Please check the Events list at the bottom of the Tapestry for everything happening around the Lake!

JUST TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!

27th Annual

Findley Lake Harvest Festival

Join us for a weekend full of fun in downtown Findley Lake, NY!

AUGUST 29, 30 and 31

If you know, you know!

Every year, it gets better!

This is the weekend to be in town!

Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the year—Findley Lake’s Harvest Festival is almost here! In just two weeks, our town will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of fall.

Why You Can’t Miss It:

• Local vendors and artisans
• Delicious food and of course The Beer Tent and Wine Tasting
• Live music all weekend
• Family-friendly activities
• Unique shopping and crafts

Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time, this is the perfect weekend to experience the best of Findley Lake. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready to make unforgettable memories!

See you at Harvest Fest!

FREE EVENT

Friday 5-9PM; Saturday 11AM-10PM;

Sunday 11AM-7PM

Mark your calendars for August 23 Live Music with Tyler McClain 6-9PM and August 31 6-9PM with the Untouchables.

Peek'n Peak Country Music Weekend

August 22 - 24

It’s time to dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up for a weekend full of live country music at Peek’n Peak! Nothing screams summertime in Western New York like country music. Throughout the weekend of August 22 – 24 enjoy tons of live music, BBQs, yard games, bonfires, beer, and more!

Fire Lights Festival Sherman New York

August 21-24

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Make sure to check Community Connections Facebook Page for scheduled events.

• Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 8:45 AM Zoom Yoga.
• Every Tuesday Rummikub, Mahjong and Mexican Train (dominos) at 1:00pm in the Community Tea Room.
• Tuesdays 9-10AM COFFEE HOUR in the Communi-Tea Room

Please visit Community Connections website!

https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

or on Facebook here: CLICK HERE FOR NEW COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FACEBOOK PAGE

August 15 Clymer Area Historical Society Hot Rods & History Fundraiser 5-8PM. Come see some local rides & learn about the automotive history of Clymer. 358 Clymer Corry Rd., Clymer.

August 15 Peek'n Peak Bistro After Dark with Erika & Jesse 9:30PM-12:30AM.

August 16 Findley Lake Library Storytime: Suncatchers! 11AM-Noon.

August 16 Bison Trace Luxury Campground Live Music 6-9PM with Rankin & Schell.

August 16 Peek'n Peak Bonfires and Brews at the Gazebo Grill Stage with Krossbones 6-10PM. Food, beer specials, lawn games, fire pits ... dog friendly. Bistro After Dark Krossbones 9:30PM-12:30AM.

August 17 Findley Lake Church will have an outdoor service at the Findley Lake Gazebo. 10AM - bring a lawn chair. Coloring sheets/fun bags will be provided for the kids. It will move back to the church if the weather is bad.

August 18 Women Business Owner Focus Group 6-8PM @ Mina-Findley Lake Community Center in the Young at Heart Conference Room. See flyer above.

August 19 Community Connections Brain Games at 1PM.

August 19 Alexander's OTL live music with Tyler McClain 6:30-8:30PM.

August 20 Community Connections Sunset Sounds on the Lake with The Goats with a special tribute to Jimmy Cooper. 6-7PM at the Gazebo.

August 21 Community Connections "Let's Tye Dye a T-shirt" 1PM in the outside pavilion. Bring a cotton t-shirt.

August 21 Findley Lake Library Book Club 6-7PM. A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson.

August 21-24 Fire Lights Music & Arts Festival Sherman NY.

August 22 Community Connections Bingo 1PM in the Communi-Tea Room. RSVP required 716-769-2473.

August 23 Findley Lake Library Saturday Storytime: Sugar Watercolors! 11AM

August 23 Bison Trace Luxury Campground Live Music 6-9PM with Tyler McClain.

August 22-24 Peek'n Peak Country Music Weekend.

August 26 Alexander's OTL live music Savage Daughters 7-9PM.

August 29, 30 and 31 Labor Day Weekend Findley Lake Harvest Festival

August 30 Findley Lake Library Bubble Play Day 11AM-Noon; End of Summer Shindig Noon-2PM.

August 31 Bison Trace Luxury Campground Live Music 6-9PM with the Untouchables.

September 13 Paradise Bay Park Pavilion Live Music with Midnight Growlers 7-10PM.

September 27 Paradise Bay Park Pavilion Live Music with Theory Lite Acoustic with members of Theory of Evolution 7-10PM.

September 28 Free Fishing Day, no license required, all rules and regulations must be followed.

October 3-5 The Camp at Findley Friends of Findley Fall work weekend.

October 4 Looks Short Stands Tall Walk for Understanding Dwarfism at noon. More info to come.

October 11 & 12, 18 & 19 Peek'n Peak Fall Fest Weekends.

November 1 Findley Lake Library Fall Craft Fair in the Fire Hall 10AM-4PM.

November 11 Free Fishing Day, no license required, all rules and regulations must be followed.

November 22 & 23 Secret Cubby of Antiques Vintage Christmas.

December 6 and 7th Findley Lake Christmas Through the Village.

January 17, 2026 Annual Tree Burning hosted by Alexanders.

Links to the Town of Mina Upcoming Meetings, Agendas, Minutes

Laws, Forms, and Resolutions can all be found on the Town of Mina Web Page. Town of Mina Home Page http://www.townofmina.info/



Minutes, Board and Zoning Board Meeting Packets & Agendas (not necessarily in order by date due to edits check date of report)

http://www.townofmina.info/minutes--agendas.html

Town of Mina Publications

http://www.townofmina.info/publications.html

Forms, Budgets and Laws

http://www.townofmina.info/forms-budgets-laws.html

Legal Notices and Resolutions, Special Use Requests.

This is where notices are recorded for meetings, resolutions.

http://www.townofmina.info/legal-notices--resolutions.html

Links to other local, county and state information:

Findley Lake Community Foundation Information - https://findleylakecf.org/

Findley Lake Forward Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556008632813

Visit Findley Lake Community Website https://www.visitfindleylake.com/home

New York State Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide

https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/fishguide.pdf

Jack'n Sherri's Twin Docks Dam Cam - Live camera link

Link to Twin Docks Cam

Community Connections Website https://www.connectionsatfindleylake.org/

Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Company Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FindleyLakeVolunteerFireDepartment/

Findley Lake Watershed Foundation Website https://www.findleylakewf.org/

Alexander Findley Community Library Website https://www.findleylibrary.org/

Findley Lake and Mina Historical Society http://findleylakehistory.weebly.com/

Link to New Facebook Page

NY Department of Environmental Conservation https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/26958.html

Findley Lake Nature Trails Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556878222611

Events throughout Chautauqua County https://www.tourchautauqua.com/

Events throughout Chautauqua County https://mychq.org/

Clymer Central School District https://www.clymercsd.org/

Sherman Central School District https://www.shermancsd.org/

Please check Visit Findley Lake Community Website https://www.visitfindleylake.com/home

or on Visit Findley Lake Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/visitfindleylake

Hard copies of the Tapestry will be available to those who do not receive the Tapestry electronically at Community Connections at Findley Lake in their office in the Community Center. These will be available from 10am to 3pm Monday-Friday.

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Findley Lake, NY 14736

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