Fall Fest!

Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10am - 4pm at Como Lake Park (Casino Area) in Lancaster, NY!

Getting There

Entrance to the Event will only be available at Bowen Road. All other entrances will be closed. Parking in Como Lake Park will be limited! 

If you choose to park in Como Lake Park, enter at the Bowen Road entrance ONLY. All other entrances will be CLOSED. Follow cones, flags, and staff direction to the designated parking areas. Please follow staff directions in the parking lots to ensure a smooth and safe arrangement and flow of traffic. Please be mindful of pedestrians crossing and along the roadways. 

Please park only in designated parking areas. Do not park along the roadways. Please follow staff direction!

Take the Shuttle Bus!

Visitors are strongly encouraged to park at the William Street School (5201 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086) and take the free shuttle bus to the event. Three shuttles will run continuously to and from the event all day and the route is quick!

Take the FREE NFTA Parks Adventure Bus!

The FREE NFTA Parks Adventure Bus will be coming to Fall Fest! Hop on at the Metropolitan Transportation Center downtown. Click this link for Adventure Bus schedule information.

Accessibility

Accessible parking WILL be available in the outer casino lot by the festival. For accessibility needs, please call the EC Office of People with Disabilities, at (716) 858-6215. 

Additionally, an accessible bus will be available for shuttling between the William Street School and the event.

Paratransit service is also available to Fall Fest! For Paratransit service information, call 716-855-7268.

Activities: 

• Large vendor and non-profit organization fair (see below)
• Food trucks and food vendors 
  • Big Papa's Creamery
  • Brisket Love BBQ
  • Charlie's Waffles
  • Charmed Sweets
  • Cheesy Chick
  • Fat Bob's
  • Heritage Kaphi
  • House of Munch (cash only; ATM available on-site)
  • Jett's Bagels
  • Kornerstone Coffee
  • Outlaw Popcorn
  • Pink Fairy Cookie Company
  • Polish Villa 2 U
  • The Blend
• Live animals with Kester Farms Alpacas
• Hayrides
• Free pumpkins for children
• Live entertainment
  • The UP Guys (11:00am-12:00pm)
  • Magician Paul Antonio (12:30-1:30pm)
  • Musician Glenn Colton (2:00-3:00pm)
• Face painting
• Seasonal arts and crafts with the Lancaster Youth Bureau
• Forestry Bureau demonstrations

2026 Vendors & Organizations:

• Adopt-a-Pet, Inc.
• Alchemist LinKx
• All This and More
• American Diabetes Foundation 
• BFLO Branded
• Blings & Things
• Bo's Bones Organic Dog Biscuits
• Buffalo Braid Co.
• Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Bookmobile
• Buffalo Niagara Disc Golf
• Buttercup Woodcrafts
• C and G Creation
• Cherry Creek Woodland Harvest
• Child Care Resource Network
• Citizens' Climate Lobby
• Crisis Services
• Engraved
• Erie County CLERK ON THE GO
• Erie County Department for the Aging/NY Connects
• Erie County Department of Environment & Planning
• Erie County Department of Health: Community Wellness
• Erie County Department of Health: Healthy Neighborhood Program
• Erie County Department of Health: Office of Harm Reduction
• Erie County Department of Health: Office of Health Equity
• Erie County Department of Health: Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Medical Reserve Corps
• Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation & Forestry
• Erie County Department of Public Advocacy
• Erie County Department of Social Services: Community Ambassadors
• Erie County Department of Social Services: Recruitment
• Erie County Low Income Program for Sustainable Energy (ECLIPSE)
• Erie County Office of the Comptroller
• Erie County Soil & Water Conservation District & Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance
• FOCUS For Our Community Unity & Support
• Free Moon Gems
• Good Heart and Home
• HW Fine Arts, LLC
• Into the Wild Zootique
• J.C. Moore (local author)
• Jodie's Homemade Jam & Salsa
• Just for Kids
• Kara's Kreations
• K & B Crafts & Sports Collectibles
• Krochet by Kat
• Lancaster Police Department
• Lord Street Lather
• M&M 716 Designs
• Mama's Mission
• Marcia's Creations
• Maria's Magical Nails (Color Street)
• Mary Alice Ubal Insurance Agency, Inc.
• Messy Masterpiece, LLC
• MicheLaneous Farm
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Mother of Dough
• Nickel City Relics
• Norwex
• New York State Parks
• Pet Connection
• Phoenix Performance Coatings, LLC
• Pins & Pens
• Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
• Reuz-it
• Right Hand Crafts
• Scentfully Crafted
• Soul in Bloom
• Southtowns Walleye Association of WNY
• Spirits of the Sea
• Stingers BBQ Rubs and Seasonings
• Swede Hill Garden & Gifts
• Teal Fish Studio
• The Arc Erie County
• The Scorched Tree
• Three Thistle Designs
• TMR Jewelry Design
• Twin District Fire Co.
• Urban Buffalo Designs Co.
• Western New York Mountain Biking Association (WNYMBA)
• Wild Fern Co.
• WNY HEROES
• Wreaths by Gina and Laura

We are no longer accepting vendor applications for 2026.