Annual Events and Festivals

Olcott Pirate Festival

July 11–13, 2025
Put on your best pirate costume and enjoy rides, food, music, a parade, car show and live entertainment.

Artpark Fairy House Festival

July 12, 2025
Visitors of all ages are welcome to marvel at fairy house creations by professional and community artists. Interact with the whimsical and enchanting Artpark Fairies and roaming musicians outfitted in elaborate costume creations, and enjoy performances and live music.

Canal Fest of the Tonawandas

July 13–20, 2025
This eight-day extravaganza features tons of live music, food and drink vendors, rides and games, a parade, car and bike cruise, arts and crafts and chalk shows, and more.

Lewiston Art Festival

August 9–10, 2025
Lewiston's signature event featuring work by more than 175 exceptional artists and fine crafters including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, wood, mixed media, and photography. Event also features food vendors, music and more.

Lockport Food Fest

August 10, 2025
The Lockport Food Fest is a celebration of the foods of Lockport. From diverse restaurants to the food producers of the Lockport Community Farmers Market, the festival will be the most delicious Sunday of the year.

Northwest Jazz Festival

August 22–23, 2025
Enjoy jazz music performed by world-class musicians on five different stages, along with local food, wine and artisan vendors.

War of 1812 Encampment

August 30–31, 2025
The largest binational 1812 event of the year and one of the largest reenactment weekends at Old Fort Niagara.

Olcott Beach Jazz Trail

August 31, 2025
Spend the day in Olcott as nationally and internationally known top jazz musicians perform on different stages throughout the town. Enjoy food trucks, wine tastings and more.

Niagara County Peach Festival

September 4–7, 2025
An old-fashioned festival complete with parade, peach shortcake, food, vendors, carnival rides and four days of entertainment.

Niagara Falls Blues Festival

September 12–13, 2025
Enjoy live blues music, food vendors and more in downtown Niagara Falls, NY.

Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival

September 13–14, 2025
Immerse yourself in the traditions and pageantry of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Enjoy live Celtic music, dancers, sports, clans, living historians, vendors, contests and children's activities.

Oktoberfest on Old Falls Street

September 27, 2025
Celebrate fall with live music, authentic German cuisine and beer, kid-friendly activities, and more.

Locktoberfest

September 27, 2025
A celebration of community, local agriculture and the Erie Canal, Locktoberfest is the highlight of all things Lockport and Niagara County. Witness the marvel of the original Flight of Five Locks in motion, by watching the Lock Tenders Demonstrations. All day music, food, beer garden and activities for children and families.

Harvest & Hops Festival

September 27–28, 2025
Features more than 100 crafters, along with artisan and food vendors, farmers, wineries, craft beers and live music.

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival

September 27–28, 2025
Taste the flavors of fall along the Niagara Wine Trail and enjoy a sample of harvest-themed dishes with your wine tastings.

Newfane Apple Harvest Festival

September 28, 2025
Fall fun for the entire family including a flea market, craft vendors, live performances, and of course, apples!

Festival of Slice

November 21, 2025
A celebration of Western New York’s pizzerias, local restaurants and the culture of cup & char, the Festival of Slice returns to downtown Niagara Falls, NY this holiday season.

Jingle Falls USA

December 5–7, 2025
Celebrate the winter season and participate in a variety of holiday activities in downtown Niagara Falls, NY, both indoors and out.

Lewiston Christmas Walk Weekend

December 5–7, 2025
Enjoy a variety of holiday activities, including a holiday market, light parade, special activities, treats, promotions and great shopping sales along Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.