WEEKEND EVENTS
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ARTIST VENDORS
10AM–4PM
Visit the artist booths all day! Explore a variety of products created by local artists and makers on Sweeney, part of Webster, and Canal Streets.
GIVEAWAY
Visit the Carnegie Art Center (CAC) booth for a free entry to win a 4-pack of tickets to Disney: Descendants/Zombies! August 19 at Key Bank Center.
WATER
Bring your water bottle and refill at Mr. Mister’s Water Station! We are taking steps to be more sustainable. Water is free but donations are appreciated!
BICENTENNIAL BOAT PARADE
The Boat Parade will be led by the Buffalo Maritime Center’s Erie Canal boat Seneca Chief and the Buffalo Fire Department’s historic fireboat, the E.M. Cotter. Boats will depart from the Buffalo Launch Club at 11:30 a.m. and will make their way down the river to the Tonawandas’ Gateway Harbor, where the parade can be viewed on both sides of the canal at approximately noon. Boats will return to the BLC to join a day of family activities. (Saturday only)
SCAVENGER HUNT
10AM–4PM
Explore the Downtown Tonawandas! Prizes available for adult and children category. Each completed scavenger hunt is an extra entry to win a 4-pack of tickets to Disney: Descendants/Zombies! August 19 at Key Bank Center.
MUSIC
Canal Street Bandshell
2–4PM Saturday, Aug. 16: Tom Hastings
11–1 PM Sunday, Aug. 17: Mike Hund Live
2-4 Sunday, Aug. 17: ARC
NON PROFIT PARTNERS
12PM–4PM
Learn about arts nonprofits in WNY!
Locust Street Art
Buffalo Opera
Herrschell Carrousel Museum
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Matt’s Music
Western New York Book Arts Collaborative (Saturday only)
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus (Saturday only)
WEBSTER ST
Shop tasting menus and small business specials at the Webster Street Merchants in North Tonawanda! Their Arts & Eats event will be running 11AM-5PM both days of our festival.
FOOD TRUCKS
11AM–4PM
Edgy Vegy — Canal Street
(Vegan/GF options. Saturday only)
Lumos and Nox — Sweeney Street
The Great Aussie Bite — Canal Street
(Saturday only)
Andersons — Canal Street
(11-2PM, Saturday only)
Money Bags Dumplings — Canal Street
Mothercluckers — Canal Street
Nana's Gourmet Funnel Cakes — Canal Street (Sunday only)
Sweet Melody’s — Canal Street (Sunday only)
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
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WITH SUPPORT FROM
FRIEND OF THE CARNEGIE
Arts Advocate Sponsors
LOCAL DINING + SHOPPING
DOWNTOWN Nt merchants
Explore historic downtown North Tonawanda and enjoy a variety of small businesses. There are restaurants, bars, a cafe, a brewery, and several shops along Webster Street within walking distance of our festival.
DINING + DRINK OPTIONS
COFFEE AND STONE CAFE
54 Webster Street
FORNO E GELATO
18 Webster Street
FRANKIE PRIMO’S
26 Webster Street
DWYER’S IRISH PUB
65 Webster Street
EL PUNTO
58 Webster Street
CANAL CLUB 62
62 Webster Street
PROSPER BREWING
72 Webster Street
SPRINKLES
49 Tremont Street
SPRING ASIAN CUISINE
92 Webster Street
SUBMASTERS
105 Main Street
WALLY’S PIZZA & SUBS
39 Goundry Street
WEBSTER’S BISTRO
102 Webster Street
DISTRICT 37
110 Sweeney Street
DOCKSIDE BAR & GRILL
153 Sweeney Street
REMINGTON TAVERN
184 Sweeney Street
RETAIL + SERVICES
NIAGARA RIVER CRUISES
184 Sweeney Street
CANALSIDE WINE & SPIRITS
14 Webster Street
THE BEAUTY HAUS COLLECTIVE
16 Webster Street
OASIS DANCE CENTER
26 Webster Street
GLEAM & GLIMMER STAINED GLASS STUDIO
34 Webster Street
THE TREASURE MARKET
40 Webster Street
AMERICAN SKIN ART
44 Webster Street
CINDY’S NAILS
52 Webster Street
CREATIVE HAIR DESIGN
76 Webster Street
DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR
80 Webster Street
BLACK LABEL TATTOO CLUB & PIERCING
82 Webster Street
WALKER BROS & MONROE JEWELERS
84 Webster Street
HIZAIR SALON
85 Webster Street
DOWNTOWN COT merchants
Explore downtown City of Tonawanda and enjoy a variety of small businesses. There are restaurants, bars, historic sites, and several shops along Main and Broad Streets within walking distance of our festival.
DINING + DRINK OPTIONS
PRESCOTT’S PROVISIONS
40 E Niagara Street (walk or bike across the Long Homestead bridge)
COLOSSO TACO
66 Main Street
MOONEY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
11 Main Street
AMERICAN LEGION POST 264
43 Main Street
THE ELKS LODGE
55 Main Street
ELDRIDGE BICYCLE CLUB
17 Broad Street
RETAIL + SERVICES + ATTRACTIONS
BLACK SHEEP MARKET
71 Main Street
LONG HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
24 E Niagara Street
WATER BIKE ADVENTURES
11 Young Street
THE VEGAN CENTER
60 Broad Street
LASH LOFT AND BEAUTY LOUNGE
19 Main Street
THE TWISTED TIKI TATTOO SHOP
23 Main Street
SPORTS FROM THE PAST
31 Main Street
ATOMIC BARBERSHOP AND SALON
57 Main Street
AURELIO’S SALON
56 Main Street
SALT WATER PARADISE
54 Main Street
MIND & MATTER WELL BEING
57 Main Street
THE MULBERRY TREE ANTIQUES
49 Main Street
HELLO, SWEETS! CANDY AND POP SHOP
50 Main Street