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Good Times of Olean

Home to a 16 lane bowling center, putt putt golf, volleyball courts, and batting cages!

Olean

Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.

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

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

Cattaraugus County Tourism Grant Guidelines 2025

Woodside Tavern on the Range

A restaurant with a farm to table operation.

Cupcaked

A full-scale bakery known for their gourmet cupcakes.

Best Western Plus University Inn

Whether traveling to Southwestern New York on business or pleasure, the newer Best Western Plus University Inn is the place to stay!

Fall Vendor Show at Good Times of Olean

Good Times of Olean will be hosting a Fall Vendor Show Extravaganza on Saturday, November 2nd from 12pm-5pm at Good Times of Olean located at 800 E State St, Olean.

Admission is free! Come indulge your senses with delicious food & drinks, and great LIVE music while you explore different vendors selling hand made crafts, collectables, and more! Spread the word, rally your friends, and come make some great memories at Good Times of Olean!

Dates

Sat, Nov 2 2024 , 11am - 5pm

Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program

2024 Guidelines and Application for Tourism Promotion Grant Program

RocketCup Coffee - Olean Cafe

Outside of RocketCup Coffee Olean Location

RocketCup Coffee - Olean Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and a delicious coffee selection.

Rock City Park

A majestic geological spectacle of enormous rock formations and is often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Opening Reception for "A Little Something"

An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council member show, "A Little Something", perfectly sized for holiday gift giving. This opening will be featuring over 130 pieces featuring painting, pottery, jewelry and more from over 40 artists across the region including Wendy Bale, Rose Brawn, Lisa Conklin Conn, Karen Fitzpatrick, Barbara Fox, Theresa Heinz, Sean Huntington, Keith McKale, Peter Midgley, Nicole Missel, Eva Potter, Carolyn Raine, Melissa Stitzer, Tara Walker, Mikel Wintermantel, Jennifer Wolbert, and more.

Dates

Sat, Nov 12 2022 , 5:30 - 7:30pm

Burton's Farm Market

Fresh Produce and more!

Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023

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.

Dates

Fri, Nov 24 2023 , 6:30 - 8pm

Miller's Farm Market

Seasonal business with locally grown produce, flower baskets, bedding plants.

Spring Openings 2024

Enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer with these spring openings!

Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp

Celebrate the Eclipse at Seneca Allegany Resort

The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca will host outdoor community events open to all ages to celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th!

Dates

Mon, Apr 8 2024 , 2 - 5pm