Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival

Name: Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival
Start: 2025-09-27T12:00:00-04:00
Location: 62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14204

Schedule

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14204 | Buffalo, NY

Join us for the third annual OFW Arts & Heritage Festival. "Forged in the Old First Ward" celebrates the grit, industrial heritage, and unwavering spirit of one of Buffalo’s oldest neighborhoods. 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 12pm - 7pm
Live music plays on 2 stages from 12pm -10pm
Dance performances will be happening throughout the day as well as free dance lessons inside the community center.
The festival is sponsored by The Office of Assemblyman Pat Burke with support from Art Services Initiative.