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S.T.A.R.S. Annual Model Warbirds Over Cuba
![Model Aircraft at STARS Event](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/5.jpg?itok=LhJhnETb)
Archeology Dig at Canticle Farms
![Volunteer holds 800 yr old ceramic pipe at Canticle Farms](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Volunteer%20holds%20800-yr%20old%20ceramic%20pipe.jpg?itok=qCIIKPSr)
Allegheny Valley Project (AVP) is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley.
Village of Knives Celebration
![photo from American Cutlery Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/american-cutlery-museum-IMG_0002.jpg?itok=sN_rjsD2)
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
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
Approved Tourism Programs
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
![Dragging a Christmas tree that was cut down](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Berry-Patch-Christmas-Tree.jpg?itok=rcvKY8WQ)
Do you love having a real Christmas tree to decorate?
Mardi Gras Weekend
![Mardi Gras parade in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/2022%20Mardi%20Gras-085.jpg?itok=voUOOJ-f)
BasilicaFEST
![St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/aerial%20high%20res.jpg?itok=S1SKDuNB)
Winter Blues Weekend
![Winter Blues Festival in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/DSC_7226.jpg?itok=lbDl1UPk)
Ellicottville is looking forward to a weekend full of the best blues bands in the region! Come down and shake those winter blues with them as they fill their village with music.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
![Christmas Trees](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/berry-patch-christmas-trees.png?itok=wFOdm_sH)
New Year's Eve Liquor Mile & 5K
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!
Music Fest at Harwood Haven
![Harwood Haven Campground](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/crush-1048214_560316684020039_1150963964_o.jpg?itok=DHPm_Whb)
Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
![Girl climbing through sculpture at Griffis Sculpture Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_6872.jpg?itok=DTuo8jDD)
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023
![Fireworks](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/firework%20collage.jpg?itok=RwK1pEHW)
Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 29th, 2023
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Easter Charcuterie Board Workshop
![Easter Bunny with eggs](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/131677.png?itok=_WMY6Oup)
Salamanca Summer Fest
![Overlook in Salamanca](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Salamanca%20Overlook-%20Kristin%20Sledge-Whitcomb.jpg?itok=wuPB9zVG)
60th Annual WNY Maple Festival
![Maple Festival 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_8571.jpg?itok=50soxwFg)
Randolph Area Community Development
Prancing Down Portville 2023
![Prancing Down Portville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/screenshot_2022-11-03_132231.jpg?itok=HGwbdgbL)
Join Portville for a fun and exciting Christmas Celebration!
There will be a Christmas Parade and Park Lighting Celebration. The parade will start at the Portville School and make its way down to Pioneer Park where Santa will light the park.
Food trucks, live music, and visits with Santa will be available!
Music in the Park
![B. Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_0467.jpeg?itok=XGBLNLxZ)
Music in the Park Returns July 25th, 2024 featuring Kokomo Time Band
They will be playing a collection of festive, feel good music including 50's - 70's Oldies, Cajun - Tex - Mex, and Fun Beach Party Music. Check out the band at https://www.facebook.com/funbandnumber1/
The Pine Hills Trail System
Pine Hill State Forest & South Valley State Forest has 24 miles of trails for equestrian use located near Onoville Marina.