Festivals

Mingle with the cast and crew, enjoy the music of Queen City Strings while indulging in light hor d’oeuvres and beer tasting (provided by Rich’s and Flying Bison Brewing Company) with dessert and coffee at intermission. Tuesday – Sunday

The 8th annual EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldn’t hurt. This is a 3-day, FREE, live music festival to raise awareness of domestic violence, on 2 stages featuring over 50 bands, all weekend long.

The Brick Fest Live LEGO® Fan Experience is filled with hands-on attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate, and entertain.

Over 200 Arts & Crafts vendors from all over the states. Fun for the whole family! Free parking, free admission!

Tour the local gardens nestled between the beautiful homes of the Parkside neighborhood, the suburb designed by Olmsted in 1870

Wurstfest is a family friendly event and people of all ages are invited attend.

Luau Party! Festivities including limbo & hula contests, with prizes being awarded to the top winners. Clams, tiki cocktails, and NYBP Summer Seasonal Beers will be involved. Live music begins at 5 PM with Caribbean Extravaganza.

Join us for a free concert in this urban oasis, sponsored by Delaware District City Council Member Joel Feroleto and an anonymous friend.

Twenty-five companies will pitch to a live audience and host a trade show table to network with influential business professionals that can help accelerate their businesses.

Gaufest 2017

Rockin’ 2017 will feature acclaimed alternative rock bands Our Lady Peace and Collective Soul with special guest, Tonic.

Over the years, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has prided itself in bringing some of the top names in music to our area for a great outdoor show.

A summer tradition since 1992, the Great Blue Heron Music Festival is an annual celebration that brings thousands of music lovers to the rolling hills of Western New York each July.

FAIR, FOOD, FIREWORKS AND FAMILY FUN! LIVE MUSIC AND BEER TENT. FUN FOR ALL AGES!

A Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation event with GoBike, Flying Bison and seven of the best bands in Buffalo for only $7. Local artists, Buffalo’s Best Grill and family friendly-kids are free. Bike and kayak friendly.

Hammerl Amusements kicks off July 3rd & 4th with 14 rides, family friendly games & lots of great food. Ride all rides for one low price. Come join the fun with street performers, jugglers, face painter & balloon art.

2017 Marks the 39th anniversary of our historic Picnic in the Park celebration and the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Summer of Love!

Mark your calendars for the 24th Annual Jam in the Valley presented in part by Labatt USA, Ashley HomeStore and Colton RV July 6-8th featuringToby Keith, Brett Eldredge, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Cody Johnson, A Thousand Horses and more!

Queen of Heaven Carnival

The Perry Chalk Art Festival is a day-long celebration of fantastic food, fine art and fabulous summer fun for the whole family.

We are delighted to offer you a varied bouquet of gardens to stimulate your senses and perhaps inspire you.

This is Rolling Hills largest event of the year with vendors music, food, pet adoption, silent auction, mini day time tours and a nighttime ghost hunt. Food and vendor fees and auction to benefit the wounded warrior project.

SABAH’s 2nd Annual Kickstock Kickball Festival. A throwback tournament that will have you and your friends or coworkers vying for thrilling prizes and the prestigious title of 2017 Kickstock Champions!

Summertime fun and delicious food from more than 55 of Buffalo’s best restaurants and food trucks, plus six New York State wineries.

This year’s festival includes Grammy award-nominated blues guitar and keyboard stalwart, Lucky Peterson, and Victor Wainwright and the Wild Roots, whose band features local prodigy, Pat Harrington on guitar.

Join us for our 6th Annual Buffalo BookFest, as we welcome the 3rd Annual Upstate Wayzgoose, a gathering of printers, book artists, and lovers of the craft!

The Festival featuring PLEIN AIR ARTISTS, ARTISAN VENDORS, DEMONSTRATIONS, FOOD TRUCKS and Historic Tours of the Town Park Club House and the Town’s Historical Museum

We invite you to explore our island and visit our beautiful gardens of all sizes and styles.

Are you looking for a Sunday Funday on the waterfront with plenty of brunch food, drinks, live music and outdoor games? Treat yourself on Sunday July, 9th at Wilkeson Pointe from 12-3pm where five local restaurants will be sampling their unique brunch dishes on the waterfront for you to enjoy!

Pirate Festival

American Salute with the Buffalo Master Chorale and Plien Air Art Festival

A strong part of the mission of our Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce is to promote the community and the businesses within it.

The Galbani® Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival is the nation’s second largest street festival and a treasured tradition among locals.

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival offers the largest showcase of New York State wines with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, music and culinary classes all in one beautiful location

The Rochester MusicFest is a two-day event for families featuring live musical performances, popular food trucks and an interactive “KID ZONE”. The “KID ZONE” will be available on Saturday for children under 10 featuring waterslides, bounce houses and more.

Join us for our annual mid-summer event on the Martin House plaza. Enjoy 20 samples from 17 local breweries and food from R&R BBQ and Amy’s food trucks.

15 Local Breweries. Food trucks. Live Music. Fabulous Auction.

We have talented local artists and students and bring in ringers from around the country to show off their skills.

Start with a bevy of charmingly diverse gardens within a one-square mile village.

Enjoy $1 admission to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum during our Carrousel Carnival Days! Our Children’s Gallery will be transformed into a carnival midway with games for the whole family to play. 50 cent rides and games!

Exciting entertainment and activities for all ages include live wildlife presentations, bird of prey flight demonstrations, medieval reenactments, educational exhibits, food, music, art, and much more!

The one-day festival has something for everyone, from Northwest Bank Kidspace children’s inflatable rides and activities; an arts and crafts show and sale, the KeyBank Classic Car Show and the Labatt Beer Tent.

Cobblestone Live! is one neighborhood of bars, restaurants, and venues coming together to put on a two day music festival.

The Rochester MusicFest is a two-day event for families featuring live musical performances, popular food trucks and an interactive “KID ZONE”. The “KID ZONE” will be available on Saturday for children under 10 featuring waterslides, bounce houses and more.

Canal Fest provides 8 days of entertainment for local citizens and visitors from throughout Western New York and farther. Attendance is estimated anywhere from 200,000 – 250,000 for the 8 day run.

Exciting entertainment and activities for all ages include live wildlife presentations, bird of prey flight demonstrations, medieval reenactments, educational exhibits, food, music, art, and much more!

Waldfest

UB on the Green is a free, outdoor, alcohol-free, family friendly festival where the UB campus meets the community on the iconic Hayes Hall Lawn on the South Campus.

We will be celebrating 3 days of music, ethnic food, and dancing; a celebration of community and culture, with activities for the entire family; With Live Performances

Rock The Barn is more than just a festival. It’s the primary fundraiser for the Clarence Newstead Meals on Wheels Task Force.

Highlights of activities include a Chiavetta’s chicken BBQ, huge basket raffle, music & games, and live music by The Flat Tops. The event will be held rain or shine.

Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival

The Ken-Ton Garden Tour is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in the Ken-Ton community.

Exciting entertainment and activities for all ages include live wildlife presentations, bird of prey flight demonstrations, medieval reenactments, educational exhibits, food, music, art, and much more!

Twelve local Buffalo metal bands from various subgenres gather to put on a killer show.

Two day polo charity event to benefit the John R. Oshei Children’s Hospital.

Exciting entertainment and activities for all ages include live wildlife presentations, bird of prey flight demonstrations, medieval reenactments, educational exhibits, food, music, art, and much more!

Orleans County 4-H Fair

The Chautauqua County Fair has been a fun, family event for 134 years.

Kingdom Bound summer festival is the place to be for Christian music lovers. With nearly 50 performing acts, from music artists to inspiring speakers, spread out over four days, this is a fully immersive experience at Darien Lake.

UB on the Green is a free, outdoor, alcohol-free, family friendly festival where the UB campus meets the community on the iconic Hayes Hall Lawn on the South Campus.

2017 Buffalo Infringement Festival

The 2017 Festival is the 14th running of a festival that has its roots in Montreal, QC and beyond.

Another great season and another great play.. Tuesday – Sunday

Buffalo Rib Fest is a 3 day food & music festival featuring award winning rib vendors, cold beer and live music from TownSquare Live Events.

Wander through the village and choose from a variety of Jazz and Blues performance areas ranging from restaurants, bars & nightclubs and street-side.

Head over to Canalside and sample some of the best ribs around with local and national chefs bringing their mouthwatering rib recipes to Buffalo, NY for the Buffalo Ribfest.

The Silo City, Buffalo Paddle – Bike – Run® was created and designed by race director and avid cyclist, paddler and athlete, Justin W. Dahl.

This fun, family-friendly event will once again be presented by Life Storage. Walk Off Hunger is a two-mile scenic walk through the Village of Williamsville. The walk is followed up with a festival full of children’s activities, musical entertainment, bounce houses, raffles, food and refreshments.

Performances, jamming, workshops, food and craft vendors, historical demonstrations, round & sqare dancing, clogging, raffles, and more.

Garden Walk rejuvenates streets, re-energizes neighborhoods, increases property values, and takes the chill out of Buffalo’s rustbelt/snowbelt image.

Any one who wishes not to taste wine, or is under the age of 21, is not required to purchase a festival ticket and will be admitted free of charge.

The Baylor Project performs as part of the Historic Colored Musicians Club CMC Jazz Fest Centennial Celebration.

Alden Auto Show is a unique festival that takes place at West Main Street near Alden Town Park.

Enjoy an evening filled with live musical and cultural performances from different parts of India. Sample the varieties of Indian cuisines, Handicrafts, Dresses and much much more.

Niagara County’s ultimate summer food fair, featuring local restaurants, wineries and farms. A day in the park, with food, live entertainment, contests, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family.

Celebrate Scottish cultural heritage. Featuring Scottish fare and beer, highland games, live music and dancing, clans and pipers. Fun for all ages!

Multi-cultural music and arts festival celebrating the rich history of Buffalo and illuminating the emerging musicians, artist, curators, film, media ,djs, executives , and contributors.

With over 150 musicians, this FREE jazz fest will have you dancing for two days straight. The festival starts on Friday, August 25th from 5:00pm – 10:30pm and Saturday, August 26th from Noon to 10:30pm.

The Jefferson Avenue Arts Festival is an event that celebrates Art, Culture, and Community on Jefferson Avenue in the heart of the Eastside of Buffalo. There will be singers, dancers, storyteller, musicians & more for entertainment. Art, retailers, food, & book vendors will also be along Jefferson Avenue, in addition to kids activities.

The Taste of Niagara Falls takes over the premier, Old Falls Street, with some of the areas top restaurants and vendors and will also feature live music all weekend inside our beer & wine tent.

Ukrainian Festival

Everyone is invited to the 17th Annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games, taking place on September 16th & 17th at Olcott Beach, NY.
Includes Celtic music, dancers, athletics, clans, living historians, vendors, food, children’s activities and MUCH more. Plus join us Sunday for the 5th annual Niagara Celtic 5K Run.

300 Artisans and Craftsmen. Featuring Fine Arts, Graphics, Pottery, Photography, Mixed Media, Metals, Woodworking, Packaged Specialty Food, Jewelry, Glass, Fabric and Fiber, Floral Designs and much more

Taste of Grand Island. We hope that you will come to join us in celebrating our town pride as we showcase all that Grand Island has to offer.

Kick off the fall season with live music, craft brews and great food, Columbus Day weekend at the Oktoberfest of Tonawanda at Niawanda Park