4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival

The Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival is returning for its fourth year on Saturday, October 17, taking over Republic Street between Louisiana and Vincennes Streets, as well as the Old First Ward Community Center (62 Republic Street) and The Barcalo Building (225 Louisiana Street).
The festival celebrates the history, culture, creativity, and community of Buffalo's historic Old First Ward through art, music, making, storytelling, and shared experiences.
This year's festival will explore the theme Samhain - “Between Worlds,” inspired by the ancient Gaelic tradition, a seasonal festival marking the transition from harvest into winter and a time traditionally associated with gathering, remembrance, storytelling, nature, and the changing relationship between light and darkness.Artists and musicians of all disciplines are invited to connect the Old First Ward’s historical significance with modern relevance, as part of a free festival that features immersive workshops, live music and cultural programming.
Free Immersive art workshops take place from 2pm - 7pm
Live music plays on 2 stages from 3pm -9pm
The festival is sponsored by The Office of Assemblyman Pat Burke with support from Art Services Initiative.