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Tony's Napoli

Outside view of Napoli's in Olean
Restaurant that dishes out the freshest pizza in the Olean, NY

Allegany

The Town and Village of Allegany, NY are situated along the Allegheny River among the heart of the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.

Cindy's Craft Co-Op

Outside of Cindy's Craft Co-op in Olean
Shop local, support artisans, and discover the beauty of handmade at Cindy’s Craft Co-Op!

Prancing Down Portville 2023

Prancing Down Portville

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!

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Wizards STEAM Night at the Challenger Learning Center!

challenger

The Challenger Learning Center in Allegany is hosting a magical event where kids, and parents, can dress up as their favorite wizards and participate in over 30 STEAM activities on October 26th, from 5:30-7:30pm. 

Cost: $5 per person 

*If you register by October 22nd, your child will receive a special letter from Hogwarts via email that you can print out! 

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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

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:

  • Print materials
  • Online Advertising
  • Radio Advertising
  • Television & Video Advertising

Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.

Application & Guidelines Document

Hike at Allegany State Park

Hiking at Allegany State Park

Hike along one of the 18 trails at Allegany State Park. 3 trails are self-guided nature trails and if you want an easy stroll, there's 3.1 miles of paved trail around Red House Lake.

Rockin' Outcroppings

At Rock City Park

The Enchanted Mountains is home to, at least, three giant outcroppings of rocks!

Rock City Park

Family exploring Rock City Park
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Family exploring Rock City Park

the largest outcropping of quartz conglomerate rocks at Rock City Park being the largest in the world!

Little Rock City

Sam at Little Rock City Park in the Summer
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Sam at Little Rock City Park in the Summer

Little Rock City in Little Rock City State Forest

Thunder Rocks

A view of some of the rocks at Thunder Rocks
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Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park in Autumn (dsc_3426)

Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park

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Rock City Park
Little Rock City
Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park

Mickey's

Mickey's Restaurant in Olean NY
Bar and restaurant with a full menu for the whole family!

Ashford

Some sculptures in the Rohr Hill Road section of Griffis Sculpture Park

The Town of Ashford, NY is the northern gateway on Route 219 to the beautiful Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State. Ashford is located in Western New York State in the north-middle of Cattaraugus County.

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.

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