The Lawson Center

About The Lawson Center

The Lawson Center is a historic building in Bemus Point that serves as home to a boating and water sports museum, celebrating the long relationship between the community and Chautauqua Lake. Inside, you’ll find antique boats and motors, photo exhibits, and a Captain Kid’s Corner with activities designed for younger visitors, making it a worthwhile stop for the whole family.
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The building is also available as a venue for weddings, parties, and private functions, offering a setting with genuine local character and history.
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The museum is open seasonally. In June, hours are Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. In July and August, Wednesday hours from noon to 5pm are added to the schedule.

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The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY β€” operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.

We could use a few extra hands to help get Bemus Point ready for Fall Fest!

Join us Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 PM as we decorate the village with scarecrows and cornstalks.

Meet at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. Come for as long as you’re able. We appreciate the help!

Sign up at the link in our bio!

 https://bpba10.wildapricot.org/event-6815729
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One week from today the streets of Bemus Point will be lined with over 70 vendors. πŸ‚

Handmade jewelry. Original artwork. Baked goods. Home decor. Kettle corn. Fall food specials at the restaurants. Live music. The Classic Car Cruise-In. The Beer Garden at the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. Draw-a-Leaf discounts at participating shops throughout the village. Open Houses. And the final weekend to ride the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry before it closes for the 2026 season.

This is Bemus Point doing what it does best: bringing everyone together to kick off the fall season.

The whole village. All weekend. September 18th through 20th.

Are you coming to Fall Fest this year? 
Tell us in the comments. πŸ‘‡
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Save the date...Bemus Point’s Fall Fest is September 18-20!

We hope you’ll join us for a weekend of fall fun with:

🍁 Street Market with over 75 Vendors
🍁 Delicious Fall Food Specials at the Restaurants
🍁 Draw-a-Leaf Discounts at Participating Stores
🍁 Entertainment
🍁 Open Houses
🍁 And More!

SHARE to help us spread the word about this fun filled weekend!

VENDOR REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. If you’d like to be added to our cancelation/wait list, email visitbemuspoint@gmail.com
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