At Ready Home Go, we’re more than just your go-to home search engine, we’re your neighbor. And around here, we know that one of the best parts of living in Western New York is the food. Whether it’s award-winning wings, sweet corn fresh from the field, or international dishes that reflect the rich cultural roots of our region, WNY knows how to eat and how to celebrate it.
From early spring maple syrup tastings to summer food truck rodeos and fall’s coziest comfort foods, there’s a festival for every palate and every season. Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong Buffalonian or Rochesterian, this guide will help you plan your calendar and your cravings.
Get ready to taste your way through Western New York with this month-by-month list of the region’s most beloved food festivals.
🍽️ Spring (March–May)
March
- Maple Weekend (WNY Statewide)
• Visit local sugar shacks for pancake breakfasts and maple treats during this sweet seasonal celebration. - Buffalo Bloody Mary Fest (Buffalo)
• Sample Buffalo’s best Bloody Marys paired with brunch bites at RiverWorks.
April
- Buffalo Mac & Cheese Festival (Buffalo)
• Local restaurants and food trucks compete for the title of best mac & cheese — a cheese-lover’s paradise.
May
- Art of Beer (Niagara Falls) – May 2, 2025
• Features beer, wine, cider, and gourmet food pairings, live music, and local art at the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. 21+ event. - Rochester Lilac Festival (Rochester)
• Though flower-themed, it features over 100 food vendors, beer gardens, and live music. - Greek Festival (Rochester) (Rochester)
• Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, desserts, folk dancing, and cultural displays. - Larkinville Food Truck Tuesdays (Buffalo) — begins in May, runs through October
• Weekly event with dozens of rotating food trucks, live music, and a fun community vibe. - Rochester Food Truck Rodeos (Rochester) — last Wednesdays, May–September
• Huge monthly gatherings at Rochester’s Public Market featuring food trucks and live music.
🌭 Summer (June–August)
June
- Buffalo Greek Festival (Buffalo) – June 6–8, 2025
• Greek cuisine, music, folk dancing, cultural exhibits, and gift shops at Annunciation Church. - Taste of Diversity Festival (Buffalo) – June 28, 2025
• Celebrates Buffalo’s West Side with diverse food vendors, live music, and community art along Grant Street. - Rochester Real Beer Expo (Rochester)
• Neighborhood beer and food tasting event with craft brews, live entertainment, and artisan vendors.
July
- Taste of Buffalo (Buffalo)
• One of the largest two-day food festivals in the U.S., showcasing 50+ restaurants, breweries, and wineries. - Italian Heritage Festival (Buffalo)
• Celebrates Italian culture with food, wine, music, and street vendors. - Canal Fest of the Tonawandas (Tonawanda/North Tonawanda)
• Carnival food and entertainment along the canal, including parades and fireworks. - Chef Darian’s Jamaican Market Festival (Buffalo) – July 19, 2025
• Caribbean cuisine like rasta pasta and escovitch snapper, plus rum punch, vendors, and cultural exhibits. - Grease Pole Festival (Buffalo) – July 18–20, 2025
• Puerto Rican culture celebration with food, music, and the iconic greasy pole climbing contest.
August
- Buffalo Irish Festival (Buffalo) – August 2–3, 2025
• Held at Buffalo River Fest Park with Irish music, dancing, genealogy experts, books, crafts, and traditional Irish food. - South Buffalo Irish Festival (Buffalo)
• Features Celtic music, Irish food, dancing, and family-friendly fun in Cazenovia Park. - Eden Corn Festival (Eden)
• Corn-themed celebration with roasted corn, carnival rides, tractor pulls, and parades. - East Aurora Street Festival (East Aurora)
• Family-friendly event with local food, vendors, music, and sidewalk sales. - Lewiston Art Festival (Food Vendors) (Lewiston)
• While art-focused, expect dozens of street food favorites and live performances. - Park Ave Summer Art Fest (Rochester)
• Street fair with food trucks and diverse eats alongside hundreds of artists and vendors. - Puerto Rican Festival (Rochester)
• Highlights Latin cuisine, music, parades, and cultural heritage in a high-energy setting. - Avon Corn Festival (Avon)
• Small-town event featuring corn everything, games, local food, and craft vendors. - National Buffalo Wing Festival (Buffalo) – August 30–31, 2025
• 70,000+ attendees celebrate wings with over 100 flavors, eating contests, bobbing for wings, and live music at Sahlen Field.
🥨 Fall (September–November)
September
- Beef on Weck Festival (East Aurora)
• Buffalo’s iconic sandwich gets a spotlight with local eateries competing for the best beef on weck. - Niagara County Peach Festival (Lewiston)
• Peach shortcake, rides, parades, and a midway make this a family favorite. - Oktoberfest Buffalo (Buffalo)
• Multiple venues celebrate with bratwurst, beer steins, Bavarian bands, and polka dancing. - Oktoberfest Rochester (Rochester)
• German-inspired food, beer, and live music. - Rochester Apple Fest (Hilton) (Hilton)
• Apple pies, cider slushies, and seasonal treats at this classic fall fest.
October
- Buffalo Beer & Bacon Fest (Buffalo)
• Local brewers and chefs team up for a night of beer and bacon pairings. - Grapes & Hops Festival (Rochester)
• Sample wines, craft beers, and gourmet food tastings in a cozy autumn setting. - Ellicottville Fall Festival (Ellicottville) – October 11–12, 2025
- • WNY’s premier fall celebration set in a scenic ski village. Features chairlift rides, craft vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin treats, beer tents, live music, and plenty of seasonal comfort food. A perfect day-trip destination for families and foodies alike.
🍩 Winter (December–February)
January–February
- Buffalo Soup-Fest (Buffalo)
• Local restaurants compete with their best soups — from hearty classics to creative spins. - Buffalo Donut Fest (Buffalo)
• Sweet celebration of Buffalo’s top donut shops and artisan coffee brewers. - Rochester Winter Brewfest (Rochester)
• Features craft beers and ciders in a festive winter atmosphere, often held at the Armory or Public Market. - Sweets & Treats Expo (Rochester)
• Valentine’s Day–themed sugar fest with candy, baked goods, and more.
Ready to Eat, Explore, and Settle In?
Whether you’re house-hunting or just hungry, these festivals offer the perfect chance to fall in love with everything Western New York has to offer, one bite at a time. At Ready Home Go, we believe your dream home should come with dream weekends too. So while you’re out exploring neighborhoods and local flavor, don’t forget; when you find the perfect house, we’ll find you the perfect realtor.
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