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Juneteenth Celebration 2024

Juneteenth Celebration 2019
Celebrate Juneteenth with the African American Center for Cultural Development. - A good old fashioned, neighborhood party!
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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Glass art at Regina A. Quick Center
A center that consolidates the artistic activities of the St. Bonaventure University campus, while creating a regional outlet for culture and expression for Western New York.

Good Times of Olean

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

Groups

Let us help you plan your groups visit to the Enchanted Mountains!

Allegany River Rest Area

Allegany Rest Area
The Allegany River Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Rt. 86, between exits 24 and 23 in the town of Allegany.

American Hawkeye

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

Challenger Learning Center's 15th Anniversary Celebration

Kids at Challenger Learning Center

Join the Challenger Learning Center in celebrating 15 years of Community Service!

To mark this special occasion, they will be hosting a Chicken BBQ by Carson's and an Open House.

Event Highlights:

Delicious Chicken BBQ ($15)
Open House
Fun Activities for Kids

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American Museum of Cutlery

The American Museum of Cutlery Front window display
Step inside this museum and learn the fascinating stories of how cutlery has been an important component of American history.

Winter Art Crawl at The Onohsagwe:de' Cultural Center

Inside the gift shop at the Cultural Center

Join the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center for a day of shopping. Native artists and craftspeople will be set up indoors, throughout the building. Free and open to the public. Museum admission is free for the day.

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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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Cupcaked

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

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.

Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony

Leather jacket of Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett
The Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center (OCC) invites the public to attend a gifting ceremony on Friday October 20, 2023 of famed Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett's leather jacket.
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Traditional Indigenous dance performed in the Hotel Lobby at the Seneca Allegany Resorts & Casino

Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino. Enjoy traditional Indigenous dances!

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Nash Hill Equestrian Center

Stalls at Nash Hill Equestrian Center
If you're looking for expert horse care or training in a state-of-the-art facility, Nash Hill Equestrian Center is the place for you. 

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