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70th Anniversary Allentown Art Festival

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Saturday June 12th
& Sunday 13th
11am to 6pm
2027

The Allentown Art Festival is marking its 70th anniversary on June 12th & 13th, 2027, celebrating its origins in 1958 with a weekend of art, music, and community in the Allentown Historic Preservation District.

Founded in 1958 by local shop owners, the Allentown Art Festival is one of the longest-running and most respected art shows in the United States. By 2027, it will have reached 70 years of showcasing Western New York’s artistic talent. The festival is a nonprofit initiative that annually awards over $30,000 in college scholarships to Western New York students pursuing visual art.

The Allentown Art Festival is a free, juried outdoor event featuring:

  • 300–400+ artists in fine art, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography.

  • Food vendors and live music.

  • Artist demonstrations, student art displays, and community activities.

  • A vibrant, historic neighborhood setting that transforms into an open-air gallery.

Beyond its cultural appeal, the festival supports local businesses, fosters community pride, and strengthens Buffalo’s arts scene. Our 70th anniversary will include special programming, but the core tradition of art, music, and community will remain.

Community Contributions

The 69th Allentown Art Festival (June 13–14, 2026) distributed:

$18,500 in artist prizes to recognize and reward local and visiting artists.

$30,000 in student scholarships for high school seniors and continuing students pursuing art education.

$6,000 for poster contest prizes, supporting creative expression through design.

$5,000 to the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA), which selects 140 students statewide for intensive visual arts training.

Over the years, the festival has invested more than $400,000 into various art programs, fostering creativity and talent in Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood.

The program is self-sustaining through a permanent fund, ensuring continued support even if the festival were to end.

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