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Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants

Submitted by Samantha Hayes on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:45

If you are having an event in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) then you may want to apply for the 2024 Group B Bed Tax Grant Program.

The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program, due December 8th, 2023.

A portion of the 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.

Eligible applicants include the following:

  • Chambers of Commerce without full-time staff,
  • business associations,
  • non-profit organizations,
  • events,
  • festivals
  • and other tourism associated activities.

Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with Cattaraugus County Tourism Department.

For more information please visit the Tourism Promotion Grant Program at EnchantedMountains.com/Group-B

If you have any questions please contact Samantha Hayes at 716-938-2307 or by email at SLHayes [at] cattco.org.

Pumpkin Carving Class with Eric Jones!

Pumpkins at Pumpkinville

Come out to Pumpkinville on either September 20th or October 4th for an exclusive Pumpkin Carving class with the one and only, Eric Jones! 

Eric Jones is an Olean, NY native and celebrated sculptor and caricature artist! He has been featured on The Food Network's Halloween Wars, holds the 2023 Guinness World Record for carving the larges jack-o-lantern, and won Season 3 of The Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins! 

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Dummy Downhill at HoliMont

Outside HoliMont at the Main Chalet
Participants build "Dummies," which are let loose down a steep run and sent flying over a jump.
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Zoar Valley

View at Zoar Valley

Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

Dina's Restaurant

Outside view of Dina's in Ellicottville
Experience the comforting atmosphere and the unique menu offered at Dina's Restaurant.

6th Annual PUMP & RUN

Pump and Run
High Repetition Bench Press and One Mile Run to Four Mile Brewery.
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First Day Hike at Allegany State Park

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.

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa Claus Lane Parade

As snow blankets the majestic peaks, the Enchanted Mountains come alive with the spirit of Christmas! Picture twinkling lights reflecting off frosty pines, cheerful carolers serenading under a starry sky, and the scent of hot cocoa mingling with the crisp winter air.

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater Presents: The Taylor Swift Experience

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Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theatre proudly presents Cami Clune & The Fringe in The Taylor Swift Experience!

Cami Clune, who captivated audiences on The Voice with her stunning performances and earned a four-chair turn, will be lighting up the Hollywood Theatre stage on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM. Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Cami is a versatile singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained national fame as a semi-finalist on Season 19 of The Voice.

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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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Archeology Dig at Canticle Farms

Volunteer holds 800 yr old ceramic pipe at Canticle Farms

Allegheny Valley Project (AVP) is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley.

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

Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010

Autumn is Wonder-fall

Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.

This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Wins 15 Awards

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

SENECA RESORTS & CASINOS PROPERTIES STAND OUT AMONG INDUSTRY’S BEST

IN ANNUAL BEST OF GAMING AWARDS FROM CASINO PLAYER MAGAZINE!

Seneca resorts combine for impressive 14 First Place honors, 39 total awards

So Much Diversity this Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend?(July 17-18, 2010) We know summer in Western New York is busy for everyone but if you are looking for something a little different this is the weekend of options!