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Niagara County Peach Festival returns

The Niagara County Peach Festival is making its return for the 2023 season.

LEWISTON, N.Y. — Looking for the perfect way to celebrate peach season in Niagara County?

The Niagara County Peach Festival is making its annual return on September 7 to 10, and is a family fun event for all to attend. 

The event will have a variety of fun activities throughout the weekend, and will highlight the deliciousness of Niagara County's locally grown peaches. People attending can look forward to the peach queen contest, a parade, live music, food, rides, and more. 

The event itself is free to attend, and people can buy pre-sale ride tickets for $20 before the event. Tickets for rides can also be purchased at the event but will cost more on the day of. 

The event will also offer free shuttle rides for those parking far away, and information for traffic on the days of the event can be found on the festival website for the best places to park and routes to take to get into the Lewiston area. 

The schedule for daily events is as follows 

Thursday, Sept. 7th: Peach Tent Closed

  • Peach Taste-Off   5:00 - 6:00 
  • Peach Queen Contestants      6:00 - 7:00
  • "Nerds Gone Wild"  8:00-10:00

Friday, Sept. 8th: Peach Tent Open

  • Opening Ceremonies 5:00-  5:15
  • Cheerleading Competition   5:30-  7:30
  • "Thurman Brothers"  8:30-11:00

Saturday, Sept. 9th: Peach Tent Open

  • No Shuttle                                    
  • Parade  11:00-  1:00
  • Peach Blossom Contest   2:30-  3:30
  • Peach Fuzz Contest  4:30-   5:30
  • Peach Queen Fashion Show  6:00-  7:30
  • Terry Buchwald "Elvis" 8:00- 11:00

Sunday, Sept. 10th:  Peach Tent Open

  • Dance Showcase   12:00- 2:00
  • "Everyday People"   3:00- 6:00
  • Peach Queen Finals 7:00- 10:00

People are also encouraged to submit their best peach-inspired recipes for the 'Peach Taste-Off'. Submissions will be accepted until August 28 and people can click here for the application details. 

Posted by Niagara County Peach Festival on Monday, August 14, 2023

To learn more visit www.niagaracountypeachfestival.org

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