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Guide to Festivals and City Fairs This Summer in WNY

Nothing takes you back to the good old days like your local town fair. Somehow, walking through a grassy park with a corn dog in one hand and fresh-squeezed lemonade in the other really gets that nostalgia flowing.

See what we mean? Let’s just say there’s a reason why some of the most iconic films have a scene at the fair:uh The notebook and the fat. Either way, you get the picture. If you’re looking for a small-town vibe, here’s a look at the town festivals happening in Western New York this summer:

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Festivals

Geneseo Summer Festival

From Friday July 12 to Saturday July 13 • Times vary

Geneseo Village Park • Corner of Main Street and Route 20A Geneseo, NY 14454.


Livingston County

In 2023, the Geneseo Rotary Club presents its annual Summer Festival on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8. A tradition since 1982, the Rotary Club Geneseo…

Festivals

Brighton Field Days (Music Festival)

Friday July 12 • 6:00 p.m. – midnight

• 50 Jamaica Road, Tonawanda, New York


Other

Welcome to Brighton Fire Music Fest! Get ready to experience a day filled with hot music and cool vibes. Join us for a flamboyant line-up of live performances…

Festivals

Tonawanda Canal Festival

Sun Jul 14 – Sun Jul 21 • All day

• Tonawanda, New York


Other

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas is the largest outdoor festival of its kind! Spanning 2 square miles along the banks of the historic Erie Barge Canal, this…





Festivals

Chautauqua County Fair

Tue Jul 16 – Sun Jul 21 • All day

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds • 1089 Central Ave., PO Box 191 Dunkirk, 14048-0191


Other

From Tuesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 21, 2024, our fair will once again welcome the public with midway rides by Amusements of America, grandstand events…

Things to do

Williamsville Old House Days

From Tuesday July 16 to Friday July 19 • All day

Island Park • 5565 Main Street Williamsville, 14221


Northern cities

An annual event with rides, games, food and the best beer tent you’ll visit this summer. Every year, the Jolly Boys of Williamsville host Old Home…




Festivals

Orleans County Fair

Monday July 22 – Saturday July 27 • 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• 12690 Route 31, Albion, New York 14411


Other

Halfway through the Main Event entertainment. Animal exhibitions. Free entertainment including Circus Incredible, The Bubble Couple, Pretty Bird Paradise. And don’t do it…

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Niagara County Fair

From Wednesday July 31 to Sunday August 4 • All day

Niagara County Fair • 4487 Lake Avenue (Route 78) Lockpor, NY 14094


Niagara County

The Niagara County Fair in Lockport, New York is the state’s largest youth fair and has something for everyone. Around 50,000 people gather at…

Things to do

Erie County Fair

From Wednesday August 7 to Sunday August 18 • All day


Admission starts at: $17

Fairgrounds, Erie County/Hamburg • 5820 South Park Ave Hamburg, 14075


Southern cities

The Erie County Fair offers something for everyone! Whether a perfect summer day involves relaxing to the sounds of music or gorging on fried dough, the…








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