30th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival

About this event

The Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival is a free outdoor festival that draws 10,000-12,000 people to East and West Parks of downtown Norwich, NY, each year on the weekend after Labor Day.

It features juried art and fine crafts for sale in an interactive atmosphere, acoustic music by professional singer-songwriters, literary arts, creative culinary arts, and hands-on art experiences for all ages.

Admission and all activities are entirely FREE of charge. Rain or shine!

Artists & Performers:

Guests can expect to see acrylic paintings, handmade jewelry, ceramics, nature photography, chain saw sculptures, blown glass, upcycled fashion, and more.

See the participating artists: https://colorscape.org/festival/artists/

Performers scheduled include the Irish Claddagh Dancers, Norwich Improv, Realtime Jazz, the Skinny German Juggler Boy, the Bob Malone Band, and many others.

View the performers and schedule: https://colorscape.org/festival/performers/

Location:

• Colorscape Chenango takes place in the East and West Parks, conveniently located in the middle of downtown Norwich, NY.
• Located in the heart of Central New York, Norwich is a short and picturesque drive from Syracuse, Cortland, Utica, Oneonta, Binghamton, and Rochester. It's also 2 hours west of Albany - the perfect distance for a day trip!

Parking Info:

• You will find plenty of parking around the perimeter of the Festival, including many side streets and in front of the Chenango County office building.
• Handicapped parking is available along the West side of Broad Street between West Main Street and West Park Place, in the Guersney Memorial Library parking lot, and in the United Church of Christ parking lot. 

MISSION & VISION: Colorscape Chenango is an interactive festival featuring quality arts and crafts, music, literary and performance art for all ages. Our vision is to be the premier free arts festival in the heart of central New York.