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HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley
![Band on a lift to the HillTap Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/bandlift.jpeg?itok=JyKGyDsq)
South Dayton Flyer Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519_0.jpg?itok=Q6B5Q7ra)
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
60th Annual WNY Maple Festival
![Maple Festival 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_8571.jpg?itok=50soxwFg)
Maple Syrup South Dayton Flyer
![NYLE Railroad](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519_1.jpg?itok=1fpz-zpd)
South Dayton Flyer with The Blue Mule Band
![NYLE Railroad](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519_1.jpg?itok=1fpz-zpd)
Griffis Sculpture Park's Annual Summer Festival 2024
![Summer Music Festival at Griffis Sculpture Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_8699.jpg?itok=6IxkoMJ-)
Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022
![Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P2166241.jpg?itok=aa4khQCC)
Beer is Back! The 18th annual Beer and Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. With many of the region's best craft brewers, wineries and cideries in attendance you can sample your favorites, plus try out several new and unique flavors. Add live entertainment, food trucks and 1500 of your closest friends, it's an event not to be missed.
The format was adjusted so no there are two sessions in order to allow guests to have more space in the lodge. The first session is 1pm - 4pm and the second is 5pm - 8pm.
Dayton
The Town of Dayton is on the western border of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. The Village of South Dayton is located within the town.
Group B
"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program)
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
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
Approved Tourism Programs
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South Union Street Launch onto Allegheny River
Float the Allegheny
![Friends floating the Allegheny River in Olean area](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210821_131234.jpg?itok=aQUQuxq5)
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
Do you operate an organization or business in the Enchanted Mountains?
Event Organizers
Are you organizing an event in the Enchanted Mountains?
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.
Pride in the Park
The Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition announces it's 6th Pride event at Pride in the Park!
This is a fun event for all with music, entertainment, vendors, food, educational, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, artists and allies, and so much more. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend.
The event will be held at War Vets Park in Olean on Saturday, June 29th from 12pm until 4pm.
"First Responders" Train Ride 2022
![NYLE Railroad in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/73162656_1185797724963643_2967697645620953088_o-1.jpg?itok=BtfDrFF2)
If you’re a first responder, enjoy a free roundtrip train ride from Gowanda, NY, to South Dayton and back. A 30-minute layover in the village of South Dayton lets you explore the vendors in the area, such as farmers, baked goods, and crafts. All first responders ride for free!
- Train Departs at 11:00am & 2:00pm on Saturday
- Train Departs at 2:00pm on Sunday
Ellicottville's Fall Festival
![Fall Festival in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2476.jpg?itok=CYpBEYQN)
Celebrate the Eclipse at Seneca Allegany Resort
Summer Music Festival
![Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/SF%20STAGE%20AND%20AREA.jpg?itok=NDuLNpZc)
Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center
![Challenger learning center logo](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/279559218_418514686940834_5801598436524535377_n.jpg?itok=Lhe1MBc0)
The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.
Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.