Arts and drafts Festival

Start: Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00PM
End: Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:45PM

Arts & Drafts is a biannual public art festival, established in 2008 by Drew Kauffman, an Erie native and artist whose vision has grown into a highly successful and iconic event in the Erie area, showcasing the work of over 70 local artists and 15 local bands.

Voted ‘Best Art Event’ in the Best of Erie Reader Choice Awards!

To support the incredible local talent—artists, musicians, and community members who love Erie—all gather for three full days each Spring and Fall at one of the area's most recognized breweries, THE “Brewerie,” housed in the historic Union Station, for a weekend of celebration and fun.

Event Coordinator: Amanda Ferguson can be reached at amandarobinson1@live.com or through FB Messenger for more information about the event and artist submissions.

Music Coordinator: Matt "Broke" Boland (ARROW - TONE Productions) can be contacted at brokeboland@gmail.com or via FB Messenger for booking bands for upcoming shows. When reaching out, please use the subject line "Arts & Drafts."