This year is our 2nd time attending this event. We had a blast both years. It is a little pricey…read morehonestly but it is a fundraiser for the museum so it's for a good cause. The ticket includes ten tasting tickets but the booths don't ask for tickets anyways so basically it's just unlimited tastings. So you get to drink beer all night and explore the museum without kids clogging up all the exhibits. A lot of the interactive exhibits are aimed for kids but honestly we have a blast with them anyways. The saltans of swig also have a taste test on the 3rd floor which is pretty fun. 10/10 would recommend

This was my first year. Splurged and bought VIP tickets early so I wouldn't miss out...again! Well…read moreworth the advanced thought and expense. The event was amazing. I would not hesitate to go again! Good beer, fun location, well organized.

Well in town we heard about this festival with so many different events talking place, had to check…read moreit out. Plenty of street parking nearby Grant Street for easy access. You need to purchase food tickets because the food vendors do not take cash. We decided to check things out before buying and tickets... so many different times of food.. the smell alone was amazing! Lot's of samples to be had before purchasing. I had bought some fresh made bread and stuffed potatoes so good! I got to try the samosa.. supper crispy and cuban pulled pork, They had a lot of water actives going on, mostly for the kids. Lot's of spraying water toys and balloons everywhere. But with the weather being so warm it was refreshing. There was a few stages with a daily schedule. We got to hear a poetry slam with four people that were very talented and really made you think. Also some dancers with beautiful outfits on. Could only spend about and hour and a half here, but it was great. Love how the community all gets together to celebrate the things we all love like food and entertainment.

This is my third year (first time tabling for the WNY Peace Center) attending, and, as expected,…read morethe food hit the spot. This is a fabulous event where people of all ages, nationalities, cultures, and ethnicities unite for good food, good music, good performances, and a good time. Everything was amazing, though the Ethiopian spot was definitely a crowd favorite. I look forward to attending again next year with more friends (we brought some). My only critique is that the Cuban place that participated the last couple years wasn't there (I didn't see them). :(

This is my favorite festival of the year. This year 2026, I have to say was one of the best. They…read moremade some changes that I think really paid off. There were "bleachers" through out the festival. I feel this was a great thing. It one gave more options for people to sit down, eat and relax. Which I think in turn cleared alot of space up. We walked through the festival for over three hours and not once felt crowded, and I really think that's because of all the new resting spots. I always get the family tickets from tops ahead of time, then collect the tickets from the tent. Always an easy process, shorter lines. Average good was going for 8 to 10 tickets, same as previous years so I did not see any increase there. And most had a 4 ticket sample item as well. Loved the variety..trying new restaurants. Entertainment is always spot on, that hasn't changed either. Just a good food festival..this year weather was perfect for it as well.

One of my favorite days of the year. Walking around downtown with my kids, eating way more than…read morenecessary, and teaching them how to review food. Pro tip: buy your tickets at TOPS before the festival. They're cheaper, and you get (non-alcoholic) drink coupons to use ar the fest. Our favorite this year was Nickel City Vice's "You're Nuts," a peanut butter cheesecake ice cream sandwich. The boys nearly died laughing when I went up to place our order and asked the guy, "Can I have You're Nuts?" We also happily demolished small FREE bags of Checkers & Rally's fries, some ethic eats, and Buffalo classics (Nick Charlap's custard, Just Pizza). The Taste of Buffalo is one of those events that reminds you how many great local restaurants and food businesses we have.

Holy cow, it was crowded! Tons and tons of people turned out for this event, and there are two…read moreseparate sessions! We attended the 1pm to 4pm session, and there was a huge line of people waiting outdoors in the 10 degree temperatures, even after the 1pm opening time. It's a shame they wouldn't allow people to queue up inside, especially since they already had tickets and just wanted to get inside and get warm and start drinking! We had Will Call tickets, and we were able to skip the lines, go to will call, and were allowed to enter right from there. Um... yeah... get Will Call next time and skip the lines. Seems crazy, right? Buy your ticket in advance = wait in line. Wait to get it there at the window = skip. Hmmm. Anyhow- tons and tons of options to drink. I think they said they had appx 150 different beverages to sample! Even my non-beer-drinking pal had their fill of the different delicious ciders they had on top, plenty to choose from and plenty to get a good buzz on. I was happy to see a line of taxis outside waiting for pickup, too - very smart for the organizers to have at the ready at an event like this. We've been to similar events at the Armory and at the ball park - I would have to say out of the 3, my favorite was at the ball park b/c they were more spread out, you had more room to roam, the lines seemed to be shorter too. But, still, a great event, a fantastic way to try so many different amazing beers in one place.

Glad that Buffalo on Tap was back in Buffalo (and not Hamburg) again. This year there was less to…read moredo outside of tastings but I assume that relates to COVID. In years past, there was a silent disco and a photo booth that we had the pleasure of trying out. We still had a great time, with live music and of course many beers to taste test. I tend to lean toward IPAs and this year so did the stands. I was able to try out some porters or stouts and friends said they had a good selection of ciders. Wasn't busy this year-great for me but I assume stressful for those who run the event.

Tons of handmade art, jewelry and food. Went two days in a row and still didn't see everything…read more Best to go around 10am or so as it gets pretty packed in the afternoon. Venders we're friendly.

This was a very cute little festival! It wasn't really what I expected out of a 'Fall Festival'…read morethough, more of a downsized art festival with a few added elements at the Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site. There were a pretty fair handful of vendors though, displaying some pretty awesome stuff that I've never seen before (and some that I had). I mostly enjoyed the young man who refurbishes antique typewriters, and Mermaid and Weasel had some freaking adorable pierogi keychains. I got suckered into some African shea butter that will no doubt get a ton of use with the coming winter months, as well as a print from the always awesome Buffalo History Buff. The bands they got to play here were fantastic too! A new favorite of mine, The Observers, definitely gathered a crowd. I really enjoyed listening to the musicians I've never heard of before, too. I think it was busy enough that they should have found a few more vendors to display their wares since there was a lot of empty space by the stage toward Allen & N. Pearl. But other than that, I really enjoyed myself here! I hope it keeps getting better and better every year.

Annual event to raise funds for a local chef with ALS. This was my first year here. I would do…read morethe VIP level again as this becomes a madhouse quickly. Checkin was a little confusing, not for ticket holders but for the actual volunteers for the event. They did not seem well trained or informed. But ok. Once in its a large space. Music was MUCH too loud for the space. It's a Monday, not Friday. But ok. The restaurants represented were Oliver's Riverside grill M&T executive chef DiCanillos Black Sheep Osteria 166 COPPA Toutant Acqua Lockport country club The Mansion Buffalo Proper Lombardos Barrel and Brine Jaguar at the Bistro Nickel city Cheese Bourbon and Butter Impressive list. Given the list the expectations were pretty high and most delivered very well. The plates were all generous so no issue there. Lockport Country Club represented really well. Of the savory tastes I found them the best, with a close second by Oliver's. Lockport served a version of Asian beef that made me want to join the club. Oliver's did their grilled peaches, which I've had before and always enjoy. Newcomer Barrel and Brine was another close contended with a kimchee laden beef bite. Loved it. On the sweet side Nickel City Cheese knocked it out of the park. Brie ice cream. I hope they start to sell that in the store. By far the best thing served, but I voted savory for my top choice. There were tables, high and low, with chairs if needed to sit at. They filled up quickly once the general crowd came in but it worked out for all. Plenty of garbage cans around. I didn't pay much attention to the auctions or raffle but it seemed like many others did. Paid valet parking or street. I did street so not sure how much valet was. I'm knocking off a star for a few things: It's not a non-profit, I think after this many years it should be. Opened late. Not all restaurants were ready even when it did open. Music too loud. But for the food it's 5 stars. It was just some of the rest of the experience that knocked it down. If it happens again next year you should consider going. Fun way to spend a Mon night.

To attend a Culinary Mecca like this was one of the Best times of my Life. over 20 of the Best…read moreChefs/Vendors that make Buffalos Food & Restaurant Scene Extraordinary everyday duking it out for Culinary Supremacy. To raise money for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Chefs create an Amuse Bouche and 500-800 People within 2-3 where you can vote on your Favorite via Ballot Slip. Favorites: Elm Street Bakery - Goat Cheese Filled Doughnut with Passionfruit Caramel, Fresh from out of the Fryer with the Tang of the Cheese countered by the Sweet Caramel coating it on top. Carte Blanche - Smoked Corn Ice Cream with Spicy Popcorn, Corn has that natural Sweetness that's brought out with a light hit of Chile packed popcorn Bits. Black & Blue Steak & Crab - Smoked Strip Steak topped with a Bourbon Pickled Cherry Relish and Crispy Sunchokes, the Meat was Tender to the Touch with a light profile of Smoke that balances well with the Cherries that had notes of Caramel (Steakhouse Bite with Manhattan Accompaniments) the Sunchokes with their Potato Chip like Crisp lightened it up a bit. This Little Pig - Wild Boar & Duck Liver Pierogi with Czarnina (Duck Blood) Demi Glace and Sambal Sauerkraut, The Pierogi packed a Luscious Punch, this was one of the Few that stood out for being the most Adventurous of the Dishes and the Sambal had a Mild Kick. Osteria 166 - Maple braised Pork Belly on a Rosemary & Thyme Buttermilk Biscuit with a Cherry/Apricot Mostarda and Apple Cider pickled Vegetables, even though it looked Heavy it actually felt light, the Meat (crispy exterior, juicy interior), the Fruity Jam helps to cut through the Fatty Meat and the Acid from the Vegetable to pick it up. Falley Allen - Roasted Beet Salad with Pistachios, Orange, Honey Yogurt & Bleu Cheese, After a lot of Heavy Dishes it was nice to have something Light, Clean and refreshing and very Vibrant in Color. Marble & Rye - Hot Dog with an Asian Twist (Beef & Brisket Link Mix) on a Chinese Bakery Bun with Pickled Long Bean, Sweet Potato Mayo and Sichimi Togarashi, It had a pleasant Bite, Mayo lent a light Sweetness with the Togarashi bursting with a Savory Flavor. Least Favorites: SATO - Pulled Pork with Cucumbers and Kimchi in a Steamed Bun, while the Pork was cooked perfectly and fell apart with ease I thought that Bun should've been toasted a bit for that Mouthfeel Ristorante Lombardo - Chilled Cauliflower & Sunchoke Soup with Bay Scallops, Bottarga, Bread Crumbs & Lemon Zest, I thought that the flavor would've been better if it was a Hot Soup, the Color looked a bit Pale and there should've been other colored Vegetables for Contrast. Lait Cru Brasserie - Dunk a Roos - while I admired them for digging into their Childhood but come on, I thought do something French like Foie Gras, Escargot or even Coq Au Vin. Oliver's - Decadence of Eggs (Sous Vide Egg Yolk, Pancetta, Truffle Essence and Smoked Potato Mousseline) one of the best presented and Cutting Edge dishes of the Night, Creative but my problem was that it was One Dimensional in Texture, the Pancetta lacked that Crispy Bite. Park Country Club - Lamb & Beef Schwarma, Chunks of Meat with Pickled Vegetables all wrapped in one, mine had a Big Chunk of fat that was so Chewy I thought I'd be biting it for Hours (how on earth that won I'll never Know). Honorable Mentions: Craving - Cavatelli Pasta with Lamb Ragu, Barrel & Brine - Korean style McRib Sandwich and Heritage Cured Meats - Bacon Nubs. You come, you Eat, you Vote and whoever gets the most Wins, Riverworks provided the perfect Venue to host this Culinary Powwow. Just be sure to get yourself a Table, although I walk around constantly and I eat, then move onto the Next Table. This is an Opportunity for people to experience something they never thought Possible, be sure to bring an Adventurous Appetite and a Big Personality to win the Crowd over !!!

Another great year at BurgerFest! It was definitely the hottest one I've been to with temperatures…read morenearing 90+°. First things first: there is no admission fee and parking is free. Always park along the side streets or in the school parking lot. It's a walkable distance. If you have a mobility impairment, it might be hard to find a parking spot during peak times since a lot is going on in the village. Food tickets: 50¢ per food ticket and no item is over 12 tickets (so for $6 you can get a full portion of a burger or other entree). I brought $20 with me and was FULL. I had around 10 tickets left over which I passed along to a friend who was staying later. The burgers: I am SHOOK that people say they can't seem to find burgers at BurgerFest... there had to be around 15-17 different types and styles of burgers! From a burger taco to pierogi and grilled cheese - to ice cream sandwiches- lots of creativity along with the classic burgers. Entertainment: Terry Buckwald is always a crowd pleaser and kept our spirits high in the heat! Lots of fun with those we sat by! Oh- did I forget to mention that there is shade areas with tables and chairs??? They have a good amount of tents to cool off under and sit/eat food! Main Street has a lot of fun with their performers and car show! Will be back again next year!!!

Think Taste of Buffalo but less crowded and a few less vendors. Dont get me wrong I love the…read moreconcept of the taste but its always so crowded, so hot, and each line is so long you sometimea lose your appetite. Hamberfest is awesome because you get the same concept but much less people, shorter lines and your not getting hit by a stroller every 20 feet. It also includes food vendors as well as people selling crafts, jewelry, face painting for the kids and various other items. This was mh first time coming and ill definitely be back next year!

I went here for Canisius hockey when it was their home ice rink. There is not a lot of close…read moreparking now that they've built new dorms right across from the sports arena. The concession stand is pretty barren, they no longer offer fresh naco cheese. Standard pre cooked hotdogs, pizza, pretzels, and drinks. Prices are a little high for the quality. The ice rink starts out warm but by the middle of the 2nd period the heat is shut off. You can really feel it by the 3rd, so dress warm. Seating is bleacher style, hard wooden benches. Come early and sit in the back row so you can rest against the railing. There is elevator access on the bottom floor but it isn't obvious. They play bad music really loud, sometimes you can't hear the announcer. Its fine for a college game but overall not that great of an experience.