July & August Chautauqua County Events Calender

7/20/2006 - Catt. Co. Firefighters Convention - Childhood Dreams , 70 Main Street - Randolph Fire Grounds, Randolph , Cattaraugus County Thursday, July 20th - 6pm Election of Officers, Annual Meeting & Memorial ServiceFriday, July 21st - 6pm Annual Banquet, 8:30pm The Jeff Beckley Band Saturday, July 22nd - All Day with Childrens Parade at 3pm, Grand Parade at 7:30pm with The Porcelain Bus Drivers to follow and Fireworks at 10pm. This is a family event the cost is FREE. More Info. at: ccvfa@buffalo.com.

7/21/2006 - National City’s International Rib Cook Off and Music Festival , PA & 2nd Aves between Liberty & Hickory Sts, Warren , Warren County July 19 to July 22, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day. Seven National Champion Ribbers will compete for the title. Judging on Friday, 21st at 6:00 p.m. Amatuer Rib Competition on Sat. Call 814-723-7231 for more information. Food, music, arts and crafts, games, fun for the whole family. Cost is FREE. More Info. at: 814-723-7231. 3338

7/21/2006 - 5th Annual Highflyer Fly-in , Hunt Rd just south of Mickle Hill rd.@Highflyer Paraport, Warren , Warren County 5th Annual Highflyer Fly-in. Free to public to come and watch the newest thing Sweeping across the Country.Or maybe get up for a introductory flight, best viewing times are around 7:00 am and evening around 5:00 pm. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: 814-664-9412. 3360


7/22/2006 - Mary Stahl & The Jim Calabrese Trio , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County Known for her jazz/cabaret vocal stylings, Mary Stahl's popularity has expanded well beyond her western NY roots. She joins with Jim Calabrese and his band for an evening of sultry, swinging and sensational entertainment. Cost is $20 General Admission. , More Info. at: 716-679-1891, www.fredopera.org 3233


7/22/2006 - Chicken and Biscuit Dinner , 2642 Lebanon Road, Steamburg, NY, Coldspring , Cattaraugus County 4:30- 7pm Cost is Adults $5, ages 4-10 $3, 3 and under are free. , More Info. at: 358-5778. 3351 7/22/2006 - 2006 Nashville Star Tour-1st annual Stars Over the Stadium , Olean Stadium, Olean , Cattaraugus County This will be an all day Music-Carnival event featuring live music, carnival rides, a midway full of games, a classic car cruisin', and a large selection of food and fun for the entire family! Gates open at 12 noon. Tickets available online at www.tickets.com, by phone at 888-397-3400, or in person at all TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS. A large fireworks display with follow 2006 winner Chris Young's Nashville Star performance. Cost is $15 advance/$20 Day of. , More Info. at: http://www.262five.com/nashvilleStar/nashvilleStarTourInfo.htm 3237


7/22/2006 - Country Jamboree , Rod & Gun Club Rd, Ripley , Chautauqua County 3pm - 11pm. 3 Bands: Loose Change, Easy Street & Showdown Reloaded. Admission includes food & entertainment. There will also be prizes, Raffles, Giveaways & Chinese Auction. Special Kids area with activities & prizes. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 6-16, 5 and under free. , More Info. at: http://ripleygunclub.tripod.com 3350



7/22/2006 - Art at the Park , WWO building, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County Satisfy your appetite for art at the WWO building where artists of various mediums will gather for an art show and sale. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: 716-769-7190. 3295


7/22/2006 - Yellow Perch Fishing Tournament , 11950 East Lake Road, North East, PA , Erie , Erie(a) County 3rd Annual Yellow Perch Tournament. Daily prizes, weekend prizes, door prizes and 50/50. Weigh-In Saturday 4-8 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm. For more information and entry form, call 814-725-4262 or 725-8244. Cost is $10 Adult; $8 Youth 12 and under. , More Info. at: 814-725-4262 or 725-8244. 3320


7/22/2006 - United Refining Company Amateur Rib Cooking Contest , PA Ave. between Hickory and Liberty Sts., Warren , Warren County This competition will be held on Saturday July 22nd starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. This will allow for 5 hours of cooking time. We suggest that you come early enough to set up your cooking equipment and be ready to begin on time. All contestants will be allowed to start cooking their ribs no earlier than 10:00 a.m. You may begin later if you choose to. The cooking will end promptly at 5:00 p.m. and judging will begin immediately after. For more information about how to participate in this Amateur Rib Cooking Constest sponsored by United Refining Company, call Jennifer at 814-723-7231. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: 814-723-7231. 3361


7/23/2006 - Bible Conference , Camp Findley, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County Camp Findley Bible Conference Cost is N/A. , More Info. at: 716-769-7146 www.campfindleyny.com 3297


7/23/2006 - Christmas in July , Findley Lake, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County Cool off with thoughts of a White Christmas. Shops will preview their holiday treasures. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: N/A. 3296



7/24/2006 - Reflexology Workshop , 69 W. Main St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County Monday, July 24th at 7:00 PM inside Herbs For Life; Manuals included in cost. Must bring own supplies. Katrina is a Licensed Massage Therapist experienced in Holistic Reflexology. Class will also encorporate Hydrotherapy and some Aromatherapy. Please Register by Friday 7/21/06. Cost is $25.00. , More Info. at: 716-679-4646. 3340


7/26/2006 - Jimmy Buffet Tribute , Findley Lake Gazebo, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County "Live at the Gazebo" Son of a Sailor, Jimmy Buffet Tribute 7:00 p.m. Cost is N/A. , More Info. at: 716-769-7146 www.campfindleyny.com 3298


7/28/2006 - Scandinavian Folk Festival , 525 Falconer St., Jamestown , Chautauqua County Festival hours are 3-10 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday.Features live entertainment, workshops, Scandinavian food and gift vendors. For ticket information, call JCC box office, 716-338-1187.. , More Info. at: www.scandinavianjamestown.org 3219



7/29/2006 - 20th Anniversary Festival , On the Rocks Perennials - 9403 Utley Rd. - East Otto, NY, East Otto , Cattaraugus County EAST OTTO COUNTRY 20th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVALLeave the noise and bustle of the city behind. Treat your family to a day in EAST OTTO COUNTRY! A fun-filled day long festival will be held on Saturday, July 29 in the beautiful hills of Cattaraugus County. This free event will take place from 10 am – 5 pm at On The Rocks located at 9403 Utley Rd. in East Otto, NY, just one hour south of Buffalo. Arts and Craft displays will include handmade pottery and sculpture, original watercolors and prints, fine woodworking, floral designs, herbs and herbal products. There will be a variety of informative demonstrations throughout the day featuring the art of the potter’s wheel, the culinary uses of herbs, and Polish Country cooking and food. Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension will be on hand to test soil and answer your gardening questions. You can purchase food and snacks from the 4-H concession, or bring a picnic lunch and enjoy listening to the upbeat sounds of Cocktail Rock, the one man band performance of local musician Steven Dudley.For a directional map visit our website at eastotto.com, or call 716-257-9549 for further information. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: www.eastotto.com 3359


7/29/2006 - Community Corn Roast , Community Center Picnic Pavilion, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County Community Corn Roast. The Alexander Findley Community Library invites you to gather with friends and neighbors at the Community Center Picnic Pavilion. Cost is N/A. , More Info. at: 716-769-6568. 3299


8/12/2006 - Late Nite Catechism , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 8 p.m. The international hit comedy that takes people nostalgically back to their grade school days. Regardless of your religious beliefs, when Sister enters the "classroom" the laughter never stops. Cost is $22 Reserved Seating ($20 Opera House members). , More Info. at: 716-679-1891, www.fredopera.org 3234


8/13/2006 - Classic Car Cruise In , Findley Lake, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County FLACC Classic Car Cruise In. Bring the family and enjoy a day of classic cars, classic rock and good old fashion fun! The day concludes with a car parade around the lake Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: http://www2.cecomet.net/flacc/public_html/CarPage.html 3303



8/19/2006 - The 3rd Annual Kristie's Kruise , Dewittville Fire Hall, Rt. 430, Dewittville , Chautauqua County Noon to 4pm. Classic Car Cruise-in, Tom's chicken BBQ, huge chinese auction, bake sale Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: 716-753-7370. 3265


8/26/2006 - Art at the Park , WWO building, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County Satisfy your appetite for art at the WWO building where artists of various mediums will gather for an art show and sale. Cost is FREE. , More Info. at: 716-769-7190. 3305



8/26/2006 - Peter Phippen, World Flute Player , Community Center, Findley Lake , Chautauqua County Peter Phippen, World Flute Player will share his talent at the Community Center at 7pm. Brought to you by the Findley Lake Nature Center. Cost is N/A. , More Info. at: 716-769-7610. 3304



8/27/2006 - Glenn Miller Orchestra , 1891 Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St., Fredonia , Chautauqua County 7 p.m. Under Musical Director Larry O'Brien, the Glenn Miller Orchestra shows why it remains the most popular big band in the world today. Cost is $25 Reserved Seating ($23 Opera House members). , More Info. at: 716-679-1891, www.fredopera.org 3235


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