MISSION STATEMENT
Featuring over 40 tents with crafts of all kinds, the Weekend on the Niagara Arts and Crafts show is the perfect summer kick-off event. Every year on the first full weekend in June, Niawanda Park in the City of Tonawanda, NY is transformed into a multi-cultural, creative playground for all ages. The festival runs from 10AM to 5PM each day. The 2008 festival was held on June 7 and 8.
While you browse the artisan tents, you can enjoy the sounds of the Tonawanda Folk Festival from the Miller Bandshell, featuring live music, folk dancing, and children's entertainment. The Tonawanda Folk Festival showcases regional talent in a high profile and picturesque site with high summertime pedestrian traffic. Boasting "the best music you've never heard", the festival highlights acts that are on their way to becoming household names in local entertainment.
Niawanda Park is located at 300 Niagara Street in the City of Tonawanda, on the banks of the Niagara River (upstream from Niagara Falls) and within walking distance from the historic Erie Canal gateway.
BILL NEUBAUER
1953-2008
The Western New York community and the music world at large has lost a true master. Bill Neubauer, “Buffalo’s Ambassador for Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar” performed at the Tonawanda Folk Festival in 2006 and 2007. He had a joy and enthusiasm for music that was balanced by his gentle spirit. His unique style and relaxed personality will truly be missed.
The 2009 Tonawanda Folk Festival is hereby dedicated to his memory.
2008 PHOTOS
BrownBuffalo Photography
Danielle Wardak Photography
CRAFT SHOW QUESTIONS ONLY:
E-MAIL:
recreation_AT_ci.tonawanda.ny.us
PHONE: 716-695-8658
2009 Craft show application and information will be available from the CITY OF TONAWANDA RECREATION WEBSITE in early 2009.
FOLK FESTIVAL (MUSIC/DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT) QUESTIONS ONLY:
E-MAIL:
tricentennialmusic_AT_roadrunner.com
PHONE: 716-541-5869
Thank you to all of the music and dance groups who sent letters regarding the festival. We will keep your information on file for the 2010 festival. Due to volume of calls and e-mail we receive, we are only able to reply to those selected for this year's show
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2009 SPONSORS
