The following board members and chairpersons were announced during the meeting: Larry Fiorella, Chairman and Co-Chairperson for Red, White, & Blues and Festival Italia; Mark Mackey, Vice Chairman and Co-Chairperson for the Fredonia Farm Festival and Fredonia Easter Festival; Chris Shepp, Treasurer and Co-Chairperson for Harvest Moon Festival & Tours; Mandi Shepp, Secretary and Co-Chairperson for Harvest Moon Festival & Tours; Michele Joy, Board Member and Co-Chairperson for Fredonia Easter Festival and Miracle on Main Street; Linda Liedke, Board Member and Co-Chairperson for Festival Italia; Jen Mackey, Board Member and Co-Chairperson for Fredonia Farm Festival; Joanne Mansfield, Board Member and Co-Chairperson for Miracle on Main Street; Heidi Powell, Board Member and Co-Chairperson for Red, White, & Blues; Lauren Boyle, Board Member; Dr. Judith Horowitz, Board Member; Anita Ray, Board Member; Melissa Sorci-Taft, Board Member

The 2023 festival dates are listed as follows:

¯ Fredonia Easter Festival — April 1 at the Fredonia Grange No. 1

¯ Festival Italia — June 17 at the Fredonia Beaver Club

Larry Fiorella, left, presents a check to Great Lake FX.

¯ Fredonia Farm Festival – Aug. 25 to 27 at Barker Commons

¯ Red, White, & Blues — Sept. 8 and 9 in Downtown Fredonia

¯ Harvest Moon Festival & Tours — Oct. 20 and 21 in Barker Commons

¯ Miracle on Main Street – December 2 at the Fredonia Grange No. 1

The board of directors would again like to volunteers and committee members for their hard work, as without them our events would not be possible. We appreciate all of your efforts during the 2022 festival season; they have contributed to the success of our operations!

The Board of Directors would especially like to thank all of our community and business sponsors and donors. Without your generosity, kindness, and support, we would be unable to host our festivals. Our deepest thanks go to our Grand and Elite level sponsors in 2022.

Thanks also to the Fredonia community for their support and attendance of our festivals and events! We look forward to a great year in 2023!

Lastly, we congratulate both Great Lake FX and Monica Meacham, as they were the recipient and winner respectively of our annual Community Give Back program 50/50 drawing. Both GLFX and Meacham received $850 from the annual raffle!

Festivals Fredonia is a not-for-profit organization of civic-minded volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts to enhancing the cultural appeal of the Village of Fredonia, and to supporting and promoting its local businesses through inclusive, family-friendly cultural and historical events and festivals.

If you are interested in more information, volunteer opportunities, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Larry Fiorella at festivalsfredoniany@gmail.com or call (716) 785-7123.