Family-friendly parade and festival in up-and-coming historic Buffalo neighborhood

The Discover Downtown Black Rock Festival is a fun and exciting opportunity for Buffalonians to explore this historic neighborhood of our city.  Everyone is invited to come enjoy the parade, live music, and specials at unique local businesses in Black Rock – including the new Thin Man Brewery on Chandler Street and our nationally-renowned Sportsman’s Tavern on Amherst Street.  There is incredible diversity in downtown Black Rock – come see it for yourself!

All day attractions (10am-4pm) include:

• Free bounce house on the lawn at Assumption Church plus children’s craft activities and historical tours (435 Amherst St)
• Free balloons, freeze pops, and popcorn at the fire station at 395 Amherst St – plus view historical displays and a fire exhibit
• Free hot dogs at Habitat for Humanity ReStore (501 Amherst St)
• Donation-based transportation by Queen City TuK TuK available between sites (valued at $5 per person)
• Specials at Black Rock businesses
• Raffle to win a unique hand-made sterling silver ring with an oval black onyx (retail value $150)

Schedule of Events 

12:00pm – parade on Amherst St from Tonawanda St to Bridgeman Street (Wegmans)

1:00pm – pie contest at Ashker’s Black Rock (414 Amherst St) – enter pies at Ashker’s by 11am
                  live music at Thin Man Brewery (166 Chandler St)
                  live outdoor music at 479 Amherst St (until 4:00pm)

2:00pm – live music at Rohall’s Corner (540 Amherst St)

3:30pm – live music at Sportsmen’s Tavern (326 Amherst St)

6:00pm – live music at Hot Mama’s Canteen (12 Military Rd)

About Black Rock

In its early years, Black Rock was its own village just north of Buffalo, rivaling its southern neighbor for economic prominence. It wasn’t until 1853 that Buffalo annexed Black Rock; over 150 years later, this neighborhood still retains its own distinct charm. From classic taverns and diners to a religious artifacts museum, innovative restaurants, and the “honkiest tonkiest beer joint in town,” the businesses of Black Rock reflect its unique character and history. https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/neighborhood/black-rock/