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SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Country Music Weekend

Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Barbecues, yard games, bonfires, beer and more. Country style pool party with DJ Teets Magee at noon; Damn Near Famous Duo at noon; The Chris Higbee Band at 5 p.m.; the Ralph Chamberlain Band 9 p.m.

Dunkirk Flea Market

Route 5 and Washington Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To become a vendor, call organizer Brian Meyer at 716 680-0958.

Fredonia Farm Festival

8 a.m.: 5/k Run/Walk, register online; 10 a.m. to dusk: craft vendors; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: food vendors; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Lil’ Farmers’ Tent by Visitor Center; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Farmer Tom Walsh; Gazebo; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; The Tim Bartlett Experience, Main Stage; 12:30 to 2 p.m.: Miranda Wilcox, Gazebo; 1 p.m. cornhole tournament; 2 p.m.: Story Time with Puppeteer Dan Cherry, Lil’ Farmer’s Tent; 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Dirty Shirley, Main Stage; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Miracle Elixir Sideshow, Gazebo; 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Daniel Siracuse, Gazebo; 4 p.m. Kids Power Wheel demolition derby, Park Street, Farmer Tom Walsh, Gazebo; 4:30 to 6 pm; Saranaide, Main Stage; 6 to 7 p.m. Rik Napoli, Gazebo; 7 to 8 p.m. Miracle Elixir Sideshow, Gazebo; 8 to 10 p.m.: Grand Illusion – the music of Styx, Main Stage. .

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans

Mayville Lakeside Park, 78 Water St., gates open at 9 a.m. Pipe bands, 7 Celtic bands, Celtic craft vendors and food, Scottish Heavy Athlete competitions, children’s area. $15 admission, $10 seniors, children 13 and under free, free parking (handicapped accessible) and shuttle services. 20 gathering of the clans. Bring lawn chairs.

Yoga with the Birds

Patio on The Lodge at Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 a.m. $10 per person members, $12 non-members. Registration recommended. See https://rtpi.org

Monarch Butterfly Festival

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $12, Nature Center members $9, Children 3 to 15, $9. Indoor and outdoor butterfly-related activities and educational opportunities. Indoor butterfly garden with photo ops. Food truck will be onsite. Vendors will sell theme-related items. For reservations, call 716 569-2345. Butterfly release at 4 p.m.

Lake Erie State Park presents: “Backyard Birds”

5848 Route 5, Brocton, meet at the Recreation Hall, 10 to 11 a.m. Host Judy Callahan. Bring binoculars.

Jamestown Public Market

Jamestown Third Street downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Native Plant Sale

Chautauqua Marina, 104 W. Lake Road, Mayville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy. Guided educational lakeside buffer walks available as weather permits.

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry chicken barbecue

319 Washington Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $12 per dinner, drive-through only. Call 716 366-1787.

Darwin R. Barker Museum presents: Author Rick Barram

7 Day St., Fredonia, Museum lawn, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The author will be available for questions, discussion and book signing. He has written the “72nd NY Infantry in the Civil War: A History and Roster” and “Dear Uncles: The Civil War Letters of Arthur McKinstry, a Soldier in the Excelsior Brigade.”

Southern Tier Aero Radio Society Open House

S.T.A.R.S. Flying Field, 5046 W. Shore Road, Cuba, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. See radio-controlled aircraft fly through the skies. 50/50 raffle, kids’ airplane make-n-take, model airplane raffle, evening RC auction, public gets to fly model airplanes.

FFUMC Kids fund-raiser Weidner’s chicken

barbecue

Fredonia First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., 11 a.m. until sold out.

Warrior Relief Fund motorcycle fun run

Jamestown Harley-Davidson, 1951 E. Main St., Falconer. Registration at 11 a.m., ride at noon travels through Salamanca, Springville and back to the VFW in Sheridan. Meet and greet other veterans. Free event. For details, call Chris Sausaman at 716 680-1665.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Junior Guilders Show –

“Annie Jr.”

18. E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m., $17. Another performance at 6 p.m. For tickets, see lbltj.com

Lake Erie State Park presents: “Terrific Trees”

5848 Route 5, Brocton, meet at the Recreation Hall, 2 to 3 p.m. Host Mike Callahan

Lake Erie State Park concert: Kokomo Time Band

5838 Route 5, Brocton, in front of the recreation hall, 6:30 p.m. Food truck: 3 Ca Catering.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Point

Drive North

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 7 to 10 p.m.

Evergreen Outfitters: Saturday Night Moonlight Paddle on

Chautauqua Lake

Lakeside Park, 78 Water St., Mayville, meet at 7 p.m. Bring headlamps or deck lamps if possible, can bring own kayak/gear, or rent for $25/$35 tandem or canoe. Registration required. Call 716 763-2266.

Ghost tour

Dunkirk Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Point, $30 per person. Purchase tickets at www.dunkirklighthouse.com or call 716 366-5050.

SUNDAY, AUG. 27

Country Music Weekend

Peek’n Peak Resort, 1405 Old Road, Clymer. Barbecues, yard games, bonfires, beer and more. Derek Davis at noon.

Fredonia Farm Festival

9 a.m. outdoor church service, Gazebo; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: craft vendors, food vendors, Lil’ Farmers’ Tent; Noon to 4 p.m.: antique car show, Church and Park streets. Noon to 3 p.m. DJ Southern Tier Promotions, Gazebo; noon to 5 p.m.: wood carving demonstrations, Church Street; 1 p.m.: Grand Parade, Temple Street. 3 to 6 p.m. Joe and the Shmoes (Main Stage).

Jamestown Coin Club Show

Herman Kent Post 777 (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Coin dealers from western New York and northwest Pennsylvania will be buying, selling and offering free appraisals.

Park Church of Sinclairville and Cassadaga and Bemus Point Methodist Church joint church service

Minckler Commons, downtown Sinclairville, 10 a.m. After the service, a free chicken barbecue lunch will be served and baptisms will take place.

Bird Walk at Long Point State Park Lake Chautauqua, 4457 Route 430, Bemus Point, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Led by an educator. Meet at the trailhead.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Lucille Ball Little Theatre presents: Junior Guilders – “Annie Jr.”

18 E. Second St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. $17. Another performance at 6 p.m. For tickets, see lbltj.com

Nature Photography at Long Point State Park Lake Chautauqua, 4457 Route 430, Bemus Point, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Led by an educator. Bring camera. Meet at the trailhead.

Faculty Recital: James Piorkowski, classical guitar -“In Retrospect: Works Plucked from the Last 30 Years”

SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall Rosch Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Free admission.

Beach House Bar & Grille presents: Furious George

2 Wright Park Drive, Dunkirk, 4 to 7 p.m.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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