Date: May 18-20, 2012
Name: Fire On The Genesee
Location: Highbanks Recreation Area Letchworth State Park
Contact: 585-493-3600
Website: www.nysparks.com
Fee: none
Description: Civil War encampment, living history and battle reenactments with Union, Confederate and Civilian members Camps open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Battles at 2 p.m

Date: May 19-20, May 26-28, June 2-3
Name: Tree Peony Festival of Flowers
Location: Linwood Gardens
Contact: 585 584-3913
Website: www.linwoodgardens.org
Fee: $8 p.p.
Description: Linwood Gardens is known for its distinquished collection of Tree Peonies. See them in bloom in this spectacular setting overlooking the Genesee Valley.

Date: May 25, 2012
Name: William Pryor Letchworth Birthday Celebration
Location: Museum Area Letchworth State Park
Contact: 585-493-3616
Website: www.nysparks.com
Fee: none
Description: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great event for school groups and public.. A celebration with 10 stations different topics:civil war camp life, wool spinning, portrayals of Mr. Letchworth and Caroline Bishop

Date: May 25-28, 2012
Name: Red, White and Blue Balloon Rally
Location: Archery Field near Castile entrance Letchworth State Park
Contact: 585-243-3600
Website: www.balloonsoverletchworth.com
Fee: none
Description: 6 massed balloon flights Fri. 6:30 pm, Sat. & Sun 6 am and 6:30 pm, Mon 6 am

Date: May 26, 2012
Name: Learn to Catch A Fish Family Picnic
Location: Trailside Lodge Letchworth State Park
Contact: 585-493-3600
Website: www.nysparks.com
Fee: none
Description: Carnival event with games, activities and educational workshops. Free fishing (no license required), free lunch and door prizes in conjunction with DEC and Cornell Coop Extension. 11 am - 4 pm