events calendar mark it! go!

Transcription

events calendar mark it! go!
EVENTS CALENDAR ... MARK IT! GO!
LITTLE VALLEY RIDER’S
ANNUAL LABOR DAY
TRAIL RIDE
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Little Valley Horse Park
5397 Route 353, Little Valley, NY
Annual trail ride. Bring your horse or
rent one from The Crosspatch Horse
Ranch and enjoy the company of
other equine enthusiasts.
716-938-6313
www.LittleValleyRidersClub.webs.com
THE J. CARRY MOCCASIN RIDE
FOR CANCER PREVENTION
Saturday, Sept. 1
Seneca Allegany Casino
Salamanca, NY
Cruise from the casino towards Kinzua
Dam and back to the casino for an
after-ride reception. Ride in Bike Show,
smoke dance competitions, live music,
craft vendors, auctions, 50/50 drawings
and more! Registration will begin at
10am; kickstands up at 12:30pm.
$20 per rider, $5 for passenger.
716-474-1500
www.senecaalleganycasino.com
FISH FOR FREE!
Monday, Sept. 3
Throughout Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat invites
everyone to enjoy the sport of fishing
for free all day in PA … great fun for the
family! Find plenty of information on the
fishing waters of McKean County, PA at:
www.visitANF.com
ISCHUA VALLEY FALLING
LEAVES REGATTA
Sept. 7-9
Hinsdale American Legion
3727 Route 16, Hinsdale, NY
Any form of motorless boat is invited
to participate in the 6th annual Regatta.
Download your registration form
from the website below.
716-557-8716
www.FallRegatta.com
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY
4-H FALL CLASSIC
Sept. 7-9
Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie St., Little Valley, NY
Proceeds from the 4-H sponsored Horse
Shows directly support the Cattaraugus
County Horse Program.
716-699-2377 x 120
OLEAN KENNEL CLUB
AGILITY TRIALS
Sept. 7-9
Allegany Fire Dept. Grounds
188 W. Main St. • Allegany, NY
An AKC affiliated club that offers training
for dogs and handlers at all levels as well
as offering AKC conformation, obedience,
rally and agility shows and matches.
585-610-8940
www.TheOleanKennelClub.org
UNITED WAY’S SWINE,
WINE & CRAFT FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept. 8
War Vets Park
551 E. State St., Olean, NY
Rib cook-off and wine makers & brewers
competition. A fundraiser hosted by the
United Way of Cattaraugus County and
sponsored by Five Star Bank. Enter your
team today! There will be plenty of food
to go around, as well as artist vendors,
children’s activities and live music!
716-372-3620
www.uwcattco.org
FABULOUS FERN WALK
Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:30am
Pfeiffer Nature Center
Lillibridge Rd. • Portville, NY
Many ferns and fern allies grace the
grounds of Lillibridge. Learn to identify
ferns in the shady glen around the historic
cabin by using a simple key introduced on
this walk. A few hours with us and a great
fern identification book in tow (provided),
you’ll be able to get out into the woods
on your own and put a name to your ferny
friends. For pricing and registration:
716-933-0187
www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
TOUR OF INTERESTING HOMES
Saturday, Sept. 8, 11am-5pm
Throughout Olean and Allegany, NY
Sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of
Cattaraugus County. For details, call the
number below or email olean1@aol.com.
716-372-8627
AUTUMN DAZE CAR SHOW
Sunday, Sept. 9
Main St. • Bradford, PA
Enjoy a stroll through historic Downtown
Bradford and check out the excitement
of this annual car show event.
814-368-3877
CREEKSIDE ROUNDUP'S
FALL HORSE PULL
Sunday, Sept. 9, 9am-3pm
Creekside Roundup Arena
7927 Route 16
(north of the Village of Franklinville)
Horsepulling is a sport with a team of
equine athletes who work daily to keep
their muscles in great shape. They are
bred for their strength and ability to pull
heavy loads short distances. See horses
from all over New York compete.
585-567-8970
creekside-roundup.com
ROCK 'N ROLL WEEKEND
Sept. 14-16
Throughout Ellicottville, NY
Enjoy the beginning of the autumn season
with a 50’s and 60’s experience! Lots of
great live music throughout the downtown
bars and restaurants, oldies costumes
and a classic car show on Sunday with
over 200 pristine cars lining Main Street,
followed by a rock n’ oldies concert
and the presentation of awards.
Don’t miss the performance
by Elvis at the Gazebo!
800-349-9099
www.ellicottvilleny.com
PA
SEASON OPENING FOR
PUMPKINVILLE
Saturday, Sept. 15
4844 Sugartown Rd.
Great Valley, NY
A full season of family fun starts at
Pumpkinville, featuring the Bounty Barn
with locally produced jams and jellies,
maple and honey products, corn maze
and more. Open through Oct. 31
716-699-2205
www.pumpkinville.com
GARLIC FESTIVAL
Sept. 15-16
McKinney Stables
South St. • Cuba, NY
This family festival features fresh garlic
from many local growers, lots of garlic
food items to try, garlic related activities,
great live musical entertainment
and arts & crafts vendors.
585-968-5654
A WHEEL AROUND THE HUB
BICYCLE RACE
Saturday, Sept. 15
McKean County Courthouse
Smethport, PA
Bicycle races of 53 or 15 miles. Races
start at noon in front of the McKean
County Courthouse in Smethport. Fun
to watch or participate in! All proceeds
to benefit the Smethport Volunteer Fire
Department. Pig roast to follow.
www.smethporthistory.org/wheelrace/
bikeraceinfo.html
SUNSET AT THE CABIN
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Pfeiffer Nature Center
Lillibridge Rd. • Portville, NY
Have you always wanted to get inside
our American Chestnut Cabin? Or just
to watch a beautiful sunset from
a gorgeous location? Now’s your
chance! Come enjoy the sunset at Pfeiffer
Nature Center! Refreshments provided.
RSVP by Sept. 13
716-933-0187
www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
THE CAJUN NUT
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, Sept. 15
Cardinal Hills Golf Course
Randolph, NY
Proceeds go towards the Kanzius Cancer
Research Foundation in Erie, Pa.
Entry fee: $60.
716-358-5409
www.cardinalhillsny.com
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY
HORSE SHOW SERIES
FALL FINISHER
Sept. 21-23
Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie St. • Little Valley, NY
All shows will be run as Open shows and
include year-end prizes, added money
classes and weekend prizes.
716-969-3357
GOWANDA'S HERITAGE
FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept. 15
Village of Gowanda, NY
Activities include the annual Scarecrow
contest, children’s activities, pumpkin
painting, pie/cake auction, a craft show,
vendors, art show, chicken BBQ,
live music and dancing.
716-532-2834
www.GowandaNYChamber.org
MAGICAL MUSHROOMS WALK
Saturday, Sept. 22, 10:30am
Pfeiffer Nature Center
Lillibridge Rd. • Portville, NY
Take a walk with chef Garrett Taylor
and learn about the numerous species of
fungi growing in our old-growth forest.
Register by Sept. 20.
716-933-0187
www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
DOUBLE HEADER AT
LITTLE VALLEY SPEEDWAY
Saturday, Sept. 15
Little Valley Speedway
501 Erie St. • Little Valley, NY
WNY Super Late Model, 358 Modifieds,
BRP Can Am Series Tour ISKY Cams
Championship, and Season Championship.
Gates open at 3pm, race at 6:30pm.
$15 adults, free for kids under 12.
716-938-9146
www.LittleValleySpeedway.com
KINZUA BRIDGE
FALL FESTIVAL
Sept. 15-16
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Mount Jewett, PA
Enjoy a day of arts, crafts and food along
with family-style musical entertainment
at the scenic and historic Kinzua Bridge
State Park. While you are there, take a
walk out on the Kinzua Sky Walk, a mustsee attraction in McKean County, built
on the remaining towers of the Kinzua
Viaduct, which was once the longest and
highest railroad bridge in the world.
TRAIL CENTRAL
BONAGANY
Saturday, Sept. 22 • 11am-5pm
Main St. • Allegany, NY
Celebrating friendship between
community and university, St.
Bonaventure and the Village of Allegany
come together to offer a day of fun for
parents, students and children!
Food vendors, music, local artists, classic
car line-up, giveaways and raffles, and
plenty to keep the kids busy with the
balloon man, jugglers, wagon rides
and inflatable bounce houses.
www.sbu.edu
AQHA TRAIL CHALLENGE
FAMILY EVENT
(formerly Extreme Cowboy)
Saturday, Sept. 29 • 8am-4pm
Town Highway Barns
12195 Leon/New Albion Rd.
Leon, NY
Bring the entire family for food,
beverages, craft show, Amish goods,
horse drawn wagon rides and plenty
more to entertain your day!
716-640-1133
www.EnchantedOaksRanch.webs.com
SEND US YOUR EVENT DETAILS! Email The Summer Local at: designperks@gmail.com
SALAMANCA'S FALLING
LEAVES FESTIVAL
Sept. 29-30
Jefferson Street Park
Salamanca, NY
A weekend jam-packed with plenty
of activities for all ages! Experience
Seneca Culture and Heritage with the
Native Roots Artists Guild, cultural
demonstrations and storytelling. Other
festival highlights include a full scale
carnival, farmer’s market, food vendors,
beer tent and live music, car show,
plenty of fun contests, and a
huge Grande Parade.
716-945-2034
www.SalamancaChamber.org
FALL FEST AT
FLICKERWOOD WINE CELLARS
Sept. 29-30
Flickerwood Wine Cellars & Lounge
Kane, PA
“A Celebration of Harvest!”
Welcome back Strawberry Fields
(Strawberry/Rhubarb Blend) and Spezie
Pesca Vino (Spiced Peach) Wines. Local
vendors, crafters, mulled wine, discounts
and prizes! Live music both days from
1-5pm, including XIII (Thirteen) on
Saturday and The Ravenz on Sunday.
814-837-7566
www.flikcerwood.com
BRADFORD FARMER'S MARKET
Every Saturday through October
9am-1pm
Parking lot on Boylston St.
Bradford, PA
Come visit and take a look!
Fruits, vegetables, organic foods,
crafts and more!
FLICKERWOOD WINE CELLARS
309 Flickerwood Rd. • Kane, Pa.
814-837-7566
OUTSIDE SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES
Final performance of the season!
Sunday, Sept. 2, 1-4pm
With Uncorked Acoustics
Enjoy the warm weather with great music
and smooth wine on the picnic/pavilion
grounds of the winery. (In case of
inclement weather, music will be moved
inside the Wine Lounge.)
THIRSTY THURSDAY
Every Thursday in the Wine Lounge
Glasses of wine are 15% off! Stop in and
enjoy a discounted glass of wine while
relaxing in our beautiful lounge! And
don’t forget, wine slushies are available
Thursday through Sunday!
WINE DOWN FRIDAY
Enjoy live music from 7-10pm
No cover, ID required.
Sept. 7: Toucan Jam
Sept. 14: No Name Trio
www.flickerwood.com
NATURE'S REMEDY
26 Monroe St. • Ellicottville, NY
716-699-4372
RAW FOODS CLASSES
Fall classes start Aug. 28 at 5:30pm
Learn to prepare simple, delicious and
amazing meals, and start feeling the
incredible benefits of raw foods! Led
by Lilian Dirito, C.N.H.P. Call Nature’s
Remedy or email ldirito@gmail.com for
class location/dates and more details.
www.Holistic-Wellness-Center.com
www.natures-Remedy.net
KANE COUNTRY CLUB
6654 Route 6 • Kane, PA
814-837-9491
WEDNESDAY STEAK SPECIAL
Every Wednesday through the season
18 holes and a cart plus a steak dinner for
just $35. Sign up for your tee time by
Tuesday at noon. Grill starts at 3pm!
www.kanecountryclub.com
SILVER FOX STEAKHOUSE
Hughey Alley • Ellicottville, NY
716-699-4672
MARTINI CLUB
Every Friday, 5-7pm
Open to the public with
complimentary appetizers
DATE NIGHT
Every Friday Night
Two can dine for $40! For more details
log onto our website or find
us on Facebook.
www.thesilverfoxrestaurant.com
WINERY OF ELLICOTTVILLE
14 Monroe St. • Ellicottville, NY
716-699-1055
DAILY WINE TASTINGS
Everyday!
“Our wines are made right here in
Ellicottville!” Ask about our
Private Banquet Room!
WineryOfEllicottville.com
NIGHTMARE HAYRIDES
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
through Oct. • 7:30-9:30pm
At the home of the Ellicottville Rodeo
6319 Sommerville Valley Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Jump on the scariest hayride in WNY! A
25-minute tractor drawn hayride will lead
you down a haunted path with live scary
creatues. Exit off into a haunted maze that
will twist and turn over an acre of land.
Lastly, travel through the haunted barn
and vortex tunnel. Come if you dare!
No reservations needed. Only $15.
716-699-4829
www.nightmarehayride.com
CREEKSIDE ROUNDUP FALL
TRAIL RIDE WEEKEND
Oct. 5-7
Jackson Forest (off Bakerstand Rd.)
Franklinville, NY
Get your horse ready for one last ride.
Register Friday at 6pm or Saturday at 9am.
716-572-7358
creekside-roundup.com
ELLICOTTVILLE'S FALL FEST
Oct. 5-7
Downtown Ellicottville, NY
& Holiday Valley Resort
It’s Ellicottville’s oldest and largest
festival of the year! Tens of thousands of
festival-goers make for a lively weekend
of unique foods, arts & crafts, ski swaps,
chairlift rides up Holiday Valley’s Mardi
Gras Express, and much more.
1-800-349-9099
www.ellicottvilleny.com
WILDCAT PARK FALL FEST
Saturday, Oct. 6 • 10am-4pm
Wildcat Park
Route 6 • Ludlow, PA
Featuring handmade crafts, concessions,
baked goods, hay and pony rides and
much more. Free admission!
814-945-6373
www.wildcatpark.com
AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE ALONG
THE AMISH TRAIL
Saturday, Oct. 6 • 10am-4pm
Along the Amish Trail of
Cattaraugus County, NY
Looking for a unique gift? Travel the
country byways as you hunt for that
special treasure at participating
Amish Trail members.
wnyAmishTrail.com
DISCOVER OUR HERITAGE DAY
Saturday, Oct. 6 • 10am-6pm
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Mt. Jewett, PA
Enjoy demonstrations on “Old Time
Ways” and how things used to be done,
as well as lumber Heritage amateur
competition complete with log rolling,
crosscut sawing and more.
814-965-2350
GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW
Oct. 6-8
Rock City Park
Rock City Rd./Route 16 • Olean, NY
Rock enthusiasts will get the opportunity
to view, purchase and learn about rare and
common rocks from around the world.
1-866-404-ROCK
www.RockCityPark.com
INTRO INTO WINE MAKING
Saturday, Oct. 20 • 10:30am-2:30pm
Pfeiffer Nature Center
Lillibridge Rd. • Portville, NY
Join wine making veterans Vicky and Ray
McKinney and learn how to make wine
from grapes and other items from nature’s
bounty. This is a hands-on learning
and sampling class. Please
register by Oct. 17
716-933-0187
www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org
STONE SOUP DAY
Saturday, Oct. 27 • noon
The Crosspatch Horse Ranch
5281 Baker Rd. • Salamanca, NY
Not certain what Stone Soup is? Everyone
brings something for the pot which is over
an open fire … and you get Stone Soup!
Bring your friends, family, dress for the
weather and join The Crosspatch Crew for
wagon/stagecoach rides, campfires and
group soup. Bring your horse (or rent
one of theirs) for the afternoon.
716-938-6313
www.TheCrosspatch.com
EAST OTTO COUNTRY
ASSOCIATES HOLIDAY
OPEN HOUSE
Nov. 3-4
At Participating East Otto Country
Associates merchants
East Otto, NY
East Otto Country has been offering
quality handmade and homegrown
treasures to the public for over two
decades. Thousands of customers have
found wonderful adventures along the
scenic back rounds of rural Cattaraugus
County, NY through the years, traveling
from one East Otto Country business
to another. Take advantage of this
opportunity to stock up on gifts not only
made in the USA, but made in Cattaraugus
County by local artisans. Check the
website for a list of merchant
locations and directions.
716-257-9549
www.EastOtto.com
LIKE US on facebook.com/thesummerlocal
FALL SPORTSMEN'S SHOW
Nov. 3-4
Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie St. • Little Valley, NY
150 tables of merchandise including
sporting goods, firearms, accessories,
fishing equipment and game calls. The
place to be for fishermen, hunters,
collectors and trappers. Refreshments
available, armed security, plenty of
parking. Cattaraugus County Pistol
Permit Clerk will be available both days.
A national instant criminal background
check must be completed prior to all
firearm sales. Sponsored by the Little
Valley Volunteer Fire Dept.
716-938-6928
BEER & WINE FESTIVAL
Saturday, Nov. 10 • 3:30-7:30pm
Holiday Valley Resort
Tannenbaum Lodge
Ellicottville, NY
Sample over 30 of the best NYS and
American craft breweries and wineries
have to offer! Food, live music, and
plenty of company! Pre-sale tickets are
$45 and are available on the Holiday
Valley website and at WNY
Wegman’s locations.
716-699-2345
www.holidayvalley.com
CENTER FOR FAMILY UNITY
ANNUAL WREATH AUCTION
Nov. 15-Dec. 5
Olean Medical Group
535 Main St. • Olean, NY
View creative holiday wreaths on the
1st floor of the Olean Medical Group
and place silent bids for your favorites.
Winning bids will be notified on Dec. 5
at 2pm. All proceeds benefit needy
families in Cattaraugus County.
716-945-5401
SANTA CLAUS LANE PARADE
Friday, Nov. 23 • 7pm
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of
Commerce ends the year with this festive
parade, a traditional kick-off to the holiday
season. Santa lights thousands of lights in
Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when
he parades through town in celebration.
716-372-4433
www.oleanny.com
CHRISTMAS
IN ELLICOTTVILLE
Nov. 23-25
Downtown Ellicottville, NY
Wander through a Christmas Wonderland
as strolling choirs harmonize your favorite
Christmas carols. Hot chocolate, hot
apple cider and decorated storefront
windows of Ellicottville’s historic 19th
century village will bring back thoughts
of a Christmas past. The perfect weekend
to start your holiday shopping. Horse
and wagon rides, real live reindeer, and
even fire truck rides with Santa.
Top it off with the lighting of the
village Christmas tree!
1-800-349-9099
www.ellicottvilleny.com
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
Thursday, Nov. 29 • 10am
Univ. of Pitt-Bradford
Bromley Theater
Bradford, PA
Enchantment Theater productions presents
the classic story of the plush rabbit that
yearns for a day the boy will choose him
as his special playmate. Tickets are
$8 adults, $7 children.
814-362-5113