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Section: Summer Guide 2006
Fun Festivals
JUNE
36TH ANNUAL 100 AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN FESTIVAL
JUNE 2-4
Kenan Center
195 Beattie Avenue, Lockport
716-433-2617
www.kenancenter.org
Arts, crafts from US & Canada.
HELLENIC FESTIVAL
JUNE 2-4
Hellenic Orthodox Church
of the Annunciation
146 West Utica Street, Buffalo
716-882-9485
Annual Greek heritage festival.
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M&T Bank Plaza Event Series.
Photo by Angel Art Photography.
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M&T BANK PLAZA EVENT SERIES
DOWNTOWN
BUFFALO
JUNE 5-AUGUST 25
Main/Division Streets,
Downtown
Free, variety of
entertainment offered
weekdays at noon
JOANN FALLETTA
INTERNATIONAL
GUITAR
CONCERTO
COMPETITION
JUNE 5-10
Kleinhans Music Hall
370 Pennsylvania Street, Buffalo
716-885-5000
www.fallettacompetition.org
International classical guitar competition.
JUNE IN BUFFALO
JUNE 5-10
Slee and Baird Halls
University at Buffalo, Amherst
716-645-2765
www.music.buffalo.edu/juneinbuffalo/2006/index.htm
Festival and conference dedicated to composers.
WNED BUFFALO NIAGARA GUITAR FESTIVAL
JUNE 5-19
Various Buffalo locations
716-845-7000
www.guitarfestival.org
Guitar concerts and competitions; films, exhibits, and more.
49TH ANNUAL ALLENTOWN ART FESTIVAL
JUNE 10-11
In Allentown: Delaware Ave., Allen Street, Franklin Street
716-881-3540
www.allentownartfestival.org
Fest features over 400 artists.
MUSIC IS ART FESTIVAL
JUNE 10-11
Allentown, Buffalo
716-886-6300
www.musicisart.org
Live music and art installations.
ALLEN WEST ART FESTIVAL
JUNE 10-11
Allen Street, Buffalo
Annual arts festival, held just past Elmwood Avenue.
POLISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL
JUNE 10-11
Hamburg Fairgrounds Agri-Cultural and Expo Hall
5820 South Park, Hamburg
716-998-2501
www.polfunfest.com
Exhibits, food, entertainment, kid’s activities. Bobby Vinton performs.
JAZZ WEDNESDAYS
JUNE 14
Hennepin Park Gazebo
Fourth and Center Streets, Lewiston
716-745-0166
www.artcouncil.org
Enjoy jazz on warm summer nights Wednesdays, June & July.
ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
JUNE 17-18
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Best and Fillmore Streets, Buffalo
716-891-8801
www.juneteenth.com
Celebration commemorating the ending of slavery with ethnic foods, parade, 5K race, health fair, job fair, book swap, Underground RR tours.
6th ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN ROCK GUITAR
COMPETITION
JUNE 19
Center for the Arts
University at Buffalo, Amherst
716-852-5000
www.guitarcompetition.org
Five of the country’s best unsigned guitar players performing in front of a live audience and judges for cash prizes.
BUFFALO RIVER FEST
JUNE 23-24
Father Conway Park, 100 Louisiana Street, Buffalo
716-823-4707
www.thevalleycenter.com
Family event with kids area, live music, classic car show, food, and more.
ROYCROFT SUMMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 24-25
Roycroft Campus, Main Street, East Aurora
716-655-7252
www.ralaweb.com
Artisans displaying and selling arts and crafts, furniture, pottery, jewelry, limited-edition prints, and other fine artwork. Antique dealers, entertainment, and refreshments.
LOCKPORT ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
JUNE 24-25
Main Street, Lockport
716-433-0813
Annual festival featuring craft and food vendors.
CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
JUNE 24-25
Amherst Museum
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst
716-689-1440
www.amherstmuseum.org
Tour military and civilian camps, see battle reenactments.
9TH ANNUAL PARKSIDE GARDEN TOUR
JUNE 25
Parkside Neighborhood, Buffalo
www.parksidebuffalo.org
Tour beautiful gardens in this historic neighborhood designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
TASTE OF LEWISTON
JUNE 25
Academy Park,Center Street, Lewiston
716-745-0166
www.artcouncil.org
Delicious food and drinks offered by the finest eateries in Lewiston. Live music and children’s ride area.
THE SUMMER FESTIVALOF THE ARTS
JUNE 29-JULY 2
Ellicottville
716-689-1440
www.ellicottvilleny.com
Entertainment and refreshments at locations throughout the village and at Holiday Valley Ski Resort. Features a concert by the BPO and fireworks.
FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL
JUNE 30- JULY 4
International Border, Peace Bridge Vicinity, Buffalo and Fort Erie, Ontario
888-333-1987
www.friendshipfestival.com
International celebration with events on both sides of the border: air show, concerts, fireworks, rides, a horse show, and more.
JULY
CINEMA SOTTO LE STELLE
JULY 1-31
586 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo
716-881-7831
www.dolcefarnientesempre.org
Free, month-long outdoor Italian film festival on Friday nights. Live music and giveaways.
FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ENCAMPMENT
JULY 1-3
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 8-9
Niagara Square, Downtown Buffalo
866-562-0134
www.tasteofbuffalo.com
One of the largest food and entertainment extravaganzas in the nation. Features more than 55 local restaurants and wineries along with entertainment stages.
OLDE SANBORN DAYS
JULY 8-9
Sanborn Fire Company Grounds
Route 429, Sanborn
716-745-0166
www.artcouncil.org
Old-fashioned fair and craft show.
BUFFALO NEWS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES
JULY 16-AUGUST 13
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Ave., Bflo.
Local and regional jazz Sundays at 2 p.m. on gallery back steps.
10TH ANNUAL DRUMS ALONG THE WATERFRONT DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
JULY 12
Dunn Tire Park
275 Washington St., Buffalo
716-867-1618
www.drumsalongthewaterfront.org
World’s best drum & bugle corps.
ITALIAN HERITAGE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
JULY 13-16
Hertel Avenue (between Virgil and Colvin), Buffalo
716-874-6133
More than 100 food booths. Entertainment on three different stages, featuring jazz & big band.
ANNUAL GREASE POLE FESTIVAL
JULY 14-16
Augustin “Puchoâ” Olivencia Center, 261 Swan Street, Buffalo
716-852-1648
Annual festival celebrating Puerto Rican culture.
POLISH-AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL
JULY 14-16
Cheektowaga Town Park
2600 Harlem Road, Cheek.
716-686-3466
www.tocny.org
Folk artists, Polish bands, dancers, and cuisine.
CANAL FEST OF THE TONAWANDAS
JULY 16-23
Erie Canal Banks, Tonawanda
716-692-3292
www.canalfest.org
Festival, food & contests along the Erie Canal.
QUAKER DAYS
JULY 28-30
Orchard Park
716-662-0774
Festival featuring events, entertainment, and food.
LEBANESE FESTIVAL
JULY 28-30
St. John Maron Church
2040 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville
716-634-0669
www.stjohnmaron.org
Music, dancing, food, gift shop, bazaar & family fun.
EAST AURORA FEST & SIDEWALK SALE
JULY 29
Historic Main Street, East Aurora
716-652-8444
www.eanycc.com
Food and craft vendors and live entertainment on a closed Main Street.
12th ANNUAL GARDEN WALK
JULY 29-30
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.
CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
JULY 29-30
Amherst Museum
3577 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst
716-689-1440
www.amherstmuseum.org
Relive the Civil War by touring military and civilian camps, visiting historic buildings and watching battle re-enactments. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-4 p.m.
YOUNGSTOWN LEVEL REGATTA
JULY 29-30
Youngstown Yacht Club
716-745-7230
Largest fresh water sailing extravaganza in North America. Food and music.
WILDLIFE AND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
JULY 29-30
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center
655 Luther Road, E. Aurora
716-652-8646
www.hawkcreek.org
A Renaissance weekend with music, entertainment, prizes and auction.
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