Five Things to do in August 2015

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August…really? Already? Where did that summer go? There are still a few weeks left in summer, so get out and do something fun – because it’s Buffalo, it’s what we do! Need some ideas? Read on!

Check out a county fair – it’s county fair season – here are some local ones to check out:

• Orleans County Fair
• Chautauqua County Fair
• Cattaraugus County Fair
• Niagara County Fair
• Erie County Fair
• Wyoming County Fair

Visit an art festival – the Lewiston Art Festival is August 8^th and 9^th, and the Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts is August 29^th and 30^th. One of the area’s newer festivals is ARTsPARKed at Artpark in Lewiston, taking place August 15^th – it’s part trunk show, part music and part visual arts.

Get your fill of corn – the Eden Corn Festival is August 6^th through 9^th, featuring animal competitions, a craft show, softball and baseball tournaments, live music, food and more.

Highland games, music, food and more – the 31^st annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games happens August 15^th at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. in Amherst. Features music, dancing, food and beverages, the Highland Games and more.

Everyone is Irish… – at the Buffalo Irish Festival! This year’s festival will be at Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson St. in Buffalo, taking place August 28^th through 30^th and featuring live music, the Parade of 32 Counties, food and beverage and much more (like all Buffalo festivals!).