# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival is returning for its fourth year on Saturday, October 17, taking over Republic Street between Louisiana and Vincennes Streets, as well as the Old First Ward Community Center (62 Republic Street) and The Barcalo Building (225 Louisiana Street).

The festival celebrates the history, culture, creativity, and community of Buffalo's historic Old First Ward through art, music, making, storytelling, and shared experiences.

This year's festival will explore the theme Samhain - “Between Worlds,” inspired by the ancient Gaelic tradition, a seasonal festival marking the transition from harvest into winter and a time traditionally associated with gathering, remembrance, storytelling, nature, and the changing relationship between light and darkness.Artists and musicians of all disciplines are invited to connect the Old First Ward’s historical significance with modern relevance, as part of a free festival that features immersive workshops, live music and cultural programming.

Free Immersive art workshops take place from 2pm - 7pm
Live music plays on 2 stages from 3pm -9pm 

The festival is sponsored by The Office of Assemblyman Pat Burke with support from Art Services Initiative.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/buffalo/4th-annual-old-first-ward-arts-and-heritage-festival/200030609562015
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, art, workshops, live-music, nonprofit, storytelling, it, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Buffalo
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14204
- **lat**: 42.86649
- **long**: -78.86295
- **full address**: 62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14204

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival being held?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 62 Republic St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14204.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival is organized by Old First Ward Community Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Buffalo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 4th Annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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