Thank you to everyone who attended the 13th Western NY Pottery Festival!
The 14th annual festival will be June 20th and 21st 2026
Free Admission, Activities for Kids, Pottery Raffles, Competitions, Wood Kiln Opening, and a Raku firing!
Can’t wait until June to get your next clay fix?
Check out the Flower City Pottery Invitational this October!
Get ready for a real clay extravaganza at the 14th Annual Western New York Pottery Festival!
Join us on June 20th and 21th, 2026 from 10AM to 4PM at Studio Sales Pottery in East Avon, NY, for a weekend filled with pottery, fun, and creativity.
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Browse and Shop from 20+ Artists
Now in its 12th year, the WNY Pottery Festival is the perfect showcase for accomplished ceramic artists to display and sell their stunning creations. But that's not all – the festival is also a hands-on, interactive experience for visitors of all ages.
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Live Demonstrations & Competitions
Witness live pottery-making demonstrations, engage in friendly clay competitions, and try your hand at shaping your very own masterpiece. Experience this age old techniqune in a whole new way at at the 12th Annual WNY Pottery Festival!
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Fun for the Whole Family
Admission is free, and there's no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained. Kids will love our hands-on experiences, while adults can participate in a raffle, observe a Noborigama wood kiln opening, and marvel at the mesmerizing Raku firing process!
Meet Liz and Laura, Our 2025 Emerging Artists!
Introducing Liz Walsh, one of our festivals 2025 emerging artists! Liz is a ceramic engineer and passionate potter, who will be joining us at this year's festival. Don't miss the chance to support Liz’s budding career and witness her pursuit of ceramic mastery!
Laura Hunsburger is our second emerging artist for 2025! Laura started her pottery journey in 2022. She has taken many classes to improve her practice and is excited to debut her work at the festival. Make sure you stop into her booth and see her creative endeavors come to life!
- Jane S., Rochester, NY
"I attended the WNY Pottery Festival for the first time last year, and I was absolutely blown away by the incredible talent and friendly atmosphere! The hands-on activities were so much fun, and my kids couldn't stop talking about their pottery creations. We can't wait to return this year and make even more unforgettable memories!"
A Celebration of Clay in Rochester, the Finger Lakes and Beyond
A hands-on, interactive experience for visitors of all ages!
This is a family-friendly event that has everything from glaze-your-own-pottery to amazingly talented vendors selling their own pieces. It’s a fun space to celebrate ceramics and the process that goes into making all kind of works. The festival is an opportunity to bring Western New York together in enjoyment and appreciation of a medium we all interact with on a daily basis.
