Here's some fun things to do this weekend. I have to admit I've been busy this week, so some of this info is cut and pasted from other sources.
Eden Corn Festival
Jul 31 2008 - Aug 3 2008
Celebrate corn with this festival that includes an arts & crafts show, auto show, parade, pet show and musical entertainment.
American Legion Post 880 Legion Dr., Eden, NY 716-992-9141
www.cornfest.com
Lucille Ball's Birthday Celebration
Aug 1 2008 - Aug 3 2008, 9 am-11pm daily
Lucy's hometown celebrates the queen of comedy's birthday with contests, film fests, memorabilia auction, collectors show, birthday cake bake-off, artists and music.
300 N. Main St. Jamestown, NY 716-484-0800
www.lucy-desi.com
SKYFEST Hot Air Balloon Festival
Aug 1 2008 - Aug 3 2008
Air show with 20 hot-air balloons, aerobatic performances, fireworks, balloon glow, warplanes and passenger planes. Live stage entertainment, crafts and food, kite flying and a petting zoo. Jamestown Airport Jamestown, NY
www.skyfestchautauqua.org
Party for the Planet at the Buffalo Zoo
August 2
You're invited to attend this party, presented by Fisher-Price, honoring our dear planet earth! Visitors will have the chance to explore special stations to learn more about conservation and to take part in games and other fun activities. The youngest visitors will also enjoy meeting Fisher-Price friends, the Planet Heroes, as well as viewing the hottest new toys and trying out the Prehistoric Planet Racetrack featuring the new Power Wheels™ A.T. Rex™! The event is free with Zoo admission and runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please call (716) 995-6133 for more information.
Drums Along The Waterfront
August 3, 6:30pm
Witness music in motion! See this musical sport as the power and precision of the world's best drum & bugle corps take to the field in competition for the title. Sanctioned by Drum Corps International, the 12th Annual event will feature 6 of the top 12 corps in the world including the Bluecoats (Canton, OH), Boston Crusaders (Boston, MA), and Madison Scouts (Madison, WI) See website for complete line-up
Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park
www.drumsalongthewaterfront.org
Ellicottville Jazz Festival
August 1-3, at Holiday Valley and at various locations throughout the village. Enjoy live Jazz performances in a picturesque setting. For more information call the Ellicottville chamber of Commerce 800-349-9099 or visit www.elicottvilleny.com
Blacksmith Hammer-In
August 3, 1:30-4:30
See demonstrations by the New York State Designer Blacksmiths in a historic setting. There will also be a classic Buick car show taking place on the museum grounds the same day.
Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek road, Amherst 716-689-1440
www.amherstmuseum.org
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Lots of things to do this weekend July 26-27
Art, Jazz & Wine Fest
Saturday Jul 26, 12-5. Peek 'n Peak, Findley Lake, NY 716-355-4141, http://www.pknpk.com/
Enjoy artistic talent from across the tri-state region while sipping a variety of wines.
Garden Walk Buffalo
Saturday Jul 26- Sunday Jul 27, 10-4 both days, Buffalo, NY 716-879-0123 http://www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com/
More than 250 gardens will be open during one of the largest garden tours in the country. Free, self-guided tour. Maps available at Richmond Summer Senior Center, Buffalo Seminary and Allentown Association.
Paddle Up Niagara 2008
Saturday Jul 26 2008, 8:30am-2:30pm, Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY
716-773-5361 http://www.niagaragreenway.org/ Free.
Enjoy paddling on the Niagara River. Also enjoy exhibits, safety clinics, and the opportunity to try out kayaks and canoes.
Bubblefest
Saturday July 26, 10-4 at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, 716-896-5200, http://www.buffalomuseumofscience.org/ This annual event features all sorts of bubble activities, including an appearance by bubble master, Casey Carle. $1 includes all bubble activities, along with admission to the museum.
Queen City Jazz Festival
Saturday July 26, starting at 1pm. Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway near Michigan Avenue. This 3rd annual free summer concert series features performances by Carol McLaughlin, Jazz Line, Joyce Carolyn, and others.
Balloons Over Niagara
July 25-27. Niagara County Community College, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn 716-614-NCCC. This three day event will commemorate the Niagara County Bicentennial. Events include balloon launches, balloon glows, musical entertainment, artisan demonstrations and more.
Saturday Jul 26, 12-5. Peek 'n Peak, Findley Lake, NY 716-355-4141, http://www.pknpk.com/
Enjoy artistic talent from across the tri-state region while sipping a variety of wines.
Garden Walk Buffalo
Saturday Jul 26- Sunday Jul 27, 10-4 both days, Buffalo, NY 716-879-0123 http://www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com/
More than 250 gardens will be open during one of the largest garden tours in the country. Free, self-guided tour. Maps available at Richmond Summer Senior Center, Buffalo Seminary and Allentown Association.
Paddle Up Niagara 2008
Saturday Jul 26 2008, 8:30am-2:30pm, Beaver Island State Park, Grand Island, NY
716-773-5361 http://www.niagaragreenway.org/ Free.
Enjoy paddling on the Niagara River. Also enjoy exhibits, safety clinics, and the opportunity to try out kayaks and canoes.
Bubblefest
Saturday July 26, 10-4 at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, 716-896-5200, http://www.buffalomuseumofscience.org/ This annual event features all sorts of bubble activities, including an appearance by bubble master, Casey Carle. $1 includes all bubble activities, along with admission to the museum.
Queen City Jazz Festival
Saturday July 26, starting at 1pm. Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway near Michigan Avenue. This 3rd annual free summer concert series features performances by Carol McLaughlin, Jazz Line, Joyce Carolyn, and others.
Balloons Over Niagara
July 25-27. Niagara County Community College, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn 716-614-NCCC. This three day event will commemorate the Niagara County Bicentennial. Events include balloon launches, balloon glows, musical entertainment, artisan demonstrations and more.
“Environmental Art” is Focus of Artpark’s Free Art Program on July 26-27!
Check out Artpark July 26-27
Below is information I got in a press release from Artpark
Nature prints, animal rubbings, geology-focused mobiles, and the always-popular creation of robots from recyclable materials will be the central, themed artistic endeavors of Artpark’s “Family Weekends” free program on July 26-27.
Also featured on Saturday during “Enviro Art” will be a “Then and Now” fossil display courtesy of the Niagara Region Interpretive Programs Office of New York State Parks. The presentation will compare ancient fossils with modern day equivalents and even provide for the opportunity to take a guided hike along Artpark’s Fisherman’s Trail with a state park naturalist.
All “Family Weekends” take place on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4pm in Artpark’s Outdoor Amphitheater, and also include an array of traditional art endeavors like clay work, face-painting, drawing and dress-up.
Artpark’s “Family Weekends” also includes a “Tot Spot,” consisting of a selection of simplified art happenings, a sandbox, fun with earthmovers and other goings-on for children ages two through five.
Artpark’s family and children’s programming is made possible in part by the generous support of the Modern Corporation, the Town of Lewiston and the Niagara County Legislature.
For a full schedule of 2008 events, call the Artpark Box Office at (716) 754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net.
Below is information I got in a press release from Artpark
Nature prints, animal rubbings, geology-focused mobiles, and the always-popular creation of robots from recyclable materials will be the central, themed artistic endeavors of Artpark’s “Family Weekends” free program on July 26-27.
Also featured on Saturday during “Enviro Art” will be a “Then and Now” fossil display courtesy of the Niagara Region Interpretive Programs Office of New York State Parks. The presentation will compare ancient fossils with modern day equivalents and even provide for the opportunity to take a guided hike along Artpark’s Fisherman’s Trail with a state park naturalist.
All “Family Weekends” take place on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4pm in Artpark’s Outdoor Amphitheater, and also include an array of traditional art endeavors like clay work, face-painting, drawing and dress-up.
Artpark’s “Family Weekends” also includes a “Tot Spot,” consisting of a selection of simplified art happenings, a sandbox, fun with earthmovers and other goings-on for children ages two through five.
Artpark’s family and children’s programming is made possible in part by the generous support of the Modern Corporation, the Town of Lewiston and the Niagara County Legislature.
For a full schedule of 2008 events, call the Artpark Box Office at (716) 754-4375 or visit www.artpark.net.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
International festivals and more this weekend, July 17-20
There’s plenty to do this weekend, including several international festivals. See below for all the details.
Scandinavian Folk Festival
A celebration of Nordic heritage with folk music and dance, workshops, foods, crafts, ethnic costumes, genealogy and history lectures, children's activities, fiddle and accordion music. July 18-20. Friday 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am- 4:00pm. Campus of Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY www.scandinavianjamestown.org
Italian Heritage Festival
Italian cultural exhibits, dancers, singers and groups from Italy, food, entertainment, bocce tournament and more. July 17-20, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Hertel Avenue between Colvin & Delaware Buffalo, NY www.buffaloitalianfestival.com
Polish-American Arts Festival
Live entertainment, Polish music and dancing, food, folk art, arts and crafts vendors.July 18-20 Cheektowaga Town Park 2600 Harlem Rd.,Cheektowaga, NY 716-686-3465www.tocny.org
Grease Pole Festival
The area's oldest Puerto Rican heritage festival featuring live bands, games, Latino cuisine and youth talent show.July 18-20 Pucho Inc. Community Center 261 Swan St.Buffalo, NY 716-852-1648.
Pirate Festival
Ahrr…Come to Olcott Beach for rides, fun, music and lots of pirate entertainment at their annual Pirate Festival weekend held in Krull Park on Lake Ontario. Friday July 18 6pm-12am, Saturday July 19 12-12 and Sunday July 20 12-6pm. For info.call 716-778-8531
Christmas in July!
Liberty Vineyards will be hosting Christmas in July, Saturday July 19th 10-6 and Sunday 20th 11-5, for wine, Christmas treats, giveaways, and other surprises! Each customer will receive a Liberty Vineyards collectible ornament with purchase while supplies last. Liberty Vineyards, 2861 Rt. 20, Sheridan, NY 716-672-4520, info@libertywinery.com, www.libertywinery.com
Scandinavian Folk Festival
A celebration of Nordic heritage with folk music and dance, workshops, foods, crafts, ethnic costumes, genealogy and history lectures, children's activities, fiddle and accordion music. July 18-20. Friday 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am- 4:00pm. Campus of Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY www.scandinavianjamestown.org
Italian Heritage Festival
Italian cultural exhibits, dancers, singers and groups from Italy, food, entertainment, bocce tournament and more. July 17-20, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Hertel Avenue between Colvin & Delaware Buffalo, NY www.buffaloitalianfestival.com
Polish-American Arts Festival
Live entertainment, Polish music and dancing, food, folk art, arts and crafts vendors.July 18-20 Cheektowaga Town Park 2600 Harlem Rd.,Cheektowaga, NY 716-686-3465www.tocny.org
Grease Pole Festival
The area's oldest Puerto Rican heritage festival featuring live bands, games, Latino cuisine and youth talent show.July 18-20 Pucho Inc. Community Center 261 Swan St.Buffalo, NY 716-852-1648.
Pirate Festival
Ahrr…Come to Olcott Beach for rides, fun, music and lots of pirate entertainment at their annual Pirate Festival weekend held in Krull Park on Lake Ontario. Friday July 18 6pm-12am, Saturday July 19 12-12 and Sunday July 20 12-6pm. For info.call 716-778-8531
Christmas in July!
Liberty Vineyards will be hosting Christmas in July, Saturday July 19th 10-6 and Sunday 20th 11-5, for wine, Christmas treats, giveaways, and other surprises! Each customer will receive a Liberty Vineyards collectible ornament with purchase while supplies last. Liberty Vineyards, 2861 Rt. 20, Sheridan, NY 716-672-4520, info@libertywinery.com, www.libertywinery.com
Friday, July 11, 2008
You can always discover something new in Buffalo
We went down to the waterfront this past weekend and were amazed at the number of people walking around and looking at the Erie Canal Harbor project, the newly renovated naval park and just enjoying the waterfront. Buffalo's waterfront is really taking shape. We even enjoyed a meal at the Hatch and visited the naval park, which we haven't been to for years.
This week we also had the opportunity to stop by the Japanese Gardens behind the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society. What a pretty place! We had never walked back there before.
This week we also had the opportunity to stop by the Japanese Gardens behind the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society. What a pretty place! We had never walked back there before.
Tops picks of things to do this weekend July 12-13
Summer is in full swing. There are so many festivals happening that one couldn’t possibly go to all of them. Here’s a sampling of what’s happening this weekend and early next week.
Taste of Buffalo. Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square, July 12 11am-9pm, July 13 11am-7pm. Free Admission. Food tickets .50
It is the second largest food fest in the U.S. and one of the biggest festivals of the summer in Buffalo; over 450,000 people are expected to converge on downtown Buffalo for the two-day event. It is celebrating its 25th year in 2008. Over sixty restaurants and several local wineries will be participating. For more information, visit www.tasteofbuffalo.com
Canal Fest of the Tonawandas, along the Erie Canal in Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. July 13-20. Free Admission
Enjoy eight days of rides, live entertainment, food and more. A giant parade is held on Tuesday evening. There will be a car show, craft show and many more events. See www.canalfest.org for complete schedule.
Don Davis Car Show at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst July 12, 12-5pm. Free admission.
Pre-1980 cars of all makes and models will be on display on the grounds of the museum. www.amherstmuseum.org
Olde Sanborn Days Arts & Crafts Show July 12 10:00am-5pm and July 13 11am-4pm. Free to the public at the Sanborn Fire Hall grounds on Rt. 429 near the intersection of Rt. 31.
A family oriented event that will feature X-TREME Art sculptor, Jerry Schieffer.
Schieffer is a "Master of the Chainsaw" and is considered one of the best carvers in the world. He has won critical acclaim for his beautiful carving style in numerous competitions.
2008 Geneseo Airshow “The Greatest Show on Turf” Geneseo Airport, Geneseo. July 12-13. $15 adults, $5 children 6-12, 5 and under free.
An airshow featuring historic aircraft presented by the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group.
Taste of Buffalo. Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square, July 12 11am-9pm, July 13 11am-7pm. Free Admission. Food tickets .50
It is the second largest food fest in the U.S. and one of the biggest festivals of the summer in Buffalo; over 450,000 people are expected to converge on downtown Buffalo for the two-day event. It is celebrating its 25th year in 2008. Over sixty restaurants and several local wineries will be participating. For more information, visit www.tasteofbuffalo.com
Canal Fest of the Tonawandas, along the Erie Canal in Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. July 13-20. Free Admission
Enjoy eight days of rides, live entertainment, food and more. A giant parade is held on Tuesday evening. There will be a car show, craft show and many more events. See www.canalfest.org for complete schedule.
Don Davis Car Show at the Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst July 12, 12-5pm. Free admission.
Pre-1980 cars of all makes and models will be on display on the grounds of the museum. www.amherstmuseum.org
Olde Sanborn Days Arts & Crafts Show July 12 10:00am-5pm and July 13 11am-4pm. Free to the public at the Sanborn Fire Hall grounds on Rt. 429 near the intersection of Rt. 31.
A family oriented event that will feature X-TREME Art sculptor, Jerry Schieffer.
Schieffer is a "Master of the Chainsaw" and is considered one of the best carvers in the world. He has won critical acclaim for his beautiful carving style in numerous competitions.
2008 Geneseo Airshow “The Greatest Show on Turf” Geneseo Airport, Geneseo. July 12-13. $15 adults, $5 children 6-12, 5 and under free.
An airshow featuring historic aircraft presented by the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Happy 4th of July weekend
It's the 4th of July weekend! There's plenty of things to do. First off, each community seems to have their own fireworks display, check your local newspaper for times and places.
Here are some other events happening this weekend and early enxt week.
French and Indian War Encampment Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY. July 4-6, 10-4 each day. Over 1,000 reinactors will recreate the 1759 Siege of Niagara during the French and Indian War. For more information https://oldfortniagara.org/
Summer Festival of the Arts Downtown Ellicottville and at Holiday Valley Ski Resort. July 4-6. Activities include music by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on July 4, followed by fireworks. There will also be arts and crafts all weekend, entertainment and more. For information call 800-349-9099 or http://www.ellicottvilleny.com/
Old Home Days Island Park in Williamsville July 8-11. There will be a big parade on Tuesday at 6:30. Other activities include games, rides, food, live entertainment and more. 11am-11pm daily. For complete schedule visit http://www.oldhomedays.org/
Here are some other events happening this weekend and early enxt week.
French and Indian War Encampment Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY. July 4-6, 10-4 each day. Over 1,000 reinactors will recreate the 1759 Siege of Niagara during the French and Indian War. For more information https://oldfortniagara.org/
Summer Festival of the Arts Downtown Ellicottville and at Holiday Valley Ski Resort. July 4-6. Activities include music by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on July 4, followed by fireworks. There will also be arts and crafts all weekend, entertainment and more. For information call 800-349-9099 or http://www.ellicottvilleny.com/
Old Home Days Island Park in Williamsville July 8-11. There will be a big parade on Tuesday at 6:30. Other activities include games, rides, food, live entertainment and more. 11am-11pm daily. For complete schedule visit http://www.oldhomedays.org/
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