The 2025 Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival will take place on August 9, 2025, at Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron, NY. This event offers a unique opportunity for your club, business, family, or organization to become involved in a fun team building event and fundraiser to benefit Chautauqua Lake. Don’t miss the boat… Register […]
Experts and stakeholders explore key insights on Chautauqua Lake. As part of the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, a public Q&A session was held to gather input and answer questions. Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00 AM Chautauqua Harbor Hotel 10 Dunham Ave, Celoron, NY Questions? Contact the Chautauqua County Executive's Office 📞 (716) 753-4211 […]
CLA staff will be attending the New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) annual conference this spring. The two-day event brings together lake associations, government representatives, and lake scientists from across the state to share research, experiences, and best practices in lake management and preservation. This year’s theme, Shared Lakes: Shared Responsibilities, aligns closely […]
2026 Chautauqua Lake Photo Contest The CLA invites photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos of Chautauqua Lake for a chance to win a little notoriety and some great prizes. CATEGORIES Chautauqua Lake Plants & Wildlife Native plants, wildlife, scenic landscapes, and beautiful sunsets — send us your photos that highlight the natural […]
Join the Chautauqua Lake Association during the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's Give Big CHQ — a 24-hour online fundraising event supporting the many nonprofits of our region and, for the CLA, the work that keeps Chautauqua Lake healthy and usable for everyone. Throughout the day, we'll take you behind the scenes with virtual tours showing […]
Light the Lake is a July 4th tradition on Chautauqua Lake, and the CLA’s annual flare sale is part of what makes it possible. Join us at 10 pm on Friday, July 4, to line the shores of Chautauqua Lake with a warm red glow. Each flare lasts 30 minutes. Flares are $3.50 each or […]
Give 716 is Western New York’s biggest day of giving, hosted by the Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. This year’s event kicks off Wednesday, July 15 at 7:16 p.m. and runs for 29 hours through Thursday, July 16. Since 2021, the event has raised nearly $6 million for hundreds of regional nonprofits. […]
The Chautauqua Lake Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club, located at 43 E. Lake Street in Lakewood, New York. Doors will open at 10AM, and the business meeting will begin at 10:30AM. The meeting is open to the public and to all members. […]
The Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival returns for its eighth year on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Celoron, NY. This annual paddling event and community fundraiser supports organizations that care for Chautauqua Lake. All are welcome: businesses, clubs, families, and friends. No prior experience necessary. Choose your boat size: 10-Person Boat […]
The CLA’s annual Denim & Diamonds Gala will take place on Tuesday, August 18, at Ellicottville Brewing Company in Bemus Point. The event will feature delicious food and drinks from the EBC crew, as well as a beautiful indoor-outdoor view of Chautauqua Lake. There will be live music and dancing, a silent auction and much […]