Festivals in Canandaigua, NY.
Craft Shows, Family & Kids Festivals
Suffern Fall Street Festival
October 18, 2026
woodwill.com
(631) 234-4183
Lafayette Avenue - Suffern, NY
The Suffern show boasts 180 exhibitors and 13,000 – 15,000 visitors to our Street Fairs, which include Art, Crafts, Sculpture, Photography. Business and commercial exhibits. Great food, music, kid's rides, including miniature golf, bumper cars and amusements draw even more crowds to this amazing fun filled event.
Merrick Street Fair - October
October 24 - 25, 2026
nassaucountyfairs.com
(516) 442-6000
LIRR Municipal Parking Field along Sunrise Hwy - Merrick, NY
A unique family shopping destination where consumers can interact with and buy directly from the source-emerging and established local artisans and vendors. All vendors offer their handmade and handpicked items at recognizable savings. We are recognized as the #1 producer of Long Island Street Fairs and Nassau County Craft Shows. Come join us for a relaxing, unique and fun filled day!
23rd Annual Garden City South Fall Festival
October 25, 2026
(516) 317-7729
Garden City South - Garden City South, NY
23rd Annual Garden City South Fall Festival. 75 plus vendors selling unique one of a kind handcrafted items. General merchandise at great prices. Giant kids fun zone including inflatable, pony rides & a petting zoo. Great music, Fantastic food trucks and much more. Fun for the whole family. Rain Date: November 2nd.
Clwac One Hundred & Twenty-Ninth Open Juried Exhibit
October 27 - November 13, 2026
(908) 868-8749
Salmagundi Club - New York, NY
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. 129th Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club, NY.Oct 27 - Nov. 13, 2026, Open to women artists. Media: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Drawings, Graphics, Collage, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. Near $19,000 in awards.
Eisenhower Park Field 8 Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
November 7 - 8, 2026
nassaucountyfairs.com
(516) 442-6000
Eisenhower Park Field 8 - East Meadow, NY
A unique family shopping destination where consumers can interact with and buy directly from the source-Emerging and established local artisans and high quality gift vendors. All vendors offer their handmade and handpicked items at recognizable savings.We are recognized as the #1 producer of Long Island Street Fairs and Nassau County Craft Shows. Free public admission. Enter Eisenhower Park at Field 8 for free parking.
Winter Waterway Holiday Market
November 27 - December 20, 2026
nywaterway.com
(201) 751-8782
Midtown Manhattan Ferry Terminal at Pier 79 - New York, NY
I'm Matthew Riker, I'm leading the second year of the Winter Waterway Holiday Market at our Midtown Manhattan Ferry Terminal at Pier 79. Building on what we learned from its inaugural year in 2025, I'm bringing together distinctive vendors, holiday treats, entertainment, and an inviting indoor setting. My goal is to make the terminal a memorable stop for ferry riders, tourists, and New Yorkers while creating a worthwhile opportunity for participants.
DCC Foundation Holiday Craft Fair
November 28 - 29, 2026
quailhollow.com
(845) 516-4342
Dutchess Community College - Poughkeepsie, NY
Now in its 54th year, the Dutchess Community College Foundation Holiday Craft Fair is a festive marketplace for Hudson Valley art lovers and holiday shoppers alike. The weekend-long event showcases more than 100 juried artists and makers offering fine art, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, fiber, specialty foods, candles, soaps, and more.
Rochester International Jazz Festival
June 18 - 26, 2027
rochesterjazz.com
(585) 454-2060
Various 19 Venues - Rochester, NY
The Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the world's leading music festivals. The festival welcomes jazz enthusiasts from around the world for nine days of extraordinary and diverse creative improvised music, hosting 1750+ of the finest artists from around the world at 300+ concerts at 19 indoor and outdoor venues, all within walking distance in Rochester's Midtown and East End Cultural Districts. Ticketed and free headliner shows, Club Pass Series shows, nightly jam sessions, and 100+ free shows and events. Food and beverages available throughout the festival.
Events in Canandaigua, NY — upcoming
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Arts at the Gardens
Sonnenberg Gardens, Canandaigua, NY
Status: Updated 12/28/2025
This New York Craft Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Canandaigua Art & Music Festival
Downtown sidewalks, Canandaigua, NY
Status: Updated 4/16/2026
This New York Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kids' activities, clown, street performers, community causeway.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Ontario County Fair
Fairgrounds, Canandaigua, NY
Status: Updated 6/26/2026
This New York State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Tue-Sat 10am-10pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Pageant of Steam
NYSEA Pageant Grounds, Canandaigua, NY
Status: Updated 6/19/2026
This New York Specialty-Theme Event will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 8am-8pm; Fri-Sat 8am-9pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.
