September 2008
2 letter codes at the end of each listing indicate in which county(s) the event takes place:
BU=Buffalo | GE=Genesee | NI=Niagara | OR=Orleans | WY=Wyoming
Youngstown Firemen's Field Days
Treat yourself to a slice of Americana during the Youngstown Firemen's Field Days at Veterans Park in the Village of Youngstown just off Main Street. Thrilling rides on a giant mid-way, a food festival, car show, craft show, the traditional beer tent and games of change, plus an awesome all-American parade down Main Street to the Fire Hall grounds.
Dates: 8/31/08 - 9/1/08
Phone: 716.754.2199.
Website: www.yvfc.com/fieldday.html NI
Oakfield Labor Daze
Fireworks, folk art craft show, car cruise, bed race, Kiddie Fun Daze, live entertainment.
Dates: 9/1/08, 10am-10:30pm
Phone: 585-948-9390 GE
Labor Day Train Run
Ride a piece of history on the Arcade & Attica Railroad. Venture back into the days of yesteryear.
Dates: 9/1/08
Location: Arcade
Phone: 585-492-3100 WY
WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association’s 42nd Annual Fall Rally
Featuring over 1000 pieces of equip including gas and steam engines. Daily threshing, log sawing demonstrations, tractor pulls, live entertainment. Honoring John Deere Tractors this year.
Dates: 9/4/08 - 9/7/08
Location: Alexander. 9am-5pm
Phone: 585-591-1204 GE
Niagara County Peach Festival
This is Niagara County's oldest and largest event! An old fashioned festival complete with a parade, peach shortcake, great carnival food, entertainment and a midway of exciting rides at Academy Park in Historic Lewiston. Admission is free.
Dates: 9/5/08 - 9/7/08
Website: www.lewistonkiwanis.org NI
Niagara Frontier Chapter Antique & Classic Boats
One of the largest boat shows in the US. The show features antique wooden boats, vintage race boats and a classic car show.
Dates: 9/5/08 - 9/7/08
Location: Buffalo Launch Club, 503 East River Road, Grand Island.
Phone: 716.773.7629
Website: www.oldboatsbuffalo.org BU
The Ressler Corn Maize
10 acres of interactive corn maze, party room, hay rides, general store, kids play area, refreshments.
Dates: 9/5/08 - 9/7/08, 9/12/08 - 9/14/08, 9/19/08 - 9/21/08, 9/26/08 - 9/28/08
Location: East Arcade
Phone: 585-492-2260 WY
Marble Orchard Ghost Walks
Explore the grim and ghastly deeds of Lewiston's best and worst. Hear classic local ghost stories, myths, true tales of tragedy, crime, murder, mystery, love & death. Secret and sinister, most of these events occurred a very long time ago. Yes, ghosts still haunt Lewiston!
Dates: 9/6/08, 9/13/08, 9/20/08, 9/27/08, 7-9pm.
Location: 476 Center St., Lewiston
Phone: 716.754.0166.
Website: www.artcouncil.org NI
Brick House Corners Fair
Chinese Auction, Book sale, Children’s games, Historical exhibits, Entertainment.
Dates: 9/6/08
Location: Pembroke Town Hall (Rt 5 & 77), 10am-4pm
Phone: 585-599-4892 GE
Perry Farmers' Market
Weekly farm vendors, live music, arts, crafts and demonstrations.
Dates: 9/6/08, 9/13/08, 9/20/08, 9/27/08
Location: Perry.
Phone: 585-237-5375 WY
Buffalo: The Whirlwind Tour
This signature tour gives you all the architectural highlights of Buffalo featuring designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, H.H. Richardson and Louis Sullivan.
Dates: 9/7/08, 9/21/08
Location: Bidwell Parkway & Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, starts at 10am
Phone: 716.854.3729
Website: www.openairbuffalo.org BU
National Grandparents Day
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter designated the first Sunday after Labor Day as Gradparents Day. He sought to strengthen the enduring values of the family and urged all Americans to honor their grandparents. The museum will have events appropriate to the theme of the holiday.
Dates: 9/7/08, 12-4pm
Phone: 716.693.1885.
Website: www.carrouselmuseum.org NI
Historical Mansion Tour
Guided tours of a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion fully restored to former glory.
Dates: 9/7/08, 9/14/08, 9/21/08, 9/28/08, Sundays 2-4pm
Location: 2165 Lockport Olcott Rd, Burt
Phone: 716.778.7197.
Website: www.olcott-newfane.com NI
Cirque Du Soleil Presents Saltimbanco
Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical journey into the heart of the city. Saltimbanco belongs to the emblematic style of Cirque du Soleil. Full of color, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy.
Dates: 9/10/08 - 9/14/08
Location: HSBC Arena, One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo
Phone: 716.855.4100
Website: www.hsbcarena.com BU
Homestead Festival
Step back in time to early America, a time of simple homemade crafts and craftsmanship with fun for the whole family.
Dates: 9/13/08
Location: Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, North Java
Phone: 585-457-3228 WY
Victorian Tea at the Van Horn Mansion
Victorian Tea to benefit Olcott Beach Carousel Park features High Tea, a Victorian presentation, annual favor, door prizes and a tour of the Van Horn mansion. Come dressed with a hat if you like. Prizes given for the best hat, and the oldest and youngest attendee. $20, reservations required. Hurry, last year was a sell-out!
Dates: 9/13/08
Location: 2165 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt, 1-2:30 & 3:30-5pm
Phone: 716.778.7066 or 716.778.8284
Website: www.olcott-newfane.com NI
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Starts at Noon. Largest Hispanic event of Western New York. Enjoy shopping for gifts from shops along Niagara Street, great Latin American food and music.
Dates: 9/13/08
Location: Parade begins on the steps of City Hall, Buffalo
Phone: 716.583.3291. BU
Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival
A celebration of the Celtic heritage of many of our residents. Highland Games, traditional foods, crafts and music are interactive parts of the events.
Dates: 9/13/08 - 9/14/08
Location: Krull Park, Olcott
Phone: 716.778.5730. NI
County Park Volunteer Day
Help complete various park projects.
Dates: 9/16/08
Location: Genesee County Park, E. Bethany, 10am-12pm
Phone: 585-344-1122.
Website: www.co.genesee.ny.us GE
Girls Night: The Musical
A hilarious and touching “tell-it-like-it-is” look at long-time girlfriends, GIRLS NIGHT promises to have audiences laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles with memorable tunes and more!
Dates: 9/16/08
Location: Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main Street, Buffalo
Phone: 716.847.0850
Website: www.sheas.org BU
Winds, Waves & Wines IX
Your Winds, Waves & Wines sojourn begins with some of New York's and Ontario's finest wineries providing tastings from their cellars. Also enjoy a bountiful buffet of elegant hors d'oeuvres, exotic desserts and gourmet coffees.
Dates: 9/18/08, 6-9 pm
Location: 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls
Phone: 716.285.3575.
Website: www.aquariumofniagara.org NI
Mason Winfield's Haunted History Walk
Informative, entertaining, rich and multidisciplinary, Haunted History Ghost Walks are inspired by a broad and unbiased understanding of the field of the paranormal.
Dates: 9/19/08, 9/26/08
Location: 476 Center St., Lewiston, 7-8:30pm
Phone: 716.754.0166.
Website: www.artcouncil.org NI
19 Curtain Up!
The official opening of Buffalo’s live theatre season offers something for everyone with theatrical performances at over 14 participating theatres, associated events, a Gala Dinner on stage and a community celebration.
Dates: 9/19/08
Location: Theatre District, Buffalo
Phone: 716.847.1410
Website: www.curtainupbuffalo.com BU
Kendall Farmers Market
Mostly indoors, theme basket, crafts vendors plus, farm produce.
Dates: 9/20/08
Location:
Fire Hall, 1879 Main St, Kendall, 9:30am-4pm.
Phone: 585.659-8631 OR
Old Home Day
Celebration of local heritage, live music, heritage crafters, antique collections, children’s crafts, museum tours.
Dates: 9/20/08
Location: Medina Historical Society Museum, 406 West Avenue, Medina, 10am-3pm, parade at 11am
Phone: 585.798.3006
Website: www.medina-ny.com/historical OR
Native American Heritage Days
Popular fall event includes Native American dances, athletic and craft demonstrations and Native American food.
Dates: 9/20/08
Location: Trailside Lodge, Letchworth State Park.
Phone: 585-493-3600 WY
Freedom Trail Festival
Details TBD.
Dates: 9/20/08
Phone: 716.286.8405 NI
“The Unity of New York State” by Peter Eisenstadt
Presentation on the Upstate and Downstate divide of New York State. Presentation by the North Tonawanda History Museum in celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of Niagara County.
Dates: 9/20/08
Location: TBD
Phone: 716.213.0554
Website: www.nthistorymuseum.org NI
Harvest Fest
Celebrate the season with fresh produce from the region and Autumn activities at each winery. $20/person & receive a wine glass at the first winery of your choice to sample wine along the way.
Dates: 9/20/08 - 9/21/08
Location: Niagara Wine Trail
Website: www.niagarawinetrail.org NI
Fall Harvest Celebration
U-pick apples, raspberries, pumpkins, hayrides, ponies, scarecrow making, ‘Kids Barnyard Adventure’, corn maze, apple pies.
Dates: 9/20/08 - 9/21/08, 9/27/08 - 9/28/08
Location: Brown’s Berry Patch, 14264 Roosevelt Hwy, Rte 18, Waterport, 10am-5pm
Phone: 585.682.5569
Website: www.brownsberrypatch.com OR
Orchard Train Rides for U-Pick Apples
Narrated train ride on colorfully painted 90ft, 70 passenger train educating how modern orchards are operated. Gift shop, greenhouse.
Dates: 9/20/08 - 9/21/08, 9/27/08 - 9/28/08
Location: Watt Farms Country Market, 3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion, 12-3pm
Phone:
800.274.5897
Website: www.wattfarms.com OR
2nd Annual Craft and Vendor Show
Over 20 crafters and vendors will be on site.
Dates: 9/21/08
Location: 14000 Broadway at the Corner of County Line Road, Alden, 10am-5pm
Phone: 716.937.6700.
Website: www.shopatforgetmenot.com BU
Gordon Lightfoot
The legendary balladeer weaves tales of love and longing in eloquent musical masterpieces that have become enduring standards.
Dates: 9/21/08
Location: Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo
Phone: 716.847.0850
Website: www.sheas.org BU
September to Remember, 6th Auto Swap
Over 100 flea, crafters & farm market, car & tractor sales, Sat. motor cycle show, lawn tractor pull 10am, antique tractor display. Sunday +200 car show.
Dates: 9/21/08
Location: Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds, Rte 31, Knowlesville, 8am-4pm
Phone: 585.798.0445. OR
Apple Harvest Brunch
Apple pancake buffet, french toast, meat, eggs, biscuits & gravy. U-Pick apple train rides 12-3pm, gift shop & greenhouse.
Dates: 9/21/08, 9/28/08
Location: Watt Farms Country Market, 3121 Oak Orchard Rd, Rte 98, Albion, 9:30am-12:30pm
Phone: 800.274.5897
Website: www.wattfarms.com OR
Paint the Town Live Auction
The History Museum will display original paintings of Buffalo scenes by fifty local artists. Guests will view the works, sample food from Oliver’s and participate in a live auction.
Dates: 9/26/08
Location: Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo
Phone: 716.873.9644.
Website: www.bechs.org BU
Oinktoberfest
Now in it’s 7th year, it is one of the premier events in WNY and is still part of the WNY’s biggest family event, the Great Pumpkin Farm’s Fall Festival.
Dates: 9/26/08 - 9/28/08
Location: 11199 Main Street, Clarence
Phone: 716.759.8483.
Website: www.oinktoberfest.com BU
FrightFest at New York’s Coaster Capital… Darien Lake Screampark Resort!
New York's Coaster Capital becomes a frightful screampark. Families will enjoy the Trick-or-Treat trail through Adventure Isle, our paint-a-pumpkin Pumpkin Patch, our hide-and-seek hay maze and all new Halloween themed shows --Laser Spooktacular and Crazy Cliff’s Twisted Nightmare in the Grand Theatre. Teens and adults will thrill to the Haunted House and our all-new Fright Night Field Trip – a terroriffic ride on a renegade bus through the black forests of Darien.
Dates: 9/26/08 - 9/28/08
Location: Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, Rt. 77, Darien
Phone: 585-599-2211
Website: www.GoDarienLake.com GE
Harvest Festival and Craft Show
More than 100 of New York State's finest craft artists will be featured in the 25th Annual Outdoor Craft Show along Center Street in Historic Lewiston. Continuous entertainment throughout the weekend. Samplings of wine and culinary delights are added attractions that keep craft lovers coming back year after year.
Dates: 9/27/08 - 9/28/08
Location: Center Street in Historic Lewiston, 10am-5pm both days
Website: www.northofthefalls.com NI
Wildlife Festival
Explore the incredible world of rare animal species, their habitats and natural ecosystems at the 23rd annual admission-free Wildlife Festival, featuring presentations by renowned naturalists, birds of prey, primates, reptiles and other exotic animals.
Dates: 9/27/08 - 9/28/08
Location: 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, 10am-5pm
Phone: 716.286.6661.
Website: www.nypa.gov NI
AppleUmpkin Festival
Wonderful fall festival featuring over 300 craft vendors, non-stop musical entertainment, baking contest, street entertainers, local shops open and great harvest food.
Dates: 9/27/08 - 9/28/08
Location: Village of Wyoming
Phone: 585.495.9940. WY
Somerset Old Fashioned Farm Festival
Antique behicles and equiment, Period demonstrations, Harvesting corn with horses, Horse drawn wagon rides, plowing with horses, Tours of Cobblestone House, Refreshments, Music, Baked Goods, Chicken BBQ.
Dates: 9/28/08
Location: 7449 Lake Road (Rte 18 just west of AES Power), Appleton, 10am-4pm
Phone: 716.795.9577. NI
Spring Lake Winery Wine Train
$39 per person, Children $20. Reservations Reguired! Train boards: Lockport at 9:30am (Michigan & Park Ave). Event includes 1 hour train ride with a Continental Breakfast, 1 hour tour at the Medina Railroad Museum, wine tasting, lunch on the grill, and music by the lake at Spring Lake Winery. Train departs winery at approx. 3:30pm (Return to Lockport at approx. 4pm). Music by the lake (coincides with train events if you are unable to purchase tickets) $20 per person for lunch, music and wine tasting (or glass of wine).
Dates: 9/28/08
Phone: 716.439.5253
Website: www.springlakewinery.com NI
Museum Day
Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian museum patrons. There will be events approprate to the theme of the holiday.
Dates: 9/29/08
Location: 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, 10am-4pm
Phone: 716.693.1885.
Website: www.carrouselmuseum.org NI
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