Westcott Street Cultural Fair

About the Fair

What is the Westcott Street Cultural Fair?

The Westcott Street Cultural Fair is an annual, one-day celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neighborhood through its culture, visual and performing arts, food, service organizations, and activities geared to families and university students returning to the neighborhood. The fair attracts more than 8,000 people annually to the Westcott Business District in mid-September for a day filled with great sounds, sights, tastes and more.

When is the Westcott Street Cultural Fair?

Sunday, September 21, 2014, 12:00 - 6:30 PM (Streets re-open at 7 PM).

Where is the Westcott Street Cultural Fair?

The fair takes place on Westcott street, in between Concord Street and Dell Street, as well as some of the side streets off Westcott.

Westcott Locations

Why does the Westcott Street Cultural Fair happen?

In its 23th year, the Westcott Street Cultural Fair has become a tradition in the neighborhood. Since 1992, the fair makes a statement of neighborhood pride. It is an opportunity for Westcott to invite the Central New York community to visit us and see that it is a great place to live, work, shop and play.

Who supports the Westcott Street Cultural Fair?

The Westcott Street Cultural Fair welcomes donations from the community. In 2013, more than 40 business, governmental, organizational and institutional groups provided cash and in-kind donations to the Westcott Fair. Donors are recognized on our web site, on signage and in our program guide at the fair. Major donors are listed on all printed materials. Donations for the 2014 Westcott Fair are welcomed at this time. Tax exempt donations are accepted through our fiscal agent, the Westcott Community Center.

How can you become involved in the Westcott Street Cultural Fair?

You can be a Westcott Fair sponsor in a number of ways:

  • Provide a cash or in-kind contribution directly to the Westcott Fair
  • Promote the fair in the community
  • Volunteer to help plan the fair or to provide an activity at the fair
  • Rent booth space if you are a community organization or crafter
  • Perform at the fair
  • Contact us at 703-6848 or info@westcottstreetfair.org to explore these opportunities for participation