Event Schedule
2008 Events
3rd Annual Classic and Custom Car Show - July 26 2008, 12pm-6pm - The CTRC and Lakeside Classic Cruisers in conjunction with the East Side Car Club are pleased to announce that they will be co-hosting the 3rd annual classic and custom car show at the Central Terminal. Those interested in showing their car can pre-register using this form: http://www.rodandpiston.com/showflyers/centralterminal08.pdf
Buffalo Federation of Women’s Clubs Fundraiser - August 2nd 2008 - Details coming.
Blues Brews and BBQ - August 9th 2008, 4pm - 10pm - Join us for music, BBQ and beer at Central Terminal. Playing that night are Johnny James, Mick Hayes, Speedy Parker, and Tommy Z Band. Tickets are $10 presale or $12 at the door. Must be 21+ to attend. Buy tickets on line - click here
Open Music Foundation Concert - August 23rd 2008 - Details coming.
Buffalo Central Terminal Third Annual Train Show - September 6 & 7, 10am-4pm - Interested vendors can print the contract by clicking here. Join us for the third annual train show. Adults:$5.00, Children (3-12): $2.00, Family:$10.00 (2 adults & 2 kids). Attractions include:
* Operating Train Layouts for all the family to enjoy.
* Craftsmans Corner, to learn new ways to improve your layout.
* Children’s play area with Thomas the Tank.
* Door Prizes & Refreshments.
* Videos, DVDs, Books & Photographs that have any thing to do with Trains.
* Sale of Trains and their accessories for all size layouts & collectors.
Picnic on the Plaza VI: Oktoberfest - September 27, 6pm-12am - Celebrate Autumn in traditional Munich style! Enjoy an evening of music in the concourse “beer garden” with Western New York’s most in-demand German band, the Frankfurters! Choices of beer, food, soft drinks and merchandise will be available. Guests in costume get in for free!
3rd Annual Variety Club Haunted Halloween Bash - October 25 2008, 6pm-12am
Members Only Tour - November 2 2008 - Special tour for Friends of Central Terminal, allowing people to see restricted areas of the building. Want to attend? Become a Member
Buffalo Tours 2008 Terminal tours - All tours start at 11 am and are approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours in length. Tours are run through Buffalo Tours. Please contact Buffalo Tours (716-852-3300) with any questions.
May 11th
June 1st
July 13th
August 17th
October 5th
Groups or individuals wishing to arrange a tour can do so for a suggested donation. Please contact us directly with the name of your group, the size of the group, and desired date and time. Artists wishing to photograph the terminal can arrange for private tours. Fees are 1-5 people: $50/hr, 6+ people: $100/hr.Central Terminal is also available for event rentals.
Past events:
Dyngus Day on the East Side - March 24 2008, 5pm-11pm - Join us in celebrating Dyngus Day on the East Side, this time with heaters and heated tents!! Tickets are $10, but get in for only $2 with an official wrist band from another Dyngus party. The Dyngus Day parade starts at the Broadway Market at 5, and ends at the Terminal at 5:45. Harmony Polish Folk Ensemble will perform followed by Those Idiots - Polka with an attitude! Buffalo Bells featuring Gene Kurdziel traditional polka music will close out the party. Food and drink from Ulrichs, Bistro Europa, the K Sisters, and Melanie’s. Don’t miss it!
UB Senior Thesis Art Show - Sunday April 13th, 2-6pm / Saturday April 19th, 1-5pm / Sunday April 20th, 1-5pm - “4cm Dialated: The Exit Show“. Graduating seniors from the University at Buffalo’s Department of Visual Studies will present their work collaboratively. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
11th Annual Spring Clean Up - May 17th, 9am to 1pm - Come and help us prepare the concourse and grounds for yet another busy summer season! Gloves, work attire recommended and tools are always welcome. Free food and drink will be available.
Artists and Models - May 31st 2008 - Hallwalls will again program installation artists throughout the concourse.
The Student Celebration of Visual Arts - June 7 & 8 2008 - Join us for our 4th year showcasing the art of students from across WNY. The Williamsville Art Teachers of the SCVA (Student Celebration of the Visual Arts) and the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) will be displaying student submissions of painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Food and beverages will be for sale.
Central Terminal Wine Fest - June 28 2008, 12-5pm - Join us for a day of wine tasting!
Wineries from across New York State will offer samples of their wine, in addition to:
Live Music by Mark Filsinger Trio!
Food Vendors!
Farmer’s Market!
Raffles and Chinese Auction, featuring two round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines!
*Admission 21 and over only
Tickets are $20 presale online - click here - or $25 at the door.
