com.

Fort Klock Annual Craft Fair
St. Johnsville 13452
Info: Cindy Sinchak, 124 Kilts Rd, Ft Plain, NY 13339
Phone : 518-993-2352
Email :
windsweptfarm@frontiernet.net
May 15th vendor application deadline
(approximately 130 vendors, pleasant venue with good parking, easy to get to from Thruway just across the Mohawk)


Golden Harvest Festival
Beaver Lake Nature Center
8477 East Mud Lake Road
Baldwinsville 13027
(100 vendors, lots of room; some vendors assigned to parking lot; attracts about 20,000 visitors)
April 1 entry deadline!
Info: 315-638-2519


Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival
Hemlock Fairgrounds
Hemlock
Info: fest@gvhg.org
Festival website:
www.gvhg.org/fest.html


Cincinnatus Corn Festival
Cincinnatus school grounds
Cincinnatus 13040
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
info: 607-863-3828
music and crafts


The Great Syracuse Oktoberfest
Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse
Free Admission.
Friday noon till 11:00: Festive German music all afternoon, followed by opening ceremonies at 6:00 with local dignitaries featuring an Alphorn playing contest. The Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers, and Die Lustigen Almdudlers provides early evening entertainment. For the younger crowd. mellow rock sounds of The Billionaires from 8:00 till 11:00.
Saturday noon till 11:00: Festive German music and singing featuring local talent. At 5:00, Die Lustigen Almdudlers and the Enzian Bavarian Band and Dancers. For younger crowd, the Under the Gun rock band plays from 8:00 till 11:00.
Sunday noon till 6:00: Family Day. Festive German music, clowns, games, balloons, face painting, prizes, and dancing for the whole family. At 2:00, Enzian Bavarian Bands and Dancers. Closing ceremonies include raffle drawing for a trip to Las Vegas for two. For information:
www.germanamericanscny.net or phone Klaus Raith, 315-675-8321.

Jordan Fall Festival
Located on festival grounds,
Beaver St., Jordan
Contact:
MJDoyle@twcny.rr.com
Website:
www.JordanNY.com


Naples Grape Festival
Large, established juried arts/craft/food/music festival. 230 exhibitors, international food cuisine, 2 entertainment stages, "World's Greatest Grape Pie Contest", grape stompin' activities, Widmer Wine Cellar tours/tastings, and more. Filmed and featured for a national television audience on the Food Network’s All American Festivals. Over 70,000 guests attend this FREE event, located at Naples Memorial Town Park and Naples High School, State Rt. 21, Naples, P.O.Box 70, Naples 14512. New festival director: Donna Scott.
For more information:
www.naplesvalleyny.com
email:
naplesgrapefest@yahoo.com


Oktoberfest
Steuben County Fairgrounds, Bath
Info: Bath Chamber of Commerce, 607-776-7122


Great Pumpkin Festival
Oswego
Info: (315)342-2200


Annual Hilton Apple Festival

Hilton
Info: (585)392-7773
www.hiltonapplefest.org.



Annual Apple Harvest Festival Fall Craft Show and Sale
Downtown Ithaca
10am to 6 p.m.
High-quality crafts, wine tastings, music, food, lots to do.
For more information:
www.downtownithaca.com
Vendor applicationsd due Aug. 1

October 2008

Lafayette Apple Festival
Over 200 vendors in festival-provided tents, huge crowds; off Interstate 81 on Rte. 20. Open 9-6 Sat., 9-5 Sun.
Lafayette
Info: Apple Festival, Lafayette 13084



Great Naples Flea Market and Craft Festival
Naples
Info: 716-374-2757
Open 10 - 6 each day; Free admission


Letchworth Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
(big crowds - around 120,000)
Highbanks Recreation Area
Letchworth State Park, Castile
10-5 each day.
New director is Patricia Hughes, Show Coordinator is Elaine "Sunny" Simmons


Annual Art and Crafts Festival
Triphammer Marketplace, Ithaca
Route 13 at N. Triphammer Road exit
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
80 booths. Indoors.
Live music, art/craft demonstrations.
Consignment boutique
For info, applications,
call 607-273-6851


The Rochester Fall Holidays Arts & Crafts Show
Dome Center, Monroe County Fairgrounds
2695 E. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta 14467
Contact: Judy Allman, 315 686 5789
www.thecraftshows.com; allman@gisco.net

November 2008

Lincoln Fire Department Ladies Auxilary Annual Craft Sale
At Lincoln Fire Hall, Corner Plank and Lincoln Roads in Walworth 14569
Show hours: 10 am until 4 pm
Information: Call Robbie at 315-524-4643



52 Annual Art Mart
Sponsored by Syracuse Allied Arts. Participating artists from Baldwinsville Art Guild, Camillus Art Guild, Marcellus-Skaneateles Art Guild, North Syracuse Art Guild, Onondaga Art Guild, and Syracuse Ceramic Guild.
The sale features paintings, sculptures, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, fabrics, soaps, wood, ceramics, and more! It¹s the perfect place to find those special holiday gifts for your friends and family. Free admission.
Located in the former Dey Brothers Department Store building
401 S. Salina Street (corner Jefferson St.), Syracuse
Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, 10 am – 4 pm
Th and Fri, 10 am – 5 pm
info: 315-468-2616


Willowfield PTO Fall Craft Show
Rt. 31, Clay (across from Target and Walmart)
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For info: contact Jean Conte, 315-652-5593,
("great show, well-run, big crowd").


1st Annual Holiday Craft Sale
10 am - 4 pm
Indoor facility
Crooked Pines Golf & Swim Club
1148 So. Wayneport Rd
Macedon, NY
Food & Beverages available
Crafters invited to call Valerie Pooler, 315-986-4455 by 11/01 to reserve a spot


Art Walk
Seven art-related places in Canandaigua are featuring open houses from 4 - 9 p.m. There will also be refreshments and entertainment. Participants are All Things Art (the Arts Council), Gallery on Main Street, Christopher Wheat Gallery, Nadal Glass, Guyette Studio, Christine Henehan, Coyote Den. Downtown Canandaigua.
For information, contact Barb Doyle,
bdoyle10@juno.com.


The Rochester Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Show
Dome Center Monroe Co. Fairgrounds
2695 E. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta 14467
Contact: Judy Allman, 315-86-5789
www.thecraftshows.com; allman@gisco.net

December 2008

52 Annual Art Mart
Sponsored by Syracuse Allied Arts. Participating artists from Baldwinsville Art Guild, Camillus Art Guild, Marcellus-Skaneateles Art Guild, North Syracuse Art Guild, Onondaga Art Guild, and Syracuse Ceramic Guild.
The sale features paintings, sculptures, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, fabrics, soaps, wood, ceramics, and more! It¹s the perfect place to find those special holiday gifts for your friends and family. Free admission.
Located in the former Dey Brothers Department Store building
401 S. Salina Street (corner Jefferson St.), Syracuse
Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat, 10 am – 4 pm
Th and Fri, 10 am – 5 pm
info: 315-468-2616


HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Marcellus Driver Middle School
Reed Pkwy
Marcellus
10 a.m.-4 p.m .
Hand-made crafts and/or artists' own renderings. No manufactured, items or items for resale. Sponsored by Marcellus Driver Middle School's PTA.
For application or questions email or call Nancy MacLachlan
(315)673-1430 ;
wmaclachlan@twcny.rr.com


18th HOLIDAY CRAFT ALLIANCE FESTIVAL
Women's Community Bldg.,
100 W. Seneca St., Ithaca.
All local artisans. Door prizes, music, food.
Free admission. DISCOUNT FRIDAY,11-6, Saturday,10-5.
For Info: Deb Whiter, Director
607-533-7978;
djw36@cornell.edu


Annual Holiday Natural Craft Fair
443 Coleman Avenue
Elmira 14903
December 1: 6-8pm Special SNEAK PREVIEW for members only. Wine, cheese and a chance to preview and purchase craft items. Admission: $8 members, $10 non-members.
December 2: 10am-4pm NATURAL CRAFT FAIR Shop for natural treasures created by local artisans/craftspeople. All items will be made with natural materials (wood, glass, metal, etc.) or depict nature in some fashion (nature photography, art.) Admission and booth rental proceeds to benefit Tanglewood Nature Center operations.
Admission: $3 Members, $4 Non-members
For Info: Elaine Spacher, Executive Director
Tanglewood Nature Center
ph. 607-732-6060
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Annual Fall/Winter Craft Fair
120 Crafters; 10-4, free coffee & food for crafters, between Rtes. 31 and 57 near Great Northern Mall; close to Thruway and I-81). First some, first served--applications accepted until 120 spaces are filled.
Soule Road Elementary School
Soule Road, Liverpool
For application and info, call Nadine Austin, 607-652-5797.


Annual Christmas Craft Show
Spencerport Lions Club
Spencerport
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Info: Kathy Hare (585) 544-2316


 


 

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