Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival (55th Annual)

Organizer's Promotional Message

The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious shows of its kind in the region. This spectacular, award-winning festival is a 3-day showcase of fine art and contemporary crafts, attracting over 40,000 visitors each year from across the CNY region and beyond. 

Nestled in the heart of Onondaga County, the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival has become a cherished summer tradition for over 50 years. Held in Downtown Syracuse, the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is centered in Cathedral Square, a neighborhood rich in historic architecture and anchored by a tranquil fountain, an ideal setting for showcasing fine arts and crafts to tens of thousands of visitors. 
The festival offers attendees a chance to explore an incredible selection of artists’ work, experience the vibrant atmosphere, meet the artists, and take home a work of art for themselves. With a variety of mediums, styles, and sizes of artwork, there is truly something special for everyone at the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. 

In addition to the artists and displays, the festival features a variety of summer refreshments and activities such as family-friendly art activities, acoustic music, multi-cultural street performances, and more. 

Advertising includes paid broadcast, print, and digital advertising, covering a local and 50-mile regional area. Extensive editorial coverage. The Festival program published in the local newspaper will include a color photo of each artist's work. A heavy social media campaign will be conducted for the month of July.

Artist Services: Overnight security Thursday, Friday & Saturday; free artists exhibitor parking; vehicle loading & unloading at booth; separate rest rooms for exhibitors; hospitality area with coffee and pastries; discount hotel rates.