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Beer, wine, and spirits, festivals, tastings and tours. If it’s boozy and happening, it’s on this list.
Grab your friends and fam and get ready for an epic night out and one of these events – day or night, small tasting or big festival, there’s something for every fun-time Buffalonian on this list!
Here’s a guide to upcoming boozy events in Buffalo & WNY this month and beyond:
Did we miss one? Did one of these events get cancelled? Send us a note!
Boozy Events in Buffalo & WNY
Keep Sailing, Bob beer [re]release!
Fri, Aug 12
3:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Community Beer Works Brewery & Taproom – 7th Street
520 7th St Buffalo, 14201
Buffalo
Keep Sailing, Bob Hoppy Pilsner | 5.2% A fan favorite has returned! This hoppy pilsner is lightly bittered with a bright, hoppy aroma and a wonderful ...
Fresh, Hot Pizza Party!
Fri, Aug 12
4:00 pm - 11:00 am
Community Beer Works Brewery & Taproom – 7th Street
520 7th St Buffalo, 14201
Buffalo
It’s A Fresh, Hot PIZZA Party! Featuring Macy’s Place Pizza! Live music from Bryan Williams from 6pm-9pm What’s the deal? We love pizza, ...
Martini & Manicures Happy Hour
Fri, Aug 12 +more dates
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $40
Salvatore’s Hospitality
6461 Transit Rd Depew, 14043
Cheektowaga and East
Get ready for your weekend in style with The Spa At The Delavan and The Chandelier Bar at Salvatore's. Enjoy a hand crafted martini and a mini manicure ...
Wine and Wheels
Fri, Aug 12 +more dates
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Admission starts at: $55
Artpark
450 S. Fourth St. Lewiston , 14092
Niagara County
Learn the basic techniques of the potter's wheel. Throw your own cup, bowl, saucer, or whatever your heart and mind can dream up! Let your creative juices ...
Sip and Pour Wax Melt Candle Workshop
Fri, Aug 12 +more dates
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission starts at: $50
Sunflowers of Sanborn
3313, Saunders Settlement Road, Comstock Corners, Cambria Town Niagara County, 14132
Niagara County
Get Lit with the owner of The Drunkin Candle Shop, Rebecca Reisch at Sunflowers of Sanborn where you get the choice of a glass of wine or a beer from Bella ...
Cheesy About Beer – Magic Bear Beer & Cheese Pairing Class
Fri, Aug 12
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $35
Magic Bear Beer Cellar
799 Seneca Suite B Buffalo, 14210
Buffalo
“Cheesy About Beer” Magic Bear Beer Pairing Learn the basics of pairing beer and food and enjoy four (4) cheeses paired with four ...
Buffalo Brewery Tour on Buffalo Double Decker Bus
Fri, Aug 12 +more dates
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Admission starts at: $55
Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours
12 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
Taste Buffalo’s amazing brewing tradition Friday evenings. Go behind the scenes at three venues and taste the best brewing in Buffalo. We feature ...
90 West @ Freedom Run Winery
Fri, Aug 12
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10
Freedom Run Winery
5138 Lower Mountain Rd Lockport, 14094
Niagara County
We welcome the incredible 90 West to the Rustic Barn on Friday, August 12, at 7 p.m. for only $10! Tickets are limited for this event, so grab your ticket ...
Saturday & Sunday Morning Vineyard Walks At Johnson Estate Winery
Sat, Aug 13 +more dates
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Free
Johnson Estate Winery
8419 W Main Rd (Rte. 20) Westfield, 14787
Southern Tier
Saturday and Sunday Vineyard Walks at Johnson Estate Winery start May 28th and will run until Labor Day. We will have limited registrations for each time ...
Market & Mimosas
Sat, Aug 13 +more dates
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
223 South Park Avenue Buffalo, NY 14204
Other
Come join us every Saturday this summer for our Market & Mimosas. Shop Small & Sip! Apply to be a vendor here: https://www.buffaloveholidaymarket.com/holidaymarketvendo… ...
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Ale on the Rails
Sat, Aug 13 +more dates
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $38
Arcade & Attica Railroad
278 Main Street Arcade, 14009
Wyoming County
Enjoy a round trip train excursion while sipping on some local ales and ciders. At the halfway point you will depart the train at Curriers Station where ...
Sunday Brunch at Lodge on the Green
Sun, Aug 14 +more dates
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lodge on the Green
6020 Townline Rd Sanborn, 14132
Niagara County
Sunday Brunch Join Lodge on the Green for Sunday Brunch every week at a cozy restaurant in the country. Located on the greens of Shawnee Golf Course with ...
Hoops and Hops at Magic Bear
Sun, Aug 14
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $28
Magic Bear Beer Cellar
799 Seneca Suite B Buffalo, 14210
Buffalo
Join us for a beginner’s hula hoop class led by Taira of Hooping Heals and a beverage at Magic Bear Beer Cellar! Two sessions on Sunday, August 14th ...
80’s Beer Blast
Sun, Aug 14
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Admission starts at: $20
Amvets Medallion
25 Review Pl Buffalo, NY 14207
North Buffalo
The Post is bringing back their Beer Blasts. . Come dressed as your favorite 80's character and get a prize. 80's Music will be on all evening. We hope ...
Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery
Fri, Aug 12 - Sat, Dec 31
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission starts at: $7
Other
Begin this self-guided nature walk in the Tasting Room, then set off with a glass or bottle in hand and our brochure as you stroll through the vineyards ...
Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting and Tour @ Freedom Run Winery
Fri, Aug 12 - Sat, Dec 31
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission starts at: $19.95
Freedom Run Winery
5138 Lower Mountain Road Lockport, New York 14094
Niagara County
Join us for a 45 minute unique reserved experience in the Barrel Room for a Beyond the Glass Wine Tasting & Tour offered weekdays from ...
THROWBACK Mondays with $4 Cocktail Hour
Mon, Aug 15 +more dates
4:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Free
Days Park Tavern
253 Allen Street Buffalo, 14201
Buffalo
THROWBACK Mondays DEAL: $4 Cocktail Hour , $1.25 Wings, $6 Roast Beef & Pulled Pork Sliders 4 to 7pm THEME: This week ::: Music of the 60’s Music ...
Clean Wine Tasting
Tue, Aug 16
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $28.00
The Hiraeth House
501 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202
Buffalo
Chardon-yay! Be Well Bflo’s summer wine tasting is here. During this wine tasting, Colleen from Be Well Bflo will be educating you about the ins & ...
Winkler & Samuels: Wine Class in the Courtyard
Tue, Aug 16
6:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission starts at: $60
Winkler & Samuels
500 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14204
Online
Join us for a wine class in the 500 Seneca courtyard. You’ll sample 6 wines, paired with 6 cheeses. Seats are limited. Weather permitting wine class ...
WINE WEDNESDAY’S
Wed, Aug 17 +more dates
All Day
Free
Jazzboline Restaurant and Bar
5010, Main Street Amherst, 14226
North Towns
20% Off Bottles of Wine | Entire In-Stock List ...
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Wednesdays are “Roycroft Uncorked”
Wed, Aug 17 +more dates
All Day
Free
Roycroft Inn
40 S Grove St East Aurora, 14052
South Towns
We invite you to join us on Wednesdays for “Roycroft Uncorked” when you can bring in your favorite wine with no corkage fee, (usually $15.00), when ...
Wine-d Down Wednesdays
Wed, Aug 17 +more dates
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards
3760 Quaker Road, Gasport NY Gasport, 14067
Niagara County
Wined down with us on Wednesdays with 30% off all wine by the glass and 20% off of a bottle with glass! ...
Winkler & Samuels Wine Class: Portuguese Wines
Wed, Aug 17
6:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission starts at: $60
Winkler & Samuels
500 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14204
Buffalo
You will sample wines from all over Portugal. You'll enjoy 6 samples of wine, cheese pairing with each. Enjoyed in our private wine cellar tasting room. ...
Thirsty Thursdays
Thu, Aug 18 +more dates
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards
3760 Quaker Road, Gasport NY Gasport, 14067
Niagara County
Thirsty Thursdays is back every Thursday night from 5-8pm in the Brewpub with pitcher specials and wing night! ...
Sip and Pour Candle Workshop at Becker Farms / Vizcarra Vineyards
Thu, Aug 18
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $45
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards
3760 Quaker Road, Gasport NY Gasport, 14067
Niagara County
Grab your friends and book our Sip and Pour candle workshop at Becker Farms / Vizcarra Vineyards . You’ll be SOY glad you GOT LIT! Get Lit with the ...
James Beard Celebrity Chefs Tour Dinner at Bacchus Wine Bar
Thu, Aug 18
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Admission starts at: $300
Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant
56 W Chippewa St Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
Bacchus Wine Bar Chef Tour Dinner with James Beard Award Winning Chefs! Cocktails and canapés followed by 5 course dinner with wine pairings prepared ...
Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Thu, Aug 18 +more dates
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $35
Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours
12 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
Buffalo is one of a few American cities in which you may watch the sun set over a lake. We celebrate this by offering you our all new Thursday evening ...
Preseason Kick-Off Weekend
Sat, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 21
Times Vary
Admission starts at: $45
Niagara Wine Trail
Niagara Niagara Falls, 14777
Other
“We are excited to partner with members of the Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation, who will be on hand at specific locations throughout the weekend,” ...
Summer Games presented by The Lewiston Grand Bazaar
Sat, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 21
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wandering Gypsy Brewing Co
3301 Braley Rd Ransomville, 14131
Niagara County
Join us for Summer Games at Wandering Gypsy Brewing Co! There will be over 30 local vendors , a corn hole tournament with prizes, lawn games and craft ...
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Preseason Kick-Off Weekend
Sat, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 21
Times Vary
Admission starts at: $45
Niagara Wine Trail
Niagara Niagara Falls, 14777
Other
New for 2022! The Niagara Wine Trail is partnering with the Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation for this new wine tasting experience. A portion of ...
Crispy Cruise – Lager Fest
Sat, Aug 20
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Admission starts at: $50
Community Beer Works Brewery & Taproom – 7th Street
520 7th St Buffalo, 14201
Buffalo
All aboard for the Crispy Cruise, a lager-centric craft beer cruise on the Capital Region’s premier pleasure boat, the Captain JP III! Join us on Saturday, ...
Winkler & Samuels Wine Class: Rosé
Wed, Aug 24
6:00 pm - 9:00 am
Admission starts at: $60
Winkler & Samuels
500 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14204
Buffalo
Join us in exploring all the different kinds of Rosé. In our Rosé class you'll enjoy 6 samples of wine, paired with 6 cheeses all enjoyed in our private ...
Blissfully Belgian – Magic Bear Beer Class
Wed, Aug 24
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $35
Magic Bear Beer Cellar
799 Seneca Suite B Buffalo, 14210
Buffalo
Sample & Learn about a selection of beers that show the variety, culture, and evolution of beer in Belgium – Includes beer samples, snack board (includes ...
Painting with Martha at the Vineyard @ Freedom Run Winery
Thu, Aug 25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $30
Freedom Run Winery
5138 Lower Mountain Rd Lockport, 14094
Niagara County
Explore your creative side and learn some art fundamentals as you complete an original canvas painting in the beautiful space at Freedom Run Winery with ...
Whiskey on Wheels Train Ride
Sat, Aug 27
5:00 pm - 7:20 pm
Admission starts at: $38
Arcade & Attica Railroad
278 Main Street Arcade, 14009
Wyoming County
Brand new this season! Enjoy samplings of drinks from Ellicottville Distillery while riding the rails. Adults only Prepaid Reservations ONLY ...
A Sunday afternoon with DARK ROAD at 42 North!
Sun, Aug 28
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
42 North Brewing Company
25 Pine Street East Aurora, 14052
South Towns
DARK ROAD duo (“The BluesBirds”) Independent, Sexagenarian Married Musical Artists, performing as “DARK ROAD” since 2011 with “Harmonica Slinger” ...
WNY Brewers Guild Charity Golf Tournament
Mon, Aug 29
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $120
Chestnut Hill Country Club
1303 Broadway Darien Center, 14040
Genesee County
Announcing the WNY Brewers Guild Charity Golf Tournament! This tournament offers craft beer enthusiasts and golf-lovers a unique opportunity to meet ...
Ballpark Brew Bash
Sat, Sep 3
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $35
Buffalo Bisons’ Sahlen Field
One James D. Griffin Plaza Buffalo, 14203
Buffalo
The Ballpark Brew Bash is W.N.Y's finest beer festival, representing the most impressive collection of craft breweries under one "roof" on a single day. ...
Winkler & Samuels: Spanish Wines
Wed, Sep 7
6:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $60
Winkler and Samuels
500 Seneca St Buffalo, 14204
Buffalo
You will sample wines from all over Spain, 6 samples of wine, cheese pairing with each. Enjoyed in our private wine cellar tasting room. Spots are very ...
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Wild Brews Safari
Sat, Sep 10
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Admission starts at: $60
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center – West Falls
1963 Mill Road West Falls,
Other
Cheers! Experience the WILD with this one-of-a-kind VIP event. Seasonal beer and wine, food truck, live music and special animal encounters await you. ...
Winkler & Samuels: Fall Wines
Thu, Sep 15
6:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Winkler & Samuels
500 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14204
Buffalo
Enjoy wines that would be perfect for Fall!! In the wine class you'll sample 6 wines, cheese pairing with each. Enjoyed in our private wine cellar tasting ...
Wine on the Rails
Sat, Sep 17 +more dates
5:00 pm - 7:20 pm
Admission starts at: $38
Arcade & Attica Railroad
278 Main Street Arcade, 14009
Wyoming County
Enjoy a round-trip train excursion while sipping some local wines. At the halfway point, you depart the train at Curriers Station, where you can do a self-guided ...
Winkler & Samuels: Spanish Wines
Wed, Sep 21
6:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Admission starts at: $60
Winkler & Samuels
500 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14204
Buffalo
You will sample wines from all over Spain, 6 samples of wine, cheese pairing with each. Enjoyed in our private wine cellar tasting room. Spots are very ...
Winkler & Samuels: Fall Wines
Wed, Sep 28
6:00 pm - 11:20 am
Admission starts at: $60
Winkler & Samuels
500 Seneca Street Buffalo, New York 14204
Buffalo
Enjoy wines that would be perfect for Fall!! In the wine class you'll sample 6 wines, cheese pairing with each. Enjoyed in our private wine cellar tasting ...
Craftproducers Wine Festival
Sat, Nov 5
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
153 Franklin St Buffalo, 14202
Buffalo
Craftproducers Wine Festival ...
Beer and Wine Festival 2022
Sat, Nov 12
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $55
Holiday Valley Resort
6557 Holiday Valley Rd. Ellicottville, 14731
Southern Tier
Our 18th annual Beer and Wine Festival will feature many of the region’s best craft brewers, wineries and cideries. You can sample your favorites, plus ...