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SEPTEMBER 13 - 19, 2019
VOLUME 8 ISSUE 37
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TIMES The official Newspaper of the Village of Ellicottville, the Town of Ellicottville, Ellicottville Central Schools and the Towns of East Otto. Great Valley and Mansfield, NewYork
Ellicottville’s 21st ‘Rock ‘n‘ Roll Weekend’ begins Friday
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Photo submitted Ellicottville will host its annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend, Sept. 13-15. It’s one of the area’s favorite fall events that draws music lovers and motor enthusiasts from all over the region.
By Deb Everts
Feel the rhythm of the beat at Ellicottville’s annual “Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend” event, Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15. Take a step back in time when rock ‘n’ roll
was king, the greaser-look was in and their cars were hotrods. Presented by the Northtown Automotive Group, Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend is one of the area’s
favorite fall events that draws music lovers and motor enthusiasts from all over the region. Now in its 21st year, it’s a one-of-a-kind weekend event. The activities kick off Friday evening with live music performed by regional musicians at a number of Ellicottville’s popular hot spots including Balloons, Finnerty’s Taproom, The Gin
Mill and Villagio. The rockin’ weekend continues on Saturday as Finnerty’s Taproom, Balloons, The Gin Mill and the Public House of Ellicottville host bands at their establishments. The Winery of Ellicottville joins the other venues with live music as they
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Pumpkinville begins 51st season Saturday By Rick Miller
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Birds and Bees will feature a large beehive with glass walls so visitors can see the bees activity inside. On the other side of the building, visitors — especially kids — can view a hatching area for baby chicks. “We’re a working pumpkin farm, so it’s really important that we educate our visitors, especially kids, about the importance of agriculture,” Dan said. This year’s corn maze is sponsored by Ellicottville Brewing Company, a partner with Pumpkinville in
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have it under permanent cover.” The carousel has an agricultural history. It came from a Midwest selfpick orchard. There are panels on the center of the carousel, one of which ironically is a painting of pumpkins. “We’ve always wanted a carousel at Pumpkinville,” Diane said. Pumpkinville draws an estimated 100,000 visitors from mid-September to the end of October. “We think this will be a good fit for us,” Dan added. A new agricultural attraction will also debut when Pumpkinville opens.
Just a few blocks east of downtown Ellicottville
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Photo by Rick Miller Pumpkinville owners Dan and Diane Pawlowski have added a new attraction this year, the Happy Horse Carousel. Pumpkinville opens for a 51st season on Saturday.
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It’s almost Pumpkinville time! It’s that time of year when all roads lead to the road that leads to Pumpkinville, nestled at the northern end of Sugartown Road off Route 98, Great Valley. Pumpkinville is New York state’s oldest continually working pumpkin farm — 51 years and counting. It will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. when it opens this Saturday. “It may not be the biggest, but we think it is the best,” said owner Dan Pawlowski, who runs it with his wife, Diane. She oversees the bakery and assures everyone there will again be plenty of pumpkin doughnuts again this year. Follow your nose to the kitchen where you’ll find other bakery items including breads, cookies and pumpkin pies. The Pawlowskis continue to expand Pumpkinville, adding new attractions each year. New this year is the Happy Horse Carousel, right next to the Fun Zone. “We looked coast to coast for a carousel for several years,” Dan said on a tour of Pumpkinville last week. “It’s portable. We set it up and it’s been inspected for use. Next year we hope to
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