Five Things to do in July 2015

I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the year – there’s still so much to do! If your schedule isn’t full already, here are a few things to fit in for July.

The Ponies at last year's Man Up
Car and Bike Show

“Man Up” for a good cause – On Saturday, July 18^th, the “Man Up” Car and Bike Show is being held at East Amherst Fire Hall, 9100 Transit Rd. in East Amherst. Last year, proceeds from the show went to Make-A-Wish of WNY and Carly’s Club – here’s my piece from last year, and the 2015 event Facebook page.

Mustang madness – I’m a ridiculous fan of Mustangs (my dad brainwashed me early on!) and love the Mustang show each year at the Eastern Hills Mall on Transit Rd. in Clarence. This year’s was scheduled to be held Sunday, June 28^th, but Mother Nature decided it would be good to RAIN…ALL WEEKEND…because we needed it (NOT!). Thankfully, it’s been pushed back to Sunday, July 12^th, so we should be able to get the Ponies ready for a test run for the previously mentioned show.

Sample the flavors of Buffalo – there are plenty of opportunities to sample some great food this month: Buffalo History Museum’s Food Truck Rodeo (July 1^st), the Taste of Lockport (July 5^th), the Taste of Buffalo (July 11^th and 12^th), the Italian Heritage Festival (July 16^th through 19^th), Hamburg’s Burger Fest (July 18^th), the Taste of Orchard Park (July 22^nd), Wines in the Wild (July 22^nd), the Niagara Wine and Culinary Festival (July 25^th and 26^th) and the Taste of Lancaster (July 31^st and August 1^st) – just to name a few!

Celebrate your independence – get ready for fireworks all over the Buffalo-Niagara area (as long as Mother Nature cooperates!). Head to Ellicottville for the Summer Music Festival or Rodeo, get on the MetroRail and go downtown to Canalside or Coca Cola Field, head to Varysburg for some great country music and spectacular fireworks at Jam in the Valley, or attend one of the many events in your home town.

The beautiful backdrop for the Glen
Park Art Festival

Visit an up-and-coming art festival – it’s only in its fifth year, but the Glen Park Art Festival in the Village of Williamsville is quickly becoming one of the go-to art festivals in a summer already packed with great events. This year’s event takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 25^th and 26^th.

all photos: paulathompsonfreelance.com