Elmwood Art Festival 2023 Schedule: Brushes and Beats

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Elmwood Art Festival 2023 Schedule

Elmwood Art Festival 2023 Schedule: The Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts aims to promote Western New York’s culture and environment sustainably, by offering a platform for local artists, musicians, and community groups, as well as organizing a children’s festival and beautification projects. It also showcases Buffalo’s Elmwood Avenue Village and its businesses.

Artists will be popping up in front of shops and in (closed) parking lots all along Elmwood Avenue from 11 a.m.-6 pm on Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sunday. Businesses will be OPEN and many will be offering sales and specials! Look for your tried and true favorites and expect to see some new faces as well.

What’s happening at Bidwell Parkway?

Food and drinks and live performances! Located right in the middle of the ArtFest, spend some time in Bidwell Parkway eating and drinking, and stay for the live performances. There’s a hot dog eating contest you won’t want to miss.

Is there going to be stuff for kids?

You bet! All the kids activities will be at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 875 Elmwood Avenue. Supported by Senator Sean Ryan and the LAPC, there will be activity vans, face painting, hands on art, and much more.

Elmwood Art Festival 2023 Schedule

8/26/2023

Shop from over 100 artists on Elmwood Ave

Start at West Ferry and proceed all the way to Bird Avenue to see all the festival’s artists! Professionals with years of experience are joined by eager newcomers to create a fresh, eclectic blend of artists.Keep an eye out for artists sprouting up in front of storefronts at 716 Elmwood (formerly Cecelia’s patio), 937 Elmwood (ETS parking lot), and 1081 Elmwood (formerly Pano’s parking lot).

Time: 11 am -6 pm

Elmwood Village

8/26/2023

Hang out in Bidwell Parkway

Then where is the food? Bidwell Parkway, located in the heart of the festival, features the following food trucks: Lloyd, Tiny Thai, Fat Bob’s, Little Hot Caboose, Moon Doggies and House of Munchies.What about drinks? This is also on Bidwell Parkway!Try-It distributing and the Beer Keep offer a selection of beer, wine, sangria, cider, and n/a.

Time: 11am – 8pm

Elmwood Village

8/26/2023

KidsZone

The Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church teamed up with Senator Sean Ryan’s office to bring you two full days of kids activities.  Bring the kids to 875 Elmwood Avenue (enter from Lafayette Ave) for two days of art and creativity.

Time:  12 pm – 4 pm

Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church

8/26/2023

Hot Dog Eating Contest

Brought to you by Buffalo Eats and the BeerKeep, this 2nd Annual competition is a do-not-miss

Time: 4:30 pm – 5 pm

Elmwood Village

8/27/2023

Shop from over 100 artists on Elmwood Ave

Different days, various artists! Start at West Ferry and proceed all the way to Bird Avenue to see all of the festival’s artists.Professionals with years of experience are joined by eager newcomers to create a fresh, eclectic blend of artists.Keep an eye out for artists sprouting up in front of storefronts at 716 Elmwood (formerly Cecelia’s patio), 937 Elmwood (ETS parking lot), and 1081 Elmwood (formerly Pano’s parking lot).

Time: 11am -5 pm

Elmwood Village

8/27/2023

Hang out in Bidwell Parkway

Then where is the food? Bidwell Parkway, located in the heart of the festival, is where you’ll find Lloyd, Tiny Thai, Fat Bob’s, Little Hot Caboose, Moon Doggies and House of Munchies.What about drinks? This is also on Bidwell Parkway!Try-It distributing and the Beer Keep offers a selection of beer, wine, sangria, cider, and n/a.

Time:  11am -7pm

Elmwood Village

8/27/2023

KidsZone

The Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church teamed up with Senator Sean Ryan’s office to bring you two full days of kids activities.  Bring the kids to 875 Elmwood Avenue (enter from Lafayette Ave) for two days of art and creativity.

Time: 12 pm – 4 pm

Elmwood Village

Elmwood Art Festival 2023 Schedule: FOOD VENDING VANS ON BIDWELL PARKWAY

Tiny Thai

The phrase “Tiny Kitchen, Mighty Kick!” explains it all. Sunday is a great day to dine at Tiny Thai, located on Bidwell Parkway.

Lloyd

A Buffalo outdoor event would not be complete without the Lloyd taco truck. Visit this acclaimed culinary truck Bidwell Parkway will offer tacos, burritos, dishes, specialties, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages on Saturday and Sunday.

Fat Bob’s Smokehouse

It’s still summer in Buffalo, so if you haven’t had enough barbecue, head to Fat Bob’s! Find their cuisine truck on Saturdays and Sundays in Bidwell Parkway

Moon Doggies

Festival mainstay The Moon Doggies never skip a festival! Located on Bidwell Parkway Sunday and Saturday

House of Munch

House of Munch is the location to go for fried dough, french fries, corn dogs, and other fair-themed cuisine. Located on Bidwell Parkway Sunday and Saturday

 

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