Click Here to View Your Vacation
Buffalo Bites & Sites - Taste of Buffalo Food Festival
July 11 - 13, 2025.
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is the largest two-day food festival in the United States.
The mission of the Taste of Buffalo is to promote the City of Buffalo and showcase the greater Buffalo area restaurants and businesses by providing an affordable and enjoyable weekend festival that takes place in an inclusive and socially responsible manner for all.
Named one of "10 Best Food and Wine festivals you can feel good about attending," by USA Today. Your purchases at the Taste help make possible donations to over 20 local charities and annual scholarships awarded to WNY students pursuing a culinary or hospitality degree. To date, over $606,000 has been donated.
Join us as we indulge in the many bites and sites that await us, along this most delicious of Buffalo tours!
- Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Rochester or Syracuse
- 2-nights hotel accommodations on the Taste of Buffalo festival footprint
- 2 hot buffet breakfasts
- Taste of Buffalo food and beverage tickets valued at $100 (200 tickets provided: Items range from 4 to 12 tickets each)
- Private Lake Erie dinner cruise
- Expert guided walking tour of behind-the-scenes event setup in progress. Watch the Taste of Buffalo come to life!
- Sweet treats reception
- Taste of Buffalo VIP Hospitality Tent Access (including shaded seating, complimentary beverages, snacks, and private restrooms)
- Access to Taste of Buffalo special events guided by former festival Chair (2023) Elizabeth Oakes (Mamot)
- Guided trolley tour through historic Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Baggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Services of a AAA Group Travel Tour Host
- Services and Gratuities for a local guide
- Services and Gratuities for a Professional Motorcoach Driver
- All applicable taxes, fees, and included meal gratuities
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 3
ACTIVITY LEVEL 3/ ACTIVE: moderate pace; good mobility needed; stairs and prolonged standing for more than 2 hours at a time; some longer days involving early mornings and/or late evenings; some walking on varied terrain. This Activity Level is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues such as someone who uses a cane, walker, or wheelchair.
HOTEL:
PRICING:
Double $799
Single $1,129
Triple $699
Quad $649
Optional pre-paid AAA Group Travel Tour Host Gratuity $12
Rates are per person based on occupancy and include the AAA Member Discount. $250 per person deposit due at time of booking. Final payment due May 1, 2025.
TMC1931
NOTE: This tour is booked as the above inclusions state. It is possible due to unforeseen circumstances that some inclusions may change in future months. Should that happen, AAA Group Travel will take all necessary steps to find a suitable replacement for the tour.
PICK-UP LOCATIONS:
RIT Inn & Conference Center
5257 West Henrietta Rd., Henrietta
Syracuse (new location effective March 1, 2025)
Syracuse Doubletree Hotel
6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse
Please refer to final travel documents for tour boarding and return timing.
CALL: 1-800-937-1222
VISIT: Local AAA Western and Central New York Travel & Insurance Center
Price My Trip
Product Code: AAA-AAA Group Motorcoach
All pricing and offers for accommodations and other non-air travel are per person, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and subject to availability and change without notice. Pricing does not include taxes, fees, fuel surcharges, gratuities, resort fees, or airfare unless otherwise noted and is valid on new bookings only. Prices, fees, and other restrictions are subject to supplier policies. All offers, including but not limited to, bonus amenities, upgrades, prices, and group benefits are based on select dates, resorts, room categories, and/or fare codes. Specialty pricing may require proper identification. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates, and other restrictions may apply. When traveling outside the United States a valid passport is required. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to have the proper documentation and identification required by the United States and other governments at the time of travel. When passports are required, it must be valid for a minimum of six months past your date of return. AAA strongly recommends the purchase of AAA Travel Protection. Usage of a credit card for travel arrangements may provide additional protection, please consult your credit card policies. Under certain circumstances the package price may be subject to supplemental price increases imposed by the supplier. Price increases include, but are not limited to fuel surcharges, taxes or fluctuations in foreign exchange markets that may be imposed after the date of purchase. Air-inclusive prices do not include government imposed taxes and fees, including but not limited to a September 11th Security Fee, U.S. or international government imposed taxes and fees, Federal Excise Fees, among others. Some carriers charge additional fees for checked bags, fuel surcharge, meals, etc. Please check the carriers website for details. Air-inclusive pricing is based on select departure cities. Prices from other cities may vary. AAA Western & Central New York acts solely as a sales agent for travel suppliers and is not responsible for the actions or inactions of such suppliers. We monitor all of the information presented on our website; however, we do not assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of the offers displayed. Review full Travel Disclosure and Consent at time of booking.
HOW TO BOOK: Reservations may be made through any AAA Western and Central New York branch or by calling 1-800-937-1222.
CANCELLATION POLICY: AAA recommends the purchase of Allianz Global Assistance products to protect your trip investment.
Day of Deposit to 4-1-2025 / $150 Administrative Fee Per Person
4-2-2025 to 5-1-2025 / Loss of Deposit Per Person
5-2-2025 to Date of Departure / 100% Non-Refundable Per Person