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Fairgrounds Gaming Events > Click here for event details Description: 2008 WEEKLY PROMOTIONS Double Day Sundays (Every Sunday) Earn double the points and entries when you play on Sundays using your Player Rewards Card. Super Duper Senior Mondays (Every Monday) Get carded - bring your ID on Mondays to get 25% off at the Blue Ribbon Grill. Double Point Tuesdays (Every Tuesday)Use your Player Rewards Card at any machine on Tuesdays and get twice as many points. Bonus Entry Wednesdays (Every Wednesday) Boost your chances of winning with an extra entry on Wednesdays into the current month's promotion. Monday Mid-day Multipler Madness (Every Monday at 3pm) Every Monday at 3pm, play any machine using your Player Rewards Card and you could be selected to recieve $100 in free play for every point you've earned that day. Even if you've earned no points that day, you'll still get $50 in free play. (Maximum $500 in free play awarded per person, up to 5 points.) Birthday Spin & Win-Stop by Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway on your birthday and spin our new Birthday Wheel. You could take home $5-$100 in free play & NY Lottery Happy Birthday Instant Tickets. (Must present valid ID to qualify.) JULY PROMOTIONS All-American Collect & Win (July 1st-July 30th) If you liked the $125,000 Bonus Board, then you're going to love our All-American Collect & Win game. Come in during July to collect matching pieces toward great prizes like $1,000 in gas or a trip to an historic US location of your choice, including Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., Mount Rushmore, or the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, VA. Plus, watch for instant-winning pieces good for free play, New York Lottery Liberty's Millions Instant Tickets and free gas. Grand Prize Drawing (July 31st at 8pm) For every game piece you earn you'll get one entry into the All-American Extras drawing July 31 at 8pm. One lucky winner will win free gas for a year, five winners $1,000 in free gas, and ten more winners $500 in gas. To meet eligibility requirements, you must activate your entries by playing on any machine July 31, 2008 between 10am and 7pm. You do not need to be present to win. However, if winner is present, he or she will recieve an additional $100 in free play. Gas for a year valued at $5,000. Are you Krazy for Kasey Kahne? (July 1st-31st, Grand Prize Drawing July 31st at 9pm) Meet Kasey Kahne - courtesy of Budweiser! Just stop by Player Rewards every day in July to pick up your free entry. One lucky winner will take home an autographed car hood and two tickets to Watkins Glen to meet Kasey. Plus, you'll get two tickets to America's Fair for another meet and greet with the famous driver. And you don't have to come in first to win big - a second place winner will walk away with the Ultimate Budweiser Racing Tailgate Package, and a third place winner will recieve an Authentic Budweiser NASCAR Kasey Kahne Merchandise Package. One entry per person per day. Must be 21 to enter. Plus, win great Budweiser prizes on Karaoke Nights & enjoy great Budweiser specials with the Bud Girls on July 10,17,24,& 31 from 8pm-11pm. America's Fair Ticket Extravaganza (July 1st-31st) With America's Fair quickly approaching, we're giving you three easy ways to get your tickets! Plus, with each America's Fair ticket you receive, we'll give you $5 in free play to use August 18-31. Only one free play coupon can be redeemed per person, so share with your friends! Earn Your Tickets (July 7-11)Any day between July 7th and 11th that you earn 15 points on your Player Rewards card, we'll give you one ticket. No points will be deducted from your account. One ticket per person per day. Purchase Your Tickets (July 1-31) Pre-sale tickets will be available for $5 at the Financial Service Center thoughout July. Limit 10 tickets per person. Redeem Your Points (July 1-31)For every 85 points you redeem you'll get one ticket. Limit 10 tickets per person. Points will be deducted from your account. Fourth of July Giveaway (July 4th)Stop by Player Rewards on the Fourth of July to get a free minature flag. While supplies last. One flag per person. Gaming 101 (July 7th & 28th, 6pm-7pm) Learn to play gaming machines like a pro. Gaming 101 classes in The Clubhouse. Neighborhood News-Win freeplay and other great prizes when you stop by our booth at these events in your community. One prize per person per event. Taste of Buffalo - July 12&13 Eden Corn Festival - July 31-August 3 Karaoke (Every Thursday)8pm-11pm in the Midway Lounge on July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. The Ultimate Rock-Off (8pm-10pm in the Midway Lounge-July 2,9) Are you a Guitar Hero master? If so, we want you to show off your skills at The Ultimate Rock-Off in the Midway Lounge. Each week our hardest rockers will take home freeplay & great prizes from Labatt Blue Light. Then, during our finals on July 9, the Labatt Blue Crew will award the following prizes: 1st Place - Two tickets to Ted Nugent (8/10) and the "Heaven & Hell Tour" (8/12) at America's Fair, $50 in free play and $50 for the Clubhouse 2nd Place - A Labatt Blue Electric Guitar & $25 in free play 3rd Place - A Guitar Hero Game & $25 in free play Super Cruise (5pm-9pm) June 15th (Rain Date: July 22nd) Check out custom and classic cars at this FREE event. There will be Best in Show prizes, food and beverage specials and live entertainment with Heard of Buffalo from 6pm-9pm. Plus, get $5 in free play just for showing up in a classic or custom car. September 16th (Rain Date: September 23rd) Heard of Buffalo (Friday, July 4th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Jack Civiletto (Saturday, July 5th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Fairgrounds Gaming Presents The Fairgrounds Free Summer Concert Series: Movin' & Groovin' 2008 The Buckinghams (July 8th) Check out The Buckinghams under our covered Grandstand as part of The Fairgrounds FREE Summer Concert Series. Singing some of their greatest hits like "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" and "Susan," this legendary pop group will have you on your feet. Come early and enjoy a great opening act at 6pm. Then at 7:30pm, The Buckinghams will take the stage. No chairs or outside food or beverages allowed. Jay & the Americans (July 29th)Also performing under our covered Grandstand this July is Jay & the Americans. With chart toppers like "She Cried" and "Come a Little Bit Closer," you'll feel like you're back in the '60s. An opening act will kick-off the fun at 6pm, followed by Jay & the Americans at 7:30pm. No chairs or outside food or beverages allowed. The Spinners (August 13th - free with purchase of an admission ticket to America's Fair) BJ Thomas (September 9th) Tommy Z Blues Band (Tuesday, July 8th) 9pm-1am in the Midway Lounge (following The Buckinghams in concert). Ray Wood (Friday, July 11th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Harvey & the Hurricanes (Saturday, July 12th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Judd Sunshine Duo (Friday, July 18th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Gregg Sansone (Saturday, July 19th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Speedy Parker Blues Band (Friday, July 25th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Nick Battistella (Saturday, July 26th) 8pm-12am in the Midway Lounge. Ronnie Davis Combo (Tuesday, July 29th) 9pm-1am in the Midway Lounge (following Jay & the Americans in concert). |
| Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24 |
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Buffalo Irish Festival > Click here for event details Description: Join us for a great time at the Annual Buffalo Irish Festival. Enjoy: Food & Beverages from Ireland & America, including Irish bangers, corned beef & cabbage, potato chowder, scones, soda bread, salt potatoes, Irish lamb stew, Guinness, Harp & Jameson's. Catered by Shannon Pub. Goods & Crafts include sweaters, kilts, t-shirts, books, CD's & tapes, personalized pub & storefront paintings, Irish photography, hand-styled ceramics and glassware. Watch one of five Irish Step-Dancing & Ceili groups perform for you. Sing along with the bands, or join us at the Inside Stage Friday night for a traditional jam session. For additional information visit www.buffaloirish.com Dates: Friday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 24th. Hours: Friday-5:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday-12:00pm-11:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-9:00pm Admission:$10.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors (60+)and kids 4-11. Kids under 4 are free. Parking:Free |
| Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24 |
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Stamp Scrap Art Tour > Click here for event details Description: NEW!!! Stamp Scrap Art Tour comes to The Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Let your imagination and creativity run absolutely wild! See the paper artwork of some wonderfully talented vendors using the latest & some favorite standard techniques including card making, altered art, collaging, scrapbook page layouts, embossing, brush markers, ink pads, heat tools, decorative brads & eyelets, embellishments, punches, sponges, glitter, metallic leaf, color dusters and many others. Participate in fabulous Make it, Take Extravaganzas and several classes offered throughout the show. For more information visit: www.stampscraparttour.com Dates: Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24 Show Hours: Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm Admission: $6.00 (good for entry both days) Parking: Free |
| Thursday, August 28 - Sunday, August 31 |
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The Eastern Classic & Silver Spur All Arabian Horse Show > Click here for event details Description: Please join us for this joint venture between the Arabian Horse Association of NY and the Silver Spur Riding Club of WNY. These back to back shows offer discounts for entering both shows. Plan on attending the Equitation Clinic on Friday evening, presented by Jody LaSalle, and a Chicken BBQ with all the fixins' on Saturday at 5:00pm. Entry deadline is August 11, 2008. For more detailed information, please contact Marlene at 716-655-1536 or arabshows@mac.com Dates: August 28-31, 2008 Hours: Show begins at 8:30am Thursday, 9:00am Friday, 8:30am Saturday, and 9:00am Sunday Admission: Free for spectators Parking:Free |
| Tuesday, September 9 |
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Fairgrounds Free Summer Concert Series > Click here for event details Description: The final of the Fairgrounds Free Summer Concert Series featuring BJ THOMAS He has sold more than 70 million records, earned 2 Platinum records, won 5 Grammy Awards, and had 11 Gold Records. Bj Thomas has been the only artist ever to have a "Song of the Year' on the pop, country and gospel charts. Concert begins at 6:15pm with the feature act starting at 7:30pm. |
| Saturday, September 13 |
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Special Olympics Bikes & Badges > Click here for event details Description: Law Enforcement Torch Run Bikes & Badges To Benefit the Athletes of Special Olympics NY. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest annual public relations & fund raising drive for Special Olympics in the world. Funds generated through LETR merchandise sales, pledges to Polar Plunges and various local fundraising events support the over 400 competitions that Special Olympics organizes for its 46,000 plus athletes. The 20-mile ride for our experienced riders, begins at The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY and continues through the Village of Hamburg and through the scenic Chestnut Ridge Park and concludes back at The Fairgrounds for a BBQ lunch! The 10-mile ride to “the Ridge for Families” will also begin at the Fairgrounds, enter into Chestnut Ridge for a quick snack and a bit of play and then back to The Fairgrounds! There will also be a loop around The Fairgrounds for our youngest riders! Riders can register for $25 to participate OR raise $100. Please go to www.specialolympicsNY.org. for more information. Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008 Hours: Registration-8am, Ride Begins-9:30am Parking: Free |
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Mothertime Marketplace Children's Consignment Sale > Click here for event details Description: Mothertime Marketplace is a semi-annual children & maternity consignment sale & mom extravaganza. Our events feature a wide selection of children's clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, maternity clothing and accessories sold on consignment at 50-75% below retail. Mothertime Marketplace also features vendors that sell products & services appealing to women & children. Don't waste time driving all over town to yard sales when you can find unbelievable deals for your family at one stop-over 10,000 sq feet of bargains! Do you have children's items in great condition that are cluttering up your house? Sell them at Mothertime Marketplace-our average consignor earns $300. Register for a consignor ID and then tag and price your items. Schedule an appointment to drop off your items at the designated place and we sell them for you! Your items will be displayed in front of hundreds of customers, AND you will get paid 2 weeks after the event! For detailed information please visit: www.mothertimemarketplace.com Dates: Sept. 13-14, 2008 Hours:Saturday, September 13th: 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, September 14th:10:00am-2:00pm 50% Off Sale, 2pm-3pm Bag Sale for charity. Admission: $2.00 Parking: Free |
| Sunday, September 14 |
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WNY's Bridal Show-Fall 2008 > Click here for event details Description: Metro Group, Inc. presents the Annual Fall 2008 Bridal Show. This show features WNY Bridal Shops, Fashion Shows throughout the day, Taste of the Wedding Caterers, Food Court, Door Prizes (Worth $1,000's), Treasure Hunt for Grand Prizes (drawing at 2:45pm, MUST be present to win) and Gift Bags for All Future Brides. Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008 Hours: 10:00am - 3:00pm Admission: FREE(one ticket allows the bride and 3 guests to enjoy the show) Parking: Free Tickets available at the door, all Metro Office Locations, PennySaver Offices at Olean/Cuba, Arcade, Gowanda, Hamburg & Blasdell/Lackawanna, and Springville, Newspaper Offices at Gowanda PennySaver/News, The Sun in Hamburg, and The Springville Journal. Also available at many retail outlets including Tuxedo Junction, Clara Milas Bridal Shop, Rue's Bridal, M.A. Carr, Mary Lee's Bridal, and Monroe's Place. For more information go to www.wnybridalshow.com |
| Tuesday, September 16 |
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Fairgrounds Gaming Cruise Night > Click here for event details Description: Join us for our final Super Cuise Night for 2008. Event runs from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Check out custom and classic cars at this FREE event. There will be Best in Show prizes, food and beverage specials and live entertainment from 6pm-9pm. Plus, get $5 in free play just for showing up in a classic or custom car. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 Hours: 5:00pm-9:00pm Admission: Free Parking: Free |
| Saturday, September 20 |
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World's Largest Yard Sale > Click here for event details Description: Regent Broadcasting presents the World's Largest Yard Sale which will now be located inside the Agri-Center and outside on South 42nd Street. This is a bargain hunter's paradise where you can find new and used items, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, tools, books, sporting goods, home decor, furniture, clothing, crafts, and more. Currently booth space is available by calling Karen at 716-316-4741. Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008 Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm Admission: TBA Parking: Free |
| Saturday, September 27 - Sunday, September 28 |
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Niagara Frontier Collector's Gun Show > Click here for event details Description: The Niagara Frontier Collectors present the Annual Fall Gun Show. This show features collectibles, one-of-a-kind items, military gear and a variety guns and rifles. Dates: Sept. 27-28, 2008 Hours: Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Admission: TBA Parking: Free |
