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Cortland Arts Off Main Festival

17-29 Main Street
Cortland, NY 13045


AUGUST 6 10AM-5PM 2023

The Arts Off Main Festival is a reimagining of the twelve-year-old Arts & Wine Festival.

The celebration is free and complete with artist vendors, live music, performing artists, live pottery demonstrations, children’s activities, wine and craft beverage tasting, and food from downtown restaurants. Live music and entertainment will be performed throughout the day. An interactive chalk mural with festival goers' participation and  3-D Chalk Artists will create a festival mural right before your eyes.

WHEN

Saturday, August 6, 10am-5pm, 2023

WHERE

Downtown Cortland, NY

Downtown Cortland

Cortland, NY

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WHAT TO EXPECT
Cortland Arts of Main will host 28 fantastic artists, with a wide variety of wares available for purchase, from pottery to macrame,  photography to handmade soaps. Arts Off Main is more than just incredible shopping.
 
WINE TASTING
Everyone's favorite wine-tasting event will open at noon (for attendees 21 and over). Finger Lakes Tasting and Tap Room will host this year, providing the opportunity to try some of the finest New York State wines from various locations and delicious locally crafted cheeses, sweets, and nibbles. Farmers, makers, and brewers will be on hand for meet and greets. Ciders and microbrews will also be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. $30

CHALK MURALS
This year's art festival will showcase three fantastically talented 3-D chalk mural artists. Erika Thurkins, TeeJay Dill, and Jean Robert Edouard Jr. will create their murals live during the event. Want to try your hand at chalk art? Local artist Molly Regan will create an interactive chalk outline for festival-goers of all ages to participate. 
 
BUDDING ARTIST

Is there a budding young artist in your life? There will be no shortage of activities for children at the Art Tent throughout the day! Stop by and try magic watercolor painting, clothespin airplanes, doodlebug magnets, and arts & crafts workshops. Don't forget to join in the children's pinwheel contest!

LIVE MUSIC
Pull up a lawn chair and listen to the sounds of talented local musicians.

The Line Up:
Nate the Great
Lynn Koch & Jim Weiss
Steve Daniels Trio
Bradford Allen & Casey Widger
Marina Gorelaya
The Local Farmers Union
The Spencer Sisters
 
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