Coming up …
SATURDAY, AUG. 30
Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival
Multiple venues throughout downtown Jamestown.
Cassadaga Labor Day Festival
CassadagaMan 1.2m swim, 56m bike, 13.1m run
Cassadaga Beach, 8 a.m. Register at www.coachmarkwilson.com
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. Last day of the season.
CHRIC Classic Golf Tournament
Chautauqua Golf Club, Lake Course, 4731 W. Lake Road, Chautauqua, registration, morning refreshments 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. $95 per player o $380 for foursome, includes 18 holes of golf with cart, 2 drink tickets, luncheon. Raffles, prizes. Proceeds benefit Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation & Improvement Corporation.
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.
Fredonia Farmers’ Market
Barker Common, outdoors downtown Fredonia, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Features variety of food vendors, crafts, artisans, prepared foods for sale. Market welcomes cash, credit cards, SNAP benefits. Folk music by Mikee Strongmen.
Raynor Memorial Golf Tournament to support suicide prevention awareness
Cardinal Hills Golf Course, 78 Conewango Road, Randolph, 9 a.m. registration, tee time 10:15 a.m. 4 person scramble. $125 per person, $500 team. Lunch, dinner, prizes. Also basket raffles, 50/50, more.
Dunkirk Lighthouse yard sale
1 Lighthouse Point Drive, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot dogs, water, soda, snacks available for purchase.
North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Hub Crawl
Multiple studios, galleries along Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake. Driving tour of studios, hubs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a map, see www.nsaachautauqua.org/art-trail.html
Jamestown Community College 75th Anniversary Fair
JCC, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors, local organizations, music, food trucks, kids’ zone, games, family fun, more.
Findley Lake Harvest Festival
Routes 426, 430. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids’ carnival. Book sale in the waterwheel. Music: Jack Stevenson 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Juvenile Characteristics 2 to 5 p.m.; Theory of Evolution 6 to 9 p.m.; Ange & Amy 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Michael Boedo Community Foundation Family Picnic fundraiser
12401 Allegany Road, Silver Creek, 12 to 8 p.m. Community barbecue, cornhole tournament, motorcycle ru, raffles, 50/50, petting zoo, bounce houses, live music with Charity Nuse; Smilo and the Ghost. Free admission, donations appreciated. Foundation supports scholarships, students, local youth sports, activities, library, fire departments, more. Also raises awareness for addiction, overdose risks.
HousePlantApalooza at Mike’s Nursery
199 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Local houseplant vendors, pottery, jewelry, macrame vendors, more. Plant raffles, free workshops, kids’ zone, food truck.
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.
Shriners Children’s benefit barbecue, concert
Meeder’s Restaurant, 19 E. Main St., Ripley. Food at noon. Chicken barbecue, sides or ribs barbecue, sides. Can pre-order at 716 736-7381. Music by Pat Cook and Northshore Band 3 to 5 p.m. Raffles. Bring own chair. Event will take place indoors.,
Long Point State Park butterfly walk
4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 1 to 2 p.m. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at the Point Trailhead.
Labor Day Nature & WellnessWeekend at the Heron
2361 Waits Corner Road, Panama. Free family-friendly event. Lodging available. 2 p.m.: Pine Cone Critters with Diane Clark; 3:30 p.m.: Forest Bathing with Diane Clark; 4 p.m.: Cozy Craft Corner with Marie Tomlinson; 5 p.m.: Play Music on Your Porch Day with Bill Moran, Steve Rockcastle, friends; 6:30 p.m.: Community Potluck, bring a dish to share; 10 p.m.: Under the Night Sky with Dominic Rocco. See TheHeron.org.
Greek Festival at Demetri’s on the Lake
6 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk, 4 to 8 p.m. For details, call Shirline Miller at 716 377-4187.
Mayville’s Saturday Evening Market
Train Depot, St., 16 Water St., Mayville, 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, special events.
Lake Erie State Park program
5838 Route 5, Brocton. Free program, but park admission fee may apply. Dress for weather. Meet at recreation hall. 4 p.m.: boondoggles; ask naturalist; 6 p.m.: Meet the Bacon’s Band.
Beats at the Brix featuring Ion Sky
21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 7 to 9 p.m. Free admission, but wine or beer purchase required.
Main Street Studio Karaoke Night
50 W. Main St., Fredonia, 7:30 to 10 p.m. $10 admission. 16+. Proceeds benefit upcoming production of “Shades of Blue.”
SUNDAY, AUG. 31
Labor Day Nature & Wellness Weekend at the Heron
2361 Waits Corner Road, Panama. Free family-friendly event. Lodging available.9 a.m.: Qi Gong with Andy McLain; 10:30: Sound Meditation with Jessica Fromback; 12 p.m.: Forest Guitar Meditation with Josh Fox; 1:30 p.m. Animal Rehab 101 with Payge Olson; 8 p.m. Heron movie night featuring “The Princess Bride.” . See TheHeron.org.
Findley Lake Harvest Festival
Routes 426, 430. Vendors, crafters, art show, live music, food, beer tent, wine tasting, kids’ carnival. Book sale in the waterwheel. Music: Midnight Growlers 12 to 3 p.m.; Six Year Stretch 4 to 7 p.m.
Dunkirk Lighthouse yard sale
1 Lighthouse Point Drive, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot dogs, water, soda, snacks available for purchase.
North Shore Arts Alliance Art Trail Hub Crawl
Multiple studios, galleries along Lake Erie, Chautauqua Lake. Driving tour of studios, hubs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a map, see www.nsaachautauqua.org/art-trail.html
Jamestown Coin Club Show
Herman Kent Post 777 (Celoron Legion), 26 Jackson Ave., Jamestown, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More than 2 dozen dealers from WNY, NWPA will be buying, selling, offering free appraisals of US, foreign, ancient coins. Coin supplies available for purchase. Door prizes, raffle prizes.
Lily Dale Funfest
Arts, crafts vendors in or out of auditorium, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mini readings $20 mini readings 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., first come, first serve. No gate fee for visitors. 50/50 drawing at 6:30 p.m. Also community-wide yard sales 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jamestown Labor Day Festival
Bergman Park, 487 Baker St., 12 to 9 p.m. Live music, food vendors, craft vendors, kids’ activities. Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
First Ward Falcons annual street dance, Weidner’s chicken barbecue
241 Lake Shore Drive E. Dunkirk, dinner noon until 4 p.m. or sold out, pick up in club, no drive-through. Presale dinner tickets $15 at club or buy at door. Live music: Maria Sebastian noon to 3 p.m. inside; Cosmic Cowboys 4 to 7 p.m. inside; The Freeze 7 to 10 p.m. outside (weather permitting).
Cassadaga Labor Day Festival
Farmers’ Market, Ames Common, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Chicken barbecue begins at noon at Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280, 228 Maple Ave., take-out only. Boat parade, meet at DEC launch at 4:15 p.m. (theme: storybook characters), parade at 4:30 p.m. Smilo & the Ghost free concert – folk, rock, original. 5 to 7 p.m. on floating stage at Cassadaga Beach. Refreshments by Cassadaga Youth Sports. Bring seating.
Sippin’ Sundays featuring Sweet Jane Band
21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road, Portland., 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy favorite glass of wine, relax on porch.
East Otto Historical Museum open house
8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater presents: Silent Film Series
39 W. Main St., 2 p.m. 1925 – THE EAGLE starring Rudolph Valentino. Tickets at the door $6.
Singo at Liberty Vineyards
Liberty Vineyards & Winery, 2861 Route 20, Sheridan, 3 to 5 p.m. Theme – Singo at the movies. Free to attend, play. Wine, snacks available for purchase.
Labor Day Fireworks at Bemus Point Golf CLub, Tap House
72 Main St., Bemus Point, 7 to 10 p.m. Live music with Ion Sky. Bring seating. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPT. 1 Labor Day
Labor Day Nature & WellnessWeekend at the Heron
2361 Waits Corner Road, Panama. Free family-friendly event. Lodging available. 7:30 a.m. Morning Bird Watching Walk with Dominic Rocco; 9 a.m.: Morning Yoga with Jen Raines; 10:30 a.m. Children’s Drum Circle with Sara Rafoloski; 12 p.m.: Big Drum and Nature Song Circle with Isa Cardenis. See TheHeron.org.
Spartansburg Community Fair
231 Jefferson St. 8 a.m. Animals, entertainment, games, rides, food, more.
Der Kobblers End-of-Summer Labor Day Cruise-in
Midway State Park, 4859 Route 430, Bemus Point. Registration 9 a.m. to noon, awards at 2 p.m.
Cassadaga Labor Day Festival
Grand Parade 11 a.m., noon to 5 p.m. Ducky Derby at the Maple Avenue bridge. At, 1:30 p.m., bicycle/walk/run/ dice run. Registration at Cassadaga Beach.$2 kids, $5 ages 18+.