Festivals
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Allegany County Fair - Featuring J&J Amusements on the midway, mini-theater, exhibits, live demonstrations, model building, domestic arts, 4-H, tractor pulls and more on Common Road, Angelica; $. 585-466-7453, www.alleganycount y fair.org now-sun. 22

The 25th annual Canal Festival continues through Sunday, July 22 on the canal banks of the historic Erie Canal in the cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. There will be rides, games, food and entertainment at the festival. 692-3929, www.canalfest.org thurs. 19-sat. 21

Victorian Dazzle Festival - Includes ghost tours by horse-drawn trolly and a Victorian murder mystery. Starts Thursday, July 19 and runs through Saturday, July 21 in downtown Fredonia. There will be other activities and entertainment for children and adults as well. Reservations required. 1-888-414-4818, www.festivalsfredonia.com fri. 20-sat. 21 Great Lakes Water and Sport Expo - Features boating and waterfront activities, such as powerboat racing and regattas on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 at the pier and NFTA outer harbor, Buffalo. 553-7670,