Ellicottville

Ellicottville was named in honor of Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company, was formed from Ischua in 1820. A portion of Ashford and East Otto were taken in 1824, and 1858 respectively.

Ellicottville is a charming little ski town in Western New York with two ski resorts, Holiday Valley and HoliMont. Historic Ellicottville isn't just for the Winter Season as it is a year-round destination with boutiques, restaurants and great shops!

Learn more about Ellicottville, NY or view their upcoming events.

Places in Ellicottville

McCarty Cafe at Holiday Valley

This sweet little shop is located on the lower level in the Holiday Valley Lodge.

Ellicottville Oasis Day Spa at The Tamarack Club

Indulge in a little self-care.

Aardvark

Custom built furniture store.

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Holiday Valley's Telestock Day 2024

A day of peace, love and telemark skiing at the Yodeler Champagne Sundeck.

Holiday Valley's Spring Pond Skimming 2024

Watch as skiers try to skim their way across an ice water filled pond or just enjoy being a spectator at Holiday Valley's Pond Skimming event.

Holiday Valley's Red Bull Rail Jam

If you love sliding on steel, join us at the Fiddler's Terrain Park on Saturday the 20th for a rail jam that should not be missed. Sponsored by Red Bull, this competition is bound to be action packed and a ton of fun. DJ Tyler Swift will be rockin' the mic and keeping the vibes high!

Holiday Valley's New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade 2024-2025

Have a blast as you close out 2024 with a fun, family-friendly party that culminates with an incredible fireworks display.

Holiday Valley's New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade 2023-2024

Ring in the New Year with the Holiday Valley Groomer parade and spectacular fireworks. Family friendly party in the main Lodge. Approximate times: Groomer Parade on Cindy's Run at 11:15, torchlight parade at 11:30 then the fireworks show at 11:45, ending at midnight.

Holiday Valley's Intense Milk Rail Jam

Experience the Milk Rail Jam at Holiday Valley.

Holiday Valley's Intense Milk Rail Jam

Experience the Milk Rail Jam at Holiday Valley.

Holiday Valley's Double Black Diamond Golf Course

Guys golfing on Double Black Diamond golf course at Holiday Valley

Come summer, Holiday Valley is robed in lush, green and magnificent gardens.

Holiday Valley's Boardroom Banked Slalom

Grab your snowboard or just come out and watch the Boardroom Banked Slalom.

Holiday Valley's 2024 Penguin Paddle

Participate in or watch as Penguin Paddlers of all ages slip and slide down the slopes on their bellies.

Holiday Valley Tubing Company

Grab your friends and family and head over to the Holiday Valley Tubing Company.

Holiday Valley Ski Resort's Opening Day

Holiday Valley has announced that their anticipated opening day is December 6th- Weather permitting. Finger crossed that Mother Nature let's that happen!!

Check Holiday Valleys Facebook page for updates!

Holiday Valley Ski Resort's Anticipated Opening Day 2023

Holiday Valley has announced that their anticipated opening day is November 24th- Weather permitting. Finger crossed that Mother Nature let's that happen!!

Check Holiday Valleys Facebook page for updates!

Holiday Valley Resort

A resort in Western NY for mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, golfing, zipline adventure park and more!

Holiday Valley Realty & Rental Management

The area's largest sales and rental agency offering over 250 rental properties.

Holiday Valley ranks an astonishing #3 in SKI Magazine 2015

Skiers and Snowboarders at Holiday Valley

Holiday Valley 3^rd in the East 2015

SKI Magazine Reader Rankings

Holiday Valley Ranked #5 by Ski Magazine 2013

Holiday Valley Earns High Ranking again in Ski Magazine's Best Ski Resorts in the East!

Holiday Valley Mudslide 2022

Crawling through a giant mud puddle at Holiday Valley's Mudslide

A fun-fun-fun obstacle trail run that's either 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile run with unique obstacles ending with a giant mudslide

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.

Holiday Valley 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