Date: July 28 - July 30

Time: Friday 10-6pm, Saturday 10-5 pm and Sunday 10-5 pm

Location: Downtown Syracuse New York in Clinton Square

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More than 130 Artists and Crafters will line the area representing 23 U.S. States, Visitors can shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits showcasing and exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, from functional to decorative.

This festival also features performing arts. A full schedule of free continuous entertainment will include street performances by musicians, costumed ethnic dance groups, and local singers/songwriters

Food vendors will be on-site to sever a diverse mix of summer favorites.

Family activities: Families play a big role in the event’s success, and participatory activities are offered with them in mind. Interactive projects allow young visitors opportunities to create their own works of art.

A community Festival: Area businesses particpate by holding open houses and other actives, including, family-friendly art activities and a popular sidewalk art competition, Chalk Jam. Several of these activities are presented with the Everson Museum of Art, the Onondaga Historical Association and the YMCA. the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival runs concurrently with the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival in Clinton Square. Thousands of visitors will attend both events, making this the signature cultural event of the summer in Syracuse.