SATURDAY, AUG. 23

Fredonia Farm Festival

Barker Common, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Craft vendors, food, entertainment, farm-based presentations. Junior farmers’ tent, Story time at noon, arts/crafts projects, basket raffle, young entrepreneurs’ tent, photo booth. Live cooking demos. Blessing of the Harvest at 9 a.m.; “After the Radio at 12 p.m.; “28th Creek” at 2:30 p.m.; Main Street Studios showcase from their performances of Lion King, Peter Pan at 5 p.m.; performance by Danza at 6 p.m.; performance by Collage at 7:30 p.m. Can recycle old eyeglasses at Lions’ Club booth.

Dunkirk Flea Market

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

Westfield Flea Market

Moore Park, E. Main St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vintage, antiques, unique oddities, clothing, jewelry items, more.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans Market

Moore Park, E. Main Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vegetables, eggs, meats, natural foods, artisan crafts, more.

Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans

Mayville Lakeside Park, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend includes pipe bands, Scottish heavy athletes, Celtic music, Celtic and craft vendors, music, food, beer, wine garden, old fashioned fiddle session, Scottish and Irish dancers, kids’ area with clan hunt. Entertainers performing during the weekend include Tuatha Dea, Emerald Isle, Celtic Creek, Step N Time, Water Horse, The Fiddle Session. Bring seating. $15 general admission, $10 seniors ages 60+, veterans, children 13, under free. Purchase tickets at www.96thhighlanders.com

Fredonia Presbyterian Church annual yard sale

219 Central Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Supports local organizations.

Chautauqua County History Expo

Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free, public welcome. Vendors include historical organizations, museums, libraries, genealogical societies, lineage societies, local historians, local history authors. Lectures include the opening of the Erie Canal (11 a.m.), General Lafayette’s 1825 visit to WNY, (1 p.m.), Arthur Wellington Anderson, County’s first (but unofficially designated) County Historian (2 p.m.), Chautauqua County’s connection to the Revolutionary War ( 3 p.m.). For details, see CHQHistoryexpo.com.

Ripley Library presents: Boomer Tales with Robyn Near Albright, Mary Ellen Humphrey

64 W. Main St., 11 a.m. Workshop open to everybody, any age, any level of writing experience. Published writers share their journeys.

St. Rose of Lima Feast Day Mass and luncheon

9 Center St., Forestville, noon, pot-luck luncheon follows.

Roger’s Bird-Day Bash at RTPI

Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, noon to 4 p.m. All-out musical festival with 5 live acts, local food trucks, all day admission to the museum, access to exhibitions. $20 presale through Aug. 22, $25 at door, $10 kids under 10, under 2 free.

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.

Mary E. Seymour Library ice cream social

22 N. Main St., Stockton, 12 to 2 p.m. Free event, cones, sundaes for participants.

Lake Erie State Park program

5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 1:30 p.m.: amphibians/reptiles; 3 p.m.: black bears.

Playground Drama Camp public performance: “The Lion King Kids”

Main Street Studios, 50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 2 to 3:30 p.m. $15. For tickets, details, see www.mainstreetstudios.org.

Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market

Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.

Melissa Sauers live at The White Inn

52 E. Main St., Fredonia, 5 to 8 p.m.

“Be the Light” Anyone Can Save a Life” Vigil

Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk, 6 to 8 p.m. Free community gathering. Live music by local singer-songwriter Miranda Wilcox; speakers Brian Boedo, Joseph Wilcks, Amy Adams share personal stories of resilience, hope, recovery; education on NY State’s Good Samaritan Law; acknowledgement of County First Responders; resource fair; family-friendly activities; raffles; photo ops; light refreshments; Purple Glow Wand Vigil, performance of “Rise Up” by Dayjia Dailey. Sponsored by TOgether We Can CHQ Coalition, Suicide Prevention Alliance, Chautauqua County.

Long Point State Park evening bird walk

4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 6 to 7 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the Point Trailhead.

Fredonia High School Class of 1960 65th reunion dinner

White Inn, 52 E. Main St., Fredonia.

SUNDAY, AUG. 24

Fredonia Farm Festival

Barker Common, 8 a.m. Yoga with Kayle Feser, Morning service 9 a.m. Vendors open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craft vendors, food, entertainment, farm-based presentations. Junior farmers’ tent, Story time at noon, arts/crafts projects, basket raffle, young entrepreneurs’ tent. Photo booth, live cooking demos. Music by “Swamp Yankees” at 12 p.m. Grand parade at 2 p.m. Can recycle old eyeglasses at Lions’ Club booth.

Cassadaga Beach program ends. Beach will still be open, but no lifeguards on duty.

Cassadaga Farmers’ Market

Ames Common, Route 60 and Maple Avenue, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, more.

Sippin’ Sundays featuring TBA

21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy favorite glass of wine, relax on porch.

Benefit for Mark Catanzaro

Silver Creek Fireman’s Club, 23 Jackson St., 1 p.m. Basket raffles, door prizes, 50/50. Mark suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, proceeds go toward uninsured medical expenses.

East Otto Historical Museum open house

8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.

Gowanda Chamber of Commerce Ducky Derby

Gateway Park, 2 p.m. Purchase tickets at Shop n Save.

Lakewood Community Development Corporation presents: Rock the Lake

Hartley Park, Summit Avenue, Lakewood, 2 to 5 p.m. Free show Brass Transit – Chicago Tribute. Bring seating, buy a snack at a food truck.

Cassadaga concert – headliners “Midnight Recovery” – classic rock, country

Opening act in the Beach Gazebo from 4 to 5 p.m. Headliners on the floating stage, Cassadaga Beach, 5 to 7 p.m. Vendors.

MONDAY, AUG. 25

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Movie Monday – “Marmaduke” (PG)

37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:30 p.m. Family friendly movies, activities.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: Art of Succulents with Miss Jessica

15 Main St., 6 to 7 p.m. Learn how to care for, propagate succulents. Create a small decorative planter with real succulents. All ages. Registration required. Call 716 962-5885.

Dunkirk students and families Back to School Bash

Point Gratiot Park, 4 to 7 p.m. For Dunkirk City School students, their families only. Free while supples last: bookbags with supplies, community agency tent with giveaways, hot dogs, Wells ice cream, refreshments, snacks. DJ Giulia Giuffre of Star Sirch, bounce houses, karate demo, athletic clinics. Lions Club “Tame Your Mane” free back to school haircuts while time permits.