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Tourism Promotion Program
Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).
Funding Source
The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:
Group A
Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.
Group B
Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.
Program Contact
This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).
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Tourism Assistance
We may assist visitors, organizations, businesses and others in various ways.
Plan an Adventure
Would you like to visit the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) but need help planning a trip? Please contact us.
Places in EM
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Event Organizers
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Grants
If you organize an event, program or activity in Cattaraugus County then you may want to check out the Tourism Promotion Grant Program!
Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Group B Bed Tax Grant)
Questions
If you have questions about traveling, tourism or outdoor recreation then please contact us.
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Enchanted Mountains - Green with Glow
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Winter Family Fun Walk with Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Pat McGee Trail nature walk begins at 1:00 p.m. at the New Albion Road parking area of the trail.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.
Spooky Family Bike Ride
Get ready for a night of fun and frights at Allegany State Park’s Spooky Family Bike Ride! Here’s everything you need to know:
Event Details:
- Location: Red House Picnic Shelter
- Date: October 25, 2024
- Time: Starting at 5:30 PM
Schedule:
Crist Restaurant at Central Lanes
11th Annual - "Cruising Against Cancer" Car & Craft Show
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17th from noon to 4 pm for the 11th Annual Cruising Against Cancer Car and Craft Show located at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds! All proceeds will benefit the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.
This event is rain or shine, in the event of inclement weather, they will move under the barns.
For more information, contact:
- Car Show: Ted Nichols (716-969-3690) or Denny Koch (716-640-0014)
- Craft Show: Sherry Charlesworth (716-244-2344)
Come out and support a great cause!
First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2025
First Day Bike. Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at Camp Allegany at 11:00 am on January 1, 2025. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day. Questions: Contact Kristian Reiber at 716-785-2685.
Beaver Pond Hike with Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Beaver Pond Hike- Meet at 1:00 p.m. at Camp Allegany and hike to the Bova beaver ponds and learn more about these industrious creatures.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.
STARS 47th Annual Model Aircraft Fly-In
Winter Family Fun Walk at Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Winter Wetland Walk will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Redhouse Wetlands. Even in the depths of winter, activity is still abundant.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.
10th Annual - "Cruising Against Cancer" Car & Craft Show
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18th from noon to 4 pm for the 10th Annual Cruising Against Cancer Car and Craft Show located at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds! All proceeds will benefit the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.
This event is rain or shine, in the event of inclement weather, they will move under the barns.
For more information, contact:
- Car Show: Ted Nichols (716-969-3690) or Denny Koch (716-640-0014)
- Craft Show: Sherry Charlesworth (716-244-2344)
Come out and support a great cause!
Real Stuff Gallery & Gifts
Enchanted Mountains Jingle
The audio files for the Enchanted Mountains Jingle.
Full Jingle
Listen to the full Enchanted Mountains Jingle from 2006.
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News & Information
We, Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) Tourism, post news releases for the media / press on our Press Releases page, on our blog and may post on www.CattCo.org/news but we get a lot of our news from the sources below.
News & Information Sources
A list of news and information sources that are in or around the Enchanted Mountains. These sources may be newspapers, magazines, or websites.
- The Villager - weekly Newspaper covering Ellicottville, New York
- EllicottvilleNow - bi-weekly newspaper covering Ellicottville, NY and surrounding area.
- Times Herald - daily newspaper covering Olean, NY and five counties.
- The Salamanca Press - Weekly newspaper covering Salamanca, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Buffalo News - daily newspaper covering Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Post-Journal - daily newspaper covering Jamestown, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Bradford Era - daily newspaper covering Bradford, PA and the surrounding area.
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Group B
"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program) is for any organization (non-profit or business) to get more people to their event or destination.
Overview
A portion of bed tax is intended to provide grants for advertising and promoting various new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions and experiences that will attract more visitors for extended stays, overnight visits and day getaways. This grant program seeks to establish the importance of programs and opportunities that promote or support the development of specific themes or significant attractions and events, all of which enhance the level of visitor experience in the area. Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (EDPT).
Funds for Marketing Campaign
The funds supplied by this grant, the funding source, are from the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County.
This funding is intended to supplement your marketing campaign's advertising budget and not meant to be your entire advertising budget; therefore a match or share of cost is expected.
Eligible Applicants
Chambers without full-time staff, business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals and other tourism associated activities.
The funds in this group will be administered by EDPT. Grantees will partner and coordinate with EDPT.
Application Period
Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the applications in fall for the upcoming year. Applications are accepted after they are released from October to early December. Please double check application dates as they vary slightly each year.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
The marketing campaign should include which expenses would be covered by the Bed Tax Grant Program and which would be covered by your organization. The marketing campaign for Group B of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program could potentially contain a mix of following:
- Print materials
- Online Advertising
- Radio Advertising
- Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.
Application & Guidelines Document
Questions
Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.



