For 36 years, visitors have been attracted to Historic Downtown Canandaigua for the annual art festival that takes place on the historic sidewalks of  Downtown Main Street. This free family-friendly event showcases more than 150 juried artists in many different mediums. Over the years, the festival has grown, adding demonstrations, The Golden Palette Trail, and hot local music acts.

Each year, our festival brings new artists in almost every category, including ceramics, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, fiber, glass, photography, and gourmet foods. 

Musical acts will play on the Maxion Stage in the Commons Park all three days of the festival. Performances range from Bluegrass, Blues, Rock & Roll to Jazz, and singer-songwriter Acoustics that feature incredible talent from the Upstate New York region.

Over 150 Juried Artists, Restaurants and Unique Shops

Each year, our festival brings new artists in almost every category, including ceramics, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, fiber, glass, photography, and gourmet foods. Artists enter the festival through a jury process and set up along Main Street to display their wares. The festival also features young artists, giving student artists the chance to display and sell their work.

Music

Musical acts will play on the Maxion Stage in the Commons Park all three days of the festival. Commons Park is located on the corner of Coach and Main. Performances range from Bluegrass, Blues, Rock & Roll to Jazz, and singer-songwriter Acoustics that feature incredible talent from the Upstate New York region.

Food Vendors

With the festival’s wide variety of food vendors, you’ll be sure to find all of your festival favorites including fried dough and Oreos, kettle corn, fresh-squeezed lemonade, pretzels, burgers, hotdogs, fries, international cuisine and more! In addition to traditional festival fare, we also have various food trucks join us throughout the three days of the festival.