Program and Performance Schedule, Booth Locations Map and List
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from Noon – 6:30 p.m. along the 500 block of Westcott St. and several side streets.
With six stages, the WSCF offers an impressive lineup for fans of local music and dance. Performances include Sammy Award-winning rock, blues, and funk groups, multicultural dance groups, and belly dancing. The children’s stage features magicians, storytellers, and musicians. Special to this year’s Kid’s Stage will be a performance of the opera Papagayo by Syracuse Opera Company.
More than 120 booths will line the streets. Many feature vendors of handmade items including jewelry, pottery, clothing, candles, soaps, and more. Others host non-profit groups, government agencies, and others who provide information and advocate for important issues.
The mission of the WSCF is to promote a strong sense of community among the diverse people who live and work in the Westcott neighborhood. A powerful heart beats in the Westcott community; we can’t wait to see that demonstrated when the streets are filled once again!
“This is my favorite city festival of all!” says author Paul Otteson. “It’s rich with color, energy, and cool people, and there are amazing performances wherever you turn.”
Petit Branch Library for the month of September has a display of Westcott Street Cultural Fair memorabilia going back the 30 years of the fair.
More than thirty area businesses and organizations help fund the WSCF. Our top 2023 supporters include our Stage Sponsors — WAER, NY State of Health, Rise N Shine Diner & Lobster Babe — and our Westcott Wizards — Autotech of Syracuse, Boom Babies, and University Hill Realty. The WSCF also relies on grant, sponsorship, and other support from the City of Syracuse, CNY Arts, Onondaga County, and the Westcott Community Center.
For more information about the 2023 Westcott Street Cultural Fair, visit us on the web at https://www.westcottstreetfair.org or our Facebook page.
Parking
People with Disabilities
Parking for people with disabilities is located in the public lot at 471 Westcott Street, near the New Garden Restaurant. Approach from E. Genesee St. Official disabled parking plates or permits are required.
General
You may park in the streets in the vicinity of the fair. Pay close attention to even/odd parking sides — This will be an “odd” parking day. You may also park in a Thornden Park parking lot. Parking rules are very strictly enforced in the neighborhood on the day of the fair!
