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Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants

Submitted by Samantha Hayes on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:45

If you are having an event in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) then you may want to apply for the 2024 Group B Bed Tax Grant Program.

The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program, due December 8th, 2023.

A portion of the 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.

Eligible applicants include the following:

  • Chambers of Commerce without full-time staff,
  • business associations,
  • non-profit organizations,
  • events,
  • festivals
  • and other tourism associated activities.

Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with Cattaraugus County Tourism Department.

For more information please visit the Tourism Promotion Grant Program at EnchantedMountains.com/Group-B

If you have any questions please contact Samantha Hayes at 716-938-2307 or by email at SLHayes [at] cattco.org.

Activities

Activities in the Enchanted Mountains year-round.

Third Night of Christmas in Allegany

Santa and Mrs. Claus in Allegany

This is the third night of Christmas In Allegany at the Allegany Santa House. This is a free event to come visit Santa in his beautifully decorated Santa House with Elf Shack behind selling basket raffle tickets to help support this yearly tradition.

It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.

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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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Christmas in Gowanda

Christmas in Gowanda

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! 

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The Hickey Tavern

Outside view of The Hickey in Allegany

The go-to dive bar for music lovers! They host touring bands from all around the country and support local music as well!

The Paper Factory

some gift options inside of the Paper Factory in Olean
A one stop shop for all of your party needs... including decorations and gifts!

Olean Public Library

Books inside the Olean Library

Books and audiobooks, periodicals and reference material, DVD's and videos, free high speed internet access.

Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic

Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic at Holiday Valley Resort

This 2 day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!

Lisa Ballard is a renowned coach and former US Ski Team member who has a unique way of presenting the technical aspects of good skiing in a consise and easy to understand method. Lisa and several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training and video analysis.  Women's ski demos are included.

Registration is limited.

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2024 Ellicottville 5K Turkey Trot

Girls participating in the Ellicottville Turkey Trot

Warrior Fitness & Wellness will be hosting The Ellicottville Turkey Trot! Start your  turkey day with your community at the Ellicottville Turkey Trot! 

  • Run/walk for all fitness levels
  • Costumes encouraged
  • Food drive for local food banks

$20 registration. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ellicottville Playground. 

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Sugartown Shanty

Inside Sugartown Shanty
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home with a fabulous view!

Tri-County Trout Derby

Fishing in the Cattaraugus Creek
Participate in the trout derby!
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10th Annual - "Cruising Against Cancer" Car & Craft Show

Car Show

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18th from noon to 4 pm for the 10th Annual Cruising Against Cancer Car and Craft Show located at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds! All proceeds will benefit the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation. 

This event is rain or shine, in the event of inclement weather, they will move under the barns. 

For more information, contact:

  • Car Show: Ted Nichols (716-969-3690) or Denny Koch (716-640-0014)
  • Craft Show: Sherry Charlesworth (716-244-2344)

Come out and support a great cause! 

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Christmas Tree Pottery Class with TShed Pottery

HHF

Join the fun at Hunter Hill Farm on November 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a festive Christmas Tree Pottery Class with Tara from TShed Pottery!

TShed Pottery, run by Tara, is renowned for its unique and handcrafted pottery pieces. Celebrated for her creativity and quality, Tara’s classes are both educational and enjoyable. She will guide you through the creative process of designing and crafting two unique Christmas trees—one small and one large.

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