Staten Island’s Westerleigh Folk Festival: Fun For The Whole Family, With Crafts, Activities
Editor’s note: We previously covered this event a couple of years ago. Below are photos of the event provided by our photographer, Sean Fitzpatrick:
The below is from the Community Arts Commssion:
The Westerleigh Folk Festival returns for the 19th year on Saturday, September 19th, 2026* from 11am-7pm! WestFest is an all-day music and arts festival that features live music, vendors, children’s activities, and more!
Discover new artists, enjoy captivating performances, and shop our vendors’ incredible selection of handcrafted goods!
This is a FREE community event, so be sure to bring your friends and family along for a memorable day out in Staten Island! We can’t wait to see you at WestFest 19!
*Rain Date: October 3rd, 2026
This event is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency Statewide Community Regrant Program with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; administered by Staten Island Arts. This event has also received funding support from The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation.
Banner Image: Westerleigh Folk Festival. Image Credit – Sean Fitzpatrick
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