Voting is an Act of Resistance

VOTEFEST is a groundbreaking new model for activism—transforming voter outreach into joyful, visible community action. With the midterms approaching, it gives activists everywhere a powerful way to reach voters, protect democracy, and build lasting local power.

Canvassing is integral to VOTEFEST: volunteers meet people where they gather, invite them in, and turn interest into participation—at the polls, in election protection, and throughout the community.

VOTEFEST Starts With Canvassing

VOTEFEST GOES CITYWIDE

VOTEFEST NYC
October 17, 2026

Washington Square Park

Time TBA

VOTEFEST POP-UP
October 3, 2026
Baisley Park, S. Ozone Park
2 – 4 pm

VOTEFEST 3.0
October 24, 2026

Macdonald Park, Forest Hills

2 -4 pm

Votefest Includes: 

Using art, music, and culture to make civic participation visible, accessible, and welcoming

Voter registration and voter education

Developing voting plans and turnout strategies

Assisting seniors and people with disabilities in accessing the ballot

Recruiting, training, and deploying election protection volunteers and poll monitors

Connecting community organizations working toward shared democratic goals including Headcount, Hands Off, Common Cause, League of Women Voters, NYCLU, The Beacon, Lets Talk Democracy/Youth Talk Democracy and other partners. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Whether you’re a voter, volunteer, artist, musician, organizer, educator, poll watcher, community leader, or first-time participant, there is a place for you in VOTEFEST.

When we vote, we win.