Five Things to do in July 2016

Glen Park in the Village of Williamsville hosts its annual
Art Festival July 30-31
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Taste of Buffalo – Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10 on Delaware Ave. in downtown buffalo, from Niagara Square to Chippewa. The largest two-day food festival in the country will feature over 60 restaurants and food trucks plus six wineries from throughout the area, as well as cooking demonstrations, a beer tent and live music. Hours are Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (beer tent until 11 p.m.) and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – find out more at www.tasteofbuffalo.com.

Old Home Days – Tuesday through Friday, July 12-15 at Island Park, Main St. in the Village of Williamsville. Events include giant parade (Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.), bike rodeo (Wednesday at 11 a.m.), a YMCA 5K run (Thursday at 6:30 p.m.), midway rides, live music and performances, food and much more. Find out more at the Old Home Days website.

Rock the Barn – Friday and Saturday, July 15-16 at The Big Yellow Barn, 9015 Main St. in Clarence. Two days of music and great food to benefit Meals on Wheels Services in Clarence, Akron and Newstead; Friday features Fare Trade, and Saturday is headlined by Caitlin Koch. Tickets are $20 in advance for both days – free for kids under 10; tickets will be $25 at the door. Find out more about the event at rockthebarn.com.

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas – Sunday, July 17 through Sunday, July 24 on both sides of the canal in Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. Features food and beverages, midway rides, demonstrations, live entertainment and more. Events include the Canal Fest parade (Tuesday, July 19), Car Cruise (Wednesday, July 20), Bike Cruise (Friday, July 22) and the Arts & Crafts Show (Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24). Find a complete schedule at www.canalfest.org.

Glen Park Arts Festival – Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31 at Glen Park in the Village of Williamsville, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. The festival will feature numerous artisans, food, live entertainment and more. Find out more at the Glen Park Arts Festival Facebook Page.