Open Art Nights at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get some inspiration straight from the source at Open Art Nights.

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in Buffalo invites artists of all media and abilities to visit their 30,000+ square foot conservatory for an art experience unlike any other at Open Art Nights. For four hours, artists are invited to enjoy this intimate setting and become inspired by the collection of exotic plants from around the world.

A Source of Floral Inspiration

Open Art Nights provide artists the opportunity to explore the lush conservatory and locate your source of inspiration and set up your station on any of the paved space throughout for an up-close and personal look at your selected muse. Soft soothing music will play through the speakers to create an environment best suited for creative expression!

From March 15 –  April 15 artists can grab their inspiration from the Spring Flower Exhibit with over 30,000 blossoming bulbs of vibrant pinks, yellows, oranges, and more. Hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips decorate the conservatory – the perfect picture of spring.

Additionally, an art installation, Chromatic Organics, has been set up throughout the conservatory. The installation features metal sculptures, which act as a fascinating juxtaposition of the fragility and vibrance of the various flowers.

What to Expect at Open Art Nights

Chairs and water for painting will be provided but artists must bring all other supplies to create their works of art including: easels, water cups, brushes, paints, pastels, pencils, etc. For the safety and conservation of the plants, please do not utilize any oil-based media, spray paint, or any form of splattering – we want to keep these plants protected so everyone can appreciate their beauty!

Hours and Ticketing

Open Art Nights are best suited for artists aged 16+ and will take place on select weekends from March to September from 4-8 pm. Tickets are $22.00 and only include entrance, clean water, and a stool – remember to bring your own supplies! Members can purchase tickets for Open Art Nights for a discounted rate of $10.00. Click here to view dates and reserve your tickets.

Take Amtak to Open Art Nights

Attend the event via Amtrak to the Buffalo Exchange Street Station (BFX)—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 5.3 miles away from Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.

Get picked up from the Buffalo Exchange Street Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Buffalo office today at +1 716-884-6666.

Open Art Nights at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get some inspiration straight from the source at Open Art Nights.

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in Buffalo invites artists of all media and abilities to visit their 30,000+ square foot conservatory for an art experience unlike any other at Open Art Nights. For four hours, artists are invited to enjoy this intimate setting and become inspired by the collection of exotic plants from around the world.

A Source of Floral Inspiration

Open Art Nights provide artists the opportunity to explore the lush conservatory and locate your source of inspiration and set up your station on any of the paved space throughout for an up-close and personal look at your selected muse. Soft soothing music will play through the speakers to create an environment best suited for creative expression!

From March 15 –  April 15 artists can grab their inspiration from the Spring Flower Exhibit with over 30,000 blossoming bulbs of vibrant pinks, yellows, oranges, and more. Hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips decorate the conservatory – the perfect picture of spring.

Additionally, an art installation, Chromatic Organics, has been set up throughout the conservatory. The installation features metal sculptures, which act as a fascinating juxtaposition of the fragility and vibrance of the various flowers.

What to Expect at Open Art Nights

Chairs and water for painting will be provided but artists must bring all other supplies to create their works of art including: easels, water cups, brushes, paints, pastels, pencils, etc. For the safety and conservation of the plants, please do not utilize any oil-based media, spray paint, or any form of splattering – we want to keep these plants protected so everyone can appreciate their beauty!

Hours and Ticketing

Open Art Nights are best suited for artists aged 16+ and will take place on select weekends from March to September from 4-8 pm. Tickets are $22.00 and only include entrance, clean water, and a stool – remember to bring your own supplies! Members can purchase tickets for Open Art Nights for a discounted rate of $10.00. Click here to view dates and reserve your tickets.

Take Amtak to Open Art Nights

Attend the event via Amtrak to the Buffalo Exchange Street Station (BFX)—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 5.3 miles away from Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.

Get picked up from the Buffalo Exchange Street Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Buffalo office today at +1 716-884-6666.

National Buffalo Wing Festival

Created in 2002 by Drew Cerza, now known as the “Wing King,” the National Buffalo Wing Festival has since served 4.6 million wings to crowds of over 800,000 and is now entering its 22nd year.

Come hungry and leave satisfied this Labor Day weekend at the 2022 National Buffalo Wing Festival! The idea for this festival began when the 2001 film Osmosis Jones was released. Bill Murray stars as a compulsive eater whose goal is to attend the National Buffalo Wing Festival. At the time, this festival was fiction, until Buffalo native Drew Cerza decided to make it a reality in 2002. Cerza, also known as the “Wing King,” started this festival in order to help change the way Buffalo is viewed. Part of what makes it so special is that portions of the proceeds are donated to several local charities. Now entering its 22nd year, the National Buffalo Wing Festival has drawn more than 1.2 million people and served over 5.7 million wings.

The festival is host to not only buffalo wing eating contests but also musical entertainment, bobbing for wings, and more fun events! Be prepared to watch as adults and college students stuff their faces with delicious buffalo wings and see who comes out the winner! Kids can be part of the fun as well with the Baby Wing Competition, where children as young as newborns can compete in a Buffalo-themed costume contest to see who has the most Buffalo spirit! Catch live music from artists like Rusty Nickle, Boomerang, Dave Turner, and more! A weekend filled with food, fun, and Buffalo-themed activities, this festival is one not to miss!

Parking at the festival is free, which is convenient if you’re renting a car through Enterprise. Tickets for the festival are $20 each and will be available at the entrance gate, children 8 and under are admitted for free. This year, the festival is operating as a general admission event as opposed to holding individual three-hour sessions. The festival is an all-day event so you can eat and enjoy your wings within your own timeframe.

Other tickets include food tickets. There are chicken wing food tickets that can be purchased at the event. Individual tickets are set at $1.50, whereas sheets of 10 tickets are set at $15. One ticket is the equivalent of one chicken wing. For non-chicken wing foods you can use food tickets or cash, and for beverages, you can pay using credit or debit cards.

This year there are also the VIP Craft Beer Fundraiser tickets sold for Saturday, August 31 from 2 pm – 7 pm. The $75 ticket includes all-day admission, four-hour craft beer tasting, $15 of food tickets, access to the Buffalo Bills field, a souvenir plate and cup, a bottle of Dan-O’s seasoning, a Tums Wingfest Survival kit, and a charitable donation to Hope Rises Uplifting News and Mafia Babes charities.

Take Amtrak to The National Buffalo Wing Festival

Experience this festival via Amtrak to Buffalo-Exchange Street Station in Buffalo—The station is 9.3 miles from Highmark Stadium. Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

Get picked up from Buffalo-Exchange Street Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Buffalo office today at: 716-884-6666.

Open Art Nights at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Get some inspiration straight from the source at Open Art Nights.

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in Buffalo invites artists of all media and abilities to visit their 30,000+ square foot conservatory for an art experience unlike any other at Open Art Nights. For four hours, artists are invited to enjoy this intimate setting and become inspired by the collection of exotic plants from around the world.

A Source of Floral Inspiration

Open Art Nights provide artists the opportunity to explore the lush conservatory and locate your source of inspiration and set up your station on any of the paved space throughout for an up-close and personal look at your selected muse. Soft soothing music will play through the speakers to create an environment best suited for creative expression!

From March 15 –  April 15 artists can grab their inspiration from the Spring Flower Exhibit with over 30,000 blossoming bulbs of vibrant pinks, yellows, oranges, and more. Hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips decorate the conservatory – the perfect picture of spring.

Additionally, an art installation, Chromatic Organics, has been set up throughout the conservatory. The installation features metal sculptures, which act as a fascinating juxtaposition of the fragility and vibrance of the various flowers.

What to Expect at Open Art Nights

Chairs and water for painting will be provided but artists must bring all other supplies to create their works of art including: easels, water cups, brushes, paints, pastels, pencils, etc. For the safety and conservation of the plants, please do not utilize any oil-based media, spray paint, or any form of splattering – we want to keep these plants protected so everyone can appreciate their beauty!

Hours and Ticketing

Open Art Nights are best suited for artists aged 16+ and will take place on select weekends from March to September from 4-8 pm. Tickets are $22.00 and only include entrance, clean water, and a stool – remember to bring your own supplies! Members can purchase tickets for Open Art Nights for a discounted rate of $10.00. Click here to view dates and reserve your tickets.

Take Amtak to Open Art Nights

Attend the event via Amtrak to the Buffalo Exchange Street Station (BFX)—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is 5.3 miles away from Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, making it an easy and convenient option to get to the event.

Get picked up from the Buffalo Exchange Street Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Buffalo office today at +1 716-884-6666.

National Buffalo Wing Festival

Created in 2002 by Drew Cerza, now known as the “Wing King,” the National Buffalo Wing Festival has since served 4.6 million wings to crowds of over 800,000 and is now entering its 22nd year.

Come hungry and leave satisfied this Labor Day weekend at the 2022 National Buffalo Wing Festival! The idea for this festival began when the 2001 film Osmosis Jones was released. Bill Murray stars as a compulsive eater whose goal is to attend the National Buffalo Wing Festival. At the time, this festival was fiction, until Buffalo native Drew Cerza decided to make it a reality in 2002. Cerza, also known as the “Wing King,” started this festival in order to help change the way Buffalo is viewed. Part of what makes it so special is that portions of the proceeds are donated to several local charities. Now entering its 22nd year, the National Buffalo Wing Festival has drawn more than 1.2 million people and served over 5.7 million wings.

The festival is host to not only buffalo wing eating contests but also musical entertainment, bobbing for wings, and more fun events! Be prepared to watch as adults and college students stuff their faces with delicious buffalo wings and see who comes out the winner! Kids can be part of the fun as well with the Baby Wing Competition, where children as young as newborns can compete in a Buffalo-themed costume contest to see who has the most Buffalo spirit! Catch live music from artists like Rusty Nickle, Boomerang, Dave Turner, and more! A weekend filled with food, fun, and Buffalo-themed activities, this festival is one not to miss!

Parking at the festival is free, which is convenient if you’re renting a car through Enterprise. Tickets for the festival are $20 each and will be available at the entrance gate, children 8 and under are admitted for free. This year, the festival is operating as a general admission event as opposed to holding individual three-hour sessions. The festival is an all-day event so you can eat and enjoy your wings within your own timeframe.

Other tickets include food tickets. There are chicken wing food tickets that can be purchased at the event. Individual tickets are set at $1.50, whereas sheets of 10 tickets are set at $15. One ticket is the equivalent of one chicken wing. For non-chicken wing foods you can use food tickets or cash, and for beverages, you can pay using credit or debit cards.

This year there are also the VIP Craft Beer Fundraiser tickets sold for Saturday, August 31 from 2 pm – 7 pm. The $75 ticket includes all-day admission, four-hour craft beer tasting, $15 of food tickets, access to the Buffalo Bills field, a souvenir plate and cup, a bottle of Dan-O’s seasoning, a Tums Wingfest Survival kit, and a charitable donation to Hope Rises Uplifting News and Mafia Babes charities.

Take Amtrak to The National Buffalo Wing Festival

Experience this festival via Amtrak to Buffalo-Exchange Street Station in Buffalo—The station is 9.3 miles from Highmark Stadium. Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

Get picked up from Buffalo-Exchange Street Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Buffalo office today at: 716-884-6666.