Like a trip back in time …read more The apple umpkin festival in Wyoming county has a real throw back vibe. The town truly is quaint, and very lovely in the fall season. There were plenty of vendors selling seasonal goods, crafts and antiques. There were plenty of reasonably priced pumpkins of all shapes, colors and sizes being sold as well . Just a very cute little festival that I would attend again . There were food vendors with many delicious seasonal foods to try. The apple sausage is back and said to be very good ! Amish baked goods were delicious, chowder , salt potatoes , apple cider slushes and much more . I wish there was more of a draw for children , I think there were some things for the kids, but there could be more . Overall we enjoyed the trip and the surroundings , got some great pumpkins and home decor and had some delicious fall treats ,

My first time going, I wish there was more activities then just vendors & crafts. Maybe some more…read moreactual apple and pumpkin themed things? But I loved the balloon arch display and live music! not sure why there was a trump store/vendor here. . . Kinda put an odd vibe on a cute craft fair, especially the f bombs on half the flags they had on display. In my opinion, not worth the drive from Rochester.

This is a festival I try to attend every year. I love the different art that is there and the…read morefestival vibes. Most years there are the same vendors there, but it is comforting. There is always something new to discover. Also, it is in Lewiston, which is one of the cutest villages in the area. During the festival, most of the stores are open, and it is nice to also shop there. I absolutely love the chalk drawing competition every year that the students create. This year's theme was Woodstock, peace and love. The students have so much talent.

If your looking for true local art, look no further and one booth after the next will feed your art…read morehunger to no end! Every year this festival seems to get bigger & better. Please keep it coming & thank you to this stunning historical village for your warm welcoming atmosphere! Also check out their side street shops! There's this amazing health/ herbalism shop tucked away on 9th street thats a gem & unlike any other in WNY, Crazy Train Apothecary! The owner was so friendly & answered our endless questions. We'll be back to visit Lewiston to attend their classes! Keep on keeping on, what a versatile community!

One of my favorite annual events. This year there seemed to…read morebe a lot of empanadas. Didn't see as many freebies, but we went on a Saturday instead of our usual Sunday. I recommend always buying tickets ahead of time at TOPS. This will save you a little bit, and if you spend $60 you get four free drink tickets.

Always love the taste of buffalo! Prices definitely gone up. The average order was 12 tickets. I…read morefelt there were fewer vendors, but the spacing was better. Also, I feel there were more event spaces. I totally love the Rockstar pop-up spots! We got to enjoy different vendors during the day. My favorite bite was Souther junction with the coconut spiced pork belly burnt ends with pickled veggies and rice! And a close second was the Sto Lat bar, spicy chicken schnitzel slider! Osteria 166 never disappoints the stuffed hotnpepper risotto bomb! Nicks, well, IfYKYN Moneybags dumplings were what I was looking forward to trying, and I was disappointed. Got the Buffalo chicken fried dumplings, had no flavor what so ever the filling had no taste nor was there any "buffalo flavor" There were great vendors. I tried places I've never had and enjoyed all of them but one.. Had a golden kiwi, which was amazing and may be my favorite fruit going forward! Great festival!

Festival annually is great if you want to burn up a few hours in the weekend. It's nice that…read morethey had more craft vendors this year. The peach cobblers were too small for what you pay $8 for. The peach baskets were also overpriced. Basically I give it a "meh" rating.

I stopped by the Lewiston peach Festival for the first time this year and found it really charming…read more The actual carnival rides and carnival vendors were somehow brand new looking and the nicest I've ever seen at a carnival/ Festival. We didn't actually try any peach desserts, but maybe next year. This is a pretty small Festival but conveniently located right in the center of town with lots of street parking available.

If you are a real Buffalonian, you've probably been to the Annual Italian Heritage Festival at…read moreleast once. If you're just visiting, I recommend you go to see for yourself. This event is definitely all about the food, and it's huge. Definitely come hungry and enjoy Italian and Italian-American staples like pizza, sausages, meatballs, arancini, pasta, etc., as well as plenty of sweet desserts. With over fifty vendors this year, Hertel Avenue was transformed into a bustling, crowded marketplace. In my opinion, the atmosphere is rather intense. People are eating, drinking, socializing, and catching up with friends and family. The air around the festival is always heavy with the smell of smoke and frying onions and peppers. Believe me, lots and lots of grilled Italian sausages are floating around during this festival. Unfortunately, apart from tables near the main stage, which must be reserved in advance for a fee, there is nowhere to sit and eat comfortably. Lots of people are walking and eating or standing. I even saw someone use the top of the trash can as a table, yuck. As I mentioned, there's a main entertainment stage, if you like the Frankie Scinta vibe. The demonstration/cooking tent is a fun place to visit as well. The best way to plan for the special attractions is to simply check out the website. I think it's worth it. On the practical side, it's important to wear proper footwear. Because of the big crowd, I had to be extra careful not to get stepped on or have my toes run over by a baby stroller. It's wild. I guess that's the beauty of this festival. Fun fact: I ate my first raw clam many years ago at this festival while on vacation in the States :). Those were the days when carousels, rides, and similar attractions were still part of the event. It was probably more kids/family-friendly than it has been in recent years. Perhaps it will return someday.

If you're only looking for really good Italian food and pastries and desserts and things and this…read moreis the place to go now. They no longer have all the fun games, like " I got it" or the water balloon game or anything else it's just all food now. No rides, nothing for kids. But the food is amazing. I went there just for Campi's Pizza & Angelo's Italian Desserts. I was extremely satisfied. The pizza never fails me from there. It is always so good and since Campi's is too far to go just pick up a pizza and come home. I have to depend on the Italian heritage festival every year just to get my pizza. Angel is not located anywhere near here as far as I know so again I have to go to the festival just to get my good desserts. They had many other food stands, but I didn't try anything else out except for Romeo and Juliet's bakery. I know what I like so that's what I go for. You have got to try Campi's -White Pizza with the Greek olives on it. They have a few different kinds of white pizza, but the plain or one without all the veggies and without the artichokes and stuff is the really good one.. But they also have many selections of pizza to choose from

This is the coolest event I've ever been to. Ever. I can't even describe the magnitude and feat of…read morethis. From 4pm to 4am, an otherwise usually-empty part of Buffalo is transformed into a huge art festival and free party of epic proportions. Grain elevators are decked out with huge art installations. I felt like I was in a video game of sorts walking around, with random adventures and surprises taking part on almost every corner. Going to this event made me feel like a gleeful tourist in my own city. From fire breathing to burlesque dancing to decked out psychedelic dance parties breaking out in random rooms of the silos and a huge main stage with projections, dancing and an awesome DJ. There's no use in having me write about every aspect of this event as there is just so much going on and it's bound to be different every year. All I can say is that if you missed it this year, be sure that you're there next year so you can be a part of something magical.

If I had to describe this event in one word it would be "WOW!"…read more Even though I had heard such positive things prior to attending, City of Night far exceeded my expectations. This past summer was my first time experiencing the magnitude of City of Night. Although in it's third year this was the first of which I could attend. City of Night is an art event that has so many unique features it is hard for me to even describe! Held at Silo City (92 Childs Street), the event cultivates a multi-disciplinary, sustainable, groundbreaking experience for all who attend. We parked in a lot near the First Niagara Center and waited for a shuttle bus to shuttle us over to 92 Childs Street. I guess I'm not the most patient person in the world because we actually ended up ditching the shuttle bus and walking. It was, however, much appreciated on the way back! The line to get into Silo City was long but moved quickly. I was pleased to see the bicycle check and donation based admission. Awesome. The event coordinators asked for attendees to share programs which is sustainable and appreciated. However, this was one of my first times at Silo City and it was difficult to determine which silos/buildings had installations, how to get into the buildings, etc. I really didn't want to miss anything. As the night went on, the people kept coming and the crowd was getting larger and larger. I hear the best part of City of Night is in fact the night time festivities, although I felt a little overwhelmed and left around 9pm. Don't get me wrong, I am happy so many Buffaloians came out to experience the art, music, and entertainment. The light installations were fascinating. I was puzzled at how these installations even came to be - from the creation process to the actual implementation. I hope to be in town and available year after year for this innovative, unique, creative, sustainable event. I plan to make it an all day event in the future. I can't even begin to imagine the amount of planning an event like this takes to pull off. Bravo to all those involved. Thank you for treating the people of Buffalo to City of Night!

The festival kicke.off summer in Buffalo. One of my favorites! And the weather was perfect. Enjoyed…read morewaking around people watching, shopping and eating! Two stands out was my dirt soda from Popularity, perfect drink grab and walk around keep just and cool. Then couldnt leave without some sweet treats from JB bakery!!! If you have not had his banana pudding brownies you missing out!

One of our missions while in New York was to visit a relative. The other was to join the relatives…read morein a stroll through Allentown Art Festival. The Festival is held annually around the same time frame being mid June. Usually the weather has been quite nice. This time rain was predicted off and on while we were there. There were many blocks of vendors selling the typical types of art, some stores were open, food trucks and port-a-potties. It dripped rain on occasion but not enough to dissuade attendees. One could also enjoy looking at the Allentown Historic homes all along our walk. Awe inspiring! Free street parking on Sunday. Hours are 11am-5pm although many vendors are already set up from the previous day of opening. We arrived shortly after 10 am and were able to view several vendors. On one particular street if you skip one empty block, you'll notice a number of tents. The is an alternative festival in conjunction with the one we attended. If you wander by, you'll notice more eclectic artistic items for sale. Wacky t shirts, crazy jewelry and bohemian style clothing.

Best assortment of hanging baskets anywhere in WNY. Prices are so reasonable and staff is always…read morehelpful and friendly

Good selection of plants, topsoil, and mulch. Fruits and vegetables for sale when in season. Staff…read moreis helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.

For local flavor and a break from the regular weekend routine, the Ellicottville Fall Festival is…read moredifficult to beat. While in Buffalo recently, friends suggested we make the hour trek to Ellicottville to check out the festival. It's located in a small ski village, and -- never one to turn down the chance to check out a new place -- I jumped at the chance. Street parking was relatively easy to find, and we soon were meandering through the downtown at the foothills of the ski resort. With hills all around us and brilliantly color-changing leaves, it was here to beat the beautiful setting. If you know local festivals, you know what to expect -- booths with all sorts of arts, crafts, snacks, and unique local finds lined the middle of the streets, which had been closed off for pedestrian-only traffic. We perused the different booths and stores before stopping a spell for lunch. Happen to be out this way in the fall? Head on over and check it out for a relaxed afternoon in a colorful and cozy setting.

As a San Diego transplant that hasnt experienced fall in a good 10 years, this was a perfect way to…read moreenjoy all the season has to offer. The drive down the (do I need to stop saying "the" in front of highways?) 219 was beautiful, and the weather was just the right amount of chilly to be enjoying my flannel and boots and hot apple cider. The main downside here is the traffic getting into town, but there really is nothing that can be done about it. You just have to be ready and be patient. The church just inside town was graciously offering "donation" parking (as opposed to the $10 parking further into town), and since it was on the edge of town, made it super easy to leave when we were done. The town of Ellicottville is also very charming, and I would love to come back again to enjoy the area on a normal day!

Nicely run, well organized and plenty of room to see everything. A lot of different artists at this…read moreone. Some very reasonable, some rather pricy, but that's expected.

This show used to be so fantastic but the poor artist treatment over the years has finally caught…read moreup. This show is 1/3 the size it used to be because so many artists have ditched it for better venues. Now the vendors have significantly diminished quality. Art on a stick is what I call it. The show does awards well but the food has even become very fair like. They have cute shows consisting of cloggers, voice students, dancers etc. In an article in the Orchard Park Bee the chairman said that they are looking for new artist blood because so many artists have retired. Not true. We all talk and have decided not to attend because we aren't treated well, this festival long forgot who its customers were. Now they are all gone.