Music Shows
Kids Fun Suff Chalk Art Car Cruise Diaper Derby Bike Cruise Craft & Vendor Show

GRATWICK PARK
River Road • N. Tonawanda, NY 14120

JULY
19-26

Canal Fest opens at NOON
on Sunday - JULY 19
Opening Ceremony 3:30pm
on the MAIN STAGE

2026 Schedule NOW ONLINE

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Music Line-up NOW ONLINE

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New Location Map NOW ONLINE

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2026 Schedule NOW ONLINE 〰️ Music Line-up NOW ONLINE 〰️ New Location Map NOW ONLINE 〰️

Sign-up now to draw a scene “Where the River meets your imagination”

COME SEE 3D Artist Erik Greenawalk’s CREATION COME TO LIFE!

Want to be a Vendor at the CAR CRUISE? BIKE CRUISE? Or both?
Click on the buttons below

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MONDAY - July 13, 2026

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The organizers of Canal Fest are a group made up of 100% volunteers

We are committed and dedicated to putting a quality event on in efforts to help the not-for-profit Member Organizations from both the Cities of North Tonawanda & Tonawanda keep their doors open and their projects funded.

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Canal Fest of the Tonawandas is the largest outdoor festival of its kind!
Encompassing 2-square miles along the banks the Historic Erie Barge Canal,
this family-focused, 8-day festival is shared by the Twin Cities of
Tonawanda & North Tonawanda in beautiful Western New York.
Thousands of visitors each year are drawn to its attractions,
food, live music and premier events.

THE CANAL FEST MISSION

~ TO PROMOTE ~
THE DOWNTOWN AREAS OF BOTH THE CITIES OF
NORTH TONAWANDA & TONAWANDA

 ~ TO PROVIDE ~
THE MEANS OF FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL
COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

~ TO PRODUCE ~
A UNITED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FOR THE CITIZENS OF BOTH CITIES

 

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