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About Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State

Olean Community Theatre Presents: Freaky Friday - The Musical

Get ready for a musical adventure with Olean Community Theatre's production of "Freaky Friday"! This hilarious and heartwarming show, based on the beloved novel by Bridget Carpenter, tells the story of a mother-daughter duo who magically swap bodies and must navigate each other's lives.

Show Details:

- Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm, and November 8 and 9 at 2:00 pm

- Tickets: $15 per person, available online through the Olean Community Theatre website or at the door

Dates

Wed, Nov 5 2025 , 7:30 - 9pm

Thu, Nov 6 2025 , 7:30 - 9pm

Fri, Nov 7 2025 , 7:30 - 9pm

Sat, Nov 8 2025 , 2 - 3:30pm

Sat, Nov 8 2025 , 7:30 - 9pm

Sun, Nov 9 2025 , 2 - 3:30pm

Olean Speaker Series- Native American Arrowheads

Join the Olean Historical Society for the 2026 Speaker series, with a presentation by Dana Klein about Native American Arrowheads at 6:30pm on July 20th.

The event will be held outside, so bring your lawn char and meet on the museum's side lawn. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.

The event will be held at 302 Laurens Street in Olean, NY.

Dates

Mon, Jul 20 2026 , 6:30 - 7:30pm

Lecture- History & Operations of the PA Railroad

Join the Olean Historical Society for the 2026 Speaker series, kicking off with a presentation by Mike Winicki. He will be speaking on the history and operations of the P.A. Railroad Buffalo Street Yard at 6:30 pm on May 18th.

The event will be held outside, so bring your lawn char and meet on the museum's side lawn. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.

The event will be held at 302 Laurens Street in Olean, NY.

Dates

Mon, May 18 2026 , 6:30 - 7:30pm

HoliMont's Contractor's Day

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!

Dates

Fri, Jan 26 2024 , 9am - 4:30pm

Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park

Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park return!

Dates

Thu, Jun 19 2025 , 6:30 - 8pm

Thu, Jul 10 2025 , 6:30 - 8pm

Thu, Aug 14 2025 , 6:30 - 8pm

Santa Express Train Rides

Santa will be aboard the NYLE train ride and you can get tickets to ride with him too!

Dates

Sat, Nov 29 2025 , 11am - 5pm

Sun, Nov 30 2025 , 11am - 5pm

Sat, Dec 6 2025 , 11am - 5pm

Sun, Dec 7 2025 , 11am - 5pm

Sat, Dec 13 2025 , 11am - 5pm

Sun, Dec 14 2025 , 11am - 5pm

Music at the Triangle in Randolph

Friday Night Music is back for 2025!!

Dates

Fri, Jul 18 2025 , 6 - 8pm

Fri, Aug 1 2025 , 6 - 8pm

Fri, Aug 15 2025 , 6 - 8pm

Fri, Aug 29 2025 , 6 - 8pm

Annual WNY Maple Weekends

Several maple producers through the Enchanted Mountains celebrate NYS Maple Weekends.

Dates

Sat, Mar 22 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Mar 23 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sat, Mar 29 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Mar 30 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Olean Speaker Series- Fannie Bartlett House

Join the Olean Historical Society for the 2026 Speaker series, with a presentation by Gail Feuchter. She will be speaking on the history of the Fannie Bartlett House at 6:30pm on June 15th.

The event will be held outside, so bring your lawn char and meet on the museum's side lawn. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.

The event will be held at 302 Laurens Street in Olean, NY.

Dates

Mon, Jun 15 2026 , 6:30 - 7:30pm

Pump Boys & Dinettes at Ray Evans Theater

The Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association is announce their 2025 summer production, the high-energy, crowd-pleasing jukebox musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes"—a toe-tapping celebration of life, love, and laughter on Highway 57!

This production Will Take place on August 8th at 7:30pm, August 9th at 7:30pm, and August 10th at 2pm

A brief synopsis:

Dates

Fri, Aug 8 2025 , 7:30 - 9:30pm

Sat, Aug 9 2025 , 7:30 - 9:30pm

Sun, Aug 10 2025 , 2 - 4pm

Jingle Bell Jubilee 2023

Horse and carriage ride at the Jingle Bell Jubilee

The Jingle Bell Jubilee is a holiday event featuring many activities and events: the holiday market, carolers, dance groups, wreath creation class, Shop Raffle Drawing, Sips of the Season, make and take craft, horse and wagon rides; an inflated snow globe for picture opps, cocoa and cookie crawl, decorate the tree contest, cookie decorating, and even a Rudolph run! Hours for the event are 4:30-8pm.

Dates

Fri, Dec 8 2023 , 4:30 - 8pm

Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales

The Olean community wide garage sale is a one day event in 2025!

Dates

Sat, May 10 2025 , 9am - 4pm

Olean Community Theatre Presents Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'School of Rock', The Musical

Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'School of Rock', the Musical. Follow Dewy Finn, an out of work Rock singer and guitarist as he pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, preparing a band of fifth graders to win an upcoming battle of the bands contest! Sure to be a rocking good show! Directed by Kelly Vaccaro with a special arrangement by Concord Theatrics.

Showtimes $15/person

July 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th - 7:30pm

July 26th & 27th - 2:00pm

Dates

Wed, Jul 23 2025 , 7:30 - 8:30pm

Thu, Jul 24 2025 , 7:30 - 8:30pm

Fri, Jul 25 2025 , 7:30 - 8:30pm

Sat, Jul 26 2025 , 2 - 3pm

Sat, Jul 26 2025 , 7:30 - 8:30pm

Sun, Jul 27 2025 , 2 - 3pm

Pfeiffer Nature Center

Home to more than 648 acres of nature’s beauty.

HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley

Full day of outdoor activities and live music from three bands on two stages!

Dates

Sat, Jul 27 2024 , 12 - 9pm

Savage Road Bridge - Catt. Creek Public Stream Access

Cattaraugus Creek Public Stream Access on Savage Road

Lake Flavia

Go fishing on this man-made lake in the northwestern part of Cattaraugus County

New Albion Lake

A small lake off of Mosher Hollow Road in the town of New Albion, NY.

Red House Lake

Go fishing, swimming or paddling on Red House Lake in Allegany State Park.

Sahr's Restaurant

Homecooked and highly-praised breakfasts, lunches, Friday fish fries, and homemade pies. Friendly hometown atmosphere. A great place to stop for hunters and fishermen.

Racer's Restaurant

Delicious menu in a country setting.

Myrge Cafe & Coffee House

Cafe & Coffee House that has the perfect blend of specialty coffee choices as well as a full dine in menu.

The Wildwood Sanitarium

Wildwood Sanitarium, Photo Credit- Amity Photos

The Wildwood Sanitarium opened it's doors in 1906 as a Sanitarium and Bath House. Later, in 1923, it became a Tuberculosis Clinic and then used as apartments later on.

Group B

"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program) is for any organization (non-profit or business) to get more people to their event or destination.

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: