Five Things to do in July 2017

Taste of Buffalo – Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9 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, food trucks and wineries from throughout the area, as well as cooking demonstrations, a beer tent and live music. Hours are Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (beer tent until 11 p.m.) and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. – find out more at www.tasteofbuffalo.com.

Old Home Days parade
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Old Home Days – Tuesday through Friday, July 11-14 at Island Park, Main St. in the Village of Williamsville. Events include the giant parade (Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.), bike rodeo (Wednesday at 11 a.m.), midway rides, live music and performances, food and much more. Find out more at the Old Home Days website.

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas – Sunday, July 16 through Sunday, July 23 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 18), Car Cruise (Wednesday, July 19), Bike Cruise (Friday, July 21) and the Arts & Crafts Show (Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23). Find a complete schedule at www.canalfest.org.

Rock the Barn – Friday and Saturday, July 21-22 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 Bon Journey, and Saturday is headlined by Nightrain. 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.

Glen Park Arts Festival – Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30 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. 

BfloGirlSports: July 2017 Buffalo Bisons schedule

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• Friday through Monday, June 30-July 3 – at home against the Syracuse Chiefs (Friday and Saturday– 7:05 p.m., Sunday – 1:05 p.m., Monday – 6:05 p.m.)
• Tuesday through Thursday, July 4-6 – on the road against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Tuesday and Wednesday – 7:05 p.m., Thursday – 12:05 p.m.)
• Friday through Sunday, July 7-9 – on the road against the Pawtucket Red Sox (Friday – 7:05 p.m., Saturday – 6:15 p.m., Sunday – 1:35 p.m.)
• Thursday through Sunday, July 13-16 – at home against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Thursday through Saturday- 7:05 p.m., Sunday – 1:05 p.m.)
• Monday through Wednesday, July 17-19 – on the road against the Columbus Clippers (all games 7:05 p.m.)
• Thursday through Sunday, July 20-23 – on the road against the Louisville Bats (Thursday and Friday – 7:05 p.m., Saturday – 6:35 p.m., Sunday – 6:05 p.m.)
• Monday through Thursday, July 24-27 – at home against the Durham Bulls (Monday through Wednesday – 7:05 p.m., Thursday – 1:05 p.m.)
• Friday through Sunday, July 28-30 – at home against the Louisville Bats (Friday and Saturday – 7:05 p.m., Sunday – 1:05 p.m.)

Find out more about the Bisons, and find the complete promotional schedule for 2017, at the Bisons’ website.

Western New York 2017 Independence Weekend fireworks guide

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**fireworks should begin at dusk unless otherwise noted**

Saturday, July 1 –

• Cherry Creek – Ballpark on Main St./Rt. 83
• Collins – Town Park – approximately 9:45 p.m.
• Ellicottville –Holiday Valley Resort (after BPO concert)
• Franklinville – Woods at Bear Creek, 3510 Bear Creek Rd.
• Grand Island – Martin's Fantasy Island (July 1-4)

Sunday, July 2 –

• Town of Niagara – Veteran’s Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Rd.
• Niagara Falls – Seneca Niagara Casino – 9:30 p.m. (rain date July 3)

Monday, July 3 –

• Akron – Veteran’s Park – Buell St.
• Buffalo – Coca Cola Field – after Bisons game and BPO concert
• Clarence – Town Park
• East Aurora – Hamlin Park, 166 S. Grove St.
• Hamburg – Woodlawn Beach State Park
• Newfane – West Pier
• Town of Tonawanda – Kenney Field (rain date July 7)

Tuesday, July 4 –

• Amherst – UB North Campus
• Batavia – Dwyer Stadium, 299 Bank St. – after baseball game
• Buffalo – Canalside
• Dunkirk – Dunkirk Pier (rain date July 5)
• Lancaster – Save-A-Lot parking lot, 10 Aurora St. 
• Lewiston – Academy Park, 890 Center St.
• Little Valley – Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie St.
• Lockport - Outwater Park
• Lyndonville – Lyndonville Central Schools Softball Fields (rain date July 5)
• Niagara Falls – Hyde Park
• Olean – Bradner Stadium
• Orchard Park – Middle School, 60 S. Lincoln St.
• Pendleton – Town Park (rain date July 5)
• Tonawanda – Niawanda Park (also watch at Gratwick Waterfront Park)
• Wheatfield – Oppenheim Park

Friday, July 7 –

• Salamanca – Seneca Allegany Casino (rain date July 9)

Saturday, July 8 –

• Lockport – West Main St. (part of Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration)
• Varysburg – Buffalo Hill Village, Rt. 20A – 10:15 p.m. (part of Jam in the Valley)

Find an updated list at www.wgrz.com.

*****All dates and times subject to change and the weather*****