This spectacular 3-day showcase by nearly 200 of the country's most talented artists, craftspeople, and entertainers is centered on historic Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse. More than 50,000 visitors will shop and browse among the art and craft exhibits and enjoy a wide variety of music, multi-cultural performances, summer refreshments, and participatory activities.

The festival presents an exceptionally wide selection of contemporary arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative. Both 2- and 3-dimensional works will be featured including ceramics, fabric and fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, wood, painting, graphics, drawing, sculpture, and photography. Exhibitors participate from over 30 states and 4 countries.

The mission of the Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival is to provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the vitality of life in downtown Syracuse through a showcase of high-quality visual and performing arts and by presenting programs that encourage creativity and appreciation for diverse art forms and cultures.