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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.

Ellicottville Fall Festival

Aerial view looking West from the East side of Ellicottville during Ellicottville's Fall Festival (2018)
Explore the arts and crafts, seasonal food, beverages and the ski resorts in this ski town during an Autumn weekend

Trip to Space

Kids at Challenger Learning Center (2018)

Go on a simulated space mission to Mars, a Comet, or Earth at the Challenger Learning Center. This is a hands-on learning facility specializing in science, technology, math and engineering to spark youth interest and joy. They also offer camps in the summer and fun, educational events throughout the year.

Tourism Promotion Program

Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).

Funding Source

The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:

Group A

Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.

Group B

Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.

Program Contact

This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).

Brand Guide

Naturally Yours to Enjoy! The Enchanted Mountains is our brand for Cattaraugus County, in South-Western New York. Due to the abundance of places to enjoy outdoor activities and our small communities, we feel that no matter where you are from you will find a spot to love in the Enchanted Mountains. For the development of the Enchanted Mountains Brand, we talk about the sensory things, like visual identity - the EM logo, use of colors and the way we write in various ways. We want the Enchanted Mountains to be a trusted source for traveling in Western New York State. This is the dynamic foundation of the Enchanted Mountains brand.

Residents

Most residents follow the "work hard, play hard" and find a place to relax.

Purpose

The beauty and natural assets of Cattaraugus County serve as the foundation of the Enchanted Mountains promotional efforts. You combine that with all the high quality tourism-related "infrastructure" and you have a great place to live, learn, work and play

Values

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Pillars

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Brand Truth

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Adjectives

  • Natural
  • Enchanted
  • Mystical

Promise

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Brand Story

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Core Elements

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Logos

View the Logos of the Enchanted Mountains

Tone of Voice

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Photography

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Typography

Fonts for the Enchanted Mountains

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Color Palette

Colors for the Enchanted Mountains. The two base colors of the EM brand are blue and green.

Jump to the section on Enchanted Mountains Colors

Social

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Video & Motion

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End-Frame Design

Video Ratios

9:16, 1:1, 4:5

Location Markers

Contact

How to contact the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County Tourism)

Village of Knives Celebration

photo from American Cutlery Museum
Celebrate "The Village of Knives Celebration" in Little Valley, New York on July 12-14th.
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Brave Strangers - Bob Seger Tribute Band

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater

GET READY TO ROCK! The Gowanda Historic Theatre presents: "Brave Strangers: A Tribute to Bob Seger" on Friday, April 25th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Welcome Brave Strangers, the ultimate Bob Seger tribute band! This incredible group of musicians will take you on a journey through Seger's iconic discography, playing all your favorite hits! Don't miss this unforgettable night of music! 

Tickets are $25! 

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Centennial Hollywood Happening

Gowanda Theater

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater proudly presents Centennial Hollywood Happening on Saturday, April 18th starting at 2:00pm. 

Don't miss this epic throwback to the Harley/Hollywood happening weekend packed with live music, a tattoo contest, and more! Food and drinks will be available to purchase.  

Tickets are available presale and at the door, $10 for a day pass ticket. 

Band Lineup

2:00pm - Rockabilly Steve & BR3-BlueS

5:00pm - Wasted Whiskey 

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West Valley's Music at the Pond

Past Music by the Pond event
Enjoy West Valley's "Music at the Pond" summer music series.
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Little Shop of Horrors

Hollywood Theater, Gowanda

Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater & Gowanda Community Theater Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

This is the first-ever production from Gowanda's newly developed community theater program, don't miss out on their take on the well-loved American horror comedy musical! 

Showtimes: Saturday, September 20th at 2pm and Sunday, September 21st at 7pm

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6th Annual PUMP & RUN

Pump and Run
High Repetition Bench Press and One Mile Run to Four Mile Brewery.
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Ellicottville Gazebo Series

Summer music festival at Ellicottville Gazebo
Enjoy a live musical performance by some of the region's most talented artists in the village square in Ellicottville.
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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, 2026. This year’s First Day Hike is an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of information about the features found in this area of the park. Your hike will take you along the Quaker Multiuse trail that conveniently has an entrance at Camp Turner.

At 11:30 a.m. join park educators for a guided hike at Science Lake and learn the history and interesting historical figures of the park. The Historical Society will have the Quaker Museum open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Nightmare Hayrides

Costumes at Nightmare Hayrides

Jump on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only.  Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. You may end up sitting in the person's lap next to you.  But that's not all!  You will then have to make your way through the Gothic Chamber, Haunted Wooden Maze, and through the Haunted Barn with the Vortex Tunnel.

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Freedom Races

Races at Freedom Motorsports Park
Super Late Models & Sprint Cars BOTH nights!
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