The 38th Annual Canandaigua Art and Music Festival: Three Free Days of Art, Music, and Community on Main Street

The 38th Annual Canandaigua Art and Music Festival transforms Main Street in Historic Downtown Canandaigua into one of the Finger Lakes most beloved summer gatherings — three days of juried artwork, live music at Commons Park, and handcrafted goods from over 150 artists spread along the street. This is the kind of event where you arrive planning to look and leave having bought something made by the person standing right next to it. The Golden Palette Art Trail offers a curated walk connecting you to local artists in the heart of a lakefront town.

Date: Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, 2026 Time: Friday noon-7 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10 AM-5 PM Location: 115 S Main Street, Historic Downtown Canandaigua, NY 14424 Cost: Free

No registration required. Walk in from Main Street and follow the art. Combine with a lakefront lunch or a stop on the Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail. More at downtowncanandaigua.com.