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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! 

The Cabana Bar is the place to hang out this summer, especially on Friday Nights for the Cabana Bar Music Series. With amazing views, vibes, and libations, this covered outdoor bar is a great place to hang out when you're in Ellicottville for the weekend. 

Cabana Bar 2025 Summer Music Lineup:

June 6th - Campfire Junkie - 5:30pm - 8:30pm

June 13th - Jay McDonnell Duo - 5:30pm - 8:30pm

June 20th - Henry's Summer Kitchen  - 5:30pm - 8:30pm

June 27th - Sweet Degenerates - 5:30pm - 8:30pm

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:

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

Each year this event gets bigger, better, and more fun… and this year will be no exception. Get ready for:

•  A 5K run/walk through beautiful Ellicottville
•  Drinks, snacks, good vibes, and post-run laughs
•  Community, family, and fitness — Warrior style

Immerse yourself in the holiday magic at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theatre on December 7th, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with a spectacular performance by The Springville Jazz Orchestra.

Tickets are $5 per person, available for purchase at the door or at these locations:

• McCormack's Hardware
• Jesse's Home and Gifts
• Brenda at Community Bank

Come join in for an afternoon of festive tunes and joyful moments!

HoliMont Contractor’s Day is an event filled with many fun activities that take place on and off the slopes.  This year’s activities include the 36th annual Dave Pitkin Memorial Ski Race, dedicated to him to commemorate his enduring spirit, his contributions to the HoliMont Racing Club, and his part in creating the racing hill, Our infamous Bombardier Ball Drop, Lunch provided by Dina’s at the Mont, A vendor market, and an Apres Ski Party. This event is sponsored by many local businesses and helps us celebrate and support our local community. Join us for our favorite day of the year!

Join the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for an exciting community event on Saturday April 26, from 11am - 3pm; featuring a day of music, dance, art activities, and community engagement that is free and open to all ages. Come and experience the collaborative spirit of the Quick Center and its partners! 

Local Dance Groups and their performance times include:

Lincoln Park will be transformed into a holiday haven as the Jingle Bell Jubilee returns on December 13 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., bringing the magic of a European-style holiday market to the heart of Downtown Olean. This festive event promises fun for the whole family with local artisan vendors, food, drinks, music, and special activities that will make attendees feel like they've stepped into a Hallmark movie.

Sunset Movie Saturdays are back! 

Grab the whole crew and head to Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca to catch a favorite movie on the 33 foot screen. 

Here is the 2025 Lineup:

May 31st: MineCraft

June 7th: The Wild Robot

June 14th: Mufasa 2024

June 21st: Community Choice Night (Moana 2, Dog Man, Sonic 3)

June 28th: Snow White 2025

All movies will begin at dusk and are weather dependent. 

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! 

Experience the heartbeat of Portville on Wednesday evenings at Pioneer Park from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.

Join in for a summer-long celebration of community and sound. Whether you're a local or just passing through, the Music in the Park series offers the perfect midweek escape with live performances from a rotating lineup of talented artists. 

Music in the Park is held each Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Pioneer Park Gazebo. The music plays regardless of the forecast, but if it is rained out- then the performance will be moved to the Weston Mills Fire Hall.

Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) is proud to announce the return of the EA2EVL Fondo—the region’s premier 42-mile non-competitive charity bike ride—on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10 a.m. Now in its sixth year, the ride continues its tradition of connecting communities and cycling enthusiasts, launching from 42 North Brewing in East Aurora.