The Visit Bemus Point board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 8am. Meetings follow a standard agenda covering reports from the Financial, Marketing, Events, and ESL committees, along with an open floor for public comments and any additional updates. Meetings wrap up by 9am.
The agenda is posted to Google Drive ahead of each meeting. If you have a topic you’d like to bring to the board, please submit it by the Monday before the meeting.
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The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY — operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
May 25th is two weeks away.
Do you have your Bemus Point plans yet?
This is the summer season kick off weekend ☀️
The one where Chautauqua Lake wakes all the way up.
The boats are back out. The patios are packed.
The whole village is buzzing with that energy you only get when summer finally, actually arrives.
🇺🇸 Monday May 25th the Memorial Day Parade rolls through at 10 AM.
Locals love to grab a Bloody Mary at 14 Main and watch from their porch. Others pull up a folding chair right along the lake while the kiddos fill their pockets with candy.
This is not just a holiday weekend.
This is the official start of summer on Chautauqua Lake.
And Bemus Point throws the best one around.
May 22nd through 25th. Come down. Stay a while. You will not want to leave.
Where is your crew spending Memorial Day this year?
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POV: This is what 7 PM looks like in Bemus Point. 📍
You visit Bemus Point once and now you have it locked in.
These are your summer evenings now.
Dinner on the water at the Village Casino.
A walk along the lake with ice cream from Bemus Point Market.
Live music drifting out of EBC Chautauqua.
Hanging out with friends watching the sunset at The Landing at BPT.
The kind of night where nobody checks the time because nobody wants it to end.
Bemus Point does not do ordinary evenings.
It does the kind you talk about for the rest of the summer ☀️
Share with us your Chautauqua Lake Sunsets 🌅
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All clips are community submitted photos originally shared on our Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who captured and shared.
Your Guide to Bemus Point NY 📍
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Whether you are planning your first visit or your hundredth, here’s everything you need to know about what’s in this quaint lakeside village.
Swipe through and start planning the perfect day or weekend.
Tap the link in our bio to explore the full directory. 🌊
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A trip to Bemus Point isn’t complete without a stop here.
The Bemus Point Market is a locally owned shop on Main Street that has everything.
🍦 Over 40 flavors of your favorite Perry`s Ice Cream and soft serve on deck.
Take the family after your waterfront walk. Grab a cone. Walk down to the lake. That is a Bemus Point afternoon.
Boaters: ice, propane, snacks, and a stocked craft beer selection are all waiting for you. Get in, get what you need, get back on the water. 🌊
Now featuring collaborations with local businesses, including Whizz-n-Smash, Stedman’s Coffee, Borsari, local honey and maple syrup, and more.
‼️ Try their Bird Shack Fried Chicken or a made-to-order delicious sub from their deli.
What is your go-to Perry`s flavor?
Drop it in the comments👇
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🌮 Tacos, margaritas, and a lakeside village waking up for the season.
This is the only Cinco de Mayo celebration you need this weekend.
Bemus Point is Blooming and the whole village is throwing a party! 🥳
Guppy`s Restaurant & Tavern is running their annual May Mexican Madness with chef specials, margaritas, mojitos, and their famous Guppy Bowls.
The Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is kicking off Cinco de Mayo Weekend starting Friday at 12PM.
Think tacos all weekend, house made margaritas, sombreros, smiling faces, and the friendly team you know and love, all the ingredients for a fun weekend in Bemus Point.
And it doesn`t stop there.
The Village Casino is officially open for the season! Catch up with friends and enjoy food and drink right on the water. 🌊
Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua is back for their 10th Season in Bemus Point!
Enjoy live music with Trever Stribing of PA LINE playing from 6-9PM on Friday, May 1st.
🍻 Don’t miss a special Beer & Seltzer Tasting on Saturday from 2-5PM.
The shops are back. The docks are in.
Bemus Point is officially open‼️
This is the kick-off weekend. The one locals wait for and visitors never forget.
Where are you spending your Cinco de Mayo? 🌮
Drop your plans below.
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20 craft beers on tap. 🍺
House made food.
A deck overlooking the golf course and an outdoor stage for live music. ⛳️
And, the 2025 Chautauqua County Business of the Year is right here in the heart of Bemus Point, NY, just steps from Chautauqua Lake.
The Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is more than just a restaurant, it’s the kind of place people return to every time they visit.
From casual lunches and family dinners to date nights, post-round drinks, and evenings spent outdoors, it’s a space that brings people together in a way that feels easy and genuine.
And, it’s not just dining. ⛳️
Their public golf course is open and right in Bemus Point, making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors looking to spend time outside.
Known for live music, community events, and a welcoming, family-friendly and pet-friendly atmosphere, the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is where friends gather, families connect, and summer comes to life.
🌷 Join them during Bemus is Blooming, May 2nd – 3rd, and experience one of the best places to eat, drink, and spend time near the lake.
Open year-round · 72 Main Street, Bemus Point, NY 📍
Tag someone you`d bring here for a round of golf and a refreshing beverage this summer ☀️🍺
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Something is happening in Bemus Point right now and it’s beautiful 🌷
The Lake is waking up.
The village is coming back to life.
Businesses are opening their doors ,the docks are going in and the energy you only feel in spring on the lake?
It’s here.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to visit.
This is your sign 🙌
Join us at Bemus is Blooming May 2nd and 3rd.
Local Bites. CHQ inspired apparel and home decor.
Text your friends, because that weekend we are meeting in the middle.
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Never heard of Bemus Point? 🌊
Let us fix that.
Tucked along the shores of Chautauqua Lake in Western New York, Bemus Point is the kind of place that your family will always remember. The kind of place you visit once and start planning your next trip before you even leave.
We’re talking lakeside dining with a view. Local shops you won’t find anywhere else. A village that comes alive in every season and a community that genuinely loves sharing it.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a day trip, or you’re a local who just loves this place this is your home base for everything Bemus Point. 📍
Follow along and we’ll show you everything. 👇
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