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 July 2007 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Section: Life & Leisure Fun Festivals BUFFALO OLD HOME WEEK JULY 1-8 Various locations throughout Buffalo www.buffoldhome.com Events celebrating of the city of Buffalo, and offering both locals and out-of-towners a chance to discover and cherish all that is old and new in Buffalo. FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ENCAMPMENT JULY 6-8 Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown 716-745-7611 www.oldfortniagara.org More than 1,000 reenactors recreate the historic siege of 1759. Battle reenactments, siege tours and living history camps. TASTE OF BUFFALO JULY 7-8 Niagara Square, Downtown Buffalo 866-562-0134 www.tasteofbuffalo.com One of the largest food and entertainment extravaganzas in the country. BUFFALO BOOK FAIR JULY 7 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo 881-6066 www.buffalobookfair.com The Buffalo Book Festival is a free outdoor family event featuring readings, book signings, interactive children activities, seminars, panel discussions, a variety of vendors, and the opportunity to meet and greet celebrity authors. ITALIAN HERITAGE AND FOOD FESTIVAL JULY 12-15 Hertel Avenue (between Virgil and Colvin Avenues), Buffalo 716-874-6133 Italian sausage, cannoli, tripe, and calamari are just some of the delights available at more than 100 food booths. Entertainment on three different stages, featuring jazz, big band and various ethnic groups. OLDE SANBORN DAYS JULY 14-15 Sanborn Fire Company Rte. 429, Sanborn 754-0166 www.artcouncil.org Annual fair and craft show. CANAL FEST OF THE TONAWANDAS JULY 15-22 Erie Canal Banks, Tonawanda 716-692-3292 www.canalfest.org Rides, games, musical entertainment, water-skiing, jet-ski demonstrations, model boat races, and hand-crafted canoe contests alongside the banks of the historic Erie Canal. ANNUAL GREASE POLE FESTIVAL JULY 20-22 Augustin “Puchoâ” Olivencia Center 261 Swan Street, Buffalo 716-852-1648 An annual festival celebrating Puerto Rican culture. POLISH-AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL JULY 20-22 Cheektowaga Town Park 2600 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga 716-686-3466 www.tocny.org Folk artists, Polish bands, dancers, and cuisine are featured. WILDLIFE AND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL JULY 21-22, 28-29 Hawk Creek Wildlife Center 655 Luther Road, East Aurora 716-652-8646 www.hawkcreek.org A Renaissance weekend with music, entertainment, prizes and auction. LEBANESE FESTIVAL JULY 27-29 St. John Maron Church 2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 716-634-0669 www.stjohnmaron.org Music, dancing, food, gift shop, bazaar, and fun for the whole family. GOSPEL FESTIVAL JULY 28 Johnny B. Wiley Sports Pavilion Jefferson and Best Streets, Buffalo 716-855-1569 Festival featuring Western New York and national gospel singers and choirs. QUAKER DAYS JULY 28-29 Orchard Park 716-662-0774 Festival featuring events, entertainment, and food. EAST AURORA FESTIVAL AND SIDEWALK SALE JULY 28 Historic Main Street, East Aurora 716-652-8444 www.eanycc.com Food and craft vendors and live entertainment on a closed Main Street. 13th ANNUAL GARDEN WALK JULY 28-29 Elmwood Village and Allentown areas, Buffalo 716-879-0123 www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com Tour through Buffalo’s most beautiful residential neighborhoods and discover spectacular “secret” gardens and inspiring uses of small urban spaces. back to top back to table of contents Current Issue | About Forever Young | Where to Find | Advertise | Our Advertisers | Community Calendar | Contest | Clubs | Contact Us | Archives | Home |