The Westerleigh Folk Festival

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The Westerleigh Folk Festival Staten Island's original Roots music festival - celebrating the creative spirit of the borough for over 18 years! WestFest will return on Sept. 19th, 2026! 🎸

WestFest 19 was one for the books! The beautiful, sunny weather was the perfect backdrop for an incredible day of live m...
09/24/2026

WestFest 19 was one for the books! The beautiful, sunny weather was the perfect backdrop for an incredible day of live music, art, and togetherness! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate creativity and community! Your energy and love for this festival made the day truly unforgettable! ✨

And of course, we couldn’t do it without our amazing performers, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, participating organizations, and our very own Community Arts Commission team. We are truly grateful for every single person who makes this event possible! 💖

We can't wait to see you next year for more music, memories, and magic at WestFest 20! 🙌🏻

📷: Alexandra Justo (top left), Sumitha Sneha (top right), & Valentina Romero (bottom left & right) - Wagner High School

Come check out the WestFest 19 art gallery, featuring work from talented artists of all ages and mediums! 🎨 And don't fo...
09/19/2026

Come check out the WestFest 19 art gallery, featuring work from talented artists of all ages and mediums! 🎨 And don't forget to get a live portrait or sketch created by James Cox or Anna Nadler! ✨

Visit our activities field behind the Westerleigh Park gazebo anytime before 7pm!

📷 Veronica Dellomo

🎉 Take home a little piece of the festival with a WestFest 19 souvenir tee — just a $25 donation at our merch booth! 👕Ev...
09/19/2026

🎉 Take home a little piece of the festival with a WestFest 19 souvenir tee — just a $25 donation at our merch booth! 👕

Every tee helps support this free, nonprofit community event and keeps The Westerleigh Folk Festival going strong. 💙

🛍️ Support local artisans and small businesses at The Westerleigh Folk Festival! Take a stroll through Westerleigh Park ...
09/19/2026

🛍️ Support local artisans and small businesses at The Westerleigh Folk Festival!

Take a stroll through Westerleigh Park today to discover one-of-a-kind treasures from our WestFest 19 craft vendors. From handmade goods to unique artwork, you’ll find plenty of things you won’t see on store shelves! ✨

📷: Sumitha Sneha (Wagner High School)

✨ Add a little whimsy to your day at The Westerleigh Folk Festival! 🎨Stop by our FREE face painting table today for colo...
09/19/2026

✨ Add a little whimsy to your day at The Westerleigh Folk Festival! 🎨

Stop by our FREE face painting table today for colorful paint designs and temporary tattoos! 🌈 Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, everyone is welcome to participate!

⏰ 11am-7pm
📍 Westerleigh Park

📷: Kayla Brown

Who’s ready to make some new four-legged friends? 🐴💕 Our pony pals are trotting back to WestFest! Bring the little ones ...
09/19/2026

Who’s ready to make some new four-legged friends? 🐴💕 Our pony pals are trotting back to WestFest! Bring the little ones for FREE pony rides today from 12pm–2pm in Westerleigh Park.

📸: Ariana Leuschner (Wagner High School)

🎉 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🎉The Westerleigh Folk Festival is happening Saturday, Sept. 19th! 🎶 Join us at Westerleigh Park fr...
09/18/2026

🎉 TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🎉

The Westerleigh Folk Festival is happening Saturday, Sept. 19th! 🎶 Join us at Westerleigh Park from 11am–7pm for live music, food & craft vendors, face painting, creative workshops & FREE pony rides from 12–2pm! 🐴

Bring your crew and come celebrate this beloved Staten Island tradition with us! ❤️🌳

Admission is FREE — don’t miss WestFest 19!

Returning for their 2nd year at The Westerleigh Folk Festival, Wagner High School Visual Arts Program will showcase a ga...
09/16/2026

Returning for their 2nd year at The Westerleigh Folk Festival, Wagner High School Visual Arts Program will showcase a gallery of their students' artwork and photography. 🌈

Please stop by our activities area to show your support and appreciate the amazing talents of these young artists! 💛

📷: Julius Mejia (Wagner High School)

We are so excited to have Carrie Ann back on the mic on Sept. 19th as our WestFest 19 emcee! From introducing performers...
09/15/2026

We are so excited to have Carrie Ann back on the mic on Sept. 19th as our WestFest 19 emcee! From introducing performers to sharing festival updates, Carrie Ann will be there to keep the energy high and the good times rolling! 🎤

Outside of being an incredible addition to The Westerleigh Folk Festival team, Carrie Ann is also the founder of Shagara, an arts and culture platform that produces inclusive events, exhibitions, and programs that connect artists, organizations, and communities. Shagara has some amazing upcoming projects, so be sure to check those out! ✨

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Westerleigh Park: Willard Avenue &, Woodbridge Place
New York, NY
10314

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11am - 7pm

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