Panama Rocks Foliage Festival
The 2023 Panama Rocks Foliage Festival is Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1st at Panama Rocks!
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE 2023 FOLIAGE FESTIVAL!
HOURS: Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00pm on Saturday (vendors closing at 5:00pm) and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday.
ADMISSION: Admission to the Foliage Festival is FREE. Admission to the Panama Rocks scenic area is the normal daily rate (you can pay in person or online). Street parking is free if available and field parking is $5 per vehicle.
ART & CRAFT SHOW & FARMERS MARKET: Shop over 60 vendors at our art and craft show and farmers market and enjoy demonstrations such as chainsaw carving by Elaine Foy; chainsaw carving and blacksmithing by John Stow; glass blowing by Grant Robinson of Liquid Monkey; rocket stoves by Paul Jackino of Paul's Rocket Stoves; and weaving by the Harmony Historic Society. Some demonstrators will be auctioning off a piece in a 50:50 raffle to benefit an area charity off their choice.
ENTERTAINMENT: Traditional and original music by Davis & Eng, Josie Huffman, and Velvet Waves Acoustic! Performances by Buffalo Aerial Dance (Saturday only). Try your hand at axe throwing with Axcellent Adventures at Panama Rocks!
FOOD: by Lab Press Co. (grilled cheese, soups, and other Lab favorites); Ramsey's Food Truck (cheese steaks, sausage, fries, and funnel cakes); Best of Buffalo by Byron (Western New York favorites); CamaradERIE BBQ (delicious BBQ); candy apples and taffy by Fowler's; cheese from Eden Valley Creamery; sauces from Burning Asphalt; honey from Panama Bee Farm; as well as ice cream, Gelati's Italian Ice and cookies (by Killa Kookies & Kream and Tallulah's Sweets).
COSTUME CONTEST: Dress up for our daily Costume Contest (winners will receive their choice of a 2024 Season Pass or Panama Rocks t-shirt - if you plan to hike please dress accordingly!). Youth costume contests will take place daily at 3:00pm on the main stage (age 0-12). Adult costume contests will take place daily at 3:30pm (age 13+).
FALL & HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES: Trick-or Treating with our art & craft vendors; Face Painting; build a stuffed animal friend with Plushihut; horse drawn wagon rides (11am to 3pm, weather permitting); and more!
FALL/HALLOWEEN PHOTO SESSIONS IN THE ROCKS: Get a beautiful fall-festive family photo with the gorgeous natural backdrop of the Rocks or get spooky with a custom Halloween set featuring a "Bone Throne" nestled among the Rocks. Professional photos by Hannah Connor Photography. $10 per digital image - first come first served from 11:00am to 4:30pm on SATURDAY ONLY.
HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL: Join us for a FREE showing of the 1959 classic House on Haunted Hill, starring Vincent Price, at 6:30pm on Saturday in the park rec hall. Bring a chair and blanket!
ADMISSION: Admission to the Foliage Festival is FREE. Admission to the Panama Rocks scenic area is the normal daily rate (you can pay in person or online). Street parking is free if available and field parking is $5 per vehicle.
ART & CRAFT SHOW & FARMERS MARKET: Shop over 60 vendors at our art and craft show and farmers market and enjoy demonstrations such as chainsaw carving by Elaine Foy; chainsaw carving and blacksmithing by John Stow; glass blowing by Grant Robinson of Liquid Monkey; rocket stoves by Paul Jackino of Paul's Rocket Stoves; and weaving by the Harmony Historic Society. Some demonstrators will be auctioning off a piece in a 50:50 raffle to benefit an area charity off their choice.
ENTERTAINMENT: Traditional and original music by Davis & Eng, Josie Huffman, and Velvet Waves Acoustic! Performances by Buffalo Aerial Dance (Saturday only). Try your hand at axe throwing with Axcellent Adventures at Panama Rocks!
FOOD: by Lab Press Co. (grilled cheese, soups, and other Lab favorites); Ramsey's Food Truck (cheese steaks, sausage, fries, and funnel cakes); Best of Buffalo by Byron (Western New York favorites); CamaradERIE BBQ (delicious BBQ); candy apples and taffy by Fowler's; cheese from Eden Valley Creamery; sauces from Burning Asphalt; honey from Panama Bee Farm; as well as ice cream, Gelati's Italian Ice and cookies (by Killa Kookies & Kream and Tallulah's Sweets).
COSTUME CONTEST: Dress up for our daily Costume Contest (winners will receive their choice of a 2024 Season Pass or Panama Rocks t-shirt - if you plan to hike please dress accordingly!). Youth costume contests will take place daily at 3:00pm on the main stage (age 0-12). Adult costume contests will take place daily at 3:30pm (age 13+).
FALL & HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES: Trick-or Treating with our art & craft vendors; Face Painting; build a stuffed animal friend with Plushihut; horse drawn wagon rides (11am to 3pm, weather permitting); and more!
FALL/HALLOWEEN PHOTO SESSIONS IN THE ROCKS: Get a beautiful fall-festive family photo with the gorgeous natural backdrop of the Rocks or get spooky with a custom Halloween set featuring a "Bone Throne" nestled among the Rocks. Professional photos by Hannah Connor Photography. $10 per digital image - first come first served from 11:00am to 4:30pm on SATURDAY ONLY.
- SEASON OF THE WITCH WOMEN'S PHOTO SHOOT: Put together a witchy look and grab your gal pals for some small group shots as well as a giant group photo with Black Crystal Boudoir! YOU MUST PURCHASE A TICKET IN ADVANCE - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL: Join us for a FREE showing of the 1959 classic House on Haunted Hill, starring Vincent Price, at 6:30pm on Saturday in the park rec hall. Bring a chair and blanket!
