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Showdown Throwdown
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Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
![Past yard sale event in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/olean-community-garage-sale-9-10_013.jpg?itok=GuX1F3y6)
Wine Tasting Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/73162656_1185797724963643_2967697645620953088_o-1.jpg?itok=zCoYpa97)
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
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
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Bradley's 3rd Annual Car Show
38th Annual Strawberry Festival
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
![Santa waving during parade in Randolph](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Randolphs%20Country%20Christmas.jpg?itok=iuBnB-7x)
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
UppenOvr at Holiday Valley
![Skiiers at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/P2000446.jpg?itok=rtjQ-DyE)
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park 2023
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 2nd for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
Education in Nature
Coldspring Volunteer Fire Department
Fall Foliage Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Grandparents-Weekend-image-1-1_0.jpg?itok=pMm_RJ_b)
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
![Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/16426084_10155012908159252_7883790989064457937_n.jpg?itok=5WGM508Z)
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.
Annual Firework Display & Live Music
![Fireworks at Ellicottville Distillery](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_9874.jpg?itok=XeUoOmLH)
Christmas in Gowanda 2023
![Christmas in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/christmasgowanda.jpg?itok=r3JQq4Tg)
Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars!
South Dayton Flyer Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519_0.jpg?itok=Q6B5Q7ra)
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
![Santa waving during parade in Randolph](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Randolphs%20Country%20Christmas.jpg?itok=iuBnB-7x)
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has many fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
November 25th
Christmas in Ellicottville