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 August 2007 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Section: Life & Leisure Fun Festivals AMERICA’S FAIR AUGUST 8-19 Hamburg Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg 716-649-3900 www.americas-fair.org County fair with 265 acres of food, exhibits, rides and fun. THE TASTE OF ELLICOTTVILLE AUGUST 11-12 Ellicottville 800-349-9099 www.ellicottvilleny.com Sample the best that twenty-two fine restaurants have to offer as they set up on the streets for your enjoyment throughout the village. ANNUAL LEWISTON OUTDOOR FINE ARTS FESTIVAL AUGUST 11-12 Center Street, Lewiston 716-745-0166 www.artcouncil.org Two-day event showcasing more than 170 exceptional artists from the United States and Canada. ANNUAL SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AUGUST 18 Amherst Museum 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst 716-689-1440 www.amherstmuseum.org Enjoy a day of Scottish heritage with bagpipes, traditional and contemporary Scottish music, athletic events, sheep herding, vendors and Scottish food. TAKING IT TO THE STREETS RALLY WEEKEND AUGUST 18-19 Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Buffalo 716-891-4760 www.cdacts.com Two-day event featuring gospel singing, local and traditional recording artists, drill step, drama teams, gospel preaching, food and more. BUFFALO IRISH FESTIVAL AUGUST 24-26 Hamburg Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg www.buffaloirish.com Thirty hours of continuous Irish entertainment including bands, vendors and plenty of green beer. TOY FEST AUGUST 25-26 East Aurora 716-687-5151 www.toytownusa.com A celebration of toys for everyone, featuring a parade, antique and classic car show and midway. HISTORIC LEWISTON JAZZ FESTIVAL AUGUST 24-26 Main Street, Lewiston 716-754-7030 www.lewistonjazz.com More than 150 musicians will perform over a three-day period in various outdoor venues throughout beautiful Lewiston. Features an antique show, car show and wine tasting. TOMATO FESTIVAL AUGUST 24-26 Old Lake Shore Road and Evangola Parkway, Brant 716-549-1802 www.evangolastatepark.com Dawn-to-dusk festival in a gorgeous setting includes food, beer, garden, Chinese auction, farmer’s market, live bands and the Ms. Tomato Pageant. FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AUGUST 25-26 Elmwood Ave. (between West Ferry St. and Lafayette Ave.), Buffalo 716-881-0707 www.elmwoodartfest.org Art, music, and dance festival fosters awareness of Western New York’s artistic and cultural treasures. Featuring food from local restaurants and wines from regional growers. 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 |