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Bemus Bay Pops and The Floating Stage - Jon Elder Photography
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Labor Day Weekend in Chautauqua
It's that time of year again, summer's final hurrah! Labor Day weekend in Chautauqua County never disappoints thanks to festivals and events, family get-togethers, and outdoor fun that keeps us running. Did you know that Labor Day officially became a federal holiday in 1894, exactly 20 years after Chautauqua Institution opened its gates? That means people have officially been vacationing here since before Labor Day!
As we transition from summer into the harvest season, there is still plenty happening in Chautauqua County. Soon the air along the Lake Erie shoreline will become heavy with the sweet, intoxicating scent of Concord grapes.
Peek'n Peak's Fall Festival weekends are coming up and so is the
Busti Apple Festival. We don't want to steel summer's thunder just yet so we will share more information about those an other great fall events soon. If you can't wait for our next eNewsletter to be delivered, visit
www.CHQColors.com to begin planning your autumn adventures.
In the meantime, we would love to see what memories you made this summer in Chautauqua County. Tag us on
Facebook or
Instagram with @TourChautauqua or #TourChautauqua.
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Live Musical Entertainment on the Floating Stage
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The Bemus Bay Pops celebrate their 20th anniversary this year so you know they are going to close out this milestone season with a big bang!
The Bemus Bay Pops Labor Day Finale has become a musical tradition in Chautauqua County. The Bemus Bay Pops Symphony Concert, Directed by John Marcellus, a word class conductor and professor of trombone, will be the highlight of the 2017 summer season. The show also features Janice Martin, world class violinist and entertainer. Martin is a multi-talented violinist, pianist, singer and most uniquely, the world's only acrobatic aerial violinist. The evening will end with an impressive fireworks display over Chautauqua Lake.
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Jamestown's Labor Day Festival
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An Annual Tradition in New York's Pearl City
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Perhaps there is no place better to celebrate Labor Day and the American workforce than the very city where the Crescent adjustable wrench was born. Founded in 1907, the Crescent Tool Company quickly became known for its popular adjustable wrenches. While today Crescent is part of Apex Tool Group in Maryland, the City of Jamestown's manufacturing industry is one of its strongest.
The annual Labor Day Festival is a fun day of live music, kids activities, a 5k, food, vendors and fireworks.
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Other events taking place Labor Day weekend include the Der Kobblers Annual Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In at Midway State Park, Findley Lake's Harvest Festival, Cassadaga Lakes' Boat Parade and Concert, a Walking Tour of Jamestown's Churches, Dirt Track Auto Racing, a Sightseeing and Lunch Cruise Aboard the Summer Wind, and multiple Farmers' Markets.
It's also the last weekend of 2017 to visit Midway State Park! For information about getaway packages at Chautauqua County hotels, condos and resorts, please visit our Packages & Special Offers Page on TourChautauqua.com.
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Things to Do and See Along Lake Erie
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Chautauqua County is fortunate to share about 50 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, which boasts some of western New York's best landscapes.
Vineyards cover the coastal plain meeting lake access points at beaches, tributary outlets and harbors. Quaint Victorian villages, farmers markets and produce stands, antique shops, wineries and restaurants stand ready to greet visitors all summer long. And, in the fall, the harvest festivals and sweet aroma of ripening Concord grapes draw food lovers from near and far. If you are visiting the region, or even just driving through, take some time to stop and explore these Lake Erie gems.
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Lily Dale Ghost Walks
8/23 & 8/30, 2017
Begin this walking tour with a brief overview of Spiritualism and the unseen realms. Learn about the history of Lily Dale, the world's largest center for the religion of Spiritualism, and walk past many of the old "haunts" located inside the gates. This is a lesson in spirit awareness and not a ghost hunt.
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Dunkirk Music on the Pier 8/24 & 8/31, 2017
Music on the Pier hosts a free band at the Dunkirk Pier. Live music, food and fun. Explore the shops and restaurants along the Boardwalk Market or rent a kayak or SUP at SUP Erie Adventures' Dunkirk Location.
8/24: The Diva's Show
8/31: "Kiss This" Tribute to KISS
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Camping for Kids
September 1, 2017
Camping season doesn't end with summer. Bring the kids to Long Point State Park so they can learn all about camping. from an Environmental Education. Please bring along a tent so you can practice your new skills!
Meet at the Overlook Gazebo. Park Admission Fees Apply: $6- $7 depending on if a lifeguard is on duty.
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22nd Annual Red, White & Blues Music Festival
September 8-9, 2017
This lively 2-day music and street festival is set in the beautiful Victorian Village of Fredonia. Join us for a celebration of the area's red and white wine industry and enjoy music performed by talented blue artists from around the region.
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35th Annual Septemberfest at Merritt Estate Winery
September 9-10, 2017
This 2-day food and wine festival is highlighted by free wine tasting, winery tours and live music. Chiavetta's famous chicken BBQ will be served. Browse local craft and artisan vendor stalls, a classic car show plus a bounce house and balloon artist for the kiddos.
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Four For Forty Four Cross Country Team Relay and Beer Mile
September 10, 2017
The picturesque course traverses through lakeside villages, parks, Lake Erie Wine Country and even passes through Lucille Ball's hometown! Varied distances make this an event for all runners. If the team relay isn't your style, consider participating in the Southern Tier Brewing Co. Beer Mile!
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Request a Guide
Plan your vacation with the help of the 2017 "I Love NY" Chautauqua County Visitors Guide.
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Get a Jump Start on Fall
Find tips for planning your autumn Chautauqua County, NY experience.
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