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Hello, summer
We’ve missed you ...
Summer’s almost here and
the time will be right for danc-
ing, swimming, hiking, and ex-
ploring all that the four-county
GLOW region has to offer.
Genesee, Livingston, Orleans
and Wyoming counties have
much to offer, during the sum-
mer and you’ll find many ideas
in this section..
While we must still be wary
of the novel coronavirus re-
sponsible for COVID-19 we
have learned to live with and
limit our risks of the virus. That
should bode well for a summer
that feels closer to the festi-
val-filled summer of 2019 than
what we’ve experienced the
past two years.
Our annual summer guide is
a little bigger than last year with
a festival guide that features sig-
nificantly more events than the
past two summers.
Another staple of the section
highlights places to go in the
GLOW region.
New are stories such as
“Chasing waterfalls,” which
shares some cool places to
enjoy beauty, and take time for
contemplation – or a picture.
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Chasing Waterfalls
These summer places can provide serenity and a view
By KORI SCIANDRA
ksciandra@batavianews.com
The sight of a waterfall is
captivating. It often provides
a sense of serenity and calm
when you may not even realize
you’re seeking mindfulness or
peace within yourself.
The four-county GLOW Re-
gion offers plenty of opportu-
nity to take in the sites and the
beauty that waterfalls provide.
Bring along a pair of binoc-
ulars to enjoy the scenic route.
Pack a lunch and head out to
explore the hidden treasures
among us.
Here are some suggest loca-
tions:
Genesee County
Indian Falls, Gilmore Road,
hamlet of Indian Falls in Pem-
broke
Indian Falls is a 20 foot high
jagged and irregular looking
waterfall on Tonawanda Creek
in the hamlet of Indian Falls,
Indian Falls is a jagged and irregular waterfall on Tonawanda
Creek in the Pembroke hamlet of Indian Falls.
town of Pembroke. The water-
fall sits outside of the Indian
Falls Log Cabin Restaurant
at 1227 Gilmore Road, Corfu,
though the waterfall is on state
land. The waterfall is accessible
year-round.
Those who view the waterfall
are advised to stay out of the
water as that area of the creek
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PHOTO COURTESY OF INDIAN FALLS LOG CABIN RESTAURANT Compost
Walkways • Retaining Walls • Hardscapes
is notorious for accidents and
drownings that have occurred
• Landscape • Lawn Fertilization
there over the years. • Trees & Shrubs • Pruning, Mulching
Parking can also be a prob-
lem and two years ago the town
board instituted a temporary
parking ban for the summer. Be
mindful and respectful of area
residents.
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Papermill Falls in Avon features water puring down shelves and
cracks across a 30-foot-wide waterfall.
Falls
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Livingston County
Papermill Falls, Papermill
Park, Papermill Road, Avon
Papermill Falls is a site to
see with water pouring down
shelves and cracks across the
30-foot-wide waterfall. The
closet viewpoint follows a short
trail from the parking lot off Pa-
permill Road to the falls, where
you can stay at the base or head
to the top.
Stony Brook State Park,
Dansville, Steuben County
The park, which boasts three
large waterfalls and at least six
smaller ones, is south of the
village of Dansville, Livingston
County, off Route 36, and is in
the town of Dansville, Steuben
County. The falls feature classic
cascades, narrow channels,
staircases, chutes and over-
hangs. The main attractions are
known as Lower, Middle, and
Upper Falls. Lower Falls is the
first large falls visitors encoun-
ter. It is a picturesque 40-foot
cascade that seems to fan out as
it falls. The Middle Falls drops
20 feet, but is large at the crest,
dropping in more gradual
steps. The Uppper Falls is the
largest, at 45 feet.
Orleans County
Clarendon Falls, 4562 Holley
Byron Rd., Holley
Clarendon Falls, though
small, offers a peaceful back-
drop for enjoying break by
the water. Take a short walk
through the grass field from the
parking area and get an up close
and more personal view of the
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Holley Canal Falls, 1 Holley
Falls Park Rd., Holley
Greater Niagara Region
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Holley Canal Falls allows
you to enjoy a picnic and a day
of fishing while taking in the
picturesque views. Sometimes
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actually a man-made waterfall
that is part of the Erie Canal.
When the canal was widened in
the early 20th century, a water
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in Holley. Today, that water Pull Through & Back In Sites
plunges off a 35-foot sandstone
cliff into the east branch of San- City Water, Playground, Beach,
dy Creek. The falls in Holley’s
Canal Park is visible from the Saltwater Pool, Laundry
road and parking area at the
end of Frisbee Terrace. Parking Activities, and more
is also available in the lot off of
East Avenue near Perry Street
where you can walk from Canal
Park south to the glen.
Medina Falls, Medina
Medina Falls is viewable
from the Erie Canal towpath
spring through fall. The creek
emerges from under the Erie
Canal shortly before going over
Medina Falls. The creek goes
under the canal. The canal trail
parking area is off of Horan
Road. Alternative parking can
be found along the loop in the
State Street Park.
Wyoming County Located Between Buffalo & Rochester
Letchworth State Park
Among the most well-known
features at Letchworth State For Reservations
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dle Falls, which is the largest
of the three main waterfalls in
the Park. Lower Falls, which is
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Falls descend toward the babbling
creek on the other side. Then
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This trail is not maintained.
about 2 miles downstream can Avoid hiking the creek shortly
be found by taking the trail to after heavy rain.
the right from the nearest park- Wiscoy Falls, near Rossburg
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Here are some resources to help you
become a tourist in your own backyard:
n Genesee County Chamber of
Commerce: 8276 Park Rd., Batavia;
(585) 343-7440; https://geneseeny.
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n Livingston County Tourism: 6
Court St., Geneseo, (585) 519-6035;
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St., Suite A, Warsaw; (585) 786-0307;
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Musicians keep Father’s Day tradition
alive with Retro Jam and Reunion
A group of area musicians is
bringing back a Father’s Day
tradition in Genesee County.
The group, which calls itself
the Committee of Area Musi-
cians, will host the Father’s
Day Retro Jam and Musician’s
Reunion on June 19 at the
Oakfield Rod and Gun Club,
3199 Maltby Rd., Oakfield. The
rod and gun club is also a co-
host of the event.
Bands scheduled to appear
include the Ghost Riders,
Sounds Good, Front Porch
Pickers, Rock-a-Bully’s, Pros-
pect, The Double Image Band,
Patrice & Friends, and “K”
Rick “Howe.” Howe will play
between sets, allowing for
continuous entertainment be-
tween bands.
Food will be available for
purchase. Coolers will be
allowed. Those attending
should bring their own lawn
chairs.
Admission to the concert is
free. Donations will be accept-
ed for The Warrior House of
WNY, Inc., of Oakfield which
provides support to veterans.
Warrior House in Middle-
port is an old farmhouse that
has become a retreat for veter-
ans.
Concert organizers are
promising good food, good
music, good friends, and good
times. Families are encour-
aged to attend.
The jamboree-style concert
is similiar to the long-running
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was part of the Stafford Fire-
man’s Carnival. Program
“It’s the same event, just a
change in location,” said Wil- July 26-July 30
liam Pitcher of The Ghost Rid-
ers, and one of the organizers.
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Children race to a pile of sneakers and other shows during one of the family games at a past York Leicester Field Days. The popular festival, a community celebration
around the Fourth of July holiday, is scheduled to return for the first time in three years this summer.

Summer is filled with festival fun

By KORI SCIANDRA
ksciandra@batavianews.com
Summer is festival season in
the GLOW region and this year
sees a large slate of festivals
planning to return.
The Oatka Festival in Le
Roy is on tap for July. So is the
York-Leicester Field Days. The
Avon Rotary Corn Festival is
making a return in August.
Many more of our commu-
nity summer staples are also
scheduled.
That means, you can likely
find a festival of interest every
weekend of the summer.
COVID remains a concern
across Genesee, Livingston,
Orleans and Wyoming coun-
ties but active cases and hos-
pitalizations have been con-
sistently been lower and under
control. It’s still important to
take precautions such as social
distancing and washing your
hands, and if you’re not feeling
well stay away.
Here is a look at festivals
that were planning to happen
this summer (schedule is as of
late May, the deadline for this
special section, so it is still rec-
ommended to confirm infor-
mation as the event’s sched-
uled date approaches):
Batavia Pride Festival
June 11 and 12 • Batavia
The final days of the Batavia
Pride Festival are highlight-
ed by a parade at 1 p.m. June
11 in the area of Batavia’s City
Centre on Main Street. The
afternoon includes family ac-
tivities, food trucks and drag
queen performances from
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On June 12,
drag bingo is scheduled for
noon and 2:30 p.m. at the Gen-
esee-Orleans Regional Arts
Council, 201 East Main St.,
Batavia. For a complete sched-
ule and updates, go to www.
glowout.org.
Genesee Valley
Fare and Ware
June 11 • Mount Morris
The festival takes place from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Living-
ston County Campus, Mur-
ray Hill Drive, Mount Morris.
Featuring music by Groveland
Station, Thurlow and Prime-
time Brass. The event is family
friendly with live music, craft
vendors, local food, beer, wine
and spirits, art demos and
more. Entry is free. The event
is presented by the Genesee
Valley Council on the Arts. For
information, go to gvartscoun-
cil.org/fare-and-ware.
WNY Pottery Festival
June 18 and 19 • Avon
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Avon
The festival, a juried, clay
exclusive show, is scheduled
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Studio
Sales Pottery, 5557 East Avon
Rd., Avon. The event consists
of local and national profes-
sional artists. Pottery making
and firing demonstrations,
kids’ activities, food, music,
Clay Olympics and more. For
information, call (585) 226-
3030 or go to wnypottery.com.
Veteran Fishing Clinic
June 18 • Vitale Park,
Lakeville
This month’s Veteran Fish-
ing Clinic will be aboard a
boat, allowing participants
to experience fishing out on
Conesus Lake. Poles, bait and
instruction will be provided.
No license required. Veterans
and their families welcome.
Due to the limited space, regis-
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tration is required. Register by
emailing chipholtnaturecen-
ter@yahoo.com.
Juneteenth
June 19 • Mumford
Genesee Country Village &
Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd.,
will spotlight the events, ex-
periences, and people fun-
damental to the collective
understanding and apprecia-
tion of freedom. Juneteenth is
considered the oldest celebra-
tion of the end of enslavement
in the United States. Several
guest interpreters will explore
the community and lives of
Black Americans in Western
New York at the time of eman-
cipation. Admission. (585)
538-6822, www.gcv.org.
Jam in the Valley
June 30 to July 2 •
Varysburg
New York’s longest running
country music festival con-
tinues at Buffalo Hill Village
Campgrounds, 1629 Route
20A, Varysburg. Performers in-
clude Easton Corbin (June 30),
Sam Hunt (July 1), Jake Owen
(July 2). For updates and ticket
information, go to Facebook.
com/JamintheValley/, or call
(585) 535-7447
York Leicester Field Day
July 1 • Retsof
The community-sponsored
event is scheduled from 7 to
11 p.m. on the grounds at York
Central School, 2578 Genesee
St., Retsof, and features games,
music, prizes, refreshments,
free treats for youngsters, and
one the largest fireworks dis-
play in western New York be-
ginning at dusk.
The event is handicapped
accessible. Admission is free,
but donations will be grate-
fully accepted at the gates and
stands. No alcoholic beverag-
es, smoking, pets or outside
vendors are permitted on the
school grounds. For informa-
tion, call William Kane (585)
382-3460 or Norman Gates
(585) 243-2536.
Warsaw Firemen’s
Fourth of July Carnival
July 2 to 4 • Warsaw
Warsaw resident Keagan Baker, left, holds his cousin, Matthew Cunningham of Batavia on the slides
at the 2021 Warsaw Fireman’s Carnival. Amy Cunningham, right, of Batavia holds her son Jacob
Cunningham.
The carnival sets up in the
Village Park, 89 Liberty St.,
Warsaw. The weekend will
feature Midway rides, chicken
barbecue, a parade, live enter-
tainment daily and fireworks
on July 4. For updates, go to •
warsawfiredepartment.com.
The Batavia Ramble
July 2 and 3 • Batavia
The annual Ramble begins
2 p.m. in Jackson Square be-
tween Center and Jackson
streets, Batavia. The free event
includes craft vendors, food
vendors, a designated kids’
zone with rides and activi-
ties and lots of music. This is
a family-friendly, communi-
ty-based event that encour-
ages everyone to stop out and
enjoy the sights and sounds
of downtown Batavia and the
Ramble.
3rd of July Fireworks
July 3 • Conesus Lake
Originally an old Seneca
Indian tradition, this Inde-
pendence Day celebration is
the highlight of the summer
on Conesus Lake. When the
Seneca Indians were the sole
residents of Conesus Lake they
would gather at fires around
the lake to celebrate the beauty
and abundance of the lake. To-
day, lake residents light flares
at 10 p.m. along the shoreline
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of the lake creating a ring of
fire. The night is highlighted
by fireworks displays. Public
viewing at Vitale Park or Long
Point Park. For updates, go to
conesusfest.com.
Ring of Fire
July 3 • Silver Lake in Perry
Residences along the shore-
line of Silver Lake light flares
at 9:30 p.m. with fireworks at
10 p.m. For information, call
(585) 237-6310 .
Fourth of July Lions Club
Celebration
July 4 • Lyndonville.
Events being preseted at 8
South Main St., Lynvonille,
include a multimedia crafts
show, parade at noon, bounce
houses, live music, and Lions
Club old-fashioned chicken
barbecue. Entertainment and
activities all day. There will be
a firework display at 10 p.m.
Rain date is July 5.
Independence Day
Celebration
July 4 • Mumford
Bring the whole family
to Genesee Country Village
and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill
Rd., for a grand celebration
of America’s birth, complete
with games, picnics, contests,
and a ceremony to swear in
new United States citizens. Al-
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH
so enjoy the marching bands
and the grand parade. The day
will feature a reading of the
Declaration of Independence.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission
applies. For information, go to
www.gcv.org, or call (585) 538-
6822.
Geneseo Rotary
Summer Festival
July 8 and 9 • Geneseo
Enjoy musical concerts,
entertainment, delicious
food, arts and crafts vendors,
and petting zoo in the Village
Park during this annual event.
Downtown businesses have
sidewalk sales. The event will
feature a 3-on-3 basketball
tournament, corn hole toss &
tournament. Friday’s featured
concert will include FreeRide
uNPlugged-iN (bring your
own chair). The Teddy Bear
Parade Teddy Bear Parade be-
gins at St. Michael’s Episcopal
Church, 23 Main St., at 11 a.m.
Saturday, then marches to the
Village Park. A free Skycoasters
concert starts at 8 p.m. Satur-
day in the park. For informa-
tion, go to • geneseorotary.
com.
Perry Chalk Art Festival
July 9 • Downtown Perry
A full day of youth and adult
chalk artistry, music and other
entertainment will accompa-
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ny this year’s festival. Featured
artist is TeeJay Dill. Erika Lalita
will be back with an extra-large
10x14 chalk masterpiece. Mu-
sic at Festival Plaza includes
Kelly’s Old Timers, round
and square dances and clas-
sics, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.;
Live music with Elise Kelly
at Farmer’s Market stage on
Borden Ave. from 10 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.; Creek Bend, blue-
grass and humor from 10:45
a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; and Skiffle
Minstrels, American Folk Tra-
ditional Trio from 1:30 to 4:15
p.m. Freestyle chalking with
chalk supplied. Aspiring art-
ists, ages 6 to 9, should go to
the registration desk. Pop up
dance performances by KM
Dance Center. Tour de Perry
begins at 8 a.m. Perry Village,
Lake Street. For information,
go to iloveperryny.com.
Warsaw Valley Fest
July 13 to 15 • Warsaw
Visitors can enjoy down-
town Warsaw with town-wide
yard sales, craft show, music,
food and more. For informa-
tion, go to warsawchamber.
com/ .
Oatka Festival
July 16 & 17 • Le Roy
Each year the Oatka Festival,
which takes place on the banks
of the scenic Oatka Creek,
starts off with a gala musical
parade. Many local church-
es and organizations provide
food choices and the contin-
uous entertainment is fami-
ly-oriented. Another highlight
of the Festival is the arts and
crafts show overlooking Oat-
ka Creek. Many classes and
families plan their reunions
to coincide with the weekend
and its “coming-home atmo-
sphere.”
Conesus Lake Association
Arts and Crafts Show
July 16 & 17 • Geneseo
The show takes place at
Long Point Park, West Lake
Road (Route 256) and Long
Point Road, Geneseo. Come
see top-quality crafters includ-
ing jewelry, jams and jellies,
pies, photography and more.
Enjoy the entertainment, food
court and chicken barbecue
on beautiful Conesus Lake.
Free admission and parking.
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World War II
Weekend Train Ride
July 16 & 17 • Arcade
Train rides hosted by Arcade
& Attica Railroad, 278 Main St.,
run about three hours. At the
halfway point, riders depart
the train at Curriers Station
where they can do a self-guid-
ed tour of the museum. Meet
and talk to WWII reenactors,
and enjoy live demonstra-
tions. Activities and conces-
sions are offered. Restrooms
available. For information, go
to aarailroad.com, or call (585)
492-3100.
Hemlock
‘Little World’s’ Fair
July 19 to 23 • Hemlock
This summer event at the
Hemlock Fairgrounds, 7370
Water St. (Route 15A), offers
something for the whole fam-
ily: fun rides and midway,
Cincinnati Circus, petting
zoo, food stands, tractor pulls,
demolition derby, harness
racing, horse pull, racing pigs,
talent show, quilt show, and
monster trucks. Also check out
the many exhibits and demon-
strations. Bands scheduled
nightly. Admission. For infor-
mation, go to hemlockfair.org,
or call (585) 367-3370.
Dansville Mural Festival
July 23 • Dansville
Activities for this new fes-
tival run noon to 5 p.m. along
the village’s. Main Street. Mu-
ral is being created by Arlin
Graff. Meet the artists two days
earlier at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
July 21 at Battle Street Brewery
(tent). Professional chalk art-
ists will create from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. July 23. Artists are expect-
ed to include Derek Crocker,
Rebecca Crocker, Sonja Ol-
bert, and Melissa Gartz. Chil-
dren’s arts and crafts from
noon to 4 p.m. Musicians on
Main from noon to 4:30 p.m.
feature Connie & Henry, noon
to 1:30 p.m.; Michael Scott
Smith & Valley Rising, 1:30 to
3 p.m.; and Trevor Donlon, 2
to 4:30 p.m. For more details,
visit dansvilleartworks.com/
livco-walls-dansville-mu-
ral-festival.
Owen Collyer of Kendall relaxes with his hat wearing cow Emmy during the 2021 Orleans County 4-H
Fair in Albion.
Genesee County Fair
July 23 to 30 • Batavia
The Genesee County Fair,
5056 East Main Street Rd.,
Batavia, offers affordable fun
for the whole family. For $5
per carload, visitors can enjoy
fair food, meet more than 700
animals, and attend unique
events such as cowgirl cou-
ture, demolition derby, tractor
pull, and stock car races.
Civil War Living History
Weekend
July 23 to 24 • Mumford
The weekend at Genesee
Country Village and Museum,
1410 Flint HIll Rd., explores
the complex history of how
the fight to end slavery and
unite a nation affected life in
19th-century New York, and
its affects on modern society.
Admission applies. For infor-
mation, go to www.gcv.org or
call (585) 294-8280.
Kingdom Bound
July 24 to 27 • Darien Center
Christian music festival at
Six Flags Darien Lake, 9993 Al-
legheny Rd. features speakers,
seminars, family fun and mu-
sic. This year’s lineup includes
Skillet, Casting Crowns, Toby-
Mac, Matthew West, We Are
Messengers, John Cooper, and
Reggie Dabbs. Admission. For
information, go to www.king-
dombound.org, or call (716)
633-1117.
Summer Fun
Lima Crossroads Blues
Festival
Aug. 4 to 7 • Lima
The festival features a town-
wide parade, kids’ activities,
bounce house, pony rides, pet-
ting zoo, old time jail, red race
and food vendors. Paired will
a variety of performers. Artists
include Patti Parks Band, Lyin
Eyes, The Coupe De’ Villes,
Grosh, Random Accents, Ayers
Brothers, Nile Singers, The
Pete Griffith Group, Johnny
Rawls, The Devil’s Pension,
Bonfire – AC/DC Tribute.
Rockin Johnny Burgin Band,
Dan Schmitt and The Shad-
ows, Peter Karp Band, Kara
Grainger Band, Luca Foresta
& The Electrokings, Owen
Eichensehr & Pat Harrington,
and Steve Grills & The Road-
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH masters.
The Rib Cook-Off will take
place Aug. 7 in the Lima Fire
Department parking lot across
Orleans County 4-H Fair the Exchange Street Arena, 230
Exchange St., Attica. For infor-
July 25 to 30 • Albion mation, visit atticarodeo.com. See FESTIVALS T17
The Orleans County 4-H
Fair at the Orleans Coun-
ty Fairgrounds, 12690 Route
31, Albion, includes midway,
stage entertainment, animals,
4-H youth exhibits, grease pole
contests, special food nights,
merchandise and food vend-
er booths. Admission applies.
For information, go to www.
orleans4-hfair.com or call
(585) 798-5191 or (585) 798-
4265.
Anything That Floats
Regatta
July 30 on Conesus Lake •
Lakeville
Build your own boat of re-
cycled materials and race oth-
Genesee All-Sports Camp
er teams. Prizes, disc jockey,
food, and silent auction. For When: June 27-July 29 Monday- Friday
rules, check the website. Spon-
Where: Genesee Community College
sored by Chip Holt Nature
Center. Event is staged at Vi- How Much: $150/Week +$10 early drop off late pick up
tale Park, Lakeville. For regis-
tration details, go to chipholt- Age Group: Kindergarten – 6th Grade
naturecenter.org.
Attica Rodeo Pack a lunch and enjoy a day filled with sports
Aug. 4 to 6 • Attica and outdoor activities, Swimming, crafts, and
Now in its 64th year, the ro- more. Daily Prizes and a Free T-shirt.
deo includes specialty acts and
events in bareback riding, sad-
dle bronc riding, steer wres- Contact Jeffery Reyngoudt with any Questions
tling, team roping, tie-down Phone: (585) 330-3593
roping, barrel racing, break- Email: Jcreyngoudt@genesee.edu
away racing and, of course,
bull riding. Admission. Events
Register @ https://www.gccsportcamps.com/
take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at

Festivals
From T16
from Fanatics. Check-in and
meat inspection from 7 to 9
a.m. For more information, go
to limabluesfest.com .
Rock the Park
Aug. 6 • Albion
Bullard Park, East Avenue,
Albion • www.facebook.com/
rockbullardpark
Rock the Park is an annual
festival intended to raise funds
for renovations to Bullard Park
in Albion. The festival is cen-
tered around an all-day con-
cert and includes food, drink,
crafts, raffles, and a beer tent.
Proceeds go towards renovat-
ing the park.
Empire State Antique
Truck Association Show
Aug. 6 to 7 • Alexander
The 2022 show is relocating
to the WNY Gas & Steam Asso-
ciation Grounds, 10294 Gillate
Rd., Alexander. For more in-
formation, go to https://www.
alexandersteamshow.com/.
Orleans County
Rotary Fishing Derby
Aug. 6 to 21 • Lake Ontario,
Orleans County
This longtime favorite of-
fers a $4,000 grand prize and
more than $10,000 in cash and
prizes. Lake Ontario waters
from the Niagara River to the
Genesee River are the eligible
waters for this trout and salm-
on derby. Go to www.rotary-
fishingderby.com or call (585)
589-5570.
Wyoming County Fair
Aug. 12 to 19 • Pike
The Pike Fairgrounds, 70
East Main St., Pike, offers a
week’s worth of fun, including
many daily activities such as
exhibits, rides, horse shows,
home arts, flowers, farm ani-
mals and products, great food
and so much more. For a full
schedule of events, go online
to wyomingcountyfair.org/.
Mount Morris Rotary
Italian Festival
Aug. 12 to 14 •
Mount Morris
The family event takes place
at Bellamy Park on Lackawa-
Nate Powell of Dansville competes during the steer wrestling event at the 2021 Attica Rodeo.
Evan Hill of Avon gnaws on his ear of corn during the Avon
Rotary Corn Festival’s corn-eating contest in 2019. The festival is
scheduled to return for the first time in two years this summer.
nna Avenue, Mount Morris.
The event features arts and
crafts, Italian and American
cuisines, musical entertain-
ment. The children’s activity
area includes bounce houses,
face painting. Enjoy the spec-
tacular fireworks display set to
music on Saturday night. For
information, go to mountmor-
risnyrotaryitalianfest.com.
Avon Corn Festival
Aug. 13 • Downtown Avon
The annual festival is pro-
duced by Avon Rotary. The
delightful festival opens at
10 a.m. and concludes with a
free outdoor concert by The
Skycoasters from 7:30 to 10:30
p.m. More than 100 arts and
crafts vendors are featured
along with live entertainment,
a variety of food vendors, a
Summer Fun
BEN BEAGLE/LIVINGSTON COUNTY NEWS FILE PHOTO
kid zone and corn eating and
cornhole contests. The popu-
lar beer garden will be expand-
ed and offer New York craft
beers and cider. Parking and
admission are free. For infor-
mation, go to avonrotary.com.
Springwater Community
Day Car Show
Aug. 14 • Springwater
Check out the classic car
show at Larry J. Canute Me-
morial Park, School Street,
Springwater. Show starts at 9
a.m. Registration is from 9 a.m.
to noon. Trophies are handed
out at 3 p.m. Free admission
and parking.
Poags Hole Professional
Motorcycle Hillclimb
Aug. 14 • Dansville
MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH
DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Hala the stilt walker is seen
with Luna Walter at the 2018
Steampunk Festival.
One of the largest hill climbs
in the country takes place
at 10401 Poags Hole Rd., off
Route 36 in Dansville. Lots of
vendors offering food, mer-
chandise and more. Admis-
sion and parking fees apply.
Event takes place rain or shine.
For more information, go to
poagshole.com or call (585)
335-9260.
Metro 10 Race
Aug. 19 • Orleans County
The sixth annual Metro 10
pits two unique running com-
munities (Rochester and Buf-
falo) against each other in a
June 2022 • 17
friendly competition where
every runner’s time counts.
You choose the city closest to
your heart. More information
at www.metro10race.com.
Sign up at runsignup.com.
Germanfest
Aug. 27 • Attica
Come celebrate all things
German with food, music and
entertainment for the entire
family at Attica Veterans Me-
morial Park, 129 Exchange St.,
Attica. In the past the festival
has welcomed more than 500
people. The event is hosted
by the Attica Lion’s Club. For
information, go to www.atti-
calions.org.
Steampunk Festival
Aug. 27 • Albion
The event is planned for the
Orleans County Fairgrounds,
12690 Route 31, Albion. Ste-
ampunk is a style of design and
fashion that combines histor-
ical elements with anachro-
nistic technological features
inspired by science fiction.
Festival details are to be an-
nounced. For information, go
to oakeswinery.com/steam-
punk-festival.
Fiddlers Fair and Making
Music Weekend
Aug. 27 and 28 • Mumford
More than 100 musicians
may be heard throughout the
grounds of Genesee Country
Village and Museum, 1410
Flint Hill Rd., Mumford. The
musicians will showcase folk
music traditions and musical
stylings of 19th-century New
York state. Admission applies.
For information, go to www.
gcv.org.
New York State
Festival of Balloons
Sept. 2 to 4 • Dansville
The festival begins with a
free balloon glow Thursday
from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Daily
balloon flights (weather per-
mitting) are scheduled for 6
p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, and 6
a.m. Monday. Activities and
launches take place at Dans-
ville Municipal Airport; use
See FESTIVALS T19
18 • June 2022 Summer Fun

Hemlock to host
blues music festival
HEMLOCK – “A Week-
end of Blues,” featuring eight
award-winning blues musicians,
is coming to Hemlock Fair-
grounds, 7370 Water St., from
June 17 to 19.
The festival is the second an-
nual music event to be staged at
the fairgrounds by Fanatics Pub
of Lima.
The lineup on Friday features:
n Cinnamon Jones, 7 p.m. Her body
of work reflects inspirate from gospel,
blues, jazz, pop, R&B, and soul.
n Miller and the Other Sinners, 9
p.m. Featuring David Mihcael Miller,
members of the Campbell Brothers
and a small ensemble of international-
ly known musicians.
The Saturday lineup is:
n Johnny Rawls, 1 p.m. A soul blues
singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter
and record producer who has released
more than 15 albums. He has been Peter Noone headlines a double-bill at Batavia Downs featuring his band, Herman’s Hermits and the Grass Roots.
nominated many times for a Blues Mu-
sic Award and won Soul Blues Album of
the Year for “I’m Still Around.”
n King Solomon Hicks, 3 p.m. The
24-year-old guitarist’s album, “Har-
Batavia Downs keeps summer rockin’
lem,” is an 11-song salute to the mu- CONCERTS: Classic acts, tribute bands and southern rockers headline trackside shows
sicians he grew up with around Harlem.
n Sue Foley Band, 5 p.m. Foley is
a multi-award-winning musician with a By Brian Quinn leased seven studio albums. son, Dusty Hanvey, Larry some of DelGuidice’s origi-
long history of defying convention and bquinn@batavianews.com The Juno Award winning Nelson and Joe Dougherty nal work.
being a positive role model for aspiring, Ten Friday concerts are rockers will be performing played Batavia Downs last n Aug. 19, Dire Straits Ex-
young female musicians. set for the Pepsi Rockin’ the hits such as “One Thing” and summer. perience. With former Dire
The festival concludes Sunday Downs Summer Concert Se- “Paralyzer.” n July 22, Molly Hatchet. Straits member Chris White,
with: ries that begins in 2022 sea- n July 1, Get the Led Out. The southern rock legends this collection of profession-
n Tas Cru Band, noon. Cru is a shuf-
fle-swing-soul guitarist who is known son June 17. The group will perform the started in Jacksonville in al musicians will be playing
for reinventing his styles. “As you look up to this songs of Led Zeppelin, in- 1978. The band will perform all of Dire Straits’ major hits.
n Gary Hoey, 2 p.m. Boston na- year, we have scheduled 10 cluding “Black Dog,” “Immi- hits such as “Flirtin’ with Tickets for all concerts
tive has released 22 albums in styles shows and I think you’re grant Song,” and “Stairway to Disaster,” “Dreams I’ll Nev- are available at www.Bat-
from rock, surf, blues, holiday and going to agree with me, it’s, Heaven.” er See” and Whiskey Man.” aviaConcerts.com and via
soundtracks. by far, the best show lineup n July 8, Theory. Hailing Opening for them will be Eventbrite. Tickets are $15
n Joe Louis Walker Band, 4 p.m. A
Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four- that we’ve had,” Henry Wo- from Delta, British Columbia, American southern rock for general admission, $30
time Blues Music Award winner had jtaszek, president and CEO the band, also known as The- band Blackfoot, which will be for VIP, $50 for premium and
had a career that exceeds a half cen- of Batavia Downs Gaming & ory of a Deadman, has nine playing such hits as “Train, debuting this year, limited
tury. Hotel, said in revealing the top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot Train” and “Highway Song.” tickets for $75 will guarantee
Food and beer trucks will be lineup last winter. Mainstream Rock Tracks, in- n July 29, 38 Special. a front-row spot. All tickets
available. The fairgrounds event Concerts take place out- cluding four No. 1 tracks in Formed in Jacksonville in can be redeemed at Player’s
center, a large, covered building, side – rain or shine – at Bata- “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” 1974, 38 Special performs Club at any time in the three
will also have food, beer, wine, via Downs on the racetrack. “Rx (Medicate)” and “History arena-rock pop smashes days following the concert
seltzers, and hard cider available. Doors open around 4 p.m. of Violence.” such as “Hold On Loosely,” for $15 Free Play to be used
There are 200 campsites avail- and the headlining acts take n July 15, Herman’s Her- “Rockin’ Into the Night” and on one of Batavia Downs
able with water and power for the stage about 8:30 p.m. mits starring Peter Noone, “Caught Up in You.” Gaming’s gaming machines.
those who may wish to stay on The schedule: with The Grass Roots. Noone n Aug. 5, The Machine. Season tickets are also
site. For camping information,
n June 17, Tommy DeCar- achieved international fame Billed as America’s top Pink available for each level of
call (585) 367-3370 or go to hem-
lockfair.org. lo and Rudy Cardenas. De- as Herman, lead singer of the Floyd show, The Machine, ticket and include savings
Performances are rain or shine. Carlo, lead singer of Boston 1960s pop band Herman’s returns to the Batavia Downs off of individual tickets and
No outside food or beverages will since 2007, performs all of Hermits. His classic hits in- stage after drawing one of last higher Free Play vouchers.
be allowed at the event center Boston’s hits from the 1970s clude “I’m Into Something summer’s largest crowds. “This concert series has
and no pets will be allowed at the and 1980s, including “More Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve n Aug. 12, Mike Del- really grown into something
event center. Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Got A Lovely Daughter” and Guidice. Making his Batavia over the years,” Wojtaszek
Daily tickets are available for Mind” and “Hitch A Ride.” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.” The Downs debut DelGuidice, said. “We’re very proud of
$10 on Friday and $40 for Sat- Cardenas, a season 6 “Amer- Grass Roots, which originat- is a recording artist/singer/ what we’ll be able to put on
urday or Sunday ($50 day of). A ican Idol” finalist, will open ed in the mid-’60s, charted songwriter who is currently the stage. We’re looking for-
weekend pass is available for $70 the show, performing a full with such hits as “Midnight on tour with Billy Joel. Del- ward to the best lineup that
($80 day of). Tickets are available set of Journey’s classic hits. Confessions,” “Let’s Live for Guidice and his band play we’ve ever had.”
through EventBrite. n June 24, Finger 11. The Today,” “Sooner or Later” all of Joel’s big hits. They will For more information, go
For event information, call Canadian rock band from and “Temptation Eyes.” The also perform renditions of to www.BataviaDownsGam-
(315) 573-2411. Burlington, Ontario, has re- current lineup of Mark Daw- other classic rock hits, plus ing.com.
 Summer Fun June 2022 • 19

Festivals
From T17
the Maple Street entrance.
Event highlights include arts
and craft vendors, food court,
tethered rides, entertainment,
rides and amusements for
children, and a car show. Ad-
mission for adults, children
younger than 12 years old ad-
mitted for free. No pets (ser-
vice dogs allowed), coolers,
alcohol or drones on grounds.
For information, go to nysfob.
com or call (585) 335-8418.
Oakfield Labor Daze
Sept. 3 to 5 • Oakfield
Enjoy three days of music,
food and fun in Triangle Park,
3219 Drake Street Rd., Oak-
field. Join the conversation
about Labor Daze 2022 on its
Facebook Page.
Western New York Gas and
Steam Engine Association
Rally
Sept. 8 to 11 • Alexander
Hosted at Western New
York Gas & Steam Association
Grounds, 10294 Gillate Rd., Al-
exander. The annual rally is in
its 55th year with antique trac-
tors, steam engines, log saw-
ing, gas engines, threshing,
tractor pulls, working models,
woodworking, flea market,
food, live music, and a black-
smith shop. This year the rally
will honor Waterloo Boy Trac-
on Sunday. Go to www.ap- Letchworth Arts and
tors & Aero Gas Engines Cost
is $10 at the gate. Children 12
and under are free. For infor-
pleumpkin.com/index.htm.
Crafts Show and Sale
mation, go to https://www.al- Downtown Batavia Oct. 8 to 10 (Columbus Day
exandersteamshow.com/. Wine Walk weekend) • Perry
Autumn in the Village Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oct 1 • Batavia
Oct. 8 and 9 and 10 a.m. to 4
Sept. 10 • Livonia Event hours are 4 to 8 p.m. p.m. Oct. 10 at Perry Village
Festival hours are 11 a.m. in downtown Batavia. Regis-
to 6 p.m. in downtown Livo- tration required. Must have
Park, 120 Lake St., Perry. More
than 300 arts and crafts exhibi-
nia. Families and folks of all valid NYS ID. For registration
ages may enjoy arts and crafts tors, food vendors and live en-
information, go to downtown- tertainment. Go to artswyco.
vendors, food, music, free in-
bataviany.com. org or call (585) 237-3517.
flatables for children, farm-
ers market, wine tasting, and
more. Call (585) 346-3100 .
Hop Harvest Festival
Sept. 10 • Mumford
At Genesee Country Village
Tune Up
and Museum, 1410 Flint HIll
Rd., Mumford, you will be able
to tour one of the only working
19th-century breweries in the
United States. Also, hear the
museum’s costumed inter-

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preters talk about harvesting
and processing fresh hops. Ad-
mission. For information, go
to gcv.org/events.
$ 95
+ Tax
AppleUmpkin Festival Excludes 1234YF
Sept. 24-25 • Wyoming
Enjoy one of the region’s
most famous arts and crafts
festivals, with more than 200
vendors, food, activities, en-
tertainment, and an antique www.upstatechevyofattica.com
show and sale. There’s a blue-
grass festival on Saturday and 36 Main St., Attica NY • 1-800-639-4446
THE DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH firemen’s chicken barbecue
From steam to gas there is a full range of tractors highlighted
at the Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Association’s
annual rally in Alexander.

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Tiny doors, home to fairies, fascinate in Dansville
By Jeanne Gridley
Located in the business dis-
trict of historic Dansville, are
27 little doors that seem to be
home for a variety of fairies,
elves, and gnomes.
These magical folks may be
difficult to spy but their small
doors are easy to find and are
in place year-round for visitors
to discover.
Known collectively as the
This fairy-sized ticket
window can be found at the
Star Theatre, 144 Main St.,
Dansville.
Summer Fun
“Fairy Doors of Dansville,” Adding to the magic of the The goals of these fairy door who come to find them.
each door is a unique creation fairy door trail, visitors will find creations are to spark imagi- This is a free and accessible
of folk art that often reflects a beautiful life-size sculpture nation, creativity, and wonder,
the nature of its host’s busi- of a fairy seated on a crescent and to bring smiles to those See DOORS T21
ness or organization. For ex- moon, created by local artist
ample, WDNY Radio’s door Deb McAfee. This sculpture
is built into a 45 rpm record, is located on the sidewalk in
while Homegrown Coffee front of the Dogwood Trading
Bar’s little door is attached to a Company.
burlap bag of coffee beans and The “Fairy Doors of Dans-
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pastries. The VAULT (vintage fifth birthday, The project has Pick Your Own
items) has a new door that has grown each year since it began • Strawberries
a steam punk flair to it, and An- in 2017.
gie’s Ice Cream Shoppe’s little Hundreds of visitors of all • Raspberries
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Dansville’s ‘First Friday’ events bring community together

This tooth fairy-inspired fairy
door can be found at Dansville
Family Dental, 191 Main St.,
Dansville.
Doors
From T20
The Dansville First Friday
“mini festivals” were thought
up by the events branch of the
Dansville Area Chamber of
Commerce and were created to
bring people together.
Each year organizers add new
themes and reboot successful
themes. This year has featured
a “Rainboots and Umbrellas”
parade, a Law Enforcement Ap-
preciation event and a celebra-
tion of the village’s “Fairy Doors”
trail. Upcoming First Friday
themes include:
n July 1: Baseball, Mom &
Apple Pie. Activities are planned
in Babcock Park beginning at 5
p.m. The Dansville Gliders base-
ball team is scheduled to play.
n Aug. 5: Farm Days, 5 to 7
p.m. ple to come and local businesses a few First Fridays so local res-
n Sept. 9: Kidding Around to promote their goods. Some idents can show off their hot
Downtown, 5 to 7 p.m. Note that businesses also stay open late rods.
the September festival is not tak- for shoppers on “First Friday.” Information is also available
ing place on the first Friday due There are also cruise-ins for at dansvillechamber.com.
to the New York State Festival of
Balloons taking place during the
first Friday of September.
n Oct. 7: Oktoberfest, 5 to 7
p.m.
Wills • Trusts • Health Care Proxies
Programs are also planned in • Power of Attorney • Probate
November and December.
Each First Friday includes • Real Estate • VA Pensions
crafts for kids, giveaways, shop-
ping, dining, vendors and other Elder Law
activities.
Events are listed on the Dans-
with emphasis on asset protection
ville First Friday Facebook page, & crisis planning
@FirstFridayDansville.
Organizers solicit vendors
and interested informative peo-
Stephen M. Kelley, Esq.
Attorney at Law

walking trail, and most of the 131 Main St. • Suite 7 - Side Entrance
doors are visible from the win- PO Box 278 • Geneseo, NY 14454
dow of their host’s location. PHONE 585-519-4387
Visitors will find an added FAX 585-519-4419
bonus in the trees of Pioneer
Park where there are many myattorney52@gmail.com
signs of the wee folks. The park
is located across the street
from the Dansville Historical
Society Museum, 14 Church
St., Dansville.
To guide you on your quest
to discover all the doors, you
may pick up a map at any of
the host locations, including
the tourist information area
in the entryway of the North
Dansville Town Hall, 14 Clara
Barton St. A Family Campground In A Park-like Setting
The Fairy Doors of Dansville
began with 16 doors and con- Big Rigs Welcome ◊ Groups Welcome
tinues to grow. Pull Thru’s ◊ Full Hookups ◊ Municipal Water
For more information about Pavilion ◊ Store ◊ LP Gas
the Fairy Doors of Dansville, Hiking Trail ◊ Bicycle Track ◊ Playground
visit its Facebook page at Fairy Sand Volleyball ◊ TWO Pools
Doors of Dansville or find the
project on Instagram @fairy-
Miniature Golf ◊ Arcade ◊ Wi-Fi
doorsofdansville.
The magic awaits you!
This project is supported
by the fairy door hosts, Dans-
ville ArtWorks, dedicated
supporters of creativity and
whimsy, and is made possible
with funds from the Statewide
Community Regrant, a regrant
program of the state Council
on the Arts with the support Within minutes to:
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and the state Legislature and Batavia Downs ◊ Buffalo Byron, NY 14422
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How to make camping more comfortable

Metro Creative Connection
The call of the wild can
be irresistible. Camping en-
thusiasts often insist there’s
nothing better than sleeping
beneath a star-filled sky, and
anyone who’s experienced a
night under the stars would
likely find it hard to argue that
point.
Comfort and camping are
not exactly synonymous.
In fact, many people look
forward to roughing it in the
wild and intentionally eschew
comfort in an effort to create
what they feel is a more au-
thentic camping experience.
But those who want the best
of both worlds can try various
strategies to combine camp-
ing and comfort.
n Focus on a good night’s
rest. A good night’s rest can
be elusive for novice and
experienced campers alike.
Thankfully, campers can ex-
plore various options to make
their nights out in the wild
more conducive to sleep. The
outdoor recreation experts
at REI note that there are
three types of sleeping pads:
self-inflating, air and closed-
cell foam. REI recommends
air pads or closed-cell pads
for backpackers, as these are
lightweight options that won’t
make backpacking more
difficult. Self-inflating pads
work better for car camping,
as these are heavier but also
thicker and wider than the
alternatives, providing more
comfort and support. Bring
along a pillow from home or
an inflatable camp pillow for
added comfort.
n Invest in a good cooler.
It’s easy to take food and bev-
erages for granted when plan-
ning a camping trip. However,
when camping for a weekend
or longer, a good cooler can
ensure food and beverages
stay cold without forcing
campers to make routine ice
runs. Lightweight coolers with
thick walls and sufficient insu-
lation won’t prove a chore to
lug to and from the campsite
and they will be highly effec-
tive at keeping meat, fish and
beverages cold during your
trip.
n Increase your body
heat before going to bed.
Nighttime temperatures can
dip even when camping in
summertime. Few people
find it easy to fall asleep when
they’re cold, but a few sim-
ple tricks can ensure you’re
warm and comfortable when
it’s time to call it a night. REI
recommends wearing long
underwear overnight and put-
ting on a fresh pair of clean,
dry socks before going to bed.
In addition, eating a light meal
or snack before bed will start
the digestion process, which
can warm your internal body
temperature and make it easi-
er to sleep comfortably.
n Spice things up. Food
cooked over an open flame is
undeniably delicious, but it’s
easy for campers to forget that
such meals are made even
better with spices. But foods
made around the campfire
need not be bland. Spice bot-
tles are portable and don’t
take up much space. Salt and
pepper are must-haves, but
it’s easy for campers to tote
along additional favorite
spices to make mealtime that
much more palatable.

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on display will be typewriters,
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Artists to create large-scale art across Livingston County
By BRENDAN MCDONOUGH
bmcdonough@livingstonnews.com
This summer a sea of color
will engulf Livingston County.
It is all part of the first coun-
ty-wide mural festival that
is planned throughout the
month of July.
Ten artists from around the
globe will be arriving in the
county weeks before the festi-
val to turn blank building walls
into colorful, large-scale pub-
lic art projects in nine villages.
“The communities have
been very involved and they
have been working since last
year to create a festival to
dedicate a mural in their town
on those three weekends” in
July, said Louise Wadsworth,
downtown coordinator for
Livingston County Economic
Development. “That is pretty
huge that we have the whole
county working on creating
these festivals in each village,
so each of those weekends will
be having three festivals.”
The plan is to have three
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WHAT IN THE MURAL?
murals debut each weekend
in July, representing three
festivals each for a total of nine
festivals in all of Livingston
County’s village.
“The dedication times will
be staggered ... but during that
there will be things happen-
ing around those dedication
times. There is all kinds of
art activities for kids, family
activities, food, beverages, art
demonstrations, live music
and each community is plan-
ning it a little bit differently,”
Wadsworth said.
Specific plans for each vil-
lage are still being developed.
The schedule is expected to
be completed by June and
will then be posted to the Eco-
nomic Development website
and its tourism website, Vis- LIIVNGSTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PHOTOGRAPH
itLivCo.com. Murals are being created across Livingston County to inspire imaginations and community pride.
Wadsworth said the idea for with a public art consultant,
the event came from seeing a
social media post about a mu- named Alex Hall, and if you
ral festival that another state look her up she did a festival
had done.
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in Indiana called, ‘Make your
own mural festival.’ That got
our attention, when they did
that and we saw it on Face-
book back in 2020. They did 11
murals in 11 counties,” Wad-
sworth said. “When we saw
that we were like ‘If they can
do 11 murals in 11 counties,
then we can do 9 in one coun-
ty, in different villages.’ “
Livingston County officials
reached out to Hall and have
been working with her as a
consultant for more than a
year, said Wadsworth.
The Livingston County Mu-
ral Festival is expected to have
murals with images that peo-
ple have not seen before. The
images will be created with a
more artistic representation,
Wadsworth said.
“We don’t want a picture of
your historic courthouse on
a building in your downtown
because they can just see
the courthouse. We need to
picture something more than
that. So if you are surround-
ed by fields and forests, we
don’t put fields and forest on
the wall because people can
already see that,” said Wad-
sworth.
To help create those images,
some of the nation’s top mu-
ral artists are being brought
to Livingston County. The
10 artists are Ivan J. Roque, a
Cuban-American artists from
Miami, Fla.; Tim Parsley, a
public artist and professor of
studio art at the University of
St. Francis; Arlin Graff, a Bra-
zilian artist whose work can be
found all over the globe; Key
Detail, the husband-wife team
of Andrei Krautsou and Julia
Yu-Baba; Kacy Jackson, cre-
ator of brightly-colored mural
around his native Louisville,
Kentucky; Abigail Penfold, a
working artist/painter from
East Aurora; Justin Suarez,
who was born on a family farm
in upstate New York; Ouizi, an
artist from Santa Monica, Ca-
lif., known for her large-scale
floral mural installations; and
Matthew Mederer.
The artist’s arrival times are
staggered. The first is Penfold,
expected around June 12. She
is a highly-detailed paintbrush
Summer Fun June 2022 • 25
Visiting artists: Biographies of Livingston County’s mural artists
A capsule look at the artists featured in years in California working for a trompe
the Livingston County mural festival: l’oeil mural painter while developing her
own murals and canvas pieces. Penfold
Ivan Roque: Ivan J. Roque is a will paint in the village of Lima. June 12
Cuban-American artist from Miami, Fla., to July 9.
with a passion for the concepts of birth,
death, time, renewal and social dynam- Justin Suarez: Born on a family farm in
ics. He has a bachelor of arts degree upstate New York, Justin Suarez is an
in visual arts and is primarily a spray artist who brings together the rural and
paint and acrylic artist that has been the urban. Celebrating wildlife, he paints
doing murals internationally since 2010. flora and fauna flawlessly over concrete
Roque will paint in the village of Avon. and brick. With more than 18 years of
July 1 to 9. experience, he is able to capture the
majesty of the natural world through his
Tim Parsley: Tim Parsley is a public artist, explosive graphics and remarkable tech-
educator, and professor of studio art at nique. Suarez will paint in the village of
the University of Saint Francis teaching Livonia. July 9 to 16.
courses in mural painting and public art.
He has created numerous large scale Ouizi: Louise Jones, aka 0uizi (née Chen),
murals, nationally and internationally and was born and raised in Santa Monica,
utilizes references from American history LIVINGSTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PHOTOGRAPH Calif., and is best known for her large-
in his work. Parsley will paint in the vil- scale floral mural installations, often
lage of Caledonia. June 25 to July 9. Max and Andy. Key Detail will paint in depicting site-specific plants and ani-
the village of Geneseo. July 2 to 16. mals. Her techniques are informed by
Arlin Graff: Arlin Graff is Brazilian, with her education in drawing and print mak-
a distinct style that gives life to his Kacy Jackson: A Louisville native, Kacy ing, and an early introduction to Georgia
abstract creations, which seem to be Jackson is best known for his brightly O’Keeffe. 0uizi will paint in the village of
emerging from a digital work. Graff’s colored murals around Louisville, Ken- Mount Morris. July 14 to 23.
work represents a type of deconstruc- tucky, including one of legendary boxer
tionism, inspired by his childhood. His Muhammad Ali. He launched his own Matthew Mederer: A self-taught artist,
art can be found all over the globe, from business, The Art of Kacy, in 2017. Jack- Matthew Mederer, has been pushing
Brazil to France. Graff will paint in the son will paint in the village of Leicester. boundaries and promoting original ideas
village of Dansville. July 9 to 23. June 30 to July 16. through his artwork for more than 20
years. His depth and breadth of styles,
Key Detail: Internationally renowned Abigail Penfold: Abigail Penfold is a work- ranging from graffiti to realism, has
husband-wife team Andrei Krautsou and ing artist/painter from East Aurora who helped him realize an original body of
Julia Yu-Baba are mural artists who also primarily uses acrylics and oils. She work with a signature style combining
work with paintings and illustrations, cre- received a bachelor of fine arts degree, realism and optical illusions. Mederer
ating mural art for more than 20 years. concentrating in painting and drawing, will paint in the village of Nunda. July 2
They travel with their two young children, from SUNY Plattsburgh. She spent many to 23.
artist who will be here the Wadsworth said a lucky few “When you come into the Chapel streets and featured
longest as her mural will take people will be selected to work downtowns to see the murals historic people and places as it
three to four weeks to com- alongside them. and the artists that are paint- told the community’s story.
plete. She will be painting in “Another key component of ing, you can also walk around “To begin with everyone
the village of Lima. this is that our locals are able and see all of these different was all scared that it was going
Another will come at the to apply to be an apprentice to boards that are done by our lo- to be like downtown Roches-
end of June, with the rest arriv- a mural artist,” she said. cal artists,” said Wadsworth. ter with graffiti but while it was
ing in July. Apprentice artists must be Wadsworth said she hopes being painted you could just
They are very different art- 18 or older. The apprentice the felts will not only help to see how proud they were of
ists. Wadsworth said each has does not need to commit to inspire the next generation of their community from seeing
their own style of painting. being with the artist the whole artists but also help to cele- that mural,” Wadsworth said.
“Some are spray painting week, but the experience will brate Livingston County and “That is really part of it too,
artists, which is a little bit of a provide “a chance to see how all that the area has to offer. that community pride. Now
faster process,” Wadsworth to scale up your work and “Like when that mural went people say ‘Oh, that mural in
said. “It is kind of interesting what the materials are that art- up in Mount Morris, the first Mount Morris.’ It is known for
to see them paint because ists like this use,” Wadsworth one by Shawn Dunwoody, the the mural.”
it is not just stuff you get at said. community pride around that –––
Walmart, but stuff you get “We want to be able to train To learn more about the mural
has been tremendous,” Wad- festival or the apprentice program,
from Germany with very fine our local artists to do the fu- sworth said of the mural that visit inspirationstrail.com or contact
points.” ture murals,” she said. “This is debuted in 2019 at Main and Wadsworth at (585) 243-7124.
Wadsworth said each artists an investment in public art by
will also be talking to residents economic development be-
in the community, which was
a requirement of them coming
cause we believe in the quality
of life is the most important
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‘Sidewalk Showcase’ set to debut in July
By BRENDAN MCDONOUGH
bmcdonough@livingstonnews.com
Community members of all
skill levels are being called up-
on to show their artistic sides
as part of this summer’s “Side-
walk Showcase” across Living-
ston County.
“We are asking students in
the school and local artists to
each paint a board that has
some kind of inspirational
message or quote,” said Louise
Wadsworth, Downtown Coor-
dinator of Livingston County
Economic Development.
More than 100 works of art
are expected to be displayed
in storefronts of all nine of
the downtowns in Livingston
County.
The event is in conjunction
with the LivCo Walls Mural
Festival, that is planned during
the month of July. The works
are part of Livingston Coun-
ty’s Inspirations Trail, a public
AVON CENTRAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH art display that will showcase
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90-mile route of public art dis-
plays that stretch the length
and breadth of Livingston
County.
“The idea is to get people to
walk up and down the streets
and get hope and be inspired,”
said Wadsworth.
Artists who registered
by May 1 were provided a
24-inch-by-24-inch-by-1.5-
inch wood panel by Living-
ston County Economic De-
velopment. The wood panel
features a standard basswood
surface that resists splitting
and bubbling. It is cradled
with a highly stable solid pine
frame that will not warp or
bend and can be used with any
painting or drawing medium.
Both the surface and the frame
are sanded on all sides for
smoothness.
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The students’ works will be
displayed in business store-
fronts as part of the Sidewalk
Showcase. Students drew on
quotes or song lyrics to inspire
their artworks, which they
painted on 2-foot by 2-foot
wooden panels.
“The ‘Sidewalk Showcase’
allows visitors and locals to
explore the nine villages of Liv-
ingston County, spend time
in downtown businesses they
may not have visited before,
and get inspired by messages
of encouragement used by our
artists,” said Wadsworth.
The Sidewalk Showcase,
first hosted in 2020, is a
self-guided art tour through
Livingston County’s down-
town business districts.
For more information on
the Inspirations Trail and
Sidewalk Showcase, visit in-
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Livingston County Economic
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7124.
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Letchworth State Park has seen record visitors through the pandemic. The massive park allows people to be spread out and explore both history and nature.
Oh, the places we can go ...
From expansive nature preserves and
state parks to educational museums and
historic districts, the four-county GLOW
region has a plethora of parks and attrac-
tions for summer activities or getaways.
The following pages include places to
explore and spend time outside in Gen-
esee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming
counties this summer. In addition to
some summer fun, you may also learn
about how the region has been shaped.
It is recommended to confirm hours
and programs in advance as things could
still change due to the COVID-19 pan-
demic. During the pandemic, public
health officials have been encouraging
people to spend time outside. There are
many options in the GLOW region, some
popular and some hidden gems.
Regional
LETCHWORTH STATE PARK
Letchworth State Park and its “Grand
Canyon of the East” is the jewel of the re-
gion’s natural attractions. The park regu-
Summer Fun
larly draws about 750,000 people annual-
ly, but its vastness means you won’t feel
crowded.
The Glen Iris Inn and Restaurant, over-
looking the Middle Falls, was home to Wil-
liam Pryor Letchworth.
Facilities include picnic sites, camp-
sites, swimming pools, a museum, riv-
er rafting, balloon launches, historical
re-enactments, guided hikes, an October
craft show and other activities.
The Humphrey Nature Center offers
year-round experiences for all ages. It
features interactive exhibits and pro-
gramming that highlight the plants and
animals, geology and river ecology of the
Genesee Valley. There’s also a butterfly
garden, bird observation station and ma-
ny trails.
New since last summer is the Autism
Nature Trail, popularly known as The
ANT, an interactive trail designed to sup-
port and encourage sensory perception,
while also providing enjoyable activities
for visitors of all abilities and ages. The
trail loop features eight stations offering a
June 2022 • 27
DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH
range of experiences from quiet engage-
ment to active exploration and adventure.
The Park is home to many sites of inter-
est to students of colonial times.
A statue of Mary Jemison, “The White
Woman of the Genesee” is near an Indian
Council House and an authentic Seneca
Long House.
The William Pryor Letchworth Muse-
um houses a collection relating to the his-
tory of the Genesee Valley, as well as, ar-
cheological and natural history displays.
Located in the Middle Falls Area of the
park near the Glen Iris Inn. Open from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days per week from
May through October.
A full schedule of events range from fes-
tivals to lectures and guided walks.
Information: (585) 493-3600, (585) 493-
2760 or (585) 493-3616; parks.ny.gov.
FINGER LAKES TRAIL
This is New York’s longest continuous
hiking trail system. MARK GUTMAN/DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTO
The Finger Lakes Trail Passport Hike Austin Kumro of Henrietta sits in a
cuddle swing at Letchworth State Park’s
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Places
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system is a series of fun, easy
hikes designed to introduce you
to the Finger Lakes Trail. The
Finger Lakes Trail Hike No. 1 at
Mount Morris Dam, is a 1.8-mile
round trip hike that starts at the
dam parking lot. During this
short, easygoing hike, you will
see spectacular views of the
gorge and Mount Morris Dam.
Finger Lakes Trail Pass-
ports Booklets are available at
the Mount Morris Dam Visitor
Center, 6103 Visitor Center Rd.,
Mount Morris.
Information: (585) 658-9320
or fingerlakestrail.org.
GENESEE VALLEY
GREENWAY STATE PARK
The Genesee Valley Gre-
enway State Park is a 90-mile
open space corridor following
the route of the Genesee Val-
ley Canal and the Pennsylva-
nia Railroad Rochester Branch
from the Erie Canalway Trail in
Rochester’s Genesee Valley Park
to Cuba, Allegany County. The
Greenway passes through wood-
lands, wetlands, river and stream
valleys, rolling farmlands, steep
gorges, and historic villages in
16 towns in Monroe, Livingston,
Wyoming, Allegany, and Cat-
taraugus counties.
Recreational activities include
hiking, biking, cross country ski-
ing or bird watching. Horseback
riding and snowmobiling is al-
lowed in designated areas.
Information: www.fogvg.org.
GENESEE VALLEY CONSERVANCY
The Genesee Valley Conser-
vancy is a nationally accredited
non-profit conservation orga-
nization working to protect the
habitat, open space and farm-
land in the Genesee River water-
shed. More than 17,800 acres of
natural habitat and productive
farm and forest land have been
conserved by the Conservancy
and private landowners.
The Conservancy leads guid-
ed walks on protected farmland
and wilderness areas in Living-
ston County, with occasional
canoe excursions down the Gen-
esee River.
The organization owns na-
ture preserves open to the public
year-round for recreation and
education. Its newest preserve is
the 20-acre Gully Preserve along
Whiteman Gully Road in Way-
land. The property is a mature
hemlock forest that features Lit-
The Gully Preserve in Wayland is the newest nature preserve managed by the Genesee Valley
Conservancy. The preserve is in a mature hemlock forest and features several waterfalls and chutes.
tle Mill Creek cutting through the
forested gully with its spectacu-
lar waterfalls.
Information: (585) 243-2190
or geneseevalleyconservancy.
org.
SPRINGWATER TRAILS
ORGANIZATION
The Springwater Trails Or-
ganization plans hikes that take
advantage of natural geograph-
ical resources and surrounding
beauty. The hikes are broken up
into different skill levels so every-
one can take advantage of what
the area has to offer. The calen-
dar of events can be found on the
website springwatertrails.org.
Springwater Trails organize
volunteers to build and main-
tain trails within the Springwa-
ter area. Springwater Trails can
be contacted by email to info@
springwatertrails.org.
IROQUOIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE
The refuge, which encom-
passes more than 10,000 acres,
serves primarily as a nesting,
feeding, resting and staging ar-
eas for migratory waterfowl. The
habitats support about 266 spe-
cies of birds, 42 species of mam-
mals, plus reptiles, fish, amphib-
ians and insects. Bald eagles
have maintained an active nest
on the refuge since 1986.
Of the four trails that run
through both Genesee and Or-
leans counties, two are known to
be the best – Onondaga Nature
Trail (2.2 miles) and Swallow
Hollow Nature Trail (1.3 miles).
The trails are open year-round.
The visitor center is open
from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 1101
Casey Rd., Basom.
Summer Fun
A family attempts to catch sight of two bald eagles from an
observation deck in the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge.
Information: (585) 948-5445,
www.fws.gov/refuge/iroquois/
about.html.
OAK ORCHARD WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREA
Oak Orchard Wildlife Man-
agement Area is a 2,500-acre
wildlife management area in
the northwest part of Genesee
County, with a small northern
portion in Orleans County. The
WMA contains a mix of marsh,
woodland and grasslands and
forms the eastern end of the Al-
abama swamps that extend west
to include Iroquois National
Wildlife Refuge and Tonawanda
Wildlife Management Area.
The main parking lot on Al-
bion Road provides an expan-
sive view of the Goose Pond
impoundment which hosts
waterfowl and shorebirds most
of the year and a view of a large
grassland and purple martin
houses. The observation tower
overlooking Windmill Marsh
provides viewing of waterfowl
and roosting wading birds.
Information: https://www.
dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24442.ht-
ml.
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DAILY NEWS FILE PHOTOGRAPH
TONAWANDA WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREA
The Tonawanda Wildlife
Management Area is a 5,600-acre
wildlife management area that
forms the western end of the Al-
abama Swamps along with the
11,000 acre Iroquois NWR and
2,500-acre Oak Orchard WMA.
It is primarily within Niagara and
Genesee counties, with a small
portion within Orleans County.
Main habitats present are
wetland impoundments, grass-
land fields and forested wet-
lands. The habitats support a
variety of birds, including several
rare species.
Includes overlook parking
lots, trails, and an accessible ob-
servation/hunting blind at end
of an accessible trail overlooking
a pond.
Information: https://www.
dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24442.ht-
ml.
THE CONSERVATION TRAIL
The 177-mile Conserva-
tion Trail offers a backpacking
adventure for explorers. The
trail, which travels through
Darien Lakes State Park, crosses
through farmland, rolling hills,
and woods.
The trail begins at the Penn-
sylvania border in Allegany State
Park and extends north to meet
the Bruce Trail in Canada. The
southern section of the trail is
described as “rugged country,”
with hills up to 2,300 feet high
and valleys as low as 1,300 feet.
Around Darien Lakes State
Park, the trail is a fairly easy route
through woods and farmlands,
before entering a more devel-
oped area following field edges
and back roads. The trail is part
of the Finger Lakes Trail System.
Information: www.foothill-
strailclub.org.
NEW YORK STATE BIRDING TRAIL
Two segments of the New
York State Birding Trail have
opened in the GLOW region this
year. The Greater Niagara seg-
ment includes Genesee, Orleans
and Wyoming counties, and the
Central-Finger Lakes segment,
includes Livingston County.
The trail highlights the state’s
world-class and range of birding
opportunities. When fully open,
the trail will feature 180 birding
locations across the state.
The Central-Finger Lakes
Birding Trail features 54 loca-
tions in 15 counties. Livingston
County is represented by the
Twin Cedars Environmental Ar-
ea, 6274 E. Avon-Lima Rd., Avon,
and Hemlock-Canadice State
Forest, plus six trails in Letch-
worth State Park.
The Greater Niagara Birding
Trail includes 36 locations in five
counties. Genesee County has
John White Wildlife Manage-
ment Area in Basom, Oak Or-
chard and Tonawanda Wildlife
Management areas and the Iro-
quois National Wildlife Refuge.
Wyoming County includes Bea-
ver Meadow Audubon Center in
North Java, Carlton Hill Multi-
ple-Use Center in Dale, and the
six Letchworth State Park trails.
The New York State Birding
Trail map is available at www.
ibirdny.org. The map provides
information on each site, includ-
ing amenities, species likely to
be seen, and directions. Addi-
tional educational and interpre-
tive information is available.
GENESEE COUNTY
ALABAMA
ALABAMA MUSEUM
The museum, 2218 Judge Rd.,
resides in an old school house
and features everything from a
hammered dulcimer to Dr. Ne-
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al’s buggy. Part of the original
Basom post office is on display.
Through other artifacts visitors
will discover that Alabama used
to have three gun manufactur-
ers. Open noon to 3 p.m. the first
and third Sunday of the month
(except holidays), and by ap-
pointment. Call (585) 948-9341.
ALEXANDER
ALEXANDER MUSEUM
The museum, 3350 Church
St., is on the third floor of Al-
exander’s Town Hall, the only
three-story cobblestone town
hall in the United States. Visi-
tors will find items such as an old
phone, record players, typewrit-
er, and a collection of farm and
work tools. The museum is open
by appointment only. Contact
the historian to schedule a tour,
(585) 591-1204.
BASOM
JOHN WHITE WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREA
This 329-acre Wildlife Man-
agement Area, 1594 Judge Rd.,
is managed to provide quality
grassland-habitat and attracts a
variety of grassland dependent
birds. Observation viewing blind
located on the pond at the north-
west corner. https://www.dec.
ny.gov/outdoor/112246.html
BATAVIA
AUSTIN PARK
The 6.7-acre park at 15 Jeffer-
son Ave. includes a large play-
ground, backstop for softball
practice, large open field, spray
park that is typically open from
Memorial Day to Labor Day, pa-
vilion with electricity, picnic ta-
bles and charcoal grill, and bath-
rooms. (585) 345-6305.
Batavia native Jerry Reinhart, right, takes the field for the Batavia
Muckdogs during the team’s 2021 home opener.
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BATAVIA PEACE GARDEN
The Batavia Peace Garden,
131 West Main St., part of an in-
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peace between nations and Bat-
avia’s history. Next to the Hol-
land Land Office Museum, 131
West Main St. (585) 343-2387,
www.bataviapeacegarden.com.
CENTENNIAL PARK
Save The Date!
The park at 151 State St. is a
14-acre natural setting in the 32nd Annual
city. Site of several summer
events, including the July 4 Pic-
nic in the Park and the Batavia
Concert Band’s weekly summer
concert series. (585) 345-6305.
DEWITT RECREATION AREA
A former sand and gravel
quarry has been turned into a
public park at 115 Cedar St. with
recreational opportunities in the
city of Batavia. The 64-acre park
offers hiking trails, picnic shel-
July 16 & 17, 2022 in LeRoy
ters, playground, walking path,
fishing. There are four main
trails in the park – the longest is 1
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
mile – and the majority lead you
around DeWitt Lake. www.co.
genesee.ny.us. (585) 345-6305.
DWYER STADIUM
The city-owned facility at 299
Bank St., Batavia, is home to the
Batavia Muckdogs, now a team
in the New York Perfect Game
Collegiate Baseball Leagues.
Games are in June and July.
– Schedule of home games
appears on page 42.
ELLICOTT TRAIL
The 10-foot-wide, crushed
stone, multi-use, recreational
trail was created on 4.9 miles of
old railroad beds, city streets,
sidewalks, bike lanes and bridg-
es. The trail connects recreation-
al, historical and residential ar-
eas and crosses the Tonawanda
Creek. There are multiple access
points to the trail. Maps are avail-
able at the Chamber of Com-
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Rd. Information is also available
online at EllicottTrail.com.
FARRALL PARK
This neighborhood park on
the city’s southside at 101-111
Otis St., Batavia, features tennis
courts, a basketball half-court,
playground, pavilion with elec-
tricity, picnic tables and charcoal
grill. (585) 345-6305.
GENESEE-ORLEANS REGIONAL ARTS
COUNCIL AND
PLAY ME A TUNE: MUSIC GARDEN
The Genesee-Orleans Region-
al Arts Council, 201 East Main St.,
Batavia, is dedicated to develop-
ing the cultural life of Genesee
and Orleans counties. The main
art gallery is at Seymour Place.
The Play Me A Tune Music
Garden behind GO ART! fea-
tures 18 different percussion in-
struments. Children – or for that
matter their parents – can make
music in an outdoor environ-
ment. Explore garden from 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, from
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, from
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, and
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
(585) 343-9313, www.goart.org.
HOLLAND LAND OFFICE MUSEUM
The historical museum, 131
West Main St., is in a stone build-
ing built in 1810 from which
surveyors established the com-
munities of Western New York.
The Museum offers thousands of
artifacts pertaining to the histo-
ry of the region. One of the items
on display in the museum is the
Medal of Honor received by Bat-
avian Charles F. Rand, the first
soldier to volunteer to the Civil
War. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturdays.
There is a suggested donation of
$2 for adults, $1 for children and
$5 for families. (585) 343-4727,
www.hollandlandoffice.com.
KIBBE PARK
Kibbe Park, 105-111 Kibbe
Ave., Batavia, is an 11-acre creek
side park with a softball field,
basketball courts, tennis courts,
playground, pavilion with elec-
tricity, picnic tables and charcoal
grill. (585) 345-6305.
KIWANIS PARK
Kiwanis Park, 3808 West Main
Street Rd., is a tree-filled recre-
ation area on the north bank of
the Tonawanda Creek including
a pavilion with restrooms, picnic
tables, and tennis courts. The
Hikers approach the first bridge on a hike through Genesee County Park.
park also features an inclusive
playground, which was built for
individuals of all physical abili-
ties. (585) 343-1729.
LAMBERT PARK
Lambert Park, 100 Verona
Ave., is a neighborhood park
with horseshoe pit, playground,
pavilion with electricity, picnic
tables and grill. (585) 345-6305.
LIONS PARK
Lions Park, 11 Wallace St., has
horseshoe pits, pavilion with
electricity, picnic tables and
charcoal grill. (585) 345-6305.
MACARTHUR PARK
MacArthur Park, 252B State
St., is adjacent to Dwyer Stadi-
um, 299 Bank St. MacArthur Park
is a 21-acre park that serves as
the home to the Batavia Youth
Bureau, T-Ball, and Batavia’s
youth baseball leagues. The park
has five tennis courts and a play-
ground. (585) 345-6305.
PALM ISLAND INDOOR WATER PARK
Water park inside Quality Inn
and Suites, 8250 Park Rd., Bata-
via. Paradise Plunge and Crazy
Cobra are two 24-foot tall water
slides. Monsoon Lagoon is avail-
able for smaller children. Call for
availability. (585) 344-2100.
PRINGLE PARK
Pringle Park, 14 Pringle Ave.,
is a small park with a playground
and a basketball half-court. (585)
345-6305.
WILLIAMS PARK
Williams Park, 101 Pearl St., is
the city’s largest park at 25 acres.
The park has softball field, tennis
courts, basketball courts, deck
hockey court, and walking trail.
(585) 345-6305.
Summer Fun
Bergen
GODFREY’S POND
Godfrey’s Pond has been
dubbed the “best kept secret
in Genesee County.” The pond
features fishing, boating, pic-
nicking, swimming, camping,
playgrounds, and trap, rifle, pis-
tol, and archery courses. P.O.
Box 217, Bergen, (585) 343-8390,
www.godfreyspond.com.
HARFORD HOUSE BARN & LIVERY
The museum, 7547 South
Lake Rd., resides in the former
1880 Harford Hotels Livery Sta-
bles in downtown Bergen. Inside
the barn are a handful of life-size
tableaus depicting a blacksmith
shop, a general store, school
classroom and more. For infor-
mation, call (585) 494-0080.
Byron
BYRON MUSEUM
The museum, 6407 Townline
Rd., is in an old church. South
Byron High School is well-rep-
resented with photographs and
yearbooks. Behind the church, is
a large annex dedicated to items
typical of a farming communi-
ty. Research room features local
history and newspapers. Open
2 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Memori-
al Day through Labor Day. Call
(585) 548-9008.
BERGEN SWAMP
Bergen Swamp, 6646 Hessen-
thaler Road, Byron, is a wildlife
preserve home to 2,500 types of
plants, a variety of reptiles, birds
and 17 different types of soils
with a range of pH that allows for
diversified vegetation. (585) 548-
7304, www.bergen-swamp.org.
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PEMBROKE MUSEUM
A small museum inside the
Town of Pembroke Office, 145
Main Rd. (Route 5). One section
is dedicated to the local fire de-
partment, where you learn they
used to throw “glass water gre-
nades” to fight fires more than a
century ago. Civil War buffs will
enjoy looking at a soldier’s hat
and bullets. By appointment on-
ly. Call (585) 599-4892, Ext. 9.
Darien
DARIEN LAKES STATE PARK
Woodlands, ravines and
streams surround 12-acre Har-
low Lake in this 1,845-acre state
park. There are 154 campsites, a
beach, playgrounds, horseback
riding trails, picnic areas, fish-
ing and 10 miles of hiking trails.
Angry Apple Disc Golf Course is
an 18-hole-course that travels
through an old apple orchard.
The park entrance is at 10475
Harlow Rd., Darien Center,
north of U.S. Route 20. (585) 547-
9242, www.nysparks.com.
SIX FLAGS DARIEN LAKE
AMUSEMENT PARK
The 1,200-acre theme park
at 9993 Alleghany Rd. (Rt. 77),
Darien Center, offers nearly
50 rides, including seven roller
coasters and water slides. New
this summer is the Wahoo Wave.
(585) 599-4641, www.darienlake.
com.
East Bethany
GENESEE COUNTY PARK & FOREST
Genesee County Park & For-
est, 11095 Bethany Center Rd.,
East Bethany, is recognized as
the first county forest in New
York State, the park was estab-
lished in 1915. It features more
than 430 acres of forest, rolling
hills, 10 miles of trails (the lon-
gest is 2.1 miles long), five ponds,
and a variety of wildlife, trees and
woodland plants. Programming
is regularly scheduled at the
park’s interpretive center. (585)
344-1122, www.co.genesee.
ny.us.
ROLLING HILLS ASYLUM
The former Genesee County
home is an 18th-century car-
riage house turned paranor-
mal research center that offers
ghost-hunting tours. 11001
Bethany Center Rd., East Betha-
ny. (585) 502-4066. www.rolling-
hillsasylum.com.
Elba
ELBA MUSEUM
The Elba Museum, Maple Av-
enue Extension, has a collection
distributed through three build-
ings, including a museum build-
ing, an original 1842 house and a
reconstructed barn. The muse-
um is filled with a collection of
home, farm and village life. The
1842 house was moved to the site
from across town. Open 2 to 4
p.m. Sundays, Memorial Day to
Labor Day. (585) 757-9094.
Le Roy
BUNNELL PARK
The park at 9299 Summit
Street Rd. features a small play-
ground, pavilion, and fields for
soccer, baseball or softball. The
park was the result of a joint ef-
fort by the town and Le Roy Cen-
tral School District.
ENCHANTED FOREST ALPACAS
Enchanted Forest Alpacas,
7477 Selden Road, Le Roy, is a
fifth-generation farm that wel-
comes patrons to visit up close
with alpacas. (585) 768-7219.
JELL-O MUSEUM
Celebrating “America’s Fa-
vorite Dessert,” the museum at
23 East Main St., Le Roy, tells the
story of the jiggly treat born in
Le Roy. Call for hours. (585) 768-
7433, www.jellogallery.org.
LE ROY HOUSE
Mansion-turned-museum at
23 East Main St. features more
than 100 years of history, includ-
ing Ingham University, the first
American university for women;
and the story of the 86,000-acre
Triangle Tract, a land deal that
was controlled by the LeRoy
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family. Many people enjoy remi-
niscing in the 1930s kitchen with
its “modern” conveniences and
gadgets. The permanent exhibit
“On the Road: A Century of Ruts,
Dust and Macadam” features
sleighs, carts, wagons, carriag-
es and a 1908 Cadillac. Call for
hours. (585) 768-7433.
LE ROY BARN QUILT TRAIL
Home base for the Le Roy
Barn Quilt Trail is Le Roy House.
The trail features hundreds of
wooden panels – called “barn
quilts” – on buildings around Le
Roy. (585) 768-7433.
MILL STREET PARK
A small park with playground
along the Oatka Creek on Mill
Street in the village.
THE RIDGE NY
RECREATION AND CAMPING
The recreation area, 8101
Conlon Rd., features hiking, bik-
ing, swimming, camping, and
summer concerts. (585) 768-
4883, www.the-ridgeny.com.
WILDWOOD PARK
The park at 138 Munson Street
Ext. includes baseball fields, a
small basketball court, an arena
for “GaGa,” a playground game
that combines dodging, striking,
running and jumping; tennis
courts, municipal pool and pa-
vilion. Spray park being built.
Oakfield
LAMB FARMS INC.
Lamb Farms Inc., 6880 Albi-
on Rd., Oakfield, offers free farm
tours. (585) 948-5777.
OAKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& RESEARCH CENTER
The two-story house muse-
um, 7 Maple Ave., features nu-
merous photographs and min-
ing equipment to tell the story
of the importance of gypsum
mining in the town. Another
theme is the Native American in-
fluence on the town. Open noon
to 2 p.m. second Saturday of the
month. Call (585) 948-5901.
Stafford
STAFFORD MUSEUM OF HISTORY
The museum in the Stafford
Town Hall, 8903 Route 237, Staf-
ford. The Morganville Pottery
collection, a type of pottery with
a distinct reddish hue from lo-
cally-excavated clay, is popular.
Open 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays and by
appointment. (585) 343-1928.
The entrance to the Caledonia’s Big Springs Museum as seen from Pioneer Street where the museum
gardens are located.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Avon
AVON DRIVING PARK
Wooded park at 350 Spring St.,
Avon has a playground, picnic
pavilion and ball fields.
DEC REGION 8 HEADQUARTERS
Small lake, hiking trail. 6274 E.
Avon Lima Rd., East Avon. (585)
226-2466, www.dec.ny.gov.
TWIN CEDARS
ENVIRONMENTAL AREA
Large pond and system of foot
trails through wooded area adja-
cent to DEC Region 8 Headquar-
ters, 6274 E. Avon Lima Rd., East
Avon. Pond hosts large numbers
of migrating geese in spring and
fall. The trails offer a variety of
migrating songbirds. For infor-
mation, (585) 732-6060.
PAPER MILL PARK
Waterfall with picnic tables
and overlook on Paper Mill
Road, off Route 39.
BOAT LAUNCH
A Genesee River boat launch
is available on Routes 5 and 20 in
the village of Avon, hand launch.
AVON PRESERVATION
AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Museum at 23 Genesee St.
is open 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays
and Sundays. (585) 226-2425 x
22, www.avonpreservation.org.
Caledonia and Mumford
GENESEE COUNTRY
VILLAGE AND MUSEUM
The restored 19th century vil-
lage, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mum-
Summer Fun
ford, offers demonstrations and
re-enactments. Special events
throughout the summer explore
local history and other themes.
Adjacent nature center, with hik-
ing trail. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday. (585)
538-6822, gcv.org.
CALEDONIA FISH HATCHERY
The first hatchery, 16 North
St., Caledonia, is the oldest oper-
ational fish hatchery in the west-
ern hemisphere. The hatchery
raises more than 800,000 trout
each year and stocks lakes and
creeks throughout Western New
York. Open to the public seven
days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (585)
538-6300, dec.ny.gov.
MACKAY WILDLIFE PRESERVE
The 26-acre preserve on
Spring Street was the farm where
Marianna MacKay-Wilkes was
raised. In 1971, she and her fami-
ly donated the land to the Village
of Caledonia to be used as a wild-
life preserve. Includes nature
trail and wheelchair accessible
overlook, and two trails through
woods. Open daylight hours.
BIG SPRINGS MUSEUM
Local history museum at 3095
Main St. houses three floors of
historical artifacts encompass-
ing art, agriculture, textiles, fur-
niture, toys, photography and
military items. Open 1 to 4 p.m.
Sundays and 9 a.m. to noon
Mondays. (585) 538-9880, big-
springs-museum.org.
Conesus
RICKY GREENE MEMORIAL PARK
The park at 6074 South Livo-
nia Rd. has a Pioneer log cabin
BIG SPRINGS MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPH
featuring local artifacts; plus a
pavilion, playground and ball
field.
GANEASOS HISTORY KEEPERS
Operated by Conesus His-
torical Society at Ricky Greene
Memorial Park. To make an ap-
pointment. (585) 346-3130.
CONESUS INLET FISH
& WILDLIFE AREA
The New York State Wildlife
Management Area covers 1,120
acres, with wetlands, hiking
trails, fish viewing (walleye and
northern pike spawning runs),
nature trails, car-top boat ac-
cess, viewing platforms, scenic
vistas, birdwatching, hunting,
fishing and trapping. This WMA
is in the town of Conesus on the
southern end of Conesus Lake.
It is bound on the west by West
Swamp Road (Route 256), on
the east by East Swamp Road, on
the south by Guiltner Road and
on the north by Conesus Lake.
www.dec.ny.gov.
Dansville
BABCOCK PARK
The village’s largest park
features ball fields, tennis and
basketball courts, interpretive
center and picnic facilities. The
Morey Avenue park also hosts
baseball games for the Dansville
Gliders of the New York Colle-
giate Baseball League (For team
info., go to glidersbaseball.com) .
CLARA BARTON MUSEUM OF THE
AMERICAN RED CROSS
The museum at 57 Elizabeth
St. is dedicated to the history of
the American Red Cross and
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founder Clara Barton in its chap-
ter number one location. (585)
335-3500.
DANSVILLE AREA HISTORICAL
SOCIETY MUSEUM
The local history museum at
14 Church St. has exhibits show-
ing the history of southern Liv-
ingston County. Open first and
third Saturday of each month
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by ap-
pointment. (585) 335-8090.
FINGER LAKES SOARING CLUB
The club at 3 Forbes Rd. was
formed to promote the sport of
soaring. Lessons and glider rides
available. April through October
there is usually someone avail-
able each Saturday and Sunday
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (585)
335-5849, www.flsc.org.
KESHEQUA CREEK FALLS
TRAILHEAD
The 4.1-mile trail is accessible
on Union Corners Road, Dans-
ville. Located near Groveland,
the trail offers pretty scenery
along its route. Primarily used
for hiking, the trail offers a view
of a waterfall and bird watching.
Leashed dogs welcome. For in-
formation, go to alltrails.com.
STONY BROOK STATE PARK
The state park at 10820 Route
36, Dansville, Steuben County,
is a deep gorge with rugged cliffs
overlooking three waterfalls and
rock formations. Visitors can
hike the rim, gorge or nature
trails, swim in the stream-fed
pool, play tennis, and picnic.
Pavilions, playground, camping
and food. (585) 335-8111.
WILLIAMS PARK
The park hosts summer con-
certs. Picnic tables along Mill
Creek. At Washington and Clara
Barton streets.
Geneseo
HIGHLAND PARK
The location of former Erie
Railroad Depot, moved from
Court Street to Highland Road.
The park features a baseball
field, tennis courts, pavilion,
playground and dog park.
INDIAN FORT NATURE PRESERVE
Accessed at 3432 Jones Bridge
Rd. The property, managed by
Genesee Valley Conservancy,
consists of hiking trails, creeks, a
pond, and access to the Genesee
River. Wear boots and explore
the waterfall, gorge, and Genesee
River. Open daily dawn to dusk.
(585) 243-2190, geneseevalley-
conservancy.com.
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JOHN W. CHANLER
ISLAND PRESERVE
The 40-acre nature preserve
consists of an “island” of forest
surrounded by grassland fields.
Hosts native grasses that serve
as a habitat for birds and other
wildlife in the 3.5-acre woodlot.
Also, 1.3 miles of walking trails.
The preserve was expanded by
17.5 acres in 2021. Access points:
8 Calvalry Drive and 213 Lima
Rd. Open daily sun-up and sun-
down. (585) 243-2190, genese-
evalleyconservancy.com.
LEDERER ART GALLERY
Located in Brodie Hall at
SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle,
has exhibits from faculty, stu-
dent, local and national artists.
(585) 245-5814.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
The museum at 30 Center
St. is housed in a cobblestone
schoolhouse featuring artifacts
and displays from the county’s
two-century history. The famed
Big Tree has an exhibition space
with interpretive panels that tell
the story of the tree and its place
in the formation of the Genesee
Valley. Thursdays and Sundays
from 2 to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31.
(585) 243-9147, livingstoncoun-
tyhistoricalsociety.com.
LONG POINT PARK
The park off West Lake Road,
Geneseo, provides public access
to the lake, with playground,
picnic tables, swimming with
lifeguards, museum and fishing.
Information, (585) 991-5000.
NATIONAL WARPLANE MUSEUM
The historical aviation muse-
um at 3489 Big Tree Lane, Gen-
eseo, houses vintage aircraft,
armor and other pieces from
around the world. The museum
moved a C-130 that saw service
in Vietnam from the Smithso-
nian Institution to the museum
where it is being developed into
an exhibition. Open daily 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. through September.
SPENCER J. ROEMER ARBORETUM
Located on the south side of
SUNY Geneseo campus (follow
signs on Route 20A), the arbo-
retum is a 20-acre natural area
open to the public year-round.
(585) 245-5448.
TREE CREATIONS
A village of child-size tree
houses connected by rope bridg-
The Livingston County Veterans Monument off Route 63 in Groveland features 250 metal poppies
created by veterans erected on a cement pad painted to resemble an American flag.
Students conduct research at the John W. Chanler Island Preserve
in Geneseo. The preserve is an “island” of forest surround by
grassland fields that serve as a habitat for birds and wildlife.
es is at 4677 Lakeville-Grove-
land Road, Geneseo. Explore the
castle, wizard’s den and more.
This labor of love was started for
the owner’s children and then
opened to the public. It is on pri-
vate property so look for its vis-
iting days and times on the Tree
Creations In Geneseo Facebook
page. (585) 243-1638.
VILLAGE PARK
The park at Main and Park
streets near the SUNY Geneseo
campus has picnic tables, re-
strooms, and summer concerts.
Groveland
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
VETERANS MONUMENT
The monument features 250
metal poppies created by veter-
ans and their family members.
The poppies all feature the name
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BENJAMIN GAJEWSKI/GENESEE VALLEY CONSERVANCY
of a veteran – either the veteran
who created the piece, or in hon-
or of a veteran. The poppies have
been erected on a concrete pad
painted to resemble an Ameri-
can flag near Route 63 at the Liv-
ingston County Highway Com-
plex, 4389 Gypsy Lane. When
viewed, the monument appears
to be a flag furling in the breeze.
Many poppies are designed to
move in the wind. Parking is ad-
jacent to the monument, which
visitors are able to walk through
and explore up close.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR
AMBUSCADE PARK
The park at 5434 David Gray
Hill Rd., Groveland, has obelisk
marking the site where British
forces ambushed a Continen-
tal Army scout party. (585) 243-
1750, www.groveland.ny.org,
SONYEA STATE FOREST
Traveling through Groveland,
West Sparta, and Mount Morris,
the forest includes the Genesee
Valley Greenway State Park that
passes through the forest. There
are two short spur trails that lead
down to the water. One leads to
the waterfall and one leads to
Toadfest Point. The Forest backs
up to Groveland Correctional
Facility, therefore hikers should
be aware of their location with-
in the forest. https://www.dec.
ny.gov/lands/37457.html.
Hemlock
HEMLOCK-CANADICE STATE FOREST
The property is adjacent to the
only totally undeveloped Fin-
ger Lake and covers about 6,684
acres. Fishing, hiking, nature
study, boating, and hunting. No
swimming or camping allowed.
The Bur Oak Trail, north of Hem-
lock Lake, and the Walnut Trail,
which encounters a couple deep
ravines, cover a total of .75 miles.
There is also the Northern and
Southern Hemlock Trails and
Willow Oak Trail, which offers
an excellent view of the waterfall
if you choose to hike on a day af-
ter a significant rainfall or snow-
melt. Willow Oak Trail in its en-
tirety is 1.5 miles. Rob’s Trail was
built in 2008 in memory of Rob
van der Stricht. Finally, Canadice
Lake Trail, highlights the western
shore of Canadice Lake. It’s best
to park at parking lot on Purcell
Hill Road. hemlockandcanadi-
celakes.com or https://www.
dec.ny.gov/lands/66521.html.
HERITAGE MUSEUM
A local history museum at the
Hemlock Fairgrounds, 7370 Fair
St., Hemlock, allows visitors to
step back in time with exhibits
that highlight local history. Open
during the Fair and groups by
appointment. (585) 367-3370,
hemlockfair.org.
HEMLOCK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
The launch is at the northeast
corner of the lake off East Lake
Road. Hard surface ramp. Par-
allel parking on shoulder of East
Lake Road. 16-foot boat/10 HP
motor restriction.
Leicester
STARR PARK
Park on Route 36 has picnic
pavilion, play equipment and
ball fields.
BOYD AND PARKER PARK
The park at 3064 Cuylerville
Rd. (Route 36), Cuylerville, is the
site of the torture of two Revolu-
tionary War Colonial officers by
Native American soldiers and
British troops.
EMPIRE DRAGWAY
The quarter-mile drag strip,
2011 New Rd., hosts events on
Fridays and Saturdays into Oc-
tober. (585) 382-3030, www.Em-
pireDragway.com.
Lima
MARK TUBBS MEMORIAL PARK
The park, 7384 Ziegler Drive,
includes an enclosed pavilion,
playground, paved trails for hik-
ing, picnic area with grills. Trail
entrance is near southwest cor-
ner of parking area.
TENNIE BURTON MUSEUM
The Lima Historical Society’s
Tennie Burton Museum, 1850
Rochester St., is open from 2 to
4 p.m. Sundays, June to end of
September. (585) 624-1050 Li-
maHistorical.org.
Livonia
BOWEN MEMORIAL PARK
The park, 62 Main St., Livonia,
has a playground, picnic shelter,
ball fields for baseball, soccer
and basketball. and skateboard-
ing park. There is a covered pa-
vilion for family picnics. For in-
formation, call the Village Office
at (585) 346-3100.
COMMUNITY PARK
A small park on Route 20A –
the address is 2 Big Tree St. – at
the bottom of the hill leading to
the village of Livonia. The park
contains a large play area for
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children and a large covered pa-
vilion. The park contains a sew-
age dump station for Recreation-
al Vehicles.
CONESUS LAKE BOAT LAUNCH
Launches for pontoons, ski
boats, fishing boats, canoes,
paddleboats and personal wa-
tercraft:
– Hartson Point, 5030 East
Lake Rd., Livonia.
– Pebble Beach Road: 1/4 mile
south of Route 20A in Lakeville.
Hand launch.
– Sand Point: on Route 20A
in hamlet of Lakeville. Hand
launch.
FORREST L. VOSLER
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
At Big Tree and Main streets
in the village of Livonia, across
from West’s Shurfine. The pock-
et park in named in honor of Li-
vonia native and Congressional
Medal of Honor recipient For-
rest “Woody” L Vosler and all
the men and women who have
served or are serving the country.
HEMLOCK LAKE PARK
A small public park on the
north end of Hemlock Lake, Rix
Hill Road. Features picnic facili-
ties, gazebo, and children’s play
area. Fishing is allowed, but no
swimming and no dogs in the
water. Pavilion may not be re-
served ahead of time but may be
used on a first come, first served
basis.
MAURICE F. SWEENEY MUSEUM
Local history museum at 10
Commercial St., Livonia, is open
year-round from 9 a.m. to noon
and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Fri-
day, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur-
day. (585) 346-4579, www.livoni-
Summer Fun
anyhistory.org.
VITALE PARK
Park is on Route 20A, Big Tree
Road, Lakeville, at northern end
of the lake at the outlet. Summer
concerts at the gazebo on Sun-
day nights. The park features
a Veteran’s Memorial Garden.
Amenities include restrooms,
benches, picnic tables, play-
ground, fishing, docks, walking
trails, pavilions and grills. Hand
boat launch. No swimming.
The park is also home to Chip
Holt Nature Center, which hosts
educational programs (www.
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chipholtnaturecenter.org). (585) ponds, trails, picnic tables and
346-3710.
Mount Morris
pavilions. The county has been
making improvements to the
park in recent years, including
AL LORENZ PARK developing more walking trails
The park off Murray Hill and a large wooden playground.
Drive, the Livingston County (585) 658-7510.
government campus, is a wood-
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FRANCIS BELLAMY
MEMORIAL PARK
The park, named for the writ-
er of the Pledge of Allegiance, is
on Lackawanna Avenue. Park
has basketball and tennis courts,
softball and baseball fields, pa-
vilions, gazebo, clubhouse and
playground. (585) 658-4160.
GENESEE VALLEY COUNCIL
ON THE ARTS
The Livingston Arts Center,
ranger-guided walking tours of
the dam. Visitors can sign up for
walking tours in-person at the
visitor center, but availability is
not guaranteed. Online reserva-
tions via www.recreation.gov/
are recommended. Informa-
tion: (585) 658-4790, or online at
www.lrb.usace.army.mil.
MILLS MANSION
The 1836 home of the Mount
Morris Historical Society, 14
Main St., was the residence of
Mount Morris founder Gen. Wil-
liam A. Mills, and is on the Na-
tional Register of Historic Places.
The home features 14 rooms,
six fireplaces, an original bread
Summer Fun
TUSCARORA PARK
A playground, 8056 Main St.,
Mount Morris, that features ap-
paratus of every kind and a pavil-
ion in hamlet of Tuscarora,
Nunda
NUNDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM AND ROSE SHAVE GALLERY
The museum, 24 Portage St.,
Nunda, has artifacts and displays
representing 200 years of Nun-
da history. The gallery displays
work of local artist Rose Shave.
Open April through October.
Call. (585) 465-0971 or (585) 476-
2354.
Area on Linzy Road, eight miles
west of Dansville, features 5,100
acres of woodlands, open mead-
ows and diverse wildlife habitat.
Hunting and fishing, trapping,
hiking, cross country skiing,
bird watching, nature studies,
horseback riding and picnick-
ing are among the available ac-
tivities. www.dec.ny.gov/out-
door/24443.html.
Springwater
LARRY J. CANUTE MEMORIAL PARK
The Larry J. Canute Memorial
Park, 7990 School St., Spring-
water, has a pavilion, swing set,
playground, basketball court,
baseball field and borders
Springwater Creek.
SPRINGWATER-WEBSTERS CROSSING
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
The museum, 8130 Route 15,
Springwater, is open from 2 to 4
p.m. the first and third Sundays
of May through September.
(585) 737-7345, www.townof-
springwaterny.org.
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the New Deal and Apartment June through November. (585) The park, 24 Portage St., has a
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Genesee Valley Council on the Ossian
Arts. On the Livingston County
government campus, the site of
a former tuberculosis sanitari-
um. The buildings were adorned
MOUNT MORRIS
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Park off Route 36 is a memo-
RATTLESNAKE HILL WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT AREA
Cycle Sales
rial to those who served nation. The Wildlife Management SunnysideCycleSales.com
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the Great Depression that now
rotates at the gallery. The arts SERVING YOU
center also presents classes, pro- SINCE 1968
grams, and exhibitions. (585)
243-6785, www.gvcaonline.org
10597 Main St. 585-591-1140
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Flood control structure, oper-
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tive center, atrium, trailhead and
recreation area at 6103 Visitor sales@sunnysidecycles.com
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WEST SPARTA TOWN PARK
The park is at adjacent to
the town hall at 8302 Kysor-
ville-Byersville Rd., Dansville.
There is a pavilion and picnic
tables. The park hosts a summer
concert series.
York
SAMUEL WARREN HOMESTEAD
The home of the York Histor-
ical Society, 2431 Dow Rd., was
the site of New York’s first com-
mercially-successful winery dat-
ing to early 19th century. Open
for visitors 1 to 4 p.m. first Sun-
day of month, May through Oc-
tober. (585) 243-3680 and www.
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an appearance and four wood
structures highlighting 19th
century agricultural implements
and skilled trades. The museum
is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday and
1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sun-
day. Admission. (585) 589-9013,
www.cobblestonemuseum.org.
THE ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL
The trail runs from Albany to
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Buffalo, with 25 miles of natural historic one-room schoolhouse Holley Holley, which offers a nearby
wooded trails passing through
Medina, Albion and Holley.
with a variety of items on display.
By appointment. Call (585) 638-
HOLLEY CANAL FALLS
playground to take the children
to after enjoying the scenery. The
Hike or bike your way through Enjoy the view at Holley Ca-
trails as you enjoy the view of See PLACES T37
6371, ext. 104. nal Falls, 1 Holley Falls Park Rd.,
the bluebirds. For information,
go to https://eriecanalway.org
or https://www.canals.ny.gov/
trails/about.html.
Clarendon
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FARWELL’S SETTLEMENT
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Section Rd., Clarendon, feature
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14 mile out-and-back trail fea-
tures a man-made falls has been
around since 1918. The trail is
good for all skill levels.
HOLLEY DEPOT MUSEUM
The museum, Geddes Street
Extension (Holley Fountain
Square), is home to the Mur-
ray-Holley Historical Society.
The 1907 New York Central De-
pot exhibits local artifacts of the
Erie Canal and railway eras, and
houses an interpretive center for
genealogical research. (585) 638-
8188.
Kent
OAK ORCHARD
LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
Built in 2002. the lighthouse,
14357 Ontario St., Kent, is a
replica of the one that was built
in 1871 and washed away by
a storm in 1916. The museum
houses local maritime historical
artifacts and a gift shop.. (585)
752-0647, www.oakorchard-
lighthouse.com.
ORLEANS COUNTY MARINE PARK
The 11-acre public marine
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care. (585) 798-0941, www.for-
park on Point Breeze Road
(Route 98) in Kent and the Oak
Orchard River is under the Lake
backdrop for a full service port
featuring a professional charter
fleet, sailing clubs, parks, ma-
restel.com.
MEDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
the history of their community.
(585) 798-3006, historicmedina.
org.
Ontario State Parkway bridg- rine sales and repairs, gasoline, MEDINA RAILROAD MUSEUM
es and on the Seaway Trail. In- pump out stations, lodging and Medina Historical Society, 436
cludes 72 boat slips, picnic pavil- restaurants. (585) 589-3198. West Ave., Medina, maintains The state’s largest railroad and
annals and relics of Western New toy train museum, 530 West Ave.,
ions, fish cleaning station. (585)
682-3641.
Medina York, especially the village of Me- Medina, features a 20-by-14-foot
dina and the towns of Shelby and
OAK ORCHARD HARBOR FORRESTEL FARM CAMP Ridgeway, educating people in See PLACES T40
Oak Orchard Harbor on Point The camp, 4536 South Gravel
Breeze Road, Kent, offers a pleas- Rd., Medina, is an English horse-
ant destination for day launch back riding camp for girls. Also
for the cruising sailor, power- offers fine art and textile arts,
boater or sea kayaker. The tree- woodworking, riflery, fishing,
lined gorge, carved by the Oak archer, mountain biking, tennis,
Orchard River, provides a scenic rocketry, baking, small animal
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model train display. Excursions
available. (585) 798-6106, www.
railroadmuseum.net.
MEDINA SANDSTONE HALL OF FAME
Since 2013, the Medina Sand-
stone Society has selected out-
standing examples of Medina
Sandstone representing church-
es, homes, public buildings and
other architectural significant
structures. The Hall of Fame is
on display at Medina’s Visitor
Center in City Hall, 119 Park St.
It is open by appointment and
during special events. www.
sandstonesociety.org
Waterport
LAKE ALICE WATERWAY
Built around 1920, Lake Alice
was formed by damming Oak
Orchard River and creating a
long narrow lake. Recreation
includes fishing, boating and
camping. A public boat launch is
at the intersection of Waterport
and Oak Orchard River roads.
LAKESIDE BEACH STATE PARK
Anyone who loves disc golf
is familiar with this state park
at 13691 Roosevelt Highway,
Waterport, but many hikers are
unaware of that this state park
has more than 4 miles of trails
that provides a panoramic view
of Lake Ontario along with sur-
rounding farms and fruit or-
chards. Take the trail located by
camping area G. You can park
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the entire trail that leads out to
rockledge and the beach. No
swimming, but 274 campsites,
biking trails, fishing along the
lake front, picnic grounds, and
playing fields. (585) 682-4888,
www.nysparks.com/parks/161/
details/aspx.
WYOMING COUNTY
WYOMING COUNTY
BARN QUILT TRAIL
The Wyoming County Barn
Quilt Trail began in 2016 thanks
to the efforts of local citizens,
businesses and artisans seek-
ing to introduce visitors to their
magnificent works of art. More
than 80 barn quilts are high-
lighted in this trail. Each quilt is
unique, and has a name reflect-
ing its purpose and message.
For details, go to https://tinyurl.
com/4knvpu9h.
Arcade
ARCADE & ATTICA RAILROAD
The historic railroad, 278
Main St., Arcade, allows you to
step back in time on the state’s
last steam train excursion.
Themed trains include mur-
der-mystery dinner theater, and
a great train robbery. Children’s
train available every other Friday
in July and August. (585) 492-
3100, www.aarailroad.com.
ARCADE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Learn more about local histo-
ry in and around Arcade at the
Arcade Historical Society at Gib-
by House, 331 West Main St., Ar-
cade. Call (585) 492-4466.
Summer Fun
ARCADE SPLASH POOL
Cool off on a hot summer day
by enjoying the splash pool in
Arcade Village Park at the end of
Grove Street. Features five huge
water sprinklers.
BREEZY HILL ALPACAS
The farm, 7403 Northwoods
Rd., Arcade, welcomes alpaca
lovers to come enjoy a walk with
an alpaca. It has family friend-
ly alpacas, all are halter trained,
many are trained for 4-H youth
obstacle course. Breezy Hill Al-
pacas has a variety of high qual-
ity fiber animals, yarn and alpaca
clothing for sale. Hours are by
appointment. (585) 492-3643.
LLAMA ADVENTURES
Visitors to Llama Adventures,
360 Park Rd., Arcade, will enjoy
hands on educational expe-
riences learning about llama
types, uses, and training. Enjoy
the unique experience of hiking
through the woods with a llama
at your side. For information, call
(716) 393-5262.
Attica
ATTICA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
MUSEUM
Learn about Attica’s local his-
tory and genealogy information,
artifacts, early 1900s furniture,
including a complete Victorian
parlor, clothing, Attica Prison
history and war memorabilia.
The Museum, 130 Main St., re-
cently unveiled a restored Civil
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Foundation & Museum, 668 Ex-
through Letchworth State Park.
change St., Attica, features arti-
Enjoy more than 5 miles of scen-
facts from Attica Prison, one of
the most famous prisons in the
ery during the adventure. (585)
343-4710.
world. Call (585) 708-4388.
BALLOONS OVER LETCHWORTH
Bennington Balloons Over Letchworth
provides hot air balloon rides
BENNINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Discover the history of Ben- (Mon-Sat, May-Oct) with-
in Letchworth State Park, the
nington by visiting their histor-
ical society and museum, 211 “Grand Canyon of the East.” For
information, go to https://bal-
Clinton St., Cowlesville. Check
out local artifacts spanning more
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call (585) 493-3340.
CASTILE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Castile Historical House,
17 Park Road East, Castile, was
built in the 1800s right after the
Civil War, and in 1956 became
a museum for local history. Call
(585) 493-5370.
Eagle
EAGLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Learn about the Town of Ea-
gle’s history at the Eagle Histori-
cal Museum, 3388 Main St., Bliss.
(585) 322-7319.
Java Village
JAVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Visit Java Historical Society,
4441 Route 78, Java Village, to
view exhibits and artifacts to
learn about the history of Java
and the surrounding areas. (716)
can be confusing. The area is
comprised of abandoned farm-
land interspersed with scattered
small woodlots that provide a va-
riety of habitat for many kinds of
wildlife. A hidden gem for birders
and bikers. Park at lot on Bank
Street Road between Moose
Road and Casselberry Road.
This will provide you with a map
kiosk along with access to mul-
tiple trailheads. For more infor-
mation, go to https://www.dec.
ny.gov/outdoor/82684.html.
North Java
BEAVER MEADOW
AUDUBON CENTER
The 324-acre nature preserve
at 1610 Welch Rd., North Java,
features its namesake meadow
with associated ponds, glacial
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lands, a hawk watch, an arbore-
than 40 years. The ACWC hosts
art exhibits, classes, workshops,
The Perry Fire Department
Museum, 120 Lake St., Perry,
tum, and 8 miles of marked and concerts, and an acclaimed clas- features artifacts from more than
groomed trails. (585) 457-3228, sic film series. (585) 237-3517, 100 years of firefighting history.
www.buffaloaudubon.org. www.artswyco.org. (585) 237-6373.
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Audubon Society and is open to ing, two drive-in movie theaters, tures, the Silver Lake Sea Serpent
the public. It features mixed up- mini golf, concerts and cruise and outdoor family water fun.
land woods, a small stream, and nights. (585) 237-5270, www.
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PERRY PUBLIC BEACH
Along the shore of Silver Lake,
Perry Public Beach, 42 Walker
Rd., Perry, provides lovely views
and photographic opportunities
for visitors. It is a wonderful place
to bring a blanket and picnic, or
read a book and enjoy the lake.
No lifeguards. No swimming.
PREHISTORIC WORLD
Prehistoric World, 14 Lake St.,
is New York’s only reptile zoo
and dinosaur museum where
visitors can interact with animals
and dinosaur themed activities.
Experience everything from
live reptiles to fossils to Jurassic
memorabilia. http://www.pre-
historicworld.org/ or call (585)
356-3312.
Portageville
GENESEE FALLS BALLOON
Genesee Falls Balloon, 6591
East Koy Rd., Portageville, offers
hot air balloon tours of Letch-
worth State Park. All rides are pri-
vate and launch upwind of the
most scenic areas of the gorge.
https://balloonletchworth.
com/, or call (585) 380-2483.
Warsaw Falls
Silver Lake
SILVER LAKE STATE PARK
The state park, 4229 West Lake
Rd., provides a boat launch. The
area also has picnic facilities and
a comfort station, which is open
year-round. (585) 493-3600,
www.nysparks.com.
SILVER LAKE INSTITUTE
Religious-based organization
sponsoring music and arts pro-
grams. Features concerts, artist
workshops, children’s activities,
and religious services at a lake-
side retreat, 46 Wesley Ave., Sil-
ver Lake. (585) 237-6639, www.
silverlakeinstitute.blogspot.
com.
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WYOMING HISTORICAL
PIONEER ASSOCIATION
The Wyoming Historical Pi-
oneer Association, 3727 Walker
Rd., Silver Lkae, is the longest
running historical organization
in Wyoming County. The muse-
um houses several hundred ar-
tifacts. There is an 1834 church,
a one-room school house, and
log cabin on the Association
grounds. Annual events include
the Pioneer Picnic in August.
(585) 237-2079
Strykersville
SHELDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Constructed in 1891 as a two-
room schoolhouse in Sheldon,
the museum, 3859 Main St.,
houses a collection of 19th and
early 20th century artifacts and
displays, and a wealth of gene-
alogy sources. (585) 457-3444 or
(716) 474-3156.
Varysburg
HIDDEN VALLEY
ANIMAL ADVENTURE
More than 400 animals and
30 different exotic species may
be seen at the family-run ani-
mal park, 2887 Royce Rd. While
staying in the comfort of your
vehicle, travel a 2.2-mile route to
see the animals as they roam in
a beautiful setting. Safari tours
start at 10 a.m. each day. (585)
535-4100, www.hiddenvalleyad-
venture.com.
Warsaw
WARSAW HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Warsaw Historical Soci-
ety, 15 Perry Ave., is in the Seth
Gates House, one of the most
important historical buildings
in Warsaw. Collections include
displays showcasing aspects of
Warsaw life from the 1830s to the
present. Special exhibits high-
light the Underground Railroad,
the Civil War and Suffrage move-
ment. Also housed is a compre-
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hensive research library of rare
maps, newspapers, thousands
of photographs and documents.
Most have been digitalized for
easy access. (585) 786-5240
WOLCOTT FARMS 4 SEASONS OF FUN
Wolcott Farms, 4085 Quaker-
town Rd., is a beautiful equestri-
an center offering quality horses
4 sale, horseback riding lessons,
horse drawn sleigh rides, wagon
rides. Also for sale are pure ma-
ple products, gift baskets and gift
certificates. (585) 786-3504.
VILLAGE PARK
The park at 89 Liberty St., in-
cludes a trail that leads to an
80-foot waterfall.
WARSAW GALLERY
The Gallery, 60 North Main
St., features photographs and
paintings created by local artists.
For information, call (585) 786-
2925.
Wyoming
MIDDLEBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Middlebury Historical
Society, 22 South Academy St.,
Wyoming, is inside the Middle-
bury Academy. The Academy
opened in 1817, and was the first
academy of higher learning, at
that time, west of Canandaigua.
(585) 495-6420.
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