Festivals

Celebrate all things Buffalo in one of WNY's most historic locations. The Totally Buffalo Festival is all about Buffalo and what makes us love it - the food, the drinks, the music, the sports, and most importantly - the people!

While they’re called many things such as lantern festivals, lights festivals, water lanterns, floating lanterns, or Chinese Lanterns – only One World Lantern Festival Read more [...]

Keg tapping ceremony at 2:30pm, Special guest appearance by the Caledonian Pipe Band, Music 3:00 - 7:00pm by The Ausländers

Our All Day Long Kickoff to Summer Festival is BACK! Join us on May 27, because we’re heating things up here at the Beer Read more [...]

Pucker up your lips, and get ready for a chance to kiss a cow at Asha’s pre-summer kickoff party. The sanctuary for farmed animals Read more [...]

Buffalo & WNY Pride Week will be back in 2018 and ready to take over the region with a week’s worth of celebration, advocacy Read more [...]

Saturday Night Fireworks 1 ½ Hour Parade Large Arts & Craft Show New and Antique Farm Equipment display Chamber Trade Show Kids’ Farm Activities Read more [...]

I’s that time of year again! We’re busy preparing for Greek Fest 2018! Join us on June 1,2,3 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Buffalo, Read more [...]

The Superhero Race & Wellness Walk is an annual event that highlights the strength and diversity of the children and adults assisted by advocates in the mental health community of Western New York.

Join us for: Bounce Houses, Carnival Games, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Chalk Art, Dunk Tank, Photo Booth, Face Painting, Birdhouse Making, Music, Giveaways & so Read more [...]

Join us for our biggest party of the year! Our second annual music and beer festival will be held at 12 Gates on Saturday, June, 2nd from 12-11pm. Expect a full day of entertainment and special beer releases.

The Buffalo Pints & Pierogi Fest hosted by Step Out Buffalo is bringing pierogi makers together for a day of face stuffing and fun.

I’s that time of year again! We’re busy preparing for Greek Fest 2018! Join us on June 1,2,3 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Buffalo, Read more [...]

This is the main event, presented by M&T Bank! Join us for a vibrant celebration of WNY’s LGBTQ community. The festival features community organizations, family Read more [...]

The 2018 Strawberry Festival Parade is lining up great! Take a look at these photos from last year & don’t forget to get your applications turned in!

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CARVING AT THE CASINO Enjoy crowd favorite carvers from the Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous! Free Admission Friday, June 8th: Carving Noon-8PM Saturday, June 9th: Read more [...]

Come to the annual St. Mary of the Lake Lawn Fete!!! We are featuring live music with Strictly Hip (Friday 7-11), Krossfire (Saturday 2-5pm), Read more [...]

The 2018 WYRK Toyota ‘Taste of Country’ Concert is set for Friday, June 8 at Coca-Cola Field. Get your cowboy hat and boots ready because the Read more [...]

Founded in 1998, the Allen West Festival is held on the second weekend in June each year. It is held concurrently with the Allentown Read more [...]

Founded in 1998, the Allen West Festival is held on the second weekend in June each year. It is held concurrently with the Allentown Read more [...]

Tens of thousands of art patrons visit the festival to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo's weather in June, the charm and uniqueness of the Allentown area and the quality of the art and crafts presented by the over 400 juried exhibitors.

The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo, New York. Tens of thousands of art patrons visit the Read more [...]

Stroll the Village of Hamburg while sipping great wines.

Explore the numerous vendors & distilleries, sample their locally made bourbons and whiskeys, head over to the on-site mutuel clerks and bet on your favorite horse to win the Belmont Stakes, then head over to the gaming floor and test your luck with the $15 free play Read more [...]

$30 per person Visit a different local restaurant for each course: Appetizer, 2 main course “bites”, a dessert, & 1 beverage! You’ll choose 5 Read more [...]

The J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Series is a world-wide series of 3.5-mile (5.6-km) running events open to groups of full-time employees from organizations within Read more [...]

The Valley Community Association (VCA) will be hosting their 14th Annual Buffalo River Fest at Buffalo River Fest Park, located at 249 Ohio Street, Read more [...]

Join WNY homeschool and prospective homeschool families for a day of fun! Inflatables, rock wall, food, vendors from local businesses that provide services/workshops to homeschoolers.

Over 1,000 music enthusiasts from across Western New York will eat, drink, and enjoy the best talent Buffalo has to offer during the region’s premier blues event. To commemorate the event’s tenth anniversary, limited tickets will be sold for a newly added VIP area, Read more [...]

Join us on Friday, June 15, 2018 at 5 p.m. on Illinois Street in Buffalo’s Historic Cobblestone District as we party in the street! Enjoy live blues, barbecue food, and beer with Read more [...]

Bring Dad & the family for a weekend of Cars, Coasters, Cold-Ones! Great choice of craft & local breweries with a Craft-Pint Glass Special & BBQ Lunch Buffet Deal!

The seventh annual Holiday Valley Mudslide is a mudrun that’s really, really FUN. Yes, you’ll get muddy, yes there is running, yes there are 11 obstacles but Read more [...]

The Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo was started in 1976 by B.U.I.L.D., a community-based organization, as a culturally relevant alternative to the country’s Bicentennial Celebration. Read more [...]

The Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, NY is an important component of summertime events in the Buffalo-Niagara region. The Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo was started Read more [...]

See the majestic sport of Dragon Boat Racing at the Hope Chest’s annual Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat FestivalSM. Join us for a day of dragon Read more [...]

The Celts in Western New York played a major role in shaping the history of the Genesee Country. Join us Saturday, June 16 to celebrate Read more [...]

Along with our corporate sponsors, local businesses, and vendors the Lewiston Garden Club celebrated 90 years as a garden club during GardenFest 2017 .   We are planning Read more [...]

Along with our corporate sponsors, local businesses, and vendors the Lewiston Garden Club celebrated 90 years as a garden club during GardenFest 2017 .   We are planning Read more [...]

It’s that time of year again! Gather yer crew and assemble yer finest vessel for the Rigidized River Fest Regatta! There are 2 course options on Read more [...]

The best way to kick off the summer is with a tailgate party in the vineyard and a warm Niagara welcome! Join over 30 Read more [...]

Wood Spring Club presents: The 3rd annual MUSIC IN THE WOODS FESTIVAL! Bands, Food, Picnic, Swim, Open House – you don’t want to miss Read more [...]

Last year rocked so much we're doing it all over again. Come celebrate our second year anniversary with us as we close Elmwood Avenue between Utica Street and Hodge Avenue for a day filled with food, beer and music!

The 6th Annual Crossroads Bluesfest to fight teenage homelessness, featuring some of Western New York’s hottest blues bands, will be held on Saturday, June Read more [...]

The best way to kick off the summer is with a tailgate party in the vineyard and a warm Niagara welcome! Join over 30 Read more [...]

Eclipsed by the bloodshed of the Civil War, and often overlooked in the aftermath of two World Wars, the “Forgotten” War of 1812 comes Read more [...]

The Roycroft Summer Festival was originally featured on the grounds of the Historic Roycroft Campus.  However, in 2010 the campus grounds were undergoing major Read more [...]

The best way to kick off the summer is with a tailgate party in the vineyard and a warm Niagara welcome! Join over 30 Read more [...]

Canalside & the Buffalo Niagara Brewer’s Association present The Buffalo Brewer’s Festival! Featuring over 30 of WNY’s finest craft breweries, cideries and more. Event is rain or shine. *This event is for guests 21 years of age and over*. 

The Polish Heritage Festival is helping “Special Children with Special Needs!” Featuring Yoga Pants Vodkas Distillery Free Tasting of Busia’s East Side Polonia Krupnik.

The German-American Musicians annual festival is fast becoming an integral part of Buffalo’s cultural festival scene, celebrating the traditional food, drink, and music of the Read more [...]

This event is sponsored by the Parkside Community Association, one of Buffalo’s oldest incorporated neighborhood associations. All money raised helps support continuing non-profit programs Read more [...]

The best way to kick off the summer is with a tailgate party in the vineyard and a warm Niagara welcome! Join over 30 Read more [...]

The ECRC Fun Run is a fun filled family event. Race distances and the obstacle course are designed to provide a fun and challenging Read more [...]

The Taste of Diversity takes place each year on Grant Street, in the heart of Buffalo’s burgeoning west side market district. It features a Read more [...]

The Summer Soul Festival!! Featuring Faith Evans, Eric Benet, Ginuwine, Next, 702, Lil Mo’ AND MORE! Tickets on sale right now at www.thesummersoulfest.com, Doris Records Read more [...]

It’s the 25th edition of Jam in The Valley presented in part by Labatt USA, Colton RV, D’Youville College, featuring @Billy Currington, Cole Swindell, Read more [...]

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Fan World delivers an amazing 3-Day event for fans of gaming, animation, media guests, cosplay, and much more at the amazing Niagara Falls! This Read more [...]

Friday July 6th 5 pm – Midnight Saturday July 7th Noon – Midnight Sunday July 8th Noon – 9:30 pm WEBSITE

Over 55 restaurants, 5 wineries and 450,000 invited guests gathered in downtown Buffalo to enjoy “fun by the forkful.” One of the region’s signature Read more [...]

Over 55 restaurants, 5 wineries and 450,000 invited guests gathered in downtown Buffalo to enjoy “fun by the forkful.” One of the region’s signature Read more [...]

Join us for our 7th Annual Buffalo BookFest, a gathering of printers, book artists, and lovers of the craft! WNYBAC’s Buffalo BookFest is a day-long festival dedicated to printing Read more [...]

Join us for our 7th Annual Buffalo BookFest, a gathering of printers, book artists, and lovers of the craft! WNYBAC’s Buffalo BookFest is a Read more [...]

31st. annual event featuring FREE concerts, Model Plane & Car Shows, historic encampment, Robertson Amusements – Thrills for All ages, free family activities, green Read more [...]

To promote an international Friendship Festival celebrating the good relations between Canada and the United States of America since the end of the War Read more [...]

The Galbani® Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival is the nation’s second largest street festival and a treasured tradition among locals. The family-friendly festival, which celebrates Read more [...]

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival offers the largest showcase of New York State wines with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, music and Read more [...]

Enjoy 20 samples from local breweries and cideries in a beautiful setting, enjoy fun fare from local food trucks, chill to live music by PA Read more [...]

The Buffalo Niagara Blues Festival is presented by the, 25 years young, Blues Society of Western New York (WNY).   The mission of the organization Read more [...]

Sweet Chalk is the best chalk festival in New York State. We have talented local artists and students and bring in ringers from around Read more [...]

Sweet Chalk is the best chalk festival in New York State. We have talented local artists and students and bring in ringers from around Read more [...]

Fantastic temporary art, fine music, and summer fun await at the 2018 Perry Chalk Art Festival on July 14th. This year’s theme is ILLUSIONS! CHALK Read more [...]

Visit Memorial Park to pickup your map for the self-guided tour of Hamburg Village’s lovely gardens. There will be thirty or more beautiful gardens Read more [...]

The festival will provide a full day of entertainment from top notch national artists and up-and-coming youth talent on two stages to thousands of attendees.

Canal Fest provides 8 days of entertainment for local citizens and visitors from throughout Western New York and farther.

The Chautauqua County Fair has been a fun, family event for 134 years. The fair combines farming, food, and fun. Don’t miss out on Read more [...]

The Chautauqua County Fair has been a fun, family event for 134 years. The fair combines farming, food, and fun. Don’t miss out on Read more [...]

Rock the Barn is a 2-day music festival to benefit Meals on Wheels of Clarence, Akron and Newstead. Have you heard the news? We’re Read more [...]

Immerse yourself in Hawk Creek’s unique renaissance-themed celebration of wildlife diversity! Exciting entertainment and activities for all ages include live wildlife presentations, bird of Read more [...]

BurgerFest is located along Main and Buffalo Streets and in the Village of Hamburg Municipal Parking Lot. The Taste of Hamburg portion of the Read more [...]

BurgerFest is located along Main and Buffalo Streets and in the Village of Hamburg Municipal Parking Lot.

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The 2018 Festival is the 15th running of a festival that has its roots in Montreal, QC and beyond. Read more about the history, funders, and Read more [...]

The Lebanese Festival continues to share its heritage with the Western New York community in an enjoyable and unique way, by offering delicious and Read more [...]

Buffalo Iron Works, Lockhouse Distillery & Bar, and Sunbeam Entertainment are pleased to announce the Second Annual Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival, to Read more [...]

A Jazz and Blues Weekend in Ellicottville is a boutique experience.  Wander through the village and choose from a variety of Jazz and Blues Read more [...]

The 10th annual Niagara USA Wine Festival right in the heart of the Village of Lewiston, NY at Academy Park (next to TOPS Markets). Read more [...]

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Come enjoy art, food, music, and dance as well as the beautiful surroundings of Glen Park in Williamsville. Over 100 vendors! Saturday and Sunday Read more [...]

In its 24th year, more than 65,000 guests from the U.S., Canada and beyond, will visit more than 400 creative urban gardens! Garden Walk Read more [...]

In its 24th year, more than 65,000 guests from the U.S., Canada and beyond, will visit more than 400 creative urban gardens! Garden Walk Read more [...]

Western New York Independent Living, Inc. will be celebrating the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming a law on Saturday, July Read more [...]

Free Live Music at Fiddler’s Gren Park gazebo, Heritage Park Gazebo and Mercantile General Store.  Featuring eleven bands: Creek Bend, City Fiddle, WNY Fiddle Read more [...]

Sample Wines from around the region at the 10th annual USA Wine Festival. Each festival ticket includes 3 tastes at each of the participating wineries.

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Buffalo’s Paddle Bike Run – the event consists of three disciplines including kayaking/Paddle Boarding, bike ride and a trail run. It is a family Read more [...]

The Alden Auto Show is an annual event dedicated to raising funds for Mercy Flight of Western New York. Totally staffed by volunteers, we Read more [...]

It’s 2018 and we’re all trying to live our best life. But with the thousands of options/opinions for eating right and exercising, where do Read more [...]

The Cattaraugus County Fair has been a tradition for 176 years! Families have experienced all the exciting rides, animal shows and live entertainment for Read more [...]

The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, NY is the largest youth fair in the state and has something for everyone. Over 35,000 people flock Read more [...]

The Eden Corn Festival is a four-day annual event, celebrating its 55th year in 2018.  Buttery, juicy, sweet corn on the cob, served fresh Read more [...]

Small Town – Big Time Pulling and Fun NEW for 2018 -2 Days of Grand National Pulling Excitement Too much Action for a Single Read more [...]

Lewiston’s signature event, now in its 52nd year, features work by more than 175 exceptional artists and fine crafters. Meet the artists one-on-one and Read more [...]

Music 4:30 – 9:30pm by The Ausländers and New Direction German and Polish menu and beverages For special package information, call 716.822.0524 Park opens Read more [...]

August 23rd, 24th and 25th; Night Lights Music Festival transforms The Heron, in Sherman, NY, into a three-day, three-night SOUND & LIGHT spectacular. Featuring Read more [...]

Friday 4:00pm – 11:00pm Saturday 11:00am – 11:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 10:00pm

A community event celebrating our local agriculture founded in 1968.Held Annually on the fourth weekend of August at Fredonia, NY’s beautiful Barker Commons.

Don’t miss the annual Jazz Festival in the Historic Village of Lewiston! Join us on Friday August 24th from 5:00pm-10:30pm and Saturday from Noon-10:30pm. The Read more [...]

Shop – With more than 170 artists and craftspeople selling work done in 16 different mediums, you’re sure to find something you love. See over fifty Read more [...]

AS WE ENTER INTO OUR 17TH  YEAR, the festival is recognized as one of the best in the country. In 2017, the festival drew over 51,000 Read more [...]

18th Annual South Buffalo Irish Festival. A celebration of Irish music and culture. A full day of Irish music, dancing, food, drink and children’s Read more [...]

The Harvest Festival is back at Darien lake for three weekends on September 8th-9th, 15th-16th, and 22nd-23rd. Great fun for the whole family enjoy Park Rides, Food Trucks, Crafters, Live Entertainment, Beer Garden and much more!

Each September, the Music is Art Festival attracts tens of thousands of people from WNY and the world. This annual homegrown festival showcases over Read more [...]

Music 3:00 – 8:00pm by The Genesee Valley Band Park opens at noon – Rain or shine – Food available at 1:00pm Admission $6.00 Read more [...]

This Fall Festival is our way of celebrating the harvest of blessings we enjoy in our community and our nation. It has grown to Read more [...]

Hamburg Oktoberfest is an authentic German festival that features beer, food, wine, music, a car show, dancing and live entertainment. This annual event is held in Read more [...]

Oinktoberfest has continuous music all three days, plenty of BBQ vendors, a KCBS sanctioned Competition Saturday, a Whole Hog Competition, Outdoor Cooking Contest and Read more [...]

Celebrate harvest season with wine and food pairing samples at each participating winery. Tickets are valid for both days of the event and include a tasting Read more [...]

More than 100 of New York State’s finest artisans are featured in the 35th Annual Harvest Festival and Craft Show. Join us on Saturday Read more [...]

Our festival features local musicians who will be performing live  throughout both days. You can also catch vocal stylings in various local establishments. Our Read more [...]

FALL FESTIVAL Description: On October 6th and 7th, 2018, come to Ellicottville’s Fall Festival; the oldest, and largest, takes place when the foliage of Read more [...]

Two weekends full of fall fun in the foothills of western New York. Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried crafts show with Read more [...]

Two weekends full of fall fun in the foothills of western New York. Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried crafts show with Read more [...]

Two weekends full of fall fun in the foothills of western New York. Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried crafts show with Read more [...]

Two weekends full of fall fun in the foothills of western New York. Brilliant foliage sets the scene for a juried crafts show with Read more [...]

Buffalo Dreams Fantastic Film Festival will run for one week this year, Nov. 2nd – 8th, at Dipson Theatres Eastern Hills Cinema, located in the Eastern Hills Mall in Read more [...]

Jump into your lederhosen, grab a bier stein and get ready for the WURST party of the year! Enjoy brats, bands and brews! Authentic Read more [...]