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- Start exploring some of our region's inspiring cultural attractions, unbeatable outdoor recreation and what has made Chautauqua County a learning vacation destination for 150 years.
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- B&B's, Hotels, Rentals. No matter what your preference, style, or budget, we're certain you will always find the right accommodations here in Chautauqua County.
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- Unrivaled natural beauty makes for year-round adventurous things to do in Chautauqua County and Western NY.
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  - Beaches
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- Take a Chautauqua vacation and learn something new for the sake of having fun.
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- Ready for some good eats? Come discover the fantastic restaurants in Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown, Lake Erie, Findley Lake & Amish Country.
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- Shop along classic Main Streets from yesteryear, relaxed lakeside villages and Amish Country stores throughout the region.
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- Chautauqua County offers great options for group functions ranging from corporate retreats, meetings, reunions, weddings, to fun-filled motorcoach tours.
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Events
- Thousands of events are scheduled across the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region each year, use this calendar to help find festivals, workshops and programs of interest.
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Fishing Tournaments

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1-Day Perch Derby on Lake Erie

1-Day Perch Derby, Lake Erie, $40 entry, Southtowns Walleye, 716-228-6520

Dunkirk Walleye Festival

Jun 06 - Jun 08, 2025

WNY Walleye Classic / Dunkirk Walleye Festival 2025, $500 entry.

Charter Fishing

41st Annual Southtowns Walleye Tournament

Jun 07 - Jun 15, 2025

41st Annual 9-Day Southtowns Walleye Tournament, $100 entry, $100k prizes, Jim Skoczylas, 716-796-5372.

Charter Fishing

NY Musky, Chautauqua Lake Showdown

Jun 21 - Jun 22, 2025

NY Musky, Chautauqua Lake Showdown, Region 3 Chapter Challenge; 585-287-7578

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New York Walleye Derby

NY Walleye Derby 2025, registration deadline Jun. 21, Contact Jim Steel: 716-481-5348. June 28-Aug. 10.

Charter Fishing

Walleye Duel in Dunkirk

Jul 12 - Jul 13, 2025

Walleye Duel in Dunkirk, Dunkirk Pavilion – new location, $500 entry; 3-fish bag/ 2-days; Captain’s Meeting on July 11; Mark Mohr: 716-998-9871.

Walleye Shootout

Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout

Jul 17 - Jul 20, 2025

Sunset Bay Walleye Shoot-Out 2025, $500 entry, $500K prizes; 6-fish bag/day – 1-day major contest. 716-435-4137.

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NCCC Walleye Derby

Aug 01 - Aug 03, 2025

21st Annual Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club Walleye Tourney - Dunkirk Harbor; 3 fish bag/day - 3 days; Contact Zen Olow: 716-640-2776

National Walleye Tour

Cabela's National Walleye Tour

Aug 07 - Aug 08, 2025

The National Walleye Tour returns to Dunkirk in 2025, Aug. 7-8 on Lake Erie. Professional angler TV event. Weigh-in open to the public. Details to follow.

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