The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts presents, Girl Power - Piano Music Written For, By, and About Women with Pianist Jennifer Hayghe on February 23, 2025 a 3:00pm.
Join Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater on Friday, April 17th, starting at 4pm for a black-tie evening of classic Hollywood glamour to kick off the 100th year of the theater!
The night will feature a catered cocktail hour in The Old Bank and a night of jazz with the Springville Jazz Orchestra.
Tickets:
Single - $60, includes: 2 free drink tickets, cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, and red carpet admission.
A pair of tickets are $100 - includes all the above perks per person.
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and dance as the legendary Dwight Yoakam and special guests The Mavericks take the stage at the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7 p.m.!
Join us for the 14th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds.
It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.
Join us for the 13th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 18th and 19th, 2025.
It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.
Join us for the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 19th and 20th, 2024.
It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.
Gowanda is a town and village that is in Cattaraugus County and Erie County.
Gowanda was settled in 1810 by Turner Aldrich and incorporated as Gowanda in 1848. The name "Gowanda" came from the Seneca Indian phrase of "a valley among the hills" or "under the cliffs."
Experience the magic of silent cinema with live musical accompaniment by renowned theater organist Dennis James!
Upcoming Screenings:
-The Eagle, starring Rudolph Valentino, Sunday, August 31st at 2:00 pm
-The Gold Rush, starring Charlie Chaplin, Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 pm
Enjoy these classic films as they were meant to be seen and heard, just like audiences did in 1925! Tickets are $6 and available at the door.
Test your knowledge with a fun-filled evening of trivia on Thursday, October 2 at 6:30pm. Bring your best team and enjoy discounted brews and bites while you play!
No cost to participate, just bring your brainpower!
So, gather your crew and get ready to compete for bragging rights and more at EBC Little Valley!
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
The Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition announces it's 6th Pride event at Pride in the Park!
This is a fun event for all with music, entertainment, vendors, food, educational, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, artists and allies, and so much more. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend.
The event will be held at War Vets Park in Olean on Saturday, June 29th from 12pm until 4pm.
Join in for a spooky night at EBC Little Valley on Thursday, October 30th for a Halloween-themed night full of fun, music and festive flavors!
Live music, featuring Darkwater Duo, starting at 7:00pm. Come dressed in your best Halloween attire - EBC staff will be handing out prizes to the favorites of the night and enjoy themed cocktails, seasonal brews, and delicious food!
Free admission, all welcome!
Don't miss a frightfully fun night out at EBC Little Valley!
"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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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:
Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.
Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.
Shop through the craft vendors and take your photo with the Easter Bunny!
Join Foster Cattaraugus for an enchanting evening at the 2nd Annual Adult Prom hosted at Woodside Tavern on the Range on Saturday, August 9th at 6:00pm, benefiting foster care in Cattaraugus County. Don a mask and formal attire for a night of mystery and magic.
Cocktail Hour - 6-7pm, with the event to follow 7-11pm
Dinner - 8pm, provided by Toad's Butcher Shop
Photos - 6-7:45pm, available via donation from April Bojanowski Photography
The 2026 carnival will be a 4-day event. Enjoy rides, food, and entertainment!
Wednesday- CHIEF’S NIGHT - All area departments are invited to showcase a piece of their apparatus.
Thursday- WATER FIGHT NIGHT - All area departments are encouraged to bring a team or teams to participate. Teams consist of both Junior and Senior members. Registration for the Water Fights will begin at 5:30pm and the fights start at 6:00pm.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Allegany State Park!
Join Allegany State Park on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am-2:30pm at the Red House side of the park for a celebration of 20 years of National Public Lands Day! This nationwide event brings people together to give back to public lands through volunteer service projects.
Event Details:
- Check-in/Registration: 9:00-9:30am at the Beehunter picnic shelter
- Service Projects: 9:30am-12:30pm
The Enchanted Mountains Horse Series returns for a full weekend of equestrian action and community spirit. This series offers a fantastic family-friendly atmosphere for competitive riders and spectators alike, featuring a variety of events for all to enjoy.
