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SATURDAY, AUG 22
Dunkirk Flea Market
Route 5 (Lake Shore Drive E.), Central Avenue parking lot, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors accepted each week for $20 per spot. Contact Brian Meyers 716 680-0958.
Women on Fire for Christ Christian retreat
Park Methodist Church, 39 Sinclairville Drive, Sinclairville, registration at 8 a.m., retreat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrated author, speaker, comedian Yvonne Conte will address transformation and renewal. Call 716 969-1863.
Celtic Festival, Gathering of Clans
Mayville Lakeside Park, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekend performers include Tuatha Dea, Emerald Isle, Celtic Creek, Step N Time, Water Horse, The Fiddle Session. Gatherings of the clans, pipe bands, Scottish heavy athletes, Celtic, craft vendors, Celtic music, food, beer, wine garden, Scottish, Irish dancers, old-fashioned fiddle sessions, kids' area w/clan hunt. Purchase discounted tickets online at www.96thhighlanders.com
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Annual Show
Club grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 gate fee. Kids under 14 free. Senior citizens $3. Features Side Shaft engines, antique trucks, displays, equipment demos, games, food vendors, kids' activities, 10 a.m. auction, 11 a.m. parade, wagon rides, tractor pull. 12 p.m. chicken barbecue by Stockton Volunteer Fire Department.
Fredonia Farm Festival
Barker Common area, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Over 100 craft, trade vendors, farmers' market goods. Food, entertainment. Harvest blessing. Cornhole tournament. Inflatable games for adults, kids. Junior farmers' tent. Live demos. Basket raffles, presentations, wild grapevine wreath workshop. Shakespeare in the Park – "Hamlet" at 3 p.m. presented by Main Street Studios. :ove music acoustic night.
Westfield Farmers', Artisans' Market
Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, wine, spirits, honey, locally produced foods, live entertainment. Flea market section with vintage items.
Westfield Flea Market
Moore Park, corner of Routes 20, 394, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yoga with the Birds at RTPI
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis St., Jamestown, 9 to 10 a.m. On the patio of the RTPI Lodge, indoors if inclement weather. $10 members, $12 non-members. Includes full access to museum exhibits. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. See https://rtpi.org
Fenton History Center presents: Jamestown's Hidden Alleys
67 Washington St., Jamestown, 10 a.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. To register, call 716 664-6256.
Lake Erie State Park interpretive programs
5838 Route 5 Brocton, 10 a.m.: rockets in flight; 10:45: stomp rockets. Meet at recreation hall. Free programs, but park admission fee applies.
North East Gibson Park Open Market
North East, PA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekly themes, live music, vendors, food.
Veterans motorcycle dice run for suicide prevention
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Registration at 10 a.m., kickstands up 11 a.m. Scenic motorcycle ride, festival admission, live music, raffles, more. Raise awareness for veteran suicide, honor those impacted.
Hidden Harvest: A Native Plant Discovery Walk; Native Edible Plant workshop
Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park, 8131 Route 60, 10 a.m. Sponsored by Everwild. Free event, can call 716 664-2166. Dress accordingly.
Gowanda Farmers & Artisan Market
Main Street municipal parking lot, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers, artisans, bakers, small businesses offer fresh produce, handmade goods, crafts, treats.
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.
Cattapalooza Tattoo and Music Festival
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 12 to 11 p.m. 15 to 20 tattoo artists. Kids' face painting, temporary tattoos. Food. Motorcycle Dice Run Veterans Ride for Suicide Awareness, registration at 10 a.m., kickstands up 11 a.m. Entertainment: 2:30 p.m: Joe Cafarella, acoustic guitar; 4:30 p.m.: LIZARDMAN FREAK SHOW; 7:30 p.m.: Tim the Truth. Admission this day $25, weekend pass $60. Camping available.
Blue Morning (Foreigner Tribute), Charity Nuse Duo Live at Southern Tier Brewing Company
2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, 1 to 4 p.m. Charity Nuse Duo; 6 to 9 p.m. Blue Morning. Free, all ages, family, pet friendly.
Movies at the Reg: "Toy Story 5"
116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 7 p.m. 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 2 p.m. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and gang's jobs are challenged by Lilypad, a new tablet device with ideas how their kid Bonnie should best spend her time. Tickets $7 at box office, $9 online or by phone.
Mayville's Saturday Evening Market
Mayville Train Depot, 16 Water St., 4 to 8 p.m. Food, vendors, bingo at 6 p.m. with pizza- space limited.
Rolling Hills Asylum – Santiago Cirilo as seen on "The Walking Dead," "Back from the Dead"
11001 Bethany Center Road, E. Bethany, 5:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Orientation, history of haunting at RHA, meet, greet with Santi, Q & A re: horror entertainment, paranormal experiences, mental health awareness, more. Buffet breakfast at midnight, free roam of asylum. 18+ with ID, $129. See www.rollinghillsasylum.com
Dunkirk Lighthouse Ghost Tours
1 Lighthouse Point Drive. Lighthouse is open daily for tours, check website for daily times and full schedule of events see www.dunkirklighthouse.com. $30 per person for ghost tour, call 716 366-5050 to reserve. Only 15 spots per ghost tour.
Sunset Bay presents: Silver Extreme
Beach Club, 1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 8:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUG. 23
Chautauqua Lake Bassmasters Team/Solo Open Bass Tournament
Out of Chautauqua Lake Prendergast Boat Launch, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $100 entry fee.
Fredonia Farm Festival
Barker Common area, 9 a.m.: Outdoor church service. 10 a.m.: Northern Chautauqua Community Choir. Food demo with Tanya. Over 100 craft, trade vendors, farmers’ market goods, Food, entertainment, kids' area. 2 p.m. Grand parade, followed by dance teams performances.
Sunset Bay Music to Remember WNY event in conjunction with Buffalo Music Hall of Fame
1028 S. Shore Drive, Irving, 12 to 6 p.m. fundraiser at the Beach Club featuring Michael Hund, Patti Parks, the Doolies. Rockin' Robin with special guest Tony Pearl. Proceeds help provide music for seniors, disabled veterans and special needs individuals throughout the area. Screaming Pineapples at 7 p.m. at Cabana Sam's.
Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association Annual Show
Club grounds, 4578 Cemetery Road, Stockton, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 gate fee. Kids under 14 free. Senior citizens $3. Features Side Shaft engines, antique trucks, displays, equipment demos, games, food vendors, kids' activities, 11 a.m. parade, wagon rides, tractor pull.
Sheridan United Methodist Church service, celebration to honor Charlie and Mary Brennan
2679 Route 20, 10:30 a.m. conducted by Pastor David Watson. Reception follows for family, friends.
St. Rose of Lima Mass
11 Center St., Forestville, 11 a.m. Light lunch follows.
Cattapalooza Tattoo and Music Festival
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, 1089 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 12 to 6 p.m. 15 to 20 tattoo artists. Kids' face painting, temporary tattoos. Food. Classic car gathering. Entertainment: 1 p.m.: Midroom Drifters; 2:30 p.m.: LIZARDMAN FREAK SHOW; 4 p.m.: Reflect & Reform. Admission this day $20, weekend pass $60. Camping available.
Cassadaga Farmers' Market
Ames Commons, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fresh produce, more. Accepts SNAP, FMNP, Fresh Connect.
East Otto Historical Museum open house
8982 Reed Hill Road, 1 to 3 p.m.
Gowanda Ducky Derby
Gateway Park, 2 p.m.
Rock the Lake: Hollywood Nights – Bob Seger Tribute
Hartley Park, Terrace and Chautauqua Avenues, Lakewood, 2 p.m. Free event. Bring seating. Food trucks.
Community Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem at Chautauqua Institute
Route 394, 3 p.m. Participatory dance workshop for people of all ages, abilities, Bestor Plaza. Gate pass or single ticket required. ticketoffice@chq.org
Cassadaga Lakes Summer Concert Series – headliner 10 Cent Howl (Americana – original and covers)
Cassadaga's Floating Stage, Park Avenue. Opening band 4 to 5 p.m., 10 Cent Howl 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase or bring own. Rain location: Fire hall or Legion.
MONDAY, AUG. 24
Dunkirk students Back to School Bash
Point Gratiot Park, 4 to 6 p.m. for Dunkirk City School students and their families only.
DJ Giulia Giuffre of Star Sirch will provide children's entertainment while a bounce house,
school supplies, giveaways, food, Wells ice cream and refreshments will be available at no cost. Hosted by the City of Dunkirk, Dunkirk City School District, United Way of Chautauqua County, Wells Enterprises, Refresco Beverages, CHRIC, Dunkirk Fredonia Lions Club and Universal Audiology. Rain date Aug. 25.
Chautauqua Chamber Music: American Brass Quintet at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 4 p.m. Gate pass or single ticket required. ticketoffice@chq.org
Boots in the Sand Line Dance Night at Sunset Bay Beach Club
12911 Iola Drive, Irving, 7 to 11 p.m. All ages. No cover charge. DJ 716, DJ Hypetrain. Drink specials, food.
Dance Theatre of Harlem at Chautauqua Institution
Route 394, 7:30 p.m. $55 to $65. ticketoffice@chq.org