The Olcott Fire Company hall on Lockport Olcott Road in Olcott is the setting of this fabulous auction, which features original art, antiques, memorabilia, and much more.  Items for auction may be reviewed from 12 - 2 PM with complimentary music and hors d’oeuvres provided.  Beverages are available at a nominal fee.  A chance auction will be ongoing from 12 - 4 PM and the live auction begins at 2 PM. and is sponsored by the Olcott Fire Company, and Scott Perry, auctioneer, to benefit Olcott Beach Carousel Park, Inc.  A $10 admission and registration fee, payable at the door.  The event is co-chaired by Barbara and Nelson Colley, and James and Rosemary Sansone.  For more information or to donate an item (which is tax deductible), phone 778-7066 or 778-8284.

May 6, 2009:
Sign up to Volunteer at Olcott Beach Carousel Park

   Come to the Newfane Town Hall (Transit Rd., Newfane) between 5:30 - 7 PM and sign up to volunteer at Olcott Beach Carousel Park.  Training is provided.  Enjoy wine and cheese and meet others who will be volunteering.  Bring your calendar, so you can pick dates to work.  For more information, call Rosemary at 778-7066.

May 23,24.25, 2009:
Olcott Beach Carousel Park Opens

   Kick off the start of the season at Olcott Beach Carousel Park during Memorial Day Weekend from 12 - 6 PM.  The park will be open on Saturdays and Sundays through June from 12 - 6 PM.  July through Labor Day hours are Thurs., Friday, Sunday 12 - 6 PM and Saturday 12 - 8 PM.  Sept. - Oct. 3 & 4, the park will be open Sat. and Sun. from 12 - 6 PM.

View of garden by the  carousel roundhouse Garden on Ontario St. entrance of Olcott Beach Carousel Park

July 18, 2009:

Olcott Garden Tour to Benefit Olcott Beach Carousel Park

   This tour takes in gardens of homes in Olcott and its surrounding area, many gardens with lake views. This is a one time event only, and tickets are $10 and include the self-guided tour of 11 gardens, a carousel ride & a game of Skee Ball at Carousel Park,  3 free wine tastings at the Kempville wine shop, samples of River Rat Cheese at the Water's Edge at Lakeview Village Shoppes and a hot dog and a drink at Moondoggies and ice cream at carousel concessions in Olcott. Greenhouse and landscaping vendors will be in the gazebo area.  Tickets available at Hedley's Mini Mart in Olcott, the ticket booth at Olcott Beach Carousel Park, or by calling Jane at 778-7767.

Sensational Musical Group: Sophisticated Swing featuring Jim Sansone, Gary Dieboldt and Jessica Condes (Photo by Jack DiMaggio)

July 25, 2009:
Old Olcott Days and Entertainment on the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater Stage

   Board a trolley and get a narrated tour of the history of Olcott Beach from 12 - 5 PM. Memorabilia of Olcott is on display. On stage at the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater from 3 - 5 PM is the musical group Sophisticated Swing.

Jim Menke's Marionette Show

   Board a trolley and get a narrated tour of the history of Olcott Beach from 12 - 5 PM. Memorabilia of Olcott is on display. On stage at the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater at 1 PM and 3 PM is Jim Menke's Marionette show: Razzle Dazzle Circus.

Mark Mazur's Little Big Band Dancing Under the Stars The Best Sunset Over Lake Ontario

August 11, 2009:
Jazz Sea Sunset at the Olcott Yacht Club to Benefit Olcott Beach Carousel Park

   This event is a fundraiser for Olcott Beach Carousel Park and takes place from 7 - 10 PM is sponsored by the Olcott Yacht Club, chaired by Doloros Stinson, and is open to the public.  Participants are treated to an evening of jazz entertainment (for listening and dancing under the stars).  Three musical groups will be available at different locations at he yacht club.  Upstairs Kevin Clark will provide piano and sing-along.  On the north lawn, Sophisticated Swing will entertain and on the patio, Mark Mazur's Little Big Band.  Tickets are $20 and include hors d’oeuvres and a choice of one sandwich: beef on weck, chicken wrap, or veggie wrap.   Cash bar and a view of the sunset on Lake Ontario. Park at the Harbor Inn on Rt. 18 and take the trolley to the yacht club.  Get tickets early, last year was a sellout!   Call (716) 778-7066 or 433-8238 for tickets or information.

Mickey greets guests at the park for Community Appreciation Day and the carousel's birthday party.

   Come celebrate our 1928 Allen Herschell carousel’s birthday, Roaring 20’s style from 12 - 6 PM.  Special guests include Mickey Mouse and Betty Boop. and Clowns. Antique 1920's cars.  Entertainment on stage. Free washable tattoos for the kids, a Skee Ball Challenge, cookies, free rides on the Olcott Fire Truck from 1 - 3 PM and entertainment on the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater stage featuring Diane's School of Dance dancers at 12:30 PM. To show appreciation to the community for their support of the park, carousel rides will be free.

Halloween Fun at Olcott Beach Carousel Park

   Put on your costume and join the friendly spooks at Olcott Beach Carousel Park for some Halloween fun from 12 - 6 PM.  Kid friendly “scary” cartoons at the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater as well as costume judging.  There will be mystery prize rides for every full carousel ride as well as free apples and pumpkins (one per child) while they last and ghost stories. This will be the last weekend the park will be open for the season.