Are You Ready to Rock?
Are You Ready to Rock?
Rock n’ Roll Weekend returns to Downtown Ellicottville with Classic Car Show
Music. Classic cars. Great food. Put them all together and you get your chance to close out summer in style at Ellicottville’s Rock N’ Roll Weekend, September 17th-19th. A local favorite for over 20 years, Rock N’ Roll Weekend is an event for the entire family to enjoy.
Mid-September is the perfect time of year to visit Ellicottville. The leaves are changing to vibrant reds, yellows and oranges, making for a picturesque landscape that is impossible not to enjoy. The weather isn’t too warm and you’ll get a nice Fall chill in the evening, which always makes for a great way to finish your day. Plus, during Rock N’ Roll Weekend, you’ll have the added bonus of over 15 of Western New York’s most entertaining bands bringing down the house at some of your favorite Ellicottville bars and restaurants. And the fact that it is all free of charge makes this a weekend you will not want to miss.
“Our Rock n’ Roll weekend is so much fun for people of all ages,” said Jessica Wallace, Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Business Development Manager. “There will be live entertainment indoors and out throughout the village, and a car show displaying over 275 cars all of different makes and vintages. It’s a nice weekend to enjoy the outdoors, great food, classic music, and of course the village of Ellicottville!”
This year, The Strangers return to Ellicottville by popular demand. Voted Buffalo’s Best Party Rock Band, they will be rocking Monroe Street on Saturday from 1:00-4:00pm at the Winery of Ellicottville’s outdoor main stage. Playing together since 2004, the band has been been voted the Top Classic Rock Band of Western New York two times. They bring energy, soul and a tremendous amount of fun to every one of their performances and are always a local fan favorite when they are in town.
“On Sunday, Terry Buchwald, WNY’s Elvis Tribute artist, will be performing at the Village Gazebo from 2:00-5:00pm, and he sure knows how to make an entrance,” Wallace stated. “Terry’s been inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and has been named one of the top tribute artist in the United Sates by the Los Angeles Times!”
But music won’t be the only thing to enjoy that weekend. Over 275 classic cars of various vintages will line the streets on Sunday afternoon. If you have an appreciation for raw horsepower and meticulously maintained vehicles, you’re in for a treat because this is a scene unlike anything else. As you walk through the village, you can bask in the sights and sounds of some of the finest cars you’ll ever see.
“I’ve lived here my whole life and have always enjoyed the camaraderie of our village during an event weekend,” said Wallace. “But with this specific event, it’s the causal environment, the Fall season, and classic music that wins me over every single time!”
The fabulous Fall season is a great time to visit Ellicottville. Enjoy chairlift rides up the mountain on weekends, great golf or great hiking or biking on our many trails. Check out the schedule at ellicottvilleny.com for all of Ellicottville’s upcoming events and to book your overnight accommodations. For updates on Rock N’ Roll Weekend and features on our shops and restaurants, follow the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and @visitellicottville on IG.