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Zoar Valley

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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

Tri-County Arts Council: Oil Pastels Class

Tri-County Arts

Join instructor, Tara Walker, at the Tri-County Arts Council on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm for an oil pastels class. In this class you will use a variety of different strokes and colors, learning how to blend and layer colors to create stunning still life paintings that you will surely be proud of! 

Class Info:

Cost: $30 Artisan Members & Above, $40 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Age: 12+

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Tri-County Arts Council: Plant Terrarium

Tri-County Arts

Join SerenHippity on March 15th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Tri-County Arts Council to build your very own terrarium! Using a glass jar, laying rocks, soil, and plants you will make your very own little garden! The class will also go over care instructions to keep your new garden thriving! 

There is no experience needed for this class. 

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New York Theater Ballet presents "Firebird" by George Lewis

NY Theatre Ballet at Regina A. Quick Center

Join the acclaimed New York Theater Ballet for a seventy-five minute program that brings to life the timeless tale of the Firebird, Royal Pas de Deux, and contemporary ballet. This magical experience will captivate audiences of all ages.  

This is in Association with Tri County Arts Council.

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Opening Reception for "A Little Something"

Pottery being made at Arts Council

An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council member show, "A Little Something", perfectly sized for holiday gift giving.  This opening will be featuring over 130 pieces featuring painting, pottery, jewelry and more from over 40 artists across the region including Wendy Bale, Rose Brawn, Lisa Conklin Conn, Karen Fitzpatrick, Barbara Fox, Theresa Heinz, Sean Huntington, Keith McKale, Peter Midgley, Nicole Missel, Eva Potter, Carolyn Raine, Melissa Stitzer, Tara Walker, Mikel Wintermantel, Jennifer Wolbert, and more.

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Olean

Olean streetscape

Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.

Otto Stadial Site

Aerial of Otto Stadial Site - source: Cattaraugus County Parcel Viewer
The stadial site in Otto is a place like no other as it is one of only two known places in New York to have preserved till layers from first three glacier movements (of four) during the Pleistocene Ice Age

Tri-County Arts Council: Live Drawing Workshop

TCAC

Join the Tri-County Arts Council for a live drawing session featuring a costumed model on November 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The session will begin with gesture drawing and progress to a longer pose. Please note that this is a practice session without an instructor. Ages 12 and up are welcome. 

Cost:

$10 - Artisan Members & Above 

$15 - Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

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Tri-County Arts Council: Intro to Stained Glass

Tri-County Arts

Join instructor, Linda Simons from 5:00-8:00 pm, on June 19th and July 10th for a hands-on stained-glass class! Learn the copper foil method (Tiffany method) and create your own beautiful piece of art. Choose from various projects and select your own glass, learn to cut, grind, and assemble your pieces using copper foil and soldering techniques. 

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Tri-County Arts Council: 2D Needle Felt Painting of Birds

Tri-County Arts Council

Join Darlene Subulski for a 2D needle felting class on May 17th, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 pm! Create a beautiful bird-themed picture frame using wool roving and needle felting techniques. Details:

  • Cost: $45 (Artisan Members & Above), $55 (Basic/Family Members & Non-Members)
  • Age: 14+
  • What to bring: A 5×7 picture frame 

No experience needed! Learn this fun technique and take home your unique wool-felted art piece!

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Tri-County Arts Council: Intro to Meditative Painting

Intro to Meditative Painting at Tri-County Arts Council
A transformative journey into the art of Mandala creation to discover personal growth, mindfulness, and the meditative power of symmetrical patterns, all while unlocking your inner creativity
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Perrysburg

Perrysburg is a town and a village in Cattaraugus County, New York. The Town and Village were named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.

Annual WNY Maple Weekends

Maple Syrup at Maple Glen Sugar House
Several maple producers through the Enchanted Mountains celebrate NYS Maple Weekends.
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St. Bonaventure presents: An Evening with Carson Waterman

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Carson Waterman, a distinguished artist and revered cultural figure for the Haudenosaunee people of the Seneca Nation, will discuss his life and artwork in a special presentation at St. Bonaventure University on Wednesday, April 2nd at 5:00pm in the Rigas Theater of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. 

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Tri-County Arts Council: Acrylic Painting Workshop

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Tri-County Arts Council will be hosting an Acrylic Painting Workshop on October 5th and 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ages 12+.

Immerse yourself in the art of acrylic painting with this beginner-friendly class. You'll paint a picturesque scene featuring boats docked by a lush forest and majestic mountains, all under the expert guidance of Barbara Boser who will lead you through each step of the process. 

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New Albion

Enjoying the scenery of New Albion Lake in New Albion

New Albion is named after Albion in Orleans County, New York, the source of some early settlers.

The Town of New Albion is in the northwest quadrant of the county, northwest of the City of Salamanca.

WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend

Reading of the Woolly Bears at WILMA

Join us for the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 19th and 20th, 2024.

What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?

It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.

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WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend

Reading of the Woolly Bears at WILMA

Join us for the 13th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 18th and 19th, 2025.

What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?

It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.

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