We're headed to the Northtowns for our next Holiday Market! Join us on Saturday, December 14th at Sto Lat from 10-4. We will have over 30 vendors joining us...to be announced in October! Stay tuned.

Join us on our last outdoor market date of the year for our 2nd annual Fall Festival! Enjoy live music, yard games and all of your favorite farmers, artisans and vendors to end the outdoor season with a celebration!

Are you ready for Spooky Season?!?

Listen. We are NOT trying to fast forward to Halloween & skip out on the last beautiful davs of summer.

But we ARE polishing our brass scales, restocking our apothecaries, making all the moon water, & getting ready for October!

The Witching Hour Market is hosted by Rhiannon Needham of Balancing Scales and Alisha Lezama of Kaleyedascopize. It will be held at a BRAND NEW, larger location to maximize what we have to offer.

Join us for a sensual night of sorcery, shopping, indulgence, & self-care.

Monday, October 7th, 3-9pm.
The Powerhouse, Buffalo.

Join us for pumpkin painting, food vendors, oddities and curiosities vendors, psychics, and more!

Join us for an electrifying experience at the all-new NightCrawlers event, ReVAMP! Buffalo Events Marketplace is proud to take the reins from previous years, bringing you an unforgettable evening that celebrates the mysterious and magical creatures of the night. This year, we're pulling out all the stops with an array of thrilling attractions and entertainment.

Get ready to be captivated by mesmerizing dancers, sip on specialty drinks crafted just for the occasion, and explore a diverse selection of artists and vendors offering unique creations that perfectly capture the essence of the night. Whether you're drawn to the allure of vampires or simply love the thrill of the unknown, this event has something for everyone.

As part of our commitment to giving back, we're hosting a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to the American Red Cross of Buffalo, so you can indulge in the festivities while supporting a great cause. We encourage you to come dressed in your finest nocturnal attire and immerse yourself in the dark and enchanting atmosphere that only NightCrawlers can provide.

Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the night in all its glory—join us for ReVAMP and let’s make this a night to remember!

Join us in the Lower Park on Saturday, August 31 from 10M to 4PM for The 3rd Annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival; a free-to-attend, all-ages event meant to promote reading, encourage writing, and celebrate storytelling.

The festival, presented by local writer Ian Kinney, features thousands of books on sale for $5 or less; vendor booths by local authors, artists, and merchants; a variety of food trucks and other concessions; kid-friendly activities such as storytelling, face-painting, and balloon animals; plus much more.

Additionally, for the third year in a row, the festival is proud to present a special basket raffle with gifts donated by some of the world’s best storytellers. This year’s star-studded list of celebrity donors includes Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Silverman, Neil Gaiman, Colleen Hoover, David Byrne, Wilco, Pearl Jam, Blink 182, legendary icon Bob Dylan, superstar Billie Eilish, and more!

Local sponsors to this year’s festival include BirchTree Fotos, Kelly’s Beauty Bar, Niagara Sports Tournaments, Orange Cat Coffee Co., Power City Eatery, Read It & Eat, The Village Bake Shoppe, Youngstown Village Diner, and others.

To learn more, become a sponsor, or make a donation: please visit www.BetterOffReadFestival.com.

The Better Off Read Summer Book Festival is an annual literary festival held in Lewiston, NY with the mission to encourage reading, promote writing, and celebrate storytelling. The first Better Off Read Summer Book Festival took place at Stella Niagara on July 9th, 2022. The event was sponsored by over two dozen local small businesses such as Favorite’s Pizza, The Brickyard, and Orange Cat Coffee Co., as well as larger local companies and organizations such as the Buffalo Bisons, the Buffalo Bandits, and Wegmans. The event was a massive success and allowed for the festival to return again the following year. The 2nd Annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival was once again held at Stella Niagara on July 15, 2023. The sophmore year for the event doubled the number of local vendors present and incorporated a number of new attractions for attendees to enjoy. Also, in addition to the large number of local sponsors, this year’s event received support from over 40 popular celebrities including Bruce Springsteen, Tony Hawk, Foo Fighters, Sarah Silverman, Bill Burr, Chris Pine, Aubrey Plaza, Lin Manuel Miranda, and more

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Oliver Street Art Festival will take place on Oliver St. in North Tonawanda between Robinson and Schenck Streets and will feature more than 65+ artist vendors, food, live music and more!

The Oliver Street Art Festival is organized by the Project 308 Gallery located at 308 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 and serves as the headquarters for the event.

This one-day event transforms Oliver Street into a bustling hub where art enthusiasts, collectors, artists, musicians, and community members converge to revel in creativity.

The Oliver Street Art Festival highlights the talents of local artists and musicians and enriches the neighborhood with the arts. The festival will also feature live music, food vendors and other refreshments.

This event is family friendly, free and open to the public.

Enjoy the enchanting and wondrous 14th annual Artpark Fairy House Festival in the Lower Park from 11AM - 3PM! Festival goers will delight with captivating performances by Jon Lehrer Dance Company and tour the woods to discover Fairy Houses by local artists. Children of all ages may engage in fairy art making activities and spaces. This years festival will feature a fairy market place by local artisans and craft vendors where attendees can purchase a piece of this magical world to bring home.

Plus: Join us for a free performance by Jon Lehrer Dance Company from 3-4PM on the Emerald Grove Stage

Featured acts and artists:

Jon Lehrer Dance Company

Artpark Bridges

Fairy houses by local creatives

Fairy Market

ON VIEW JUNE 29TH, 2023 – AUGUST 9TH, 2024

OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY JUNE 29 11AM-3PM AT BOOKFEST

MAIN GALLERY

It’s that time of the year for one of our most cherished events, the annual Members’ Show! We are continuously excited, intrigued & delighted by the artwork our community of members submits each year. We encourage all members to submit, and all forms of artwork & skill–from curious hobbyist to professional, any age–are welcome.

Membership at Book Arts supports ongoing educational programming in our studios & out in our community. If you’re not yet a member, consider joining our vibrant collective of artists & makers, and submit your artwork in the show!

An Opening Reception will be held Saturday June 29th, 2024 between 11am-3pm during our 13th Annual BookFest, a free and family friendly festival of hands-on art making workshops, celebrating all things print!

More information: https://wnybookarts.org/16th-annual-book-arts-members-show/

come see me on may 11th at battle flag tavern from 12-5 for a last minute pop up market! build your own fresh flower bouquet, pick up a treat, a gift, or all of the above. see ya on the patio!