The last summer Saturday before Labor Day turns lower Broadway into a walking promenade, with six car-free blocks running from Union Square down past the Strand and Grace Church to Waverly Place. Clearview's downtown fair sets the classic lineup of food stalls and vendor tables on one of the best strolling corridors in the Village. Come hungry, drift south, and let the bookstore carts and side streets finish the afternoon.
What to expect
A classic New York street fair scaled to lower Broadway: vendor booths and food stands lining the closed roadway from 14th Street to Waverly Place, 10am to 6pm. Foot traffic flows between Union Square and the NYU blocks, so expect crowds building through midday. The Strand at 12th Street and Grace Church at 10th make natural stops along the route.
Good to know
- No tickets or gates — walk on anywhere along Broadway between 14th St and Waverly Pl, 10am-6pm.
- Take the 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W to 14 St-Union Sq; the fair starts at the square's south end.
- Free to browse; bring some cash — card acceptance varies stall to stall.
- Broadway is closed to traffic along the route, so skip driving and expect bus detours.
- The Strand at Broadway & 12th sits mid-fair — a good browsing break.
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Common questions
Is the Broadway Downtown Fair free?
Yes. It's a free, open street fair — you pay only for what you buy from food and merchandise vendors.
When and where exactly does it run?
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10am to 6pm, along Broadway from 14th Street down to Waverly Place in Greenwich Village.
How do I get there by subway?
14 St-Union Sq (4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W) drops you at the north end; 8 St-NYU (R/W) and Astor Pl (6) are close to the south end.
Who runs the fair?
Clearview Festival Productions, the production company behind many of Manhattan's weekend avenue fairs, lists it on its 2026 schedule.
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