For more information on any of these events, please see our guidebook on the homepage.
January
February
March
April
May
May 5
Scottish Highland Games Strongman Contest
Olcott- Day long event on Sunday
Call Paul for more information 433-6727 or www.NiagaraHAC.com
May 19
Apple Blossom Festival
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Creek Rd. at Ide Rd, Newfane
Country Fair at the farm village museum-barbershop, schoolhouse, blacksmith, printer, country store and more! Food, music, dancers, crafters, Civil War encampment. Free admission and parking. 716-778-7197. Sponsored by Town of Newfane Historical Society.
May 25, 26, 27
Carousel Park Opens
Sat, Sun, Mon.
You've been waiting all year and it's finally open! Open Sat., Sun. & Mon. of Memorial Day Weekend from 12 - 6 pm. Open Saturdays and Sundays through June from 12 - 6 pm. July through Labor Day hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 12 - 6 pm and Saturday 12 - 8 pm. All rides are still 25 cents! 5979 Main St., Olcott. 716-778-7066.
www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org
May 26
Sunday Super Car Cruise
Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Main St., Olcott - Kick off the summer cruise season with this lively afternoon event. Your favorite classic cars fill Main St. Hoods are raised and the chrome is polished! Proud owners display their babies while the DJ plays tunes in the street. Family fun for all ages. Free dash plaques to the first 100 cruise cars. No entry fee for cruise cars. Free admission and free parking. Sponsored by Olcott Beach Community Assoc. & area businesses. 716-778-7767.
May 27
Memorial Day Observance
Monday - Corwin Cemetery, Lockport-Olcott and Hatter Roads, Newfane, 11 am.
Dress for the weather and bring your own chair to hear music, re-enactments, speeches and military honors. Your presence during this event honors the veterans who in times of war and peace stood strong in defense of the United States of America. See us on Facebook American Legion Post 873.
716-471-0382
June
June 1 through September 7
Saturday Night Car Cruises
Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Main St., Olcott
Walk down Main Street with memories flowing while the DJ plays tunes. Cars are parked and hoods raised. Proud owners will answer your classic car questions. Free admission. No entry fee for cruise cars. Free parking. Outdoor event - weather permitting. No cruise on July 13th - see Pirates Fest event for daytime cruise. Sponsored by Olcott Beach Community Association and area businesses. 716-778-7767.
June 2
Scottish Highland Games Strongman Contest
Olcott- All day event
Call Paul for more information 433-6727 or www.NiagaraHAC.com
June 7 & 8
Yard Sale,
Friday and Saturday
Town wide sale, lots of goodies. Pick up a map of sales at area businesses, and the Tourist Information Caboose in Olcott. 716-778-8531.
June 9
Duck Race
Sunday, Olcott Harbor, 2 p.m.
One thousand brightly colored carnival ducks float in Eighteen Mile Creek to race to the finish line. Cash grand prize and many other prizes too. Prizes drawn at Harbor Overlook on the east side of the creek. Annual event. Free admission. $2 fee to rent a duck. Outdoor event. Sponsored by the Olcott Beach Community Association and Park Place Restaurant 716-778-7767
June 16
10th Annual Father's Day
Car Show
Sunday, 6161 McKee Rd., Newfane
Register cars 9 a.m.-noon. Show noon - 5 p.m. Benefits the Miller Hose Fire Company. Chicken BBQ. Free admission and free parking. Show cars pay an entrance fee.
716-799-4974.
June 29
Town of Newfane
Kids Fishing Derby
Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, Olcott Harbor, Eighteen Mile Creek, Fisherman's Park and Burt Dam.
This event is always held on the Saturday of NY State’s free fishing weekend No fishing licenses needed! Register at the Newfane marina pavilion. Must be ages 4 to 15 to participate. No fishing from boats allowed. The life jacket loaner program is sponsored by the Newfane Lions Club. Rain or shine. Instilling the fun of fishing at an early age gives kids something positive to do as they grow older. 716-778-8531.
June 29 & 30
N. Y. S. Free Fishing Days,
Saturday and Sunday
No fishing license is needed these two days anywhere in the state. Free fishing for residents and non-residents too, any fisherman, any age. Sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
July
July 3
Fireworks over Lake Ontario
Wednesday, 10 p.m., Olcott.
Best viewed from Lake Ontario Shoreline, Krull Park and Olcott.
The prettiest fireworks on the lake! Boats sail and motor on the lake while fireworks burst into colors overhead. Fireworks are shot off the west pier. Outdoor event. Free admission. Sponsored by Town of Newfane and Olcott Beach Community Association.
716-778-7767.
July 4
Patriots Parade
Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Olcott.
Straight from a Norman Rockwell painting, this parade is nostalgic, patriotic and fun! Dress up in red, white and blue and decorate your bikes and wagons. Meet at the Krull Park overlook in the north park by noon and march to Olcott Beach Carousel Park. Free ice cream and ride ticket for participants. Sponsored by Olcott Beach Carousel Park. 716-778-7066 and Carousel Concessions 716-778-8284
July 12, 13, 14
Pirate Festival
Krull Park - Olcott, NY.
Friday, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m., Saturday, 12 - 12 a.m.,
Sunday, 12 - 6 p.m.
Parade on Saturday - noon, Olcott; Rides, food, music, car show and live entertainment. Catch your bounty of beads at the parade on Saturday. Wear your pirate costume! Lots of pirate fun for the whole family! Outdoor event. Sponsored by Olcott Fire Co. Free admission and free parking. 716-778-9252.
July 13
Pirate Festival Car Show
Krull Park - Olcott.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
3rd Annual wnycruiser.com Pirate Festival car show. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Olcott Fire Dept. Awards for the top show cars. Music provided by DJ the Dee Jay, 50/50 raffles, free admission for spectators. The cost to enter cars is $10 for preregistering, and $12 the day of the show. Register your car online at www.PirateAutoShow.com. For information contact Joe at 716-955-0109 or Ray at 716-799-4974.
July 13 & 14
Family Magic Puppet Show at Olcott Beach Carousel Park.
Bring the kids and be entertained by Janice Spagnola's Family Magic Puppet show, live on stage at the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater at 2:00 PM. All rides 25 cents. Olcott Beach Carousel Park, 5979 Main St. Olcott, 14126. 778-7066. www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org
July 27 & 28
Old Olcott Days
Saturday and Sunday, noon to
5pm., Ontario St. - Carousel Park.
Annual event features free historic narrated trolley tours. Memorabilia, photos and post cards on display. Skee Ball challenge, Coney Island Hot Dogs, Movie: ìI Remember Olcottî. Sponsored by the Olcott Beach Post Card Club, Images of the Past & the Town of Newfane. Free admission & parking. Information 716-778-8284.
August
August 13
Jazz Sea Sunset at the Olcott Yacht Club to Benefit Olcott Beach Carousel Park.
Tuesday, Don't be left out! This is the party of the year and all for a good cause. It's a fundraiser for Olcott Beach Carousel Park (a not for profit, all volunteer run kiddie park) and takes place from 7 - 10 PM. Guests can enjoy an evening of musical entertainment (for listening and dancing under the stars) with the Sophisticats on the patio and sing-along piano favorites in the dining room with Kevin Clark. $20. Tickets also include hors d'oeuvres and a light supper. Cash bar and a view of the sunset on Lake Ontario. Park at the Harbor Inn on Rt. 18 and take the trolley to the yacht club at the end of Van Buren Street in Olcott. Get tickets early, last year was a sellout!
Pre-sale tickets only. Tickets available at the ticket booth at Olcott Beach Carousel Park, Images of the Past in Olcott or call (716) 778-7066. www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org
August 16
Annual Bike Cruise
Friday, Main St. Newfane 6pm - 10pm. Featuring good old rock & roll. Sponsored by Newfane Business Association, The Depot Open Air Bar, Certo Brothers Distributing, Kantor Law Firm and Niagara Falls Harley Group Chapter. Food & drink for the whole family. Come and rock & roll with "The Weight". Free to everyone. All makes and models of motorcycles welcome.
August 17
August Fest
Saturday, Main St. Newfane, 11am-4pm Family entertainment, art show, craft and food vendors and parade. We will have different activities throughout the day: such as a chicken bbq, flea market, ice cream eating contest and much more. Sponsored by Newfane Business Association, First Niagara, M&T, Ontario Shores Federal Credit Union and MPD Architecture.
August 18
Niagara Bible Conference Chicken B-B-Q and Comedy Drama
Sunday, Family entertainment 5:30pm - 9:30pm 6419 Lake Rd., Appleton, NY at the Niagara Bible Conference Grounds. $8 - 716-778-8568 www.gom-niagarabible.org
August 25
Olcott Beach Carousel Park Presents its 11th Anniversary & Roaring 20's Community Appreciation Day
Sunday, Celebrate our 11th season and our carousel's 85th birthday, Roaring 20's style from 12 - 6 PM. Special guests include Popeye and Olive Oyl. Antique 1920's car display. Entertainment on stage at 12:15 PM and 3:15 PM will feature "Gumshoe McMonocle and the Strange Case of Rumpelsomething." It is "Rumpelstiltskin" done as a 1940s detective story, by the Omnipresent Puppet Theater from California. Free washable tattoos for the kids, a Skee Ball Challenge (3 divisions, winners of each division receive a Regal Theater Gift Card), cookies, free rides on the Olcott Fire Truck from 1 - 3 PM. To show appreciation to the community for their support of the park, carousel rides will be free.
5979 Main St., Olcott, 716-778-7066. www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org
August 31
24th Annual Olcott Beach Classic Car Show
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Krull Park, Olcott - Over 800 classic cars compete for trophies and prizes in a beautiful lakeside setting. Entry fee for show cars - register cars 8 a.m. - noon. Outdoor event. Free admission and free parking for spectators. Sponsored by Time Travelers of W.N.Y. Car Club. www.TimeTravelersWNY.com. joesr@timetravelerswny.com.
716-692-2433
September
September 2, (Labor Day)
Last day of the season at Olcott Beach Carousel Park
Monday, 12-6pm.
Come join us and celebrate the end of our season. At the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater, Rob and Carol Allen will perform their Magic Show at 2:30; balloon animals made from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. 5979 Main St. Olcott, 14126. 716-778-7066. www.olcottbeachcarousepark.org
September 2
Niagara Bible Conference Labor Day Picnic
Monday 1-4pm.
Come enjoy a traditional burger and dog picnic and enjoy the campground for the afternoon and evening. 6419 Lake Rd., Appleton, NY at the Niagara Bible Conference Grounds. $5 - 716-778-8568 or www.gom-niagarabible.org
September 14, 15
13th Annual Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival
& Highland Games
Saturday & Sunday,
Krull Park, Olcott.
Sat. 10am - 10pm.
Sun. 10am - 6pm.
Two day Scottish, Irish & Welsh cultural celebration including music, dancing, athletics, reenactions, food, beverages & kids area. Plenty of free parking and free program booklet. Admission fee Saturday $15 & Sunday, $10, Weekend: $20, kids 12 & under free. Parking Free. www.NiagaraCeltic.com or
call 716-778-5730.
September 29
Apple Harvest Festival
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Creek Rd. at Ide Rd., Newfane. Everything apples! Country Fair at the farm village museum - barbershop, schoolhouse, blacksmith, printer, country store and more! Food, music, dancers, crafters, Civil War encampment. Free admission and free parking. Sponsored by the Town of Newfane Historical Society.
716-778-7197
October
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Haunted Candlelight Tours at The Van Horn Mansion
Fridays & Saturdays -
7pm - 11pm.
2165 Lockport Olcott Rd., Burt.
Ghost of ëMalindaí and other hosts offer candlelit tours and eerie stories of the previous and current residents of this 1800ís Victorian mansion. Come if you dare...
Admission Fee, Free parking.
Call for large group tour reservations. 716-778-7197 Sponsored by the Town of Newfane Historical Society.
November
November 24
5th Annual Super Sunday -Olcott Ladies Aux. Vendor Fair
Sunday,11am - 4pm - Olcott Fire Hall - 1692 Lkpt-Olcott Rd.
Vendors & basket raffle. 716-213-8531 Free Admission
December
December 1
Old Fashioned Carol Sing
Sunday, Van Horn Mansion, 2165 Lockport- Olcott Rd, Burt.
1 pm-Bring the whole family and join us for a wonderful family holiday tradition: Carol singing in the parlor, Methodist Bell choir, holiday treats in the dining room. The mansion is all decorated for the holidays! Free Admission, free parking.
(716) 778-7197.
Sponsored by the Town of Newfane Historical Society
December 6 & 8, 13 & 15
Living Nativity
Fridays & Sundays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Grace Bible Church.
6023 Dutton Place, Newfane.
A 30-minute guided walk through the Christmas Story and beyond.
Free Admission, free parking.
716-778-9081.
December 6
Holiday Light Up & Parade
First Friday of December, parade on Main Street at 5:30 p.m., cookies, hot chocolate and a visit with Santa following the parade. Candy Cane Craft show at the Newfane United Methodist Church and a Living Nativity at Grace Bible Church are all part of the evening's activities. Plan on making this a night for the whole family! Sponsored by Newfane Business Association and Newfane Lions Club.
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