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Some places to eat and drink in the Enchanted Mountains!

Olean

Olean streetscape

Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.

Indoor Winter Farmers Market

Canticle Farm - Produce Haul
Join the Olean Area Farmers Market for their Indoor Winter Farmers Market!
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Indoor Winter Farmers Market

Canticle Farm - Produce Haul
Join the Olean Area Farmers Market for their First-Ever Indoor Winter Farmers Market!
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Nannen Arboretum

Walking around Nannen Arboretum
A non-profit, volunteered based organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education, test plots for research, and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure.

Good Times of Olean

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

Events

Events in Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.

Fall Vendor Show at Good Times of Olean

Good Times Olean, Front door

Good Times of Olean will be hosting a Fall Vendor Show Extravaganza on Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm-5pm at Good Times of Olean located at 800 E State St, Olean. 

Admission is free! Come indulge your senses with delicious food & drinks, and great LIVE music while you explore different vendors selling hand made crafts, collectables, and more! Spread the word, rally your friends, and come make some great memories at Good Times of Olean! 

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Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023

Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean

Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.

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Inactive Location / Place

What does it mean when a location/place is inactive?

When a location is deemed as 'inactive', the location may be inaccessible to the public.

Example A

A place of business may be inactive as we were informed that the business is closed until further notice.

Example B

A location may have had an access road washed away or it is under construction or deemed as dangerous to the public.

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

tourism_grant_guidelines_2026.pdf

 

Questions

Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.

Miller's Farm Market

Christmas Trees at Miller's Farm Market

Seasonal business with locally grown produce, flower baskets, bedding plants and Christmas Trees.

Olean Community Theatre presents: Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, The Musical

Olean Community Theatre

Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore, a hilarious comic opera and the story of Josephine, daughter of Captain Corcoran, and her love for sailor Ralph Rackstraw, while being torn between true love and her father's desire for her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of Admiralty. This is sure to be a funny tale of love, honor, and duty. Directed by Jake Riggs with a special arrangement by Concord Theatrics. 

Showtimes at $15.00/person:

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Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Olean

Inside view of Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY

The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels is a historic Catholic church located in Olean, NY. Established in 1852, and granted the title of Minor Basilica in 2015, it stands as a testament to the rich religious heritage of the area. Visitors of all ages and faiths are invited to tour the basilica.

Olean 1854 Home Match

Past Olean 1854 game

Olean 1854 is one of two amateur mens soccer teams in Cattaraugus County. Their home games are played at St. Bonaventure University or Olean Intermediate Middle School.

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Holiday Inn Express Olean

Holiday Inn Express sign in Olean NY

Clean, consistent, comfortable rooms for family or business trips.  Newly updated rooms with favorable reports.

Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2024

Float at the Santa Claus Lane parade

Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

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Olean Community Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday - The Musical

Olean Community Theatre

Get ready for a musical adventure with Olean Community Theatre's production of "Freaky Friday"! This hilarious and heartwarming show, based on the beloved novel by Bridget Carpenter, tells the story of a mother-daughter duo who magically swap bodies and must navigate each other's lives. 

Show Details: 

- Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm, and November 8 and 9 at 2:00 pm 

- Tickets: $15 per person, available online through the Olean Community Theatre website or at the door 

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Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2025

Float at the Santa Claus Lane parade

Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

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