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WELCOME TO GENESEE COUNTY! While you’re visiting our great attractions, we hope that you will also enjoy the many festivals and events that are planned throughout the year. Every month is packed full of festivals for your family to enjoy. Check out www.GeneseeCalendar.com for additions and updates.
MONTHLY ONGOING EVENTS GO ART! Gallery Exhibits 201 East Main St. & 2 Bank St. Batavia. Exhibits by regional artists change every six weeks in two locations. 585-343-9313 or phawley@goart.org June 2007-June 2008: 135 Miles of Farms, Food and Fun Explore agriculture along Routes 5 & 20 through events such as Empire Farm Days, County Fairs, Wineries, Apple Festivals and Alpaca farms from Skaneateles to Darien, NY. www.routes5and20.com June-Oct: Walk the Villages Senator Rath’s program designed to promote walking for health and wellness while encouraging exploration of area communities and businesses. Batavia, LeRoy. www.walkthevillages.com June-Nov: Treaty of 1857 Exhibit Holland Land Office Museum. Batavia. Jun-Aug. M-Sat. 10am-4pm. Sep-Nov. Tue-Sat. 10am-4pm. Exhibit commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of 1857 between the U.S. and the Tonawanda Indians. 585-343-4727 or www.hollandlandoffice.com.
14-17: Stafford Carnival Stafford Firemen’s Grounds. Stafford, NY. Thu & Fri 5-11:30pm. Sat & Sun 1-11:30pm. $. 1966 Corvette raffle, food, rides, games. Parade Fri. 7pm. 585-345-1550. 16-17: Father’s Day Car Show Darien Lake Theme Park, Darien Center, NY. 10:30am-10pm. Come see classic cruisers, as well as modern marvels of automotive wonder. 585-599-4641. 19: County Park Volunteer Day Genesee County Park, E. Bethany. 10am-12pm. Help complete various park projects while enjoying the outdoors. 585-344-1122 or www.co.genesee.ny.us. 20,25,26,27,28,29,30: Batavia Muckdogs Home game. Minor League Baseball with a Bite! 7:05pm. Dwyer Stadium. 585-343-5454 or www.muckdogs.com. 21: Kenny Chesney in Concert Flip Flop Summer Tour. Darien Lake Performing Arts Center. Darien Center, NY. 4:30pm. $. www.darienlakeconcerts.com.
June-Aug: Labatt Blue Party in Darien Square Darien Lake Theme Park. Darien Center, NY. 10:30am-10pm. Fri & Sat nights throughout the summer, Labatt Blue hosts a party with live bands, drink & food specials at Beaver Brother’s Lakeside Café. 585-599-4641.
23,30: Create Festive Martini Glasses PIECES Art Gallery. 109 Main St. Batavia. Workshop Sat. 10am. Individual instruction available Jun 23 - Jul 21. $. 585-344-4749.
June-Aug: Friday Night Karaoke Darien Lake Theme Park Resort. Darien Center, NY. Fri 10:30am-10pm. Bring the whole family out and sing under the stars at the Midway Gazebo Stage. 585-599-4641.
26: Darien Lakes State Park Summer Concert Series Corfu-Pembroke Community Band, Shelter #2. 7-9pm. No gate fee after 6:00pm. 585-547-9481.
MAY 2007
27: Free Concert in the Park Batavia Concert Band, Centennial Park. 7pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. 585-343-5991.
4-6,11-13: Day Out With Thomas Medina Railroad Museum. 530 W. Ave. Medina. Fri 10am-7pm. Sat & Sun 9am-7pm. Train Rides, entertainment, food & fun. $. Tickets: www.railroadmuseum.net or 585-798-6106. 5, 19: Ghost Hunt Rolling Hills Country Mall. E. Bethany. 8pm-Dawn. The first historical site in New York State open to the public for overnight ghost hunts. $. 585-344-2888. 8: The American Song Encyclopedia GO ART!. 201 E. Main St, Batavia. 6pm. Michael Lasser tells the stories behind the most beloved popular songs of the last century accompanied by singer Cindy Miller and musician Alan Jones. $. 585-343-9313 or info@goart.org. 12: 10th Annual Historical Society of Elba Antique Show/Sale Elba Fireman’s Hall (Rt 98). 9am-4pm. 50 plus tables of vintage antiques, memorabilia, collectables. 585-757-2791. 15: County Park Volunteer Day Genesee County Park, E. Bethany. 10am-12pm. Help complete various park projects while enjoying the outdoors. 585-344-1122 or www.co.genesee.ny.us. 17: Collage Gallery Spring Show GO ART!. 201 E. Main St, Batavia. Thur. 6-8pm. Artist reception sponsored by Genesee Co. MHA. 585-343-9313 or www.goart.org.
30: Early 4th Celebration 10592 Main St. Alexander, NY. Four corners. Sat. 10-5pm. Free horse & buggy rides from 11-1pm. Hot dogs/Bev & Country store sale. 585-591-9800.
JULY 2007 1: Area 51 Motocross Gold Cup Series. 3323 Harloff Rd., Batavia. 9:30am6pm. Dirt Bike races. Handicap Accessible. $. 716-553-6502 or www.area51motocross. 4: GO ART! Picnic in the Park Centennial Park. Batavia. Family event with all-day live entertainment, arts & crafts & kids activities. 585-343-9313. 4: Rush in Concert Darien Lake Performing Arts Center. Darien Center, NY. 8:00pm. $. www.darienlakeconcerts.com. 4,11,18,25: Concert in the Park Batavia Concert Band, Centennial Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. 7pm on 11,18,25. 12:00pm on Jul 4. 585-343-5991. 4,6,7,9,17,18,19,24,25,26,27,30,31: Batavia Muckdogs Home game. 7:05pm. Minor League Baseball with a Bite! Dwyer Stadium. 585-343-5454 or www.muckdogs.com. 6,13,20,27: Free Friday Night Music in the Square Jackson Square downtown Batavia. 7–9pm. Country, Blues, Celtic, Rock, or Jazz Band every Fri. Refreshments available. 585-344-0900 or www.downtownbataviany.com.
20: Area 51 Motocross 3323 Harloff Rd. Batavia. 9:30am-6pm. Dirt Bike races. Handicap Accessible. $. www.area51motocross.com or 716-553-6502. 25:Teen Ghost Tour Rolling Hills Country Mall. E. Bethany. 8pm-Dawn. The first historical site in New York State open to the public for overnight ghost hunts. $. 585-344-2888. 26-28: Military Appreciation Weekend Darien Center, NY. 10:30am-10pm. Darien Lake Theme Park Resort spends Memorial Day Weekend honoring the men and women that defended our country. Active and veteran military personnel get free admission and discounts for their family members. 585-599-4641.
7: The Ramble Music and Arts Fest 2007 Jackson Square. Downtown Batavia. Sat. 1-5pm. Past and present musicians/artists from the area. Lawn chair suggested. 585-343-9313. 7,14,21: Create Festive Martini Glasses PIECES Art Gallery. 109 Main St. Batavia. Workshop Sat. 10am. Individual instruction available Jun 23 - Jul 21. $. 585-344-4749.
28: Fall Out Boy in Concert Darien Lake Performing Arts Center. Darien Center, NY. 6:00pm. $. www.darienlakeconcerts.com.
8,29: Batavia Muckdogs Home game. (Sun) 2:05pm. Minor League Baseball with a Bite! Dwyer Stadium. 585-343-5454 or www.muckdogs.com.
JUNE 2007
10: Darien Lakes State Park Summer Concert Series The Ghost Riders, Shelter #2. 7-9pm. No gate fee after 6:00pm. 585-547-9481.
1,8,15,22,29: Free Friday Night Music in the Square Jackson Square downtown Batavia. 7–9pm. Country, Blues, Celtic, Rock, or Jazz Band every Fri. Refreshments available. 585-344-0900 or www.downtownbataviany.com. 2,9,16,23: American Flag Pie Dish Workshop PIECES Art Gallery. 109 Main St. Batavia. Workshop Sat. 10am. Individual instruction available Jun 1-23. $. 585-344-4749. 7: Creating an Herb/Flower Garden Herbly Wonderful. 3701 Pearl St. Rd. Batavia. $. 6-8pm. Learn to create a beautiful and edible garden. 585-343-9227
12-14: Alexander Firemen’s Carnival Firemen’s Recreation Grounds, Alexander. Annual carnival with tractor pulls. Th 5-12. Fri 5-2am. Sat 12-2am. Win a 1955 Thunderbird. 585-591-4102 or www.alexanderfire.org. 13: Roger Waters in Concert Darien Lake Performing Arts Center. Darien Center, NY. 8:00pm. $. www.darienlakeconcerts.com. 14: Ribs, Rods & Rock-n-Roll Rotary Club of Batavia’s BBQ Rib Fest. Batavia Downs. Noon-11pm. Rib judging and tasting, a “Super Cruise” for a variety of vehicles, live music, beer tent, silent auction, kid’s activities & raffles. 585-343-0806 or 343-3329.
9: 18th Annual Bergen Park Festival Hickory Park (Rt 19), Bergen. 11am-11pm. Family day with music, food, parade & fireworks. 585-494-1121 ext 1. 10: Area 51 Motocross 3323 Harloff Rd. Batavia. 9:30am-6pm. Dirt Bike races. Handicap Accessible. $. 716-553-6502 or www.area51motocross.
14,15: Oatka Festival LeRoy. Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown festival along the banks of the scenic Oatka Creek. 585-768-6910.
10: Brad Paisley in Concert Darien Lake Performing Arts Center. Darien Center, NY. 12:00pm. $. www.darienlakeconcerts.com.
17: Darien Lakes State Park Summer Concert Series The Auslanders. Shelter #2. 7-9pm. No gate fee after 6:00pm. 585-547-9481.
For a complete list of events, check out our website at www.GeneseeCalendar.com
OTHER FUN THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU’RE HERE! Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Darien Lakes State Park
GO ART! Cultural Center
Oliver’s Candies
Genesee Center for the Arts
Batavia Muckdogs Baseball
Kutter’s Cheese Factory
Genesee Speedway
Genesee County Park’s Interpretive Center
Indian Acres Maple Farm
9 area golf courses
Rolling Hills Ghost Hunts
Polar Wave Snowtubing
Bergen Swamp Holland Land Office Museum Darien Lake Theme Park Resort Batavia Downs Gaming & Racing
JELL-O Gallery Museum Historic LeRoy House Stafford Museum of History
ADDITIONAL NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Niagara Falls
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Buffalo’s Theatre District
Medina Railroad Museum Many more!
Erie Canal Cruising Letchworth State Park
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