Special Events in Buffalo

January
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Shea's Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
This is an annual event involving community participation in a performing arts setting. This program is designed to perpetuate the memory and outstanding works of the great Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.

February
Buffalo Quickies
Alleyway Theatre, One Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo, NY 14202
716-852-2600
Since 1991 this smorgasbord of tasty theatrical tidbits has featured world premieres of recent finalists and winners of the Maxim Mazumdar New Play Competition.

March
Lipizzaner Stallions Anniversary Tour
HSBC Arena, One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza, Buffalo NY 14203
Annual event held at HSBC Arena Buffalo, NY featuring the world-famous Lipizzaner Stallions.

May
The Nissan Buffalo Marathon/ Half-Marathon & Marathon Relay
Hyatt Hotel, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202
Run along a newly designed scenic course showcasing the beauty of Western New York. It is a flat, fast course and is an excellent marathon to attempt a personal best or qualify for the Boston Marathon. Buffalo?s weather is very moderate at this time of year, making for ideal marathon running conditions. The average temperature for May 30 is 62F/17C. The average high is 71F/22C. The average low is 52F/11C.

June
Buffalo Niagara Guitar Festival
Various sites, downtown Buffalo
America's first and largest all guitar music festival featuring legendary blues, rock, classical, country and jazz guitarists from around the globe. North American Rock Guitar competition and clinics highlight future stars.

July
Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival
716-815-4144
Italian taste delights, entertainment stages, games and rides are featured. Frank Sinatra, Jr has performed at the festival in the past.

August
National Buffalo Wing Festival
Dunn Tire Park, 275 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
The Buffalo Wing Festival features hundreds of restaurants and sauces from Buffalo and around the country. There are best wing and sauce competitions, wing eating contests, Buffalo food, entertainment and more.

December
Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY
The evening kicks off with free ice-skating followed by the official lighting of the tree 6:00 p.m. The festivities include fireworks display over Fountain Plaza, visits with Santa and The Dickens Carolers. Don't miss out on the free amusement rides for children, clowns, face-painters.