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SEPT. 1, 8
UB ON THE GREEN
Free family festival celebrating summer in the UB South Campus area.
Sept. 1 and 8 at UB South Campus. (Main St.; www.buffaloedu/YourUB.)
SEPT. 4–5
NATIONAL BUFFALO WING FESTIVAL
Kicked off by the running of the chickens and featuring sauce-offs, demonstrations, the Miss Buffalo Wing pageant, and lots of meaty morsels, this still-young tradition grows every year.
Gates open at noon at Coca-Cola Field. (275 Washington St.; 565-4141 or www.buffalowing.com.)
GERMAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Bands, a waltz contest, German food, and more.
1–10 p.m. at Cheektowaga Town Park. (864-1965, 674-1539, or gambusinessmanager@msn.com.)
SEPT. 10–11
RED, WHITE, & BLUES FESTIVAL
Tour Fredonia, stopping to lend an ear to some great music.
Fredonia. (1-888-414-4818 or www.festivalsfredonia.com.)
SEPT. 10–12
NIAGARA COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL
Ride the rides, watch the parade, eat the shortcake, and celebrate fifty-three years of a peach-y local festival tradition. There’s also a “Peach Queen” contest, 5K run, and one-mile walk.
Academy Park. (Lewiston; 754-7745 or www.lewistonkiwanis.org.)
SEPT. 11
MUSIC IS ART FESTIVAL
Some of Buffalo’s finest young bands perform.
On the grounds of the Albright-Knox Art Museum. (1285 Elmwood Ave.; www.musicisart.org.)
SEPT. 11–12
M&T BANK CLOTHESLINE FESTIVAL
Juried fine arts and crafts fest in Rochester.
Through Sept. 12 at the Memorial Art Gallery. (500 University Ave., Rochester; www.mag.rochester.edu.)
SEPT. 17–19
ELLICOTTVILLE’S ROCK’N’OLDIES WEEKEND
Enjoy the town’s bars and restaurants, music, and an antique and custom hot rod show.
Ellicottville. (800-349-9099 or www.ellicottvilleny.com.)
SEPT. 17–26
NIAGARA WINE FESTIVAL
Ten full days of more than 100 events, including tastings, tours, seminars, parades, and more.
Various locations in Canada. (www.niagarawinefestival.com.)
SEPT. 18
REINSTEIN WOODS’ ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Celebrate the start of fall with nature activities, exhibits from dozens of WNY environmental and nature organizations, live animals, and more.
10 a.m.4 p.m. at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr., Depew; 683-5959.)
SEPT. 18–19
GOWANDA’S HERITAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Have fun with the family in Gowanda at a craft show and enjoy classic cars, chicken barbecue, and live music.
Gowanda. (532-0728 or www.gowanda-chamber.com.)
QUAKER ARTS FESTIVAL
Since its beginning almost fifty years ago, the QAF has been an autumn tradition.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Orchard Park Middle School. (Corner of W. Quaker St. and S. Lincoln Ave.; 667-2787 or www.opjaycees.com.)
GARLIC FESTIVAL
Come out to Cuba for a day of food, crafts, music, demos, and lots and lots of garlic.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at Empire City Farms. (Rte. 305, Cuba; 585-968-5654 or www.oleanny.com.)
HARVEST TOUR OF FOOD AND WINE
Enjoy exquisite wines and expertly made dishes in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region.
Keuka Lake Winery. (2375 Rte. 14A, Penn Yan; 800-440-4898 or www.keukawinetrail.com.)
SEPT. 24
FRIGHT FEST 2010
The Darien Lake tradition returns with ghost rides, mazes, pumpkin painting, and more.
Through October 17 at Darien Lake. (Darien Center; 585-599-4641 or www.godarienlake.com.)
SEPT. 24–26
OINKTOBERFEST BBQ FESTIVAL
Oinktoberfest is celebrating Key West-style this year, but all the same fun remains—the chili cook-off, a barbecue, beer, music, and the pumpkin cannon.
At the Pumpkin Farm. (11163 Main St., Clarence; 759-4328 or www.oinktoberfest.com.)
SEPT. 25
PICNIC ON THE PLAZA: OKTOBERFEST
If you’re bold enough to wear a costume, you’ll get rewarded with free admission to this Munich-style celebration.
6–11 p.m. at the Buffalo Central Terminal. (495 Paderewski Dr.; 954-2225 or www.buffalocentralterminal.org.)
FALL FIBER FESTIVAL
A unique fest at Knox Farm State Park.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Knox Farm State Park. (East Aurora; 652-3237 or www.knoxfarmfiber.com.)
SEPT. 25–26
LEWISTON HARVEST FESTIVAL
More than 100 of New York State’s finest craft artists will be featured.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. along Center St. in Lewiston. (754-9500 or www.northofthefalls.com.)
NYPA WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
Enjoy various animal presentations by renowned wildlife experts and environmental exhibitors at the annual New York Power Authority and Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs-sponsored fest. Free admission.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista. (5777 Lewiston Rd., Lewiston; 286-6661, 866-NYPA-Fun, or www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm.)
SEPT. 25–OCT. 31
GREAT PUMPKIN FARM FALL FESTIVAL
Celebrate the autumn harvest in Clarence.
10 a.m.–dusk at the Great Pumpkin Farm. (11199 Main St., Clarence; 759-8483 or www.greatpumpkinfarm.com.)
