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July 17-18, 2009 Victorian Dazzle Festival
The art, history and romance of a Victorian village with costumes, ghost tours, and entertainment.
888-414-4818 www.festivalsfredonia.com
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July 18-19, 2009 Art in the Woods Art Show & Sale
Nature artists in a natural setting along with musical entertainment, demonstrations and food.
716-569-2345
www.jamestownaudubon.org
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August 1, 2009 Yes & Asia Live in Concert Back on tour and performing one night only in Western New York at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena.
716-484-2624
www.jamestownarena.com
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August 5-9, 2009 Gerry Rodeo Thrills and spills of professional Dodge rodeo with broncs, bulls, steers, clowns and more.
888-985-4847
www.gerryrodeo.org
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August 15-23, 2009 Celebrate America’s Grape Country
Explore the oldest Concord grape growing region in the world during a 9-day celebration of tastes, tours and special events.
866-908-4569
www.americasgrapecountry.com
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August 21-23, 2009 The Great Chautauqua County Air Show Aerobatics, aircraft, balloons, and fireworks in a brilliant sky presentation. 716-338-1555 www.thegreatairshow.com
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21 Wineries
Savor fine wines along a 50-mile trail while exploring the largest grape growing region east of the Rockies. Wineries from Forestville, NY to North East, PA provide an eclectic mix of tours and tastings, festivals, cafes, and gift shops.
877-326-6561
chautauquawinetrail.org
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Established in 1976, Merritt Estate produces award-winning wines for any occasion. The winery also hosts two festivals each year and offers a full catering service on the winery's grounds. Stop by to experience the "Merritt Difference" for yourself.
888-965-4800
www.merrittestatewinery.com
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Join experts at the Roger Tory Peterson Birding Festival, June 4-7 2009. Visit "warbler hotspots" of the Allegheny Plateau. Bird in the footsteps of Dr. Peterson. Hosted at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute with 27 wooded acres, trails, wildfile art, photography exhibits, natual history library, and Nature Store.
Jamestown, 800-758-6841
www.rtpi.org
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August 15-16, 2009
Discover dozens of wineries from all over NY as they come together for a weekend full of wine tastings, sales by the bottle, food, educational seminars, crafts, farmer's market and live music. Pre-sale tickets available online at a discounted rate. Dunkirk
800-965-4834
www.agcwinefestival.com
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See, touch and listen. Trails through wooded, wetland habitats. 260 recorded bird species. Exhibits: Biodiversity, the Richness of Life and Reducing Your Energy Footprint. Open daily.
716-569-2345
www.jamestownaudubon.org.
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The ultimate excursion on Chautauqua Lake from May - October. Enjoy sightseeing, brunch, lunch, pizza or dinner. Check the website for schedule, entertainment and specialty cruises including Chautauqua Institution Dinner/Amphitheater Packages. Available for private charters.
716-763-7447
www.thesummerwind.com
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