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Mardi Gras Weekend

Mardi Gras parade in Ellicottville
Ellicottville will have live entertainment and fun activities all weekend long.
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"Friends of Little Valley" presents Music in the Park & Cornhole Tournament!

Bicentennial Park - LV

Come down to Bicentennial Park on Erie St. in Little Valley Thursday, August 22nd for the final "Music in the Park" this summer hosted by Friends of Little Valley along with a cornhole tournament hosted by $lick $hooters Cornhole! 

Music begins at 6pm, featuring the "Iron Eyes Experience", a local three piece group based out of Salamanca. The band is well known for their rock and blues style that can be heard echoing throughout the enchanted mountains of Cattaraugus County! 

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The Lincoln Boutique Motel

Inside a room at The Lincoln Boutique Motel
The "Original" Telemark Motel has been reimagined and reopened under new ownership: The Lincoln Boutique Motel.

I Love New York Winters 2010

This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.

Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.

Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants

Submitted by Samantha Hayes on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:45

If you are having an event in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) then you may want to apply for the 2024 Group B Bed Tax Grant Program.

The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program, due December 8th, 2023.

A portion of the 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.

Eligible applicants include the following:

  • Chambers of Commerce without full-time staff,
  • business associations,
  • non-profit organizations,
  • events,
  • festivals
  • and other tourism associated activities.

Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with Cattaraugus County Tourism Department.

For more information please visit the Tourism Promotion Grant Program at EnchantedMountains.com/Group-B

If you have any questions please contact Samantha Hayes at 716-938-2307 or by email at SLHayes [at] cattco.org.

Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With

Road through Allegany State Park in the fall

The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!

STARS 47th Annual Model Aircraft Fly-In

STARS Fun Fly airshow
See hundreds of radio controlled aircraft fly through the skies.
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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

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa Claus Lane Parade

As snow blankets the majestic peaks, the Enchanted Mountains come alive with the spirit of Christmas! Picture twinkling lights reflecting off frosty pines, cheerful carolers serenading under a starry sky, and the scent of hot cocoa mingling with the crisp winter air.

Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With in 2023

Road through Allegany State Park in the fall

The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!

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.

Enchanted Mountains Map

Screenshot of a portion of the Enchanted Mountains map from 2022-October

Take a gander at the Enchanted Mountains Visitors' Map, which is our "at a glance" map of Cattaraugus County in Western New York.

Note: Most of the roads are labelled.

Carrollton

The Town of Carrollton, New York is on the south border of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. 

Rosebud Estates

Teaching classical horsemanship principles in dressage, saddleseat, western riding, natural horsemanship and riding over fences.

Free Fishing Day in NY!

Steelhead from the Cattaraugus Creek

The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 17-18, June 29-30, September 28, and November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!

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