With nationally and internationally known institutions of higher learning within our boundaries, we offer a diverse cultural experience. The Western NY Wilds offers a wide variety of events including music, drama, dance, as well as special exhibits, and much more.

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Pioneer Oil Days
Event Schedule Sunday June 19th Genesee Valley Antique Tractor Pull, Hahn and Schaffner, 9am-5pm Chicken B-B-Q at the tractor pull by Trailblazers Snowmobile Club Tuesday June 21st Lions Club Community Picnic 5pm, Shaner Field Baldwin’s Tractor Pull for kids, 6:30-7:30pm, Shaner Field Wednesday June 22nd Local History Scavenger Hunt, St. Mary's Parish Hall, 6-7:30pm Thursday […]
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Saturday Handbuilding Workshop at the West
Alfred Arts Studio at the West. Main Street Alfred Saturdays 1-3pm Join us for a guided seasonal hand building project. This class is 2 hours long and includes hands on instruction in a small class, clay and firing. Projects may include, pumpkins, flower pots, house numbers, boxes, cupcake boxes (youth), flasks (adults), trivets and more.
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New York State Oil Producers’ Association Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
On Friday, June 24, the New York State Oil Producers' Association will host its 16th annual Wall of Fame induction ceremony. Join us as we induct six new members to this illustrious list of hard-working local individuals who helped make the New York State oil and gas industry so vital to the region's history and […]
Find out more »Friday Pottery Workshop at the West
Alfred Arts Studio at the West Main Street in Alfred Fridays from 6-8pm Join us for a guided workshop on the pottery wheel. This class is 2 hours long and includes hands on instruction in a small class, clay and firing. Bring a friend, a date or just yourself! ... and if you're so inclined, BYOB
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