Dunkirk
145th Annual Chautauqua County Fair
Runs daily through Sunday, July 26 · rides, grandstand shows, 4-H
Tuesday · 9am–11pm
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk
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Your summertime go-to guide for the hottest bars & bands.
Dunkirk
Runs daily through Sunday, July 26 · rides, grandstand shows, 4-H
Tuesday · 9am–11pm
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk
Jamestown
Collegiate summer baseball
Tuesday · 6:30pm
Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown
Jamestown
Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas · summer film screening
Wednesday · 7pm
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown
Bemus Point
Outdoor community movie
Wednesday · 7pm
Village Sunset Park, Bemus Point
Jamestown
Christmas in July · post-game fireworks
Thursday · 6:30pm
Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown
Westfield
Also Saturday 9am–4pm · make it part of your wine trail weekend
Friday · 9am–5pm
Moore Park, Westfield
Jamestown
Free program with Jessica H. Kim, former U.S. Special Prosecutor
Friday · 6pm
Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown
Jamestown
Summer film screening
Friday · 7pm
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown
Dunkirk
Featuring WWII C-47 “Whiskey 7” · tours free, rides for a fee
Sunday · 8am–12pm
Dunkirk Airport, Dunkirk
Festivals, big shows and one-off happenings from around the county. The full day-by-day rundown is just below.
July 20
Trivia with Brewer Drew · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown
Line Dancing Fun · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving
July 21
145th Annual Chautauqua County Fair · Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Dunkirk
Runs daily through Sunday, July 26 · rides, grandstand shows, 4-H
Open Mic with Don · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk
Crystal Tree Making Workshop · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown
Tarp Skunks vs. Niagara Ironbacks · Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown
Collegiate summer baseball
Tennessee Whiskey · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving
July 22
Ladies Golf Clinic · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point
Music on the Stoop: Drew & Lena · Labyrinth Press Company & Brazil Lounge, Jamestown
Comedy Open Mic · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown
Movies at The Reg: Power Ballad · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown
Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas · summer film screening
Movie Night: Elf · Village Sunset Park, Bemus Point
Outdoor community movie
Trivia · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk
July 23
Tarp Skunks vs. Geneva Red Wings · Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Jamestown
Christmas in July · post-game fireworks
Brad Band · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving
Jamie Smith · The Village Casino, Bemus Point
July 24
54th Annual Westfield YWCA Arts & Crafts Festival · Moore Park, Westfield
Also Saturday 9am–4pm · make it part of your wine trail weekend
Yappy Hour · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk
Jay McDonell Trio · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point
Mike Brunacini · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown
Uncaged · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood
Jerod Eggleston · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown
25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Decides What Justice Looks Like? · Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown
Free program with Jessica H. Kim, former U.S. Special Prosecutor
DTO · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk
County Line Dance Party · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown
Movies at The Reg: Leviticus · Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown
Summer film screening
Aces & Eights · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving
Black Widow · The Village Casino, Bemus Point
July 25
The Floyd Concept w/ Slim & Red · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood
Public Water Supply · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point
Pat Hackett · Wicked Warren's, Jamestown
Live
Earl Wallace Band · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood
DJ Felony · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving
XMAS in July
Qwister · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown
DJ Xcite · Shawbucks, Jamestown
Hollywood Mafia · The Village Casino, Bemus Point
Beach Bash · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk
All day
July 26
59th Annual Rotary Fly-In Breakfast · Dunkirk Airport, Dunkirk
Featuring WWII C-47 “Whiskey 7” · tours free, rides for a fee
Bloody Mary Special · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk
Cornhole Tournament · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving
Unknown Legends · Beach Dog Grill, Dunkirk
Crush · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood
Paul Hunter · Group Ther-Happy, Lakewood
We Speak Canadian · Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, Bemus Point
Trivia with Chris · Raven & Thorn, Fredonia
Prizes for the top 3 teams
Screaming Pineapples · Sunset Bay Beach Club & Cabana Sam's, Irving
Same time, same place, every week.
Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu
Live Music with Shawn
6–8pm · Splash, Bemus Point
Tuesdays
Zeke's Music Trivia
6pm · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood
Thursdays
Trivia Night
6pm · The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lakewood
Thursdays
Karaoke Night
7pm · Pearl City Hops, Jamestown
Thursdays
Open Mic Night
9pm–12am · The Wine Cellar, Jamestown
Music, comedy & poetry
Fridays & Saturdays
Live Music with Nicholas Nasibyan
6:30–9:30pm · Splash, Bemus Point
Back by popular demand
Fridays
Karaoke
9pm · Shawbucks, Jamestown
Hosted by Star Sirch Productions

Beach Dog Grill brings live music and seasonal events to Wright Park along the Lake Erie shore in Dunkirk.
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Wright Park, Dunkirk, NY

Situated at the Four Corners in downtown Lakewood, Group Ther-Happy offers a comfortable blend of tavern atmosphere and modern dining. The restaurant features craft pizzas, a variety of beers, wines and cocktails, along with live music and community events throughout the year.
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103 Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is a year-round gathering place in the heart of Bemus Point, New York, created with one simple purpose: bringing people together. Located just a short walk from Chautauqua Lake, we welcome locals and visitors alike to enjoy house-made food, craft beer, premium cocktails, public golf, live music, and community-driven events in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
20 craft beers on tap. Golf open daily 9am.
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72 Main St, Bemus Point, NY 14712

Established in 2018, Pearl City Hops is the restaurant and tavern at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Jamestown, serving live music, good food and drinks on West 4th Street.
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150 West 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701

Located in the heart of downtown Jamestown, Labyrinth Press Company and Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge offer a unique two-story dining and beverage experience. Labyrinth, Chautauqua County's only exclusively vegetarian restaurant, shares its kitchen with Brazil Lounge upstairs, where guests can explore an ever-changing selection of craft beer and wine. A seasonal patio adds to the experience.
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12 East 4th St, Jamestown, NY

Located on Water Street in Fredonia, Raven & Thorn is a cozy cocktail and wine bar known for its welcoming atmosphere and focus on New York beverages. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, regional wines, rotating beers on tap and self-service wine stations offering a variety of selections by the glass.
Specializing in Chautauqua wines, crafted cocktails and draft beers.
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26 Water St, Fredonia, NY

A downtown Jamestown mainstay established in 1995, Shawbucks features after dinner evening entertainment, from karaoke nights to DJ sets.
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212 West 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701

Located along the Lake Erie shoreline in Irving, Sunset Bay is home to two popular waterfront destinations. Sunset Bay Beach Club offers summer entertainment, regional DJs and a spacious patio overlooking the water, while Cabana Sam's Bar & Grill serves tropical drinks, seafood favorites, burgers and live music throughout the season.
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1028 South Shore Dr, Irving, NY

Southern Tier Brewing Company's Lakewood campus is home to The Empty Pint, the brewery's flagship taproom and restaurant, and the Southern Tier Distilling Company. Visitors can sample rotating craft beers, including taproom-exclusive releases, enjoy beer-inspired pub fare and relax in the outdoor beer garden. Brewery tours are also offered throughout the year.
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2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, NY 14750

A Bemus Point landmark on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, The Village Casino has been a local gathering place for more than a century. Originally established as a dance hall and entertainment venue, it continues to draw visitors with waterfront dining, live music and lake views. The Casino has twice held the Guinness World Record for the most chicken wings sold in 24 hours.
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1 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY 14712

Overlooking Chautauqua Lake in Bemus Point, Splash blends lakeside dining with a relaxed, upscale atmosphere inspired by classic Hollywood. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, live music and a menu featuring a variety of contemporary dishes, all with scenic waterfront views.
Live music all week long, with lakeside patio dining.
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60 Lakeside Dr, Bemus Point, NY

Opened in 2024 in downtown Jamestown, Wicked Warren's combines handcrafted beer, wood-fired pizza and a vibrant gathering space just blocks from the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. The multi-level venue features rotating taps, a speakeasy-style bar and an event space that can accommodate up to 400 guests.
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119 West 3rd St, Jamestown, NY

Steelbound offers a unique and extraordinary experience that is unlike anything you’ve encountered before. It combines the worlds of brewery, distillery, fusion restaurant with Indian accents and redefined bar classics and a hotel that prioritizes comfort and exceptional service. “Unlike any experience, you’ve ever had.” Steelbound is an experience.
Now open for lunch at 12pm, Thursday–Saturday.
30 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk, NY 14048

A longtime favorite on North Main Street in downtown Jamestown, The Wine Cellar is known for its welcoming atmosphere, affordable drinks and popular outdoor patio. During the summer months, live music adds to the lively downtown experience.
Open daily 1pm–2am. Follow on Facebook for live music and events.
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309 N Main St, Jamestown, NY
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Listings are from the July 20, 2026 edition of the Chautauqua Gazette. Days and times can change, so please check with the venue before you head out.