In Ellicottville, anything can happen! That’s the theme of this year’s Friday Stroll the Streets, which kicks off its twelve-week series on Friday, June 30th. In addition to being the first night of the summer stroll, June 30th is also the start of Music Festival Weekend in Ellicottville. The downtown merchants in Ellicottville will be setting the tone with top-billing Buffalo performing artist, Steve Balesteri.

Over the years Steve has become known as a modern-day crooner, bringing that classic cool and smoothness to both timeless favorites as well as current hits ranging from Pop to Rock to R&B to Jazz and even Country. His original material combines his own brand of Pop/Soul with his warm, rich vocals and relatable lyrics to create songs that resonate with audiences of all ages. Currently Steve is completing work on his debut full-length album “Day and Night”, slated for a late Summer release. Visit www.stevebalesteri.com his full schedule and recordings.


In keeping with the theme of “Anything Can Happen in Ellicottville”, Jonathan Clarkson from American Hawkeye will share information about the amazing world of falconry with his live birds of prey. Clarkson shares his passion for the ancient sport as he discusses the skill and patience required to train birds to become a hunting partners and trusted companions.
There will be weekly fun for the whole family with fire trucks, face painting, balloon twisting, henna tattoos and much more! Be sure to pick up your Stroll the Streets passport every week, which allows you to earn a free appetizer at Villaggio by getting your passport stamped at sponsoring retail locations. Speaking of sponsors… we want to thank the key sponsors of this year’s Stroll the Streets:
Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce – Event Sponsor
Peters & Moriarty, Philip Vogt Contracting – Presenting Sponsors
Weed Ross Insurance, John C. Nelson Law Firm – Movie Sponsors
We hope you will join us for an exciting summer season in Ellicottville!