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Good Times of Olean

Good Times of Olean entrance
Home to a 16 lane bowling center, putt putt golf, volleyball courts, and batting cages!

Cupcaked

Smore cupcake from Cupcaked
A full-scale bakery known for their gourmet cupcakes.

Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022

Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival

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.

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Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival

Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival

Get ready to raise your glass and indulge in the ultimate celebration of craft beverages at the Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2024! Join them on November 8th and 9th for a weekend brimming with exceptional brews, fine wines, and unforgettable fun. Nestled in the picturesque beauty of Ellicottville, NY, this festival is the perfect blend of amazing flavors, live entertainment, and scenic views.

Kick off the weekend with the "Crawl Outta Fall" event.

Photo credit: Holiday Valley Resort

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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

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

Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival

Falling Leaves Festival in Salamanca
Join for the Annual Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival with events happening all weekend long!
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The Reserve Presents: Summer Nights Festival!

Reserve

The Reserve in Great Valley will be hosting a Summer Nights Festival from 4pm - 7pm on the following Sundays:

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Ellicottville Fall Festival

Aerial view looking West from the East side of Ellicottville during Ellicottville's Fall Festival (2018)
Explore the arts and crafts, seasonal food, beverages and the ski resorts in this ski town during an Autumn weekend

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?

Submit a place for review

Event Organizers

Are you organizing an event in the Enchanted Mountains?

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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.

WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend

Reading of the Woolly Bears at WILMA

Join us for the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 19th and 20th, 2024.

What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?

It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.

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Ellicottville's Fall Festival

Fall Festival in Ellicottville
The streets of Ellicottville are blocked off and turned into a villagewide festival of delicious food and vendors.
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Pride in the Park

War Vets 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. 

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Help

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Events

Are you an event organizer who has an upcoming event in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County)?

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Places

Do you have a business or point of interest that you'd like to see on the Enchanted Mountains website?

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Hinsdale

Ducks enjoying the Olean Creek in Hinsdale

Hinsdale is a town at the eastern border of Cattaraugus County, New York. The town was named after another location: Hinsdale, New Hampshire.

Summer Music Festival

Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley
A three day music festival held at Holiday Valley and hosted by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce.
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Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center

Challenger learning center logo

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.

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HoliTrot Fall Fest Trail Run

HoliTrot logo featuring a running turkey

Join in for the HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run! 

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the vibrant autumn season at HoliMont! You're invited to the exciting HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run, featuring a Kids Race and a scenic 5k trail run through our beautiful trails.

Schedule:

  • 10:00 AM - Kids Race
  • Immediately Following Kids Race - 5k Trail Run

Race Highlights:

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Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park - 2024

Christmas at ASP

HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 7th for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!

In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out! 

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