33rd Annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF)

33rd Annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF)

Sunday, September 28, 2025, Kicks off festivities with a traditional parade at 12 noon. Entertainment 12:30 – 6:30 p.m. along the 500 block of Westcott St. and several side streets. With 6 stages, the WSCF offers an impressive lineup for fans of local music and dance. Performances include SAMMY Award-winning rock, blues, and funk groups, multicultural dance groups, and belly dancing. The children’s stage features magicians, storytellers, and musicians.

*See attached performance & event schedule

More than 140 booths will line the streets. Many feature vendors of handmade items including jewelry, pottery, clothing, candles, soaps, and more. Additionally, non-profit groups, government agencies, and others will host tables that provide information and advocate for important issues.

*See attached map & list of booths

The mission of the WSCF is to promote a strong sense of community among the diverse people who live and work in the Westcott neighborhood. A powerful heart beats in the Westcott community; we can’t wait to see that demonstrated when the streets are filled once again!

“This is my favorite city festival of all!” says neighborhood resident, Paul Otteson. “It’s rich with color, energy, and cool people, and there are amazing performances wherever you turn.”

Petit Branch Library for the month of September has a display of Westcott Street Cultural Fair memorabilia going back 3 decades from past fairs.

Fair Day Volunteers Needed!  We are looking for volunteers to work short, convenient shifts helping in various ways. For more info, please find & submit the volunteer form on ourwebsite.

2025 Major Supporters & Grantors include — WAER, NY State of Health, Rent from Ben, University Hill Realty, Upstate Medical University Hospital, Westcott Barber Shop, Salon on Westcott, Syracuse Real Food Co-op, Alto Cinco, Kinney Drugs, Recess Coffee & Roastery, Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 3 Swords Tattoo & Art Studio, Tops Friendly Market, Speed Pro Imaging, Wegmans, Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Cafe.

PARKING:  Westcott St Fairgrounds will be closed to traffic on Sunday, September 28,

9 am-8 pm. Please observe parking signs. “Odd/Even Street Parking is strictly enforced. Violators will be ticketed or TOWED! Additional parking may be available in Thornden Park.

***Media Interviews:  On the day of the Fair, please go to the “InfoNation Booth” to arrange an interview with Sharon Sherman.***

For more information about the 2025 Westcott Street Cultural Fair, visit us on the web at

https://www.westcottstreetfair.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, X (formerly Twitter).