The Festival began in 2003, as part of the Excelsior Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (ENCoRe) project, designed to bring back the vitality of the Excelsior’s commercial district, support small business and strengthen the local economy, and to beautify and promote the Excelsior neighborhood.

The Excelsior Action Group formed in 2002 to ensure merchants, residents, and community organizations are actively involved and working together in the Excelsior’s economic development. Learn more about the EAG.

Download Past Festival Posters:

2004
2005
2006