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Tri County Arts Council Upcoming Art Classes

Christmas Tree

Creative Clay: Christmas Tree – November 2 & 16, 2023 (Thursday) with Violet Nolder

Cost: $40 Artisan Members & Above $50 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Age: 16+

Creative Clay Classes are project specific, beginner hand building classes. We will be making fun coil Christmas tree for you to display during the holiday season.

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Arrowhead Campground

Arrowhead Campground sign
One of the oldest campgrounds in New York State, as well as a Third Generation Family-owned Campground.

StrOlean

Person enjoying a stroll through walkable Olean

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and city leadership are inviting the community out for a night on the town. Working with the city and members of the business community, the Chamber is announcing “StrOlean,” the event aims to bring folks to the downtown shopping district for an evening of fun. 

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Portville's Arts, Crafts & Antique Show 2024

Jewelry from another Cattaraugus County Craft and Vendor show

Portville Central School’s Arts, Crafts, & Antiques Show returns as a one day, indoor event. It will be held at the Portville High School and will feature art, crafts, antiques and food on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00am-5:00pm.

Proceeds collected directly benefit the students of Portville Central School in the form of achievement awards and student scholarships.

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Pride in the Park

War Vets Park

The Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition announces it's 6th Pride event at Pride in the Park! 

This is a fun event for all with music, entertainment, vendors, food, educational, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, artists and allies, and so much more. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend. 

The event will be held at War Vets Park in Olean on Saturday, June 29th from 12pm until 4pm. 

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2024 Ellicottville 5K Turkey Trot

Girls participating in the Ellicottville Turkey Trot

Warrior Fitness & Wellness will be hosting The Ellicottville Turkey Trot! Start your  turkey day with your community at the Ellicottville Turkey Trot! 

  • Run/walk for all fitness levels
  • Costumes encouraged
  • Food drive for local food banks

$20 registration. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ellicottville Playground. 

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Zoar Valley

View at Zoar Valley

Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

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

Annual Turkey Trot 2023

Turkey for The Turkey Trot in Olean

Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonavenure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!

Registration is 8:00am - 8:45am at Murphy Hall. Race starts at 9:00am.

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2024 Tame the Tuna Regatta

2023 Tame the Tuna Floaters
Paddle 5.5 miles down the Tunungwant Creek, wear a costume if you'd like and make some stops along the way.
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Monthly Fat Bike Rides at Allegany State Park 2024

Fat Bikes along trail in Allegany State Park
Fat Bikers from all over meet at Allegany State Park for Friday night fun rides and you're invited!
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Ellicottville's Fall Festival

Fall Festival in Ellicottville
The streets of Ellicottville are blocked off and turned into a villagewide festival of delicious food and vendors.
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Christmas in Allegany 2023

Inside Santas house in Allegany

All are welcomed to the 2023 Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Saturday November 25th starts the first of many days Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting our house.

Santa will be escorted by the Allegany Police and Fire Department to our house, where he will greet all visitors. Basket raffles will be avaliable for people to buy tickets to help support our community event.

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Pope Haven Campground

Pope Haven Welcome Sign

Pope Haven campground is a beautiful country side campground in the heart of the Amish trail. For people of all ages, family oriented and pet friendly. Cabin rental, golf cart rental, full hook up campsites or just tent camping available!