“A Day in Historic Clarence Hollow” Established in 1808, the town of Clarence is the oldest township in Erie County NY. Today it is an exciting mix of old and new, highlighted by the hamlet of Clarence Hollow – a truly unique destination & easily accessible from Buffalo, Niagara Falls and the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region. We will be happy to arrange special hours at the attractions for your group. For additional information contact the CHA at 1-716-759-2345 or Bob Lenz at 1-800-841-1735 rwlenz@aol.com ANTIQUES Clarence - The Antiques Capital of Western New York Multi-dealer Shops - Four complexes with dozens of individual dealers all under one roof. Kelly’s Antique World - New York State’s largest indoor and outdoor antiques and collectibles market featuring the Sunday Flea Market. Independent Antique Dealers - many quaint shops to explore along Main Street. MUSEUMS Wilson Greatbatch/Clarence Historical Museum - Tour the workshop where Wilson Greatbatch invented the first implantable pacemaker and other exhibits in the Clarence museum. Museum of European Art - 33 works by Salvador Dali, and many other fine artists. www.meaus.com Rich Twinn Octagon House - A completely restored Victorian home on the National Register of Historic Places located in nearby Akron. SPECIALTY SHOPS Dozens of unique shops such as Clear Light Studio (pictured at left) and many others including: Adventures in Cooking, The Bavarian Nut Company, Clay Hands Pottery, Grand Design Art Studio, Monkey See Monkey Do, The Podge, Sunshine Square Gifts, Town & Country Gifts, Unfinished Art Studio, Dkd Studio, Garden of Earthly Delights, Kathi Eagan Fine Art/Ashton Gallery, USA Bird Supply, Family Chocolate Shop, and many more. RESTAURANTS Dining for lunch or dinner: Orazio's, Asa Ransom House, Sala Restaurant, Gianni Mazia's on Main, Goodrich Coffee & Tea, Hayes Seafood House, Marcia's Place, Kennedy's Cove, Red Mill Inn, Brennan's Bowery Bar and Restaurant, Carriage House Cafe, Clarence Country Doughnuts, Clarence Grille, Clarence Pizza Company, Dash's Market, The Famous Dukes Bar and Grill at Ivy Ridge Golf Course. SOME FEATURED EVENTS 2010 CLARENCE HOLLOW FARMERS' MARKET @ 10717 Main Street - Saturdays from June through October. Clarence Day in the Park with Fireworks @ Main Street Town Park - July 3, 2010. CONCERTS: - Clarence Summer Orchestra @ Main Street Town Park - July 11, 18, 25, & Aug. 1, 2010 - Clarence Summer Band @ Main Street Town Park - July 15, 2010 - Meals on Wheels Rock the Barn @ 9015 Main Street - July 16, 2010 - Clarence Concert Association Pops Concert @ Main Street Town Park - August 8, 2010 Walk the Villages program from June - October. A program sponsored by NY Senator Mary Lou Rath, Walk the Villages encourages walking for health and wellness. Explore new neighborhoods while supporting local businesses in Akron, Batavia, Clarence, Kenmore, LeRoy and Williamsville. www.walkthevillages.com Clarence Hollow Garden Walk, part of the National Garden Festival, http://www.nationalgardenfestival.com - July 17, 2010. Taste of Clarence & Cruise Night @ Main Street Town Park - August 2, 2010. Clarence Farmers' Market Chalk Art Festival - August 7, 2010. Fall Festival at The Great Pumpkin Farm - September 24 - October 31, 2010. International Pumpkin Weigh-off October 2-3, 2010. Scarecrow Contest @ Main Street in the Hollow - October 1-31, 2010. "Oink"toberfest International Barbeque Cook-off & Competition @ The Great Pumpkin Farm - September 24-26, 2010. OTHER NEARBY POSSIBILITIES Cheese and Wine Tasting - At the Kutter's Cheese Factory in nearby Corfu NY. Perry's Ice Cream Plant Tour - See how ice cream is made in nearby Akron NY. Lancaster Opera House - Variety of musicals, drama & theater in nearby Lancaster NY. Amherst Museum - Historic buildings, tours, exhibits, special events in nearby Amherst NY
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