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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. 

This 2 day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!

Lisa Ballard is a renowned coach and former US Ski Team member who has a unique way of presenting the technical aspects of good skiing in a consise and easy to understand method. Lisa and several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training and video analysis.  Women's ski demos are included.

Registration is limited.

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 8th from 10:00am-5:00pm.

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

Kicking off at 11am with a vendor show, a segmented group workout with Warrior Fitness trainers, Food Trucks, DJ, dunk tank, a kids carnival and lawn game tournaments!

Kick off the warmer weather with a community wellness event created with everyone in mind!

Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonaventure 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 at 8:30am at Francis Hall. Race starts at 9:30am.

Nashville Nights in Ellicottville

Dust off your boots and get ready for a little country flair in the heart of the village! Nashville Nights in Ellicottville brings the spirit of Music City to your favorite mountain town for a weekend of non-stop entertainment.

Want to skip the crowds at Fall Fest? Head just 12 minutes outside of Ellicottville and enjoy a relaxed weekend getaway at EBC Little Valley! Savor craft beer, artisan pizzas, and the beauty of fall while taking in live music all weekend long. 

Live Music Lineup:

Saturday, October 11th - Hazzard County @ 7pm

Sunday, October 12th - The Iron Eyes Experience @ 1pm 

Happy Hour Special: $5 drafts from 2-6pm on both days! 

Stop in for a cozy fall weekend full of good vibes, great beer, and amazing music! 

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.

End the day around the fire! 

At 5:30pm on November 22nd, enjoy and evening of Seneca cooking, culture, and stories at Camp Allegany. 

Guest presenter, Michelle Miller, has lived on the Seneca Allegany Territory since 1996. Seneca was not her first or even third language, but it has now become her heritage language. The culture and history of the Seneca have now become part of her as well as her children who are from the territory. 

Get Ready for a Fun Ride!  Join Allegany State Park for a Bike Rodeo on July 17th at the Red House Picnic Shelter from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.! 

Bring your little cyclists for an afternoon of fun and skill-building at our specially designed bike course. Our Bike Rodeo is the perfect place for kids to test their bike handling skills, build confidence, and have a blast!  

What to Expect:

Join in for the HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run! 

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the vibrant autumn season at HoliMont! You're invited to the exciting HoliTrot Fall Festival Trail Run, featuring a Kids Race and a scenic 5k trail run through our beautiful trails.

Schedule:

• 10:00 AM - Kids Race
• Immediately Following Kids Race - 5k Trail Run

Race Highlights:

Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean. The twinkling lights and decorations need extra display time which means the Barlett House is open for extended hours.

This Queen Anne-style house was originally built in 1881 by George Foreman, and purchased in 1891 by Frank and Fannie Bartlett for $15,000, a hefty sum for that time, he said. The house features nine rooms decorated in turn-of-the-century Victoriana and seven fireplaces, each different in design and composition.

Join in for a two day craft show to get into the Christmas Spirit! There will be over 25 different vendors to shop from, where you can find a little bit of everything. It is always a great time to attend a craft and vendor show!

Vendors include: CC's Korner, Scentsy, If Unique is What You Seek, Mary Kay, Glitter Gals, The Mad Batter, LLC, B.E. Creative, Colorstreet, 31, Goat Milk Soaps, Inception 3D, Janet's Wreaths, Strange Magick, Katie's Pretty Things, Seren Hippity, Crochet Items, Tupperware, Bomb Party, Herbal Expressions, Sipology, Allison's Craft Corner & More.

Join the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce every Thursday in July at beautiful Chang Hu Park for FREE live music, food, snacks, 50/50 raffles, and fun for the whole community!

2026 Lineup-
7/2 – Bad Management
7/9 – Paul Zittel & Pure Country
7/16 – Smokin’ Dog
7/23 – Crash Cadillac
7/30 – Tennessee Whiskey

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy great music under the summer sky! 

Food & drinks available with proceeds supporting future Chamber events.

Join EBC Little Valley for a brand-new Thursday Night Trivia series! Gather your friends, grab a pint, and get ready to unleash your inner trivia buff! Mark your calendars: Trivia Nights will take place every other Thursday from 6:30pm - 8:00pm, starting April 4th. 

To fuel your brainpower, Happy Hour will be extended from 4-8pm on trivia nights! Come show off your random knowledge and compete for bragging rights! 

Celebrate opening night of the Allegany Santa House with Santa's arrival by the Allegany Fire Department. This is a free event to come see Santa, and enjoy a beautiful decorated Santa House with Elf Shack containing basket raffles to help support this community event.

It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.

Additional Dates:

• December 5th
• December 7th
• December 12th
• December 14th

Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino.  The Resort and Casino will be hosting a community dinner & social!

There will be Fry Bread & Corn Soup, Traditional Singers & Dancers, Handmade Native Crafts, and Collectibles available!