Friday, July 26, 2019

Don't Miss These BIG Chautauqua County Events


Midsummer to End-of-Summer: Don't Miss These BIG Chautauqua County Events
Spend a day steeped in environmental consciousness; learn about sustainability, conservation, and have fun celebrating Wild America. Browse the juried fine nature art and craft show vendor stalls, where beautiful, high-quality nature art is for sale. Taste food inspired by local ingredients and vote for your favorite cook-off competitor. Well-known authors, speakers, and conservationists will host classes, workshops, and live animal meet-and-greets at this all-ages event. The festival is co-hosted by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, whose gallery and trails are in Peterson’s nearby hometown of Jamestown. // LEARN MORE
Learn and laugh as Chautauqua Institution again partners with the National Comedy Center for a week exploring how comedy changes us and, in turn, society because comedy can do more than hold up a mirror to our world; it can, in fact, change it. Explore topics such as: What does your sense of humor reveal about you? How can we be challenged by things we don’t find funny? Examine the challenging intersection of free speech, political correctness, humor, and what we can learn from that uncomfortable space. The interfaith lecture theme for the week is, “What’s So Funny About Religion?” // LEARN MORE
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The oldest consecutively running rodeo east of the Mississippi returns for its 75th year! This rain or shine tradition includes seven different PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) events, including bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel riding, plus both team and tie-down roping. Arrive early for the bbq and midway fun. All proceeds benefit the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department. Fireworks will be on Wednesday and Saturday. // LEARN MORE
This three-day festival showcases the best of Lake Erie Wine Country and New York State wines, agricultural producers, breweries, and distilleries from across the state. Enjoy wine and cooking demonstrations, live music, regional artisan vendors, and a classic car show. Multi-day and designated driver tickets are available. // LEARN MORE
The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival embodies Lucille Ball’s vision for her hometown – Jamestown, NY, to be a destination for the celebration of the comedic carts and to showcase new comedic talent from around the country. The festival, which is presented by the National Comedy Center, attracts more than 15,000 US-wide attendees annually who are looking to share in the laughter. Now in its 28th year, the festival has featured comedy’s greatest stars and rising young comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Trevor Noah, Lily Tomlin, Jay Leno, Amy Schumer, Brian Regan, Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Jim Gaffigan, and more than one hundred other comedic artists.

2019 Festival Headliners include Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney. Catch them at Jamestown’s Northwest Arena in addition to Brian Regan’s Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater performance, Comedy Late Night, Stand-Up Showcase, FREE Kids Comedy, The Lucy and Ethel Show, and more. Participate in Lewis Black’s Stand-Up Workshop, book a Lucille Ball Hometown or Cemetery Tour, Lucille’s Birthday Bash, or participate in grape stomping and chocolate wrapping. Tickets and the Comple Schedule are available via the National Comedy Center. // LEARN MORE

The Dunkirk Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix returns to Chautauqua County for a second time. The inaugural event in 2018 was a success, with free spectator viewing areas along the revitalized picturesque Lake Erie waterfront area that offered spectacular views over the racecourse. Last year, spectators enjoyed the unique vantage points at the Dunkirk Light House Park on Point Gratiot along with weekend festivities including live music from seven different bands, a variety of vendors and historical reenactments of the America Civil War. The 2018 Dunkirk Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix featured multi-camera course coverage and drone footage produced by American Performance Media.
Food lovers will gather for a week-long festival featuring great food and craft beverages. Bestor Plaza will again come alive with a diverse array of food and drinks prepared by the best regional restaurants, farms, wineries, and breweries. Food Festival Only Tickets are available but guests are invited to explore the full breadth of Chautauqua programming this week, themed "Exploring Race and Culture in America with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center. // LEARN MORE
This enchanting late summer music festival held on the same grounds as the Great Blue Heron Music Festival is not to be missed. This year’s lineup features more than 30 bands representing an inclusive & varied showing of national, regional and local artists covering genres from electronic, jam, rock, funk, Americana, bluegrass and indie. Tent camping, car camping, and RV camping on the grounds is allowed but please note that a special permit is required for RVs/campers. Food and artisan vendors will be set up near the festival stages. // LEARN MORE


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