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Buffalo Philharmonic and JoAnn Falletta at Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts!

Regina A. Quick Center

Join the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in welcoming the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and JoAnn Falletta on Sunday, September 21st, at 3pm.

Expect a powerful performance that promises an evening of moving music and world-class musicianship!

Showtime is Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff and faculty, and $5 for students. 

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Celebrate "Just Do It" Day at Allegany State Park!

Night Biking at Allegany
January is a great time to get things done. In 2015, National Just Do It Day was created to encourage people to take action and finally do the things they have always wanted to do. It’s a day to work on goals, dreams and procrastinated projects. Maybe the goal is to ride a bike for one thousand days, send a message to a friend, re-pot overgrown plants, learn to play a harmonica or recycle all the cardboard boxes from the holidays.
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Ellicottville's Fall Festival 2025

A view from Ellicottville's Historical Museum at Ellicottville's Fall Festival in 2023

Ellicottville's Fall Festival is the Village of Ellicottville's largest, most anticipated, autumn event. The village transforms into a walkable 4-block arts and crafts show accompanied by our one-of-a-kind shops, flavorful culinary culture, chair lift rides, live music, and so much more.

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New Gear's Eve Bike Ride Allegany State Park

Man enjoying a ride on a fat bike in winter at Allegany State Park

New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride begins at Camp Allegany on December 31 2024 at 6:00 p.m., with the ride starting at 6:30 p.m. Grab your bike and some friends to join Allegany staff and other fat bike enthusiasts for the last ride of the year. Bring lights, wear warm and reflective gear and a helmet. Participants may be split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. There will be a social to follow the ride in the Rec Hall at Camp Allegany. Bring your own snacks.

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Winter Family Fun Walk at Allegany State Park

Redhouse Lake at ASP

Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators. 

Winter Wetland Walk will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Redhouse Wetlands. Even in the depths of winter, activity is still abundant.

For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.

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Tri-County Arts Council: Intro to Stained Glass

Tri-County Arts

Join instructor, Linda Simons from 5:00-8:00 pm, on June 19th and July 10th for a hands-on stained-glass class! Learn the copper foil method (Tiffany method) and create your own beautiful piece of art. Choose from various projects and select your own glass, learn to cut, grind, and assemble your pieces using copper foil and soldering techniques. 

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Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival

Beer and Wine Festival at Holiday Valley

Get ready to raise your glass and indulge in the ultimate celebration of craft beverages at the Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2026! Join Holiday Valley on November 7th and 8th for a weekend brimming with exceptional brews, fine wines, and unforgettable fun. Nestled in the picturesque beauty of Ellicottville, NY, this festival is the perfect blend of amazing flavors, live entertainment, and scenic views.

 

Photo credit: Holiday Valley Resort

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Mother's Day Wine Train

NYLE Train
Celebrate Mother's Day with some wine on a train ride aboard the NYLE Railroad.
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Mid-Winter Fun at Allegany State Park

Admin building at Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join Allegany State Park for a week filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities.
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Events

Events in Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.

Allegany State Park Equestrian Trails

Horse trail kiosk at Allegany State Park

Trails:

Allegany State Park has set aside 55 miles of trails spread out on 65,000 acres, specifically for summertime equestrian use. The horse trails are on a series of interconnecting loop trails that utilize gravel park roads, abandoned town roads and abandoned railroad rights-of-way. You will ride on hillside, rolling and level trails.

Footing:

Good footing for horses throughout woodland settings.

Markings:

There is an informative free horse trail map that can be obtained in the park rental offices.

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:

  • 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

tourism_grant_guidelines_2026.pdf

 

Questions

Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.

STARS 47th Annual Model Aircraft Fly-In

STARS Fun Fly airshow
See hundreds of radio controlled aircraft fly through the skies.
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Fireworks at Bradner Stadium 2026

Fireworks at Bradner Stadium
City of Olean's fireworks in 2026 celebrate America's 250th Birthday and Bradner Stadium's 100th birthday!
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STARS 48th Annual Model Aircraft Fly-In

STARS Fun Fly airshow
See hundreds of radio-controlled aircraft fly through the skies.
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Mother's Day Wine Train

NYLE Train
Celebrate Mother's Day with some wine on a train ride aboard the NYLE Railroad.
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