Guide to Festivals Happening This Month & Beyond in Buffalo & WNY

Valkyrie International Film Festival

Sun, Mar 26 • All Day

Screening Room Cinema Cafe • 3131 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, 14226

North Towns

Valkyrie International Film Festival (VIFF) spotlights films directed by women of all backgrounds and advances the cause of women in film. Held every year ...

Maple Sugar Festival At Genesee Country Village & Museum

Sun, Mar 26 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Genesee Country Village & Museum • 1410 Flint Hill Rd Mumford, 10451

Other

Tap into the history of Maple Sugaring! Gather family and friends to enjoy an outdoor exploration of the history of maple sugaring in New York State! Start ...

24th Annual St. Patrick – St. Joseph -Dyngus Day: Tri-Ethnic Celebration

Sun, Mar 26 • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Buffalo Irish Center • 245 Abbott Road Buffalo, 14220

South Buffalo

Featuring Musical Entertainment by The Formula Band (Italian Music), Emerald Isle (Irish Music) and Seven(Polka Music) ...

Savor the Spirits at Roycroft Campus

Sat, Apr 1 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Roycroft Campus • 31 S Grove St East Aurora, 14052

South Towns

We had such a positive response from our inaugural Roycroft “Savor the Spirits” event that we’re dong it again. So set your calendars ...

Stadtfest 2023

Sat, Apr 1 • 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Hofbrauhaus Buffalo • 190 Scott St Buffalo, 14204

Buffalo

Did you know “Stadtfest” means “City Festival”? Join us for Stadtfest 2023 on April 1st to celebrate our German community in Buffalo! What to ...

Pierogi Fest

Sat, Apr 1 • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Terrace • 199 Lincoln Pkwy Buffalo, 14222

Buffalo

After a few years off “PIEROGI FEST” is back at The Terrace in 2023! Enjoy “Buffalo’s Best” from WNY’S finest Polish dumpling artists. Tickets ...

Kegs, Barrels and Crafts at 500 Pearl

Sat, Apr 8 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

500 Pearl • 500 Pearl St Buffalo, 14202

Buffalo

The Second Annual Beer, Wine, and Whiskey Tasting Event. With 40+ Vendors in attendance from the Western New York Region, you’re sure to find something ...

Dyngus Day Party at Sto Lat Bar

Mon, Apr 10 • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Sto Lat Bar • 4475 Transit Rd Williamsville, 14221

North Towns

Celebrate Dyngus Day 2023 with us at Events by Sto Lat next to The Eastern Hills Mall!  Presented by Sto Lat Bar, Pierogi Petes, & Chrusciki Bakery!  Everyone ...

St. Stanislaus Dyngus Day

Mon, Apr 10 • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church / Diocesan Shrine of Saint John II • 389 Peckham St Buffalo, NY 14206

Buffalo

Foods and drinks available Featuring: Polka Country Musicans John Gora and Gorale The Piatkowski Brothers All Star Band ...

Dyngus Day at the old Schreiber Brewery!

Mon, Apr 10 • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Old Schreiber Brewery • 662 Fillmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14212

Buffalo

Let’s celebrate Dyngus Day with plenty of beer made in the old Schreiber Brewery in the heart of polonia! ...

Dyngus Day @ The Buffalo Airport Hotel

Mon, Apr 10 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am

Buffalo Airport Hotel • 4600 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Cheektowaga and East

Dyngus Day Site Join us for this day long Dyngus Day party filled with AUTHENTIC Polish food and drink. We are the Official Hotel of Dyngus Day Buffalo! ...

Dyngus Day at the Distillery

Mon, Apr 10 • 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Buffalo Distilling Company • 860 Seneca St Buffalo, 14210

Buffalo

Buffalo is the Dyngus Day Capital of the World and we are the home of Buffalo's Original Krupnik! Join us for Polish Food, Krupnik Specialty Cocktails ...

Polish Cadets 2023 Dyngus Day Celebration

Mon, Apr 10 • 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Polish Cadets Club • 927 Grant St Buffalo,

Other

Very exciting program for this year, including live music by Tom Mroczka and the Music Box Band starting at 1 pm. We will have new program this year including ...

Sturr Studded Spectacular

Mon, Apr 10 • 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pussy Willow Park • 111 Memorial Dr Buffalo, NY 14206

Buffalo

21 And Over Sturr Studded Spectacular Authentic Polish Food by Polish Cadets featuring Bacik Kielbasa Food Truck Alley Live Music with Cross Border Klezmer ...

Dyngus Day at the Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle

Mon, Apr 10 • 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Adam Mickiewicz Dramatic Circle • 612 Fillmore Avenue Buffalo, 14212

Buffalo

Join Us at Buffalo's Most Authentic Dyngus Day Party! ...

Dyngus Day at Mulruski’s

Mon, Apr 10 • 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Morluski’s Polish & Italian Cuisine • 10678 Main St Clarence , 14031

North Towns

A fun filled day of bring a POLE! We will have Music, POLISH food ONLY, Polish beer and great cocktails. Wear red and come eat, drink, and dance with us.. ...

The 3rd Annual North Tonawanda Dyngus Day Parade and Post-Parade Party 2023

Mon, Apr 10 • 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Oliver Street • 308 Oliver Street North Tonawanda,, 14120

Niagara County

The 3rd Annual North Tonawanda Dyngus Day Parade will be held on Monday, April 10. the parade commences at 5 pm. The route will be down Oliver Street, ...

Dyngus Day Parade

Mon, Apr 10 • 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Historic Polonia District • Historic Polonia District Buffalo, 14212

Buffalo

In the case of the Annual Dyngus Day Parade, here in Buffalo’s Historic Polonia District, it’s more of a demonstration in civic and ethnic pride. Unlike ...

Vino at the Casino With The Niagara Wine Trail

Sat, Apr 15 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel • 8315 Park Rd Batavia, 14020

Genesee County

Join Niagara Wine Trail wineries for tastings, bottle sales and games of chance at the Batavia Downs & Hotel. Choose either the afternoon (2 ...

Thawfest 2023

Fri, Apr 21 • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Buffalo RiverWorks • 359 Ganson St Buffalo, NY 14203

Buffalo

Thawfest is a yearly celebration of NY State Breweries, Wineries, Cideries and Distilleries! It is held each year at Buffalo RiverWorks: 359 Ganson Street, ...

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Fri, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 22 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Reg Lenna Center for the Arts • 116 E. Third St. Jamestown, 14701

Southern Tier

Banff is back and better than ever, baby! This year, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is celebrating Earth Day by expanding our presentation of The Banff ...

Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival

Sat, Apr 22 • 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Buffalo RiverWorks • 359 Ganson St Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Three Chord Bourbon and Barry Entertainment proudly Presents The 2nd annual Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival Saturday 4/22/23 at Buffalo Riverworks! ...

The Wake

Sat, Apr 22 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Town Ballroom • 681 Main Street Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Beer, wine, food, and shenanigans will be in abundant supply as ICTC returns to Town Ballroom for a rollicking Wake, Irish-style. Also during the event, ...

10th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Thu, Apr 27 - Sun, Apr 30 • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Buffalo History Museum • One Museum Court Buffalo, 14216

North Buffalo

The Tenth Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival will be held Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April  30, 2023 at the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park ...

WNY REFUGEE FILM FESTIVAL

Thu, Apr 27 +more dates • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Online

For those attending our film festival for the first time, you are in for a treat. For those who have joined us for previous seasons, welcome back! ...

59th Annual WNY Maple Festival

Sat, Apr 29 - Sun, Apr 30 • Times Vary

Franklinville Central School • 32 N Main St Franklinville, NY 14737

Southern Tier

The WNY Maple Festival celebrates the rich history of maple producing in our community. This event was formed by the Franklinville Jaycee’s in 1963 to ...

Beltane Spring Festival and Psychic Fair

Sat, Apr 29 - Sun, Apr 30 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

• 4550 Millennium Drive Geneseo, NY 14454

Livingston County

Tarot Readings, Psychics/Mediums, Healers, Vendors, Charity Tea Cup Raffle, Food and Drink, Kid's Activities, Speakers, and more! Saturday 11-6; Sunday ...

Annual Cabin Fever Beer and Wine Festival

Sat, Apr 29 • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Buffalo Ski Center • 7414 State Road Colden,

Other

Join us for the sixth annual cabin, fever, beer and wine festival at Buffalo Ski Center/Tamarack Lodge Tastings from local and national breweries/wineries/distilleries ...

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Festival

Sat, May 6 • 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Backlot Entertainment Venue • 11891 Main Rd. Akron, 14001

North Towns

The 2nd annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ festival returns. Headlining the event is The Soul Men backed by a full band. “Their performance was action packed, ...

Full Circle Fest 2023

Sat, May 20 • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Knox Farm State Park • 437 Buffalo Rd. (Seneca Street) East Aurora, 14052

South Towns

To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, 42 North will host its 6th installment of Full Circle Festival at the historic Stables at Knox Farm. This festival ...

Hertel Alley Mural Fest

Sat, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 11 • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY 14216

North Buffalo

For the 2023 Hertel Alley Mural Fest, there are 16 buildings that will serve as blank canvases for mural creations. Wall space ranges from 10’ x 10’ ...

Lewiston GardenFest

Sat, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 18 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Center Street, Lewiston • Center Street Lewiston, NY 14092

Niagara County

Lewiston GardenFest presented by Lewiston Garden Club is set for Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days along Center Street. ...

SABAH Kickstock 2023

Sat, Jun 24 • 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Outer Harbor Buffalo • 225 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo,

Other

You get to enjoy a fun-filled day knowing that all of the proceeds will benefit SABAH, an organization which provides adaptive recreation for those in ...

New York State Craft Brewers Festival

Sat, Jun 24 • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Canalside • 44 Prime St Buffalo, NY 14202

Buffalo

The New York State Brewers Association has teamed up with the Western NY Brewers Guild to present the New York State Craft Brewers Festival, Buffalo ...

MassiveLAN Summer 2023

Fri, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 9 • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Erie County Fairgrounds Event Center • 5820 South Park Ave Hamburg, NY 14075

South Towns

MassiveLAN is raising money for FeedMoreWNY this summer! Come hang out, play video games, spend some time in the board game room, or show off ...

Water Lantern Festival

Sat, Jul 8 • 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Outer Harbor Buffalo • 225 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo,

Other

Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that ...

Buffalo, NY Water Lantern Festival

Sat, Jul 8 • 6:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Wilkeson Pointe • 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Buffalo, NY Water Lantern Festival is coming up on July 8th, 2023! Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA Water Lantern Festival TODAY two years in ...

Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival

Fri, Jul 14 - Sun, Jul 16 • 6:00 pm - 2:00 am

Cobblestone District • Illinois Street Buffalo, 14203

Buffalo

Twenty6 Productions, Buffalo Iron Works, and Lockhouse Distillery & Bar are proud to announce the dates for the fifth annual Cobblestone Live Music ...

Artpark’s Fairy House Festival

Sat, Jul 15 • 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Artpark • 450 S. Fourth St. Lewiston , 14092

Niagara County

Now in its 13th year, Artpark’s Fairy House Festival welcomes visitors of all ages to marvel at fairy house creations by professional and community artists. ...

Front Park Summer Family Craft Festival

Sat, Jul 29 • 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Front Park • 121 Porter Ave Buffalo, 14201

Buffalo

Craft fair/Festival feturing food and other attractions ...

Outlaw Music Festival

Sun, Jul 30 • 3:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Darien Lake • 9993 Alleghany Rd Darien Center, 14040

Genesee County

Festival ...

Buffalo’s Country Music Festival

Fri, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 5 • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Backlot Entertainment Venue • 11891 Main Rd. Akron, 14001

North Towns

The second annual Buffalo Country Music Festival returns for two days this summer headlined by national recording artist, RODNEY ATKINS! Saturday, August ...

Lewiston Jazz Festival

Fri, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 26 • Times Vary

• Center St. Lewiston, NY

Other

Continuous jazz performance throughout the weekend with 30 performance groups! ...

Buffalo’s Polka Festival

Sat, Aug 26 • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Backlot Entertainment Venue • 11891 Main Rd. Akron, 14001

North Towns

The Buffalo Touch, The Concertina Allstars plus Captain Tom & The Hooligans take the stage. The Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY will also be performing. ...

2023 National Buffalo Wing Festival

Sat, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 3 • Times Vary

Highmark Stadium • 1 Bills Drive Orchard Park, 14127

South Towns

GENERAL ADMISSION: $20 per person / day… (CASH ONLY) Children 8 and under FREE. NO PRE-SALE (All tickets sold at the gate) ATM’s available on-site CHICKEN ...

Borderland Festival 2023

Fri, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 17 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Knox Farm State Park • 437 Buffalo Rd. (Seneca Street) East Aurora, 14052

South Towns

That’s right – now a three-day festival starting on Friday, Borderland will celebrate its fifth year with more than 20 bands on 2 stages. THE LINE-UP In ...