The Downtown Canandaigua Art & Music Festival will take place on Friday, July 19, from 12:00p.m.- 7:00 pm, and Saturday, July 20th & Sunday, July 21st from 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. The festival, now in its 36th year, lining the streets of Historic Downtown Canandaigua, will include juried artists from around the country in over 14 mediums. Don’t miss the demonstrations from glass flaming, candle making, pottery to painting, street food vendors, and an incredible lineup of live music daily.
The Golden Palette Art Trail will take place during the Arts & Music Festival in Historic Downtown Canandaigua. Pick up your free passport and map at the festival information table at 115 South Main Street or any shop with a golden palette displayed. Follow the trail to the Golden Palette stops where you’ll discover a wide variety of specials, from original art, fine crafts, demonstrations, classes, services, and unique gift items. Visit all the stops and enter to win over $1,000 worth of gift certificates, original art, art supplies, wine, musical instruments, jewelry, flamed glass pieces, candles, and more!
Between Unique Shops lining the streets to Juried Artists, Wine Bars, Breweries, Restaurants & Street Food Vendors there will be well over 150 places to stop and enjoy!
This year’s juried event introduces many new artists to the festival and welcomes back select artists from the past. Vendors will display their wares along Main Street for festival guests to browse and shop as they please. Artwork falls into various categories including all-natural products, drawing, fiber, glass, gourmet foods, jewelry, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Downtown Canandaigua is also blessed with a huge variety of unique gift shops, art galleries and restaurants.
New this Year–
A Second Stage (at the Central on Main) has been added, with Acoustic Music, Characters & Photo ops, Children’s Entertainment, Art and Dance Demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Chalk the WALK– 2 Full Blocks will become your personal palette…go ahead and create your own masterpiece or mini Picasso … and be registered to WIN Downtown Canandaigua Gift Certificates
Roger Cline and The Peacemakers- A ticketed event on Saturday July 20th at Peacemaker Brewing and Rio Tomotlan
Two Great Shows- One Great Weekend- Arts in The Garden at Sonnenberg Gardens July 20 & 21,
Street Food Vendors include
Dos Bros Tacos
Effortlessly Healthy
House of Whacks
Island Wraps
Kix-Stand Digs, Burgers & Garbage Plates
Main Squeeze NY, LLC
Mr. Squeeze Lemonade
Proia Catering
Rochester Kettle Corn
So Chill Creamery
Also, visit local restaurants, wine bars and breweries… Outdoor dining and rooftop options are also available.
Event Sponsors
Cutco
K9 Resorts
State Farm Insurance
Renewal by Anderson
Quail Summit
iHeart Media
Sunny 102.3
Macaroni Kid
Mobile Music
Downtown Canandaigua BID
Music
Musical acts will play all three days of the festival on stage located on the corner of Coach and Main. Performances range from Motown and Rock to Funk and Country which feature incredible talent from upstate New York. The full schedule:
Commons Park Maxion Stage Music Schedule:
| FRIDAY 7/19 | FESTIVAL HOURS NOON – 7 PM |
| 12 Noon – 1:15 p.m. | Steve Grills & The Roadmasters |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Eves, Shumway & Kaupa |
| 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Corey Comer |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Rolling Heads |
| SATURDAY 7/20 | FESTIVAL HOURS 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | The Movers |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | The Pat Harrington & Owen Eichensehr Duo |
| 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Brian Lindsay Band |
| SUNDAY 7/21 | FESTIVAL HOURS 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Hot Dogs and Gin |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Old World Warblers |
| 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Mitty & The Followers |
Parking Information
There are several free municipal parking lots located throughout the City of Canandaigua. Lots can be found on West Avenue, Niagara, Ontario Street, Mill Street, Antis, and Bristol Street.
For More Information
Website: www.downtowncanandaigua.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CanandaiguaArtFestival
Phone: 585-396-0300
