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Rural living in Gerry, the "Rodeo Capital of the East"
Every summer, residents and visitors nationwide gather at the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department for four nights of bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding and a "famous" barbecue beef dinner. "Gerry is another one of Chautauqua County's rural communities," says Louis Dispenza, a local Realtor with Midtown Realty, who has been in the industry for almost 20 years. "But they draw in thousands of people every summer for their rodeo."The Gerry Rodeo was founded in 1945 when Jack Cox, a former western cowboy, spawned the idea as a fundraiser for the fire department, making it the oldest Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo east of the Mississippi River. As of 2025, over 200 professional riders from over 30 states make their way to this small town to compete for a grand prize of over $50,000. The event’s popularity has bestowed upon this small western New York hamlet the informal title of “Rodeo Capital of the East.” Less than 10 miles from the shores of Chautauqua Lake and Jamestown, the county's largest city, Gerry is a rural community that attracts residents looking for a slower pace of life, at least until the rodeo comes to town, transforming Gerry into "The Rodeo Capital of the East."
3 Lakes Cafe near Gerry was voted best coffee shop in Chautauqua County.
Gerry is a small town in Chautauqua County with about 1,800 residents.
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Harris Hill State Forest, lakefront retreats and other green spaces
Gerry's small Main Street is home to a local park with a playground, ball fields, a tennis court, a basketball court and a gravel parking lot. Five miles north, Sinclairville Village Park is another spot with sports courts, a playground and a baseball diamond. Down the road, Minckler Common is the village's gathering place for events like the Sinclairville History Fair, hosted by the Valley Historical Society located across the street. Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy a different kind of green at one of Chautauqua's many golf courses, such as Breezewood Golf Links, a nearby public 18-hole golf course. Other green spaces include surrounding state forests, nature preserves and state parks, and one of the greatest draws to the region is its year-round recreation. Harris Hill State Forest offers nearly 2,300 acres of rugged, wooded terrain open to the public for various recreational activities, including hiking, hunting, trapping and horseback riding. In the winter, wooded trails turn into a winter wonderland for snowmobilers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. Several ski resorts are less than 50 miles away, including Holiday Valley Resort and Peek'n Peak Resort. In the summer, residents and visitors from across the country flock to Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie for temperate waterfront escapes. Traditional RV and children's sleepaway summer campgrounds are scattered across the county. "We get a lot of tourists up in the winter for ice fishing and snowmobiling, but the summer is a whole different story," Dispenza says. "People come from all over for our lakes and the Chautauqua Institution." About 20 miles away, the Institution was founded in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a social movement emphasizing adult education and today offers adult learners the opportunity to attend thought-provoking lectures, classes and other events over a nine-week period every summer.
Sinclairville Village Park near Gerry is another close by options to play sports or visit a playground.
Breezewood Links is a public 18 Hole Golf Course in Gerry.
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Nearby eateries and amenities in Gerry and Jamestown
When the rodeo is in town, attendees typically pay a small fee for the "famous" barbecue dinner every night, with over one thousand pounds of beef cooked daily on the rodeo's grounds. On any other day, residents head south towards Jamestown for a bite to eat. The Sinclairville Superette & Hunters Cafe sells convenience items and serves a no-frills comfort menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A few miles down the road, Fifties Grill & Dairy is a retro diner serving American classics such as burgers, chili dogs, milkshakes and sundaes.
Two Dollar Generals border the town to the north and the south. Save A Lot and Tops Friendly Market offers more extensive shopping options south of town, while additional chain grocers and big-box stores are a few miles farther in Lakewood and Jamestown West. "Most of the town is rural, but you're still only 10 minutes from Jamestown," Dispenza says.
21 Brix Winery near Gerry hosts events and has a banquet hall.
Heenan's Irish Pub near Gerry is known for having 16 beers on tap.
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Tight-knit communities and secluded properties
At the intersection of New York State Route 60 and Country Touring Route 50, the hamlet of Gerry is one of the town's most populous areas. On the north side of town, the Village of Sinclair is situated between the Gerry and Charlotte. Both communities feature over a dozen homes that sit close together, ranging from bungalows and ramblers to colonial- and National-style homes.The rest of town primarily consists of one-lane roads that wind past swathes of woodland and private properties on acreage, including ramblers, historic farmhouses and custom-built homes. Landscapes range from rolling hills to flatland near the flood-prone Cassadaga Creek. Gerry's sales prices range from around $100,000 to the mid-$200,000s. Plots of land are also available, with 5-acre tracts selling for as low as $35,000. Gerry earns a CAP Index of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
The median home value in Gerry is $112,800.
Ranches are another common type of home in Gerry.
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Gerry's three school districts
Three school districts serve the Town of Gerry: Bemus Point Central, Falconer Central and Cassadaga Valley Central. Cassadaga Valley Central serves most residents and garners an overall C rating from Niche. Pre-kindergarteners through fifth graders may attend the C-rated Sinclairville Elementary School. Sixth through twelfth graders may attend Cassadaga Valley Middle/High School, which scores a B-minus. In the southeast corner of town, Falconer Central School District earns an overall C-plus rating. Local schools include the C-plus-rated Paul B. D Temple Elementary for prekindergarten through second grade, C-rated Harvey C. Fenner Elementary for third through fifth grade and C-plus-rated Falconer Middle/High School. In the southwest portion of the area, some residents are zoned to Bemus Point's B-rated schools: Bemus Point Elementary and Maple Grove Junior/Senior High School.
Sinclairville Elementary School near Gerry has 411 students.
The Cassadaga Valley Middle/High School near Gerry is an exemplary school in Sinclairville that teaches grades 6-12.
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Public transportation and nearby infrastructure
The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CHQ Transit) connects residents around the county. Local landmarks such as Sinclairville's Post Office serve as bus stops, while service in Gerry is available by request. Jamestown's UPMC Chautauqua is located about 8 miles south of the hamlet. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is approximately 70 miles away via Interstate 90, and Erie International Airport is about 60 miles west via Interstate 86. Other nearby thoroughfares include New York State Route 60 and State Route 394.
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On average, homes in Gerry, NY sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Gerry, NY over the last 12 months is $107,450, down 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This spacious three-bedroom home is located on a serene, tree-lined lot, making you feel like you are secluded. The property is next to the snowmobile trails, so you would not have to trailer your sleds anywhere. The parcel is just over four acres and has a picturesque stream running through it with a waterfall. The home's exterior has a charming covered porch, where you will enjoy relaxing on
Welcome to this sprawling farm that boasts 34 acres of farming heaven! From pasture to woods, to fruit trees and berry bushes (apple, cherry, peach, pear, raspberry, blackberries, elderberries and more), to multiple raised garden beds, to barns; you have all you need for a complete farm. Plus, enjoy the benefits of having all timber and gas rights. The larger barn features 8 stalls with double
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