Buffalo Naval Park

Mess Call 2026
2026-07-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Buffalo Naval Park, United States
July 17 & 18 is Mess Call at the Buffalo Naval Park! In partnership with the Military History Preservation Group, reenactors from across the United States will be gathering to bring the USS The Sullivans and USS Little Rock to life. The ship’s company will conduct general quarters and gunnery drills on USS The Sullivans. Period-correct food will be prepared from the U.S. Navy cookbook in the galley of USS Little Rock. This is an event history buffs and food fanatics alike will not want to miss!

716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers
2026-08-02 16:00 - 21:30
716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo’s waterfront into a full day patriotic festival experience honoring America’s 250th Anniversary. Made possible through the tremendous support and leadership of the New York State America 250 Commission and Erie County’s America 250 initiative, the event reflects a major regional investment in history, civic pride, tourism, and community celebration.
Centered at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, the event blends live entertainment, historical storytelling, family activities, military heritage, food, fireworks, and immersive waterfront programming into one of the region’s signature summer celebrations.
Designed as a district wide activation, the event encourages visitors to explore Canalside, the Waterway of Change: Complex Legacies of the Erie Canal exhibit, the Buffalo Heritage Carousel, Explore & More Children’s Museum, waterfront dining, museum ships, and community partner experiences throughout the day and evening. Guests will encounter historical reenactors representing eras from the American Revolution through the Cold War, major educational exhibits including Seat of the Empire: Paths Through 250 at the Buffalo Naval Park, live cultural performances, and a headline concert by Avalanche, the official rock band of the 10th Mountain Division.
The evening concludes with a major waterfront fireworks spectacular produced by Skylighters, creating a seamless celebration of history, community, and national pride on Buffalo’s iconic waterfront.

Ship N' Shore
2026-08-20 17:30 - 20:30
Save the date for the Buffalo Naval Park’s biggest event of the year! Join us at 5:30 PM on Thursday, August 20 for a fun and memorable evening of food, drinks, and live music on the Buffalo Waterfront.
Guests will enjoy delicious food and beverages from some of the best establishments in Buffalo, listen to live music entertainment, participate in our basket raffle, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle to benefit the Naval Park, and enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting of our magnificent grounds and monuments garden.
This is a 21+ event and will take place rain or shine. The food, drinks, and music are all included in the price of your ticket!
Each ticket purchased helps the Naval Park maintain our ships, artifacts, museum, and grounds, which all support our mission to Honor, Educate, Inspire, and Preserve.
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