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Annual WNY Maple Weekends
Canadian Friendship Week at Holiday Valley Resort: Celebrating Winter Fun and Friendship
Every January, Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, hosts a special event known as Canadian Friendship Week, celebrating the strong bond between the United States and Canada.
Meet Santa in the Enchanted Mountains!
The holiday season is a magical time in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York, where twinkling lights, fresh snow, and festive cheer set the perfect stage for a visit with Santa Claus.
Meet Santa in the Enchanted Mountains!
The holiday season is a magical time in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York, where twinkling lights, fresh snow, and festive cheer set the perfect stage for a visit with Santa Claus.
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
Experience an unforgettable evening as Theresa Caputo, star of the hit reality series Long Island Medium and Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits, brings her unique gift to the Seneca Allegany Event Center. Theresa has been a practicing medium for over 20 years and aims to deliver messages of healing and hope that helps attendees learn, grow, and embrace life.
Group B
"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program) is for any organization (non-profit or business) to get more people to their event or destination.
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
Questions
Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.
Heritage Day
Christmas in Gowanda
Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars!
Fireworks at Weeden Park
You're invited to Weeden Park in Randolph on July 6th for an exciting fireworks display presented by Randolph Peaches & Cream Crew & sponsors! The fireworks will begin at dusk.
Free Community Dance Class with the New York Theatre Ballet!
Experience the magic of ballet with the New York Theatre Ballet in a FREE masterclass open to the entire community!
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Richter Center Multi-Purpose Room, St. Bonaventure University Cost: FREE!
Sara Evans at Seneca Allegany Resorts & Casino
Celebrate the season with a country superstar! Having five number 1 singles to her name, including “Suds In A Bucket” and “Born To Fly,” this Country Music Award winning artist has recently been invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy all the well-known hits along with Christmas favorites like “Run Rudolph Run” as Sara Evans brings the spirit of the holidays to the Seneca Allegany Event center for one magical night!
First Day Hike at Allegany State Park
Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2024. New York's State Parks and Historic Sites celebrates our Centennial in 2024, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our parks and sites system. Help us kick off this yearlong celebration and get your New Year off to a great start with a hike in Allegany State Park along the newly finished Quaker Run Area Multi-Use Trail.
Pump Boys & Dinettes at Ray Evans Theater
The Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association is announce their 2025 summer production, the high-energy, crowd-pleasing jukebox musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes"—a toe-tapping celebration of life, love, and laughter on Highway 57!
This production Will Take place on August 8th at 7:30pm, August 9th at 7:30pm, and August 10th at 2pm
A brief synopsis:
HoliTrot Fall Fest Trail Run
Join in for the HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the beautiful autumn season with HoliMont! This exciting event features a Kids Race and a 5k, winding through their extensive and scenic trail system.
Schedule:
- 9:30 AM - Kids Race
- 10:00 AM - 5k Trail Run
Race Highlights:
Maps
The Reverón Piano Trio
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts presents The Reverón Piano Trio, performing March 14, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Christmas in Gowanda 2023
Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars!
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino: Annual Tree Lighting
Come celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the free, family-friendly Annual Holiday Tree lighting celebration at Seneca Allegany on Wednesday, December 3 from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring horse-drawn carriage rides from 4-7pm and a tree lighting at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Fireworks at Weeden Park
You're invited to Weeden Park in Randolph on July 5th for an exciting fireworks display presented by Randolph Peaches & Cream Crew & sponsors! The fireworks will begin at dusk.
There will also be music by The Hanna's!
Brothers Osborne at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Christmas in Gowanda
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011
In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.