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Olean
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.
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
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.
60th Annual WNY Maple Festival
HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley
Lincoln Park Concert Series
Griffis Sculpture Park's Annual Summer Festival 2024
Ellicottville's Fall Festival
Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022
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.
Distilled & Chilled Music Festival
Ellicottville Distillery will host their 5th annual Distilled & Chilled Music Festival!
Craft Beer, Food Trucks & Craft Vendors Onsite!
Hinsdale Launch into Olean Creek
Launch your canoe or kayak into the Olean Creek at the Hinsdale Launch.
Transportation
Various ways to get here and how to get around the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County, New York).
Major Roadways:
- Interstate 86 runs east/west through our region.
- U.S. Route 219 runs north/south through our region.
Rental Cars / Vehicles:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Olean, NY
Hertz Car Rental in Yorkshire, NY
Airports:
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the closest large airport to us.
- Olean Municipal Airport is located in Ischua, NY.
- Great Valley Airport is located in Great Valley, NY.
Bussing: (SP)
- Seneca Bus Service
- The City of Olean has bussing that covers the entire city.
- Holiday Valley Resort and the Village of Ellicottville has busing that also travels to the Seneca-Niagara Casino, located in Salamanca.
Uber / Lyft / Etc.??
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Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2023
Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.
The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House.