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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

Contact

How to contact the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County Tourism)

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Official Enchanted Mountains Web site. Cattaraugus County has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy for our web site users. Other web sites operated by state and county agencies have different policies. We suggest that you read the privacy policies for each web site that you visit, and any external site that you visit through a link appearing at this site. The privacy statement may change at any time.

Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide

Allegany State Park

The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!

Download our Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide. 

Brand Guide

Naturally Yours to Enjoy! The Enchanted Mountains is our brand for Cattaraugus County, in South-Western New York. Due to the abundance of places to enjoy outdoor activities and our small communities, we feel that no matter where you are from you will find a spot to love in the Enchanted Mountains. For the development of the Enchanted Mountains Brand, we talk about the sensory things, like visual identity - the EM logo, use of colors and the way we write in various ways. We want the Enchanted Mountains to be a trusted source for traveling in Western New York State. This is the dynamic foundation of the Enchanted Mountains brand.

Residents

Most residents follow the "work hard, play hard" and find a place to relax.

Purpose

The beauty and natural assets of Cattaraugus County serve as the foundation of the Enchanted Mountains promotional efforts. You combine that with all the high quality tourism-related "infrastructure" and you have a great place to live, learn, work and play

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Brand Truth

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Adjectives

  • Natural
  • Enchanted
  • Mystical

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Brand Story

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Core Elements

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Logos

View the Logos of the Enchanted Mountains

Tone of Voice

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Photography

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Typography

Fonts for the Enchanted Mountains

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Color Palette

Colors for the Enchanted Mountains. The two base colors of the EM brand are blue and green.

Jump to the section on Enchanted Mountains Colors

Social

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Video & Motion

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Video Ratios

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Location Markers

Wild Wing Festival

Swan at Gooseneck

On August 25th The Wild Wing Festival will be held with music by the Rustic Ramblers and food from 12-4 pm. There will be guided tours of all the birds in the 6-acre aviary. You will have a guided tour of the birds and learn about the 78 different species. 

Cost is $10/ adults per person and $5 for children under 12. Food will be served by Lil's Deli including Pizza, Chicken fingers, Fries, Cookies, etc.

 Dining tents will be available in case of rain. Please bring your lawn chairs.

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American Hawkeye

Baby bird at American Hawkeye
They are ready to share the world of falconry with you and your family, friends or event!

Guide for Steelhead Fishing in Cattaraugus Creek

Cattaraugus Creek offers over 34 miles of steelhead angling opportunities from Lake Erie to the Springville Dam. A portion of the stream and its lower tributaries are on Seneca Nation of Indian Lands, so if you plan to fish there, you will need a license for the Reservation.

Education in Nature

Path at Nannen
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.

Public Overnight Ghost Hunt

Haunted Hinsdale House

The Haunted Hinsdale House presents this exclusive Overnight Ghost Hunt at 8pm and it will run until 9am the next day. Your all inclusive experience will include a tour of the grounds and inside the historic building. You will get history and stories from your guide, as well as use of some ghost hunting equipment to see if we can connect with the other side. If you have your own ghost hunting equipment they highly recommend that you bring it. 

Get your exclusive limited tickets for only $109. 

Snacks, water and soda provided.

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Christmas Centerpiece Workshop w/ Swan Street Florist

EBC - Ellicottville

Join Swan Street Florist at Ellicottville Brewing Co, 28 Monroe St. Ellicottville on Thursday, December 19th, for a festive Christmas Centerpiece Workshop! Embrace the holiday spirit by creating your very own beautiful centerpiece to decorate your table this season. The skilled instructors from Swan Street Florist will be there to guide you through the process, providing all the materials needed to make a stunning arrangement.

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Cookie Decorating at EBC in Little Valley

Outside view of EBC in Little Valley

Get in the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity as you decorate delicious cookies with a variety of colorful frostings, sprinkles, and edible decorations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, this hands-on workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels.

During the workshop, you'll learn tips and tricks from Cupcaked Bakery, who will guide you through different techniques to create beautiful and unique designs. It's a great opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, make new friends, and take home some scrumptious treats to share.

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Christmas Tree Pottery Class with TShed Pottery

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Join the fun at Hunter Hill Farm on November 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a festive Christmas Tree Pottery Class with Tara from TShed Pottery!

TShed Pottery, run by Tara, is renowned for its unique and handcrafted pottery pieces. Celebrated for her creativity and quality, Tara’s classes are both educational and enjoyable. She will guide you through the creative process of designing and crafting two unique Christmas trees—one small and one large.

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Tri-County Arts Council: Acrylic Painting Workshop

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Tri-County Arts Council will be hosting an Acrylic Painting Workshop on October 5th and 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ages 12+.

Immerse yourself in the art of acrylic painting with this beginner-friendly class. You'll paint a picturesque scene featuring boats docked by a lush forest and majestic mountains, all under the expert guidance of Barbara Boser who will lead you through each step of the process. 

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Tri-County Arts Council: Ceramic Egg Tray Class

Tri-County Arts Council

Join instructor Abby Zickefoose for an exciting beginner's ceramic hand-building class where you'll create a one-of-a-kind ceramic egg tray! Perfect for holding eggs in your refrigerator or as a stylish display dish for deviled eggs, this class offers a unique and practical project.

This two-part class is guided and suitable for beginners, ensuring you learn the basics of hand-building with clay while crafting something useful and beautiful. Join us and bring your creativity to life!

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Tri-County Arts Council: Ceramic Message Mug Class

Tri-County Arts Council

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special ceramics class led by instructor Violet Nolder and express your love through the art of pottery! This guided beginner hand-building class allows you to create a unique message mug that you can cherish for years to come.

Share the joy of crafting with your special someone and create lasting memories together. This is a two-part class:

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