The Westcott Street Cultural Fair — Sunday, September 23, 2018, 12:30-6:30 p.m., 500 block of Westcott St. — brings an impressive lineup for fans of local music and dance. Founded by a creative group of neighborhood volunteers over 25 years ago, the Fair’s mission continues: to promote a strong sense of community among the diverse people who live and work in the Westcott neighborhood. The WSCF seeks to increase awareness of the attractiveness and viability of Westcott as a great place to live, work, shop, socialize and play. In 2017, over 11,000 people attended the WSCF!
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“Now more than ever, our communities need experiences that unite us and celebrate our diversity,” says Sharon Sherman, WSCF chairperson. “The Westcott Fair has been doing that for over 25 years.”
This year’s WSCF is funded through major sponsorships, such as Boom Babies, Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., NY State of Health, WAER, University Hill Realty and over twenty additional business, individuals and organizations. Grant funding comes from UNSACC (Syracuse University and the City of Syracuse), Onondaga County, CNY Arts & Kinney Drugs.
There will be over 120 booths featuring handmade items such as jewelry, hats, pottery, candles, soaps, and clothing. A signature feature of the WSCF is the diverse non-profit groups that have booths at the fair, from neighborhood organizations such as the Westcott Neighborhood Association to causes such as animal rights, reproductive rights, civil rights and the environment; to educational and governmental agencies.
“This is a neighborhood festival, but people from all over Central New York will have a blast at the Westcott Street Fair,” says Performing Arts Committee member Adam Gold. “Grab an empanada or some BBQ, hear some first rate bands and join in the dancing!”
All performances are free and open to the public. Limited seating will be available at all stages, but Fair goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Handicapped parking is available.
For more information about the 2018 Westcott Street Cultural Fair, visit us on the web at http://www.westcottstreetfair.org or our Facebook page Westcott Street Cultural Fair.
