Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau

09/11/2026

Some September views of Chautauqua Lake from Chautauqua Institution. Come relax lakeside or get out on the water! Visit tourchautauqua.com to plan your trip.

09/10/2026

Experience Peek’n Peak Resort this fall for exhilarating adventures, fun events, a round of golf on a championship-caliber course, and much more.

Take on mountain adventures including an Aerial Adventures Ropes Course and Giant Zipline. Then try the Upper Course at Peek’n Peak, which has superior ratings from Golf Digest - 4 1/2 stars.

Celebrate the season at the 38th Annual Fall Fest on Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 17-18 featuring family-friendly fun, at least 100 vendors, live entertainment, a farmers’ market, and a classic car cruise-in.

Jump into your lederhosen, grab a bier stein and get ready for the Wurst Party Ever on Nov. 7. Try 44 different b**rs, authentic German foods, and dance the night away with a massive 26-piece German band.

Eat, drink and be merry – all without utensils at Peek’n Peak’s Medieval Feast Dinner Theater, Nov. 13-15 and 20-22.

https://www.tourchautauqua.com/directory/peekn-peak-resort

09/09/2026

Stretch your legs while enjoying breathtaking fall views on hundreds of miles of trails in Chautauqua County.

Find a trail, and plan a place to shop and dine in one of our trail towns! Learn more in our blog: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/media/blog/trail-towns-in-chautauqua-and-lake-erie-in-western-new-york

09/08/2026

Check out what's happening this weekend in Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY!

Although the Chautauqua Institution season has ended, the Amphitheater will host one more major concert in 2026 on Thursday when Indigo Girls take the stage!

Enjoy an overnight at the Athenaeum Hotel, dinner at Heirloom Restaurant and a full breakfast the next morning.

The Red, White and Blues Festival in Fredonia showcases the area’s local w**e industry, hence the "red" and "white,” along with various "blues" artists Friday and Saturday.

The Jamestown Dance Festival takes place Wednesday-Sunday, headlined by New York City-based companies Music From The Sole and Sun Kim Dance Theatre at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Friday.

Septemberfest at Merritt Estate Winery features craft and artisan vendors, live music, w**e, b**r, food and more, Saturday and Sunday.

Find more upcoming events on our website: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/events

09/03/2026

Some of the best art galleries, studios and shows in Western New York make their home in Chautauqua County. Take a relaxing drive through the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail on Saturday or Sunday, and visit galleries, studios and artists gathered at various locations to share their works with you. Find unique treasures for yourself or a friend, made by the hands of the people you have met along the way.

https://www.tourchautauqua.com/events/art-trail-1

09/02/2026

Although the Chautauqua Institution season has ended, the Amphitheater will host one more major concert in 2026 on Sept. 10 when Indigo Girls take the stage! The multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe.

Pair the concert with a stay that makes the night feel effortless. Enjoy an overnight at the Athenaeum Hotel, dinner at Heirloom Restaurant and a full breakfast the next morning.

https://www.tourchautauqua.com/events/indigo-girls-at-chautauqua-institution

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Check out what’s happening this Labor Day weekend in Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY!

Dunkirk’s Music on the Pier features Grungebox & Canada Rocks USA on Thursday night at 6 to wrap up the summer concert series. Shop and dine at the Dunkirk Boardwalk and Pier merchants, food trucks, and more.

This weekend marks a historic homecoming in Jamestown as 10,000 Maniacs celebrate their 45th anniversary. The band, who first performed on Labor Day weekend 1981, will host an arts festival culminating in a benefit concert on Saturday at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts.

The 28th annual Findley Lake Harvest Festival features live music, w**e tasting, a b**r tent, crafters, vendors and great deals at stores throughout town Friday-Sunday.
Some of the best art galleries, studios and shows in Western New York make their home in Chautauqua County. Take a relaxing drive through the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail this weekend and visit galleries, studios and artists gathered at various locations to share their works with you. Find unique treasures for yourself or a friend, made by the hands of the people you have met along the way.

Find more upcoming events on our website: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/events