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Allegany Carnival 2024

Giant Fun Slide at the Allegany Carnival in 2024

Thursday 6/27: the carnival is open from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Water fights are planned for 6:30 PM in front of the fire station. Registration starts at 6:00. The "Sticktights" band will be playing around 7:00 PM.

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All Aboard

NYLE Train coming through the tunnel

Take a train ride along the countryside of the Enchanted Mountains. The New York and Lake Erie Railroad offers featured rides throughout the year.. All of the train rides are round trips that depart from the Gowanda Depot. 

Hop aboard with the Easter Bunny, tell Santa your wish list, solve a murder mystery, enjoy the fall foliage, and so many other rides to choose from!

New Year's Eve Liquor Mile & 5K

Barrel at Ellicottville Distilery

Join Ellicottville Distillery as they celebrate the last day of 2023 with their annual "Liquor Mile" at on Sunday December 31st!

Distillery opens and registration for runners starts at 11am. Run starts at 12pm. It is $25 a runner to enter the 5k followed by the Liquor Mile which is $15. $35 fee if you are planning on doing both the 5K & Liquor Mile.

All proceeds will be donated to Oishei Children’s hospital.

After every quarter of a mile you get a miniature cocktail! 1 mile run + 4 drinks!

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Boo Bash

Good Times, Olean

Mark your calendars for the Seven Mountains Media Boo Bash with “The Big Pig, 95.7” at Good Times of Olean on October 26th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm!

Put on your best costume and come out to support the Pink Pumpkin Project while enjoying incredible music from Nashville recording artist Ben Gallaher and Savannah Swatland. Here’s what’s in store:

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Santa waving during parade in Randolph

It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has many fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!

November 25th

Christmas in Ellicottville

EVL Trail Fest at HoliMont

Mountain biking at HoliMont's Bike Park
Formerly WNYMBA weekend campout.
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Tri-County Arts Council: Rubber Duck Still Life Workshop

TCAC

Join Jessica Borchert on November 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a delightful painting class that will bring back the whimsical joy of a rubber duck. In this session, you’ll create a vibrant masterpiece on a 14" x 11" canvas.

Cost:

  • $30 for Artisan Members and above
  • $40 for Basic/Family Members and Non-Members

For more details and to reserve your spot, visit http://www.tricountyartscouncil.org 

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66th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

Bird banding at Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
A weekend of over 100 Nature programs at Allegany State Park
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Franklinville

The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.

Halloween Train Ride

NYLE Train
Show off your costumes on a train ride with the NYLE railroad.
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Welcome

We are naturally yours to enjoy on the other side of New York State. We are the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State where beautiful scenery displays forested, rolling hills and clean, sparkling lakes.

Location

Located in Western New York's scenic uplands, Cattaraugus County is a panorama of thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests and picturesque waterways. Its wooded hilltops overlook valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.

Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013

Ray Evans

Perhaps a little known fact is that Ray Evans, co-lyricist of the Christmas Classic was a native of Salamanca, NY.  Salamanca knows it however, and honors him each year with the Silver Bells Festival.  Now there's one more way he is forever remembered in the town in which he was born and raised i

Step Right Up at the Cattaraugus County Fair

Fair goers walking through the games at the Cattaraugus County Fair

Cotton candy, fried food, rides, animal shows, and live entertainment, are all available at the Cattauragus County Fair. Make plans to catch the demolition derby, monster trucks, or a concert. Have some good old fashioned fun! The fair is held yearly, the first week in August.

U.S. Air Force Snocross National

Snocross racing at Seneca Allegany Casino
Watch the snowmobiles race around the tracks at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
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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!

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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Trip to Space

Go on a simulated space mission to Mars, a Comet, or Earth at the Challenger Learning Center. This is a hands-on learning facility specializing in science, technology, math and engineering to spark youth interest and joy. They also offer camps in the summer and fun, educational events throughout the year.