Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau

06/05/2026

ICYMI: Lake Erie was rated #1 Best Lake by USA TODAY 10Best Readers choice awards!

Plan your next summer lake adventure to Lake Erie in Chautauqua County NY!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Coming Up This Weekend in Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY⬇

🍓The annual Strawberry Festival at Merritt Winery is back this Friday-Sunday. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, strawberry desserts and their famous wine slush.

🧘‍♀️Enjoy a peaceful morning of movement during Yoga with the Birds at RTPI on Saturday.

🍇Enjoy a behind the scenes look of the oldest estate winery in NY during the Estate Tours of Johnson Estate Winery on Saturdays and Sundays.

🎤and tons of live music at destinations throughout the region!

Find a full list of upcoming events on our website calendar: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/events

06/04/2026

Whoever said it’s not all sunshine and rainbows hasn’t been to Chautauqua & Lake Erie, NY in the summertime.

It’s June! The sun is out and the birds are singing. ☀️

Ready to plan your summer getaway to Chautauqua & Lake Erie, NY? Follow the link in our bio and we’ll mail you our vacation planning guide!

06/03/2026

✨Outdoor dining season is here✨

And there's no better place to savor it than Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY! From waterfront patios to vineyard terraces and charming sidewalk cafés, every table comes with a view that will take your meal to the next level. Check out our list of local restaurants that offer outdoor dining on our website: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/dine/lakeside-and-outdoor-dining

06/02/2026

Grab your passes for the 2026 Summer Season of Chautauqua Institution before the price increase takes effect tomorrow!

A quick reminder: June 2 is the last day before Chautauqua's 2026 price increase takes effect.

If you've been meaning to book your visit and purchase a Gate Pass, now's the time. Current pricing remains available through tomorrow morning, with new pricing taking effect June 3 at 10 a.m.

We'll see you this summer! 🔗 tickets.chq.org or ☎️ 716-357-6250.

06/01/2026

Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY has welcomed summer vacationers for over 150 years. With the return of summer, longtime favorite Chautauqua County destinations are opening for the season! Read more in our recent blog:

https://www.tourchautauqua.com/media/blog/longtime-summer-favorites-in-chautauqua-and-lake-erie-ny

05/28/2026

Congrats to Green Heron Farm and Event Center on this exciting upgrade to their grounds!

05/28/2026

Coming up this weekend in Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY⬇

⚾ Cheer on the Jamestown Tarpskunk's during their opening night game this Friday. Stay after the game for live music and fireworks.

🐦 This Saturday, celebrate the 2nd annual Bluebird Festival at RTPI featuring guided bluebird walks, bluebird box making and more.

🌽Shop Farmer's Markets from multiple communities all weekend long to get your hands on locally grown and made products.

🥁Unwind with live music at various restaurants and bars throughout the weekend.

Find a full list of upcoming events on our website calendar: https://www.tourchautauqua.com/events