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Cattaraugus County Art Council Announces New Name in 2018!
![Tri-County Arts Council](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/arts_council.jpg?itok=d4gDnMQR)
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is now officially the Tri-County Arts Council!
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.
Pride in the Park
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.
Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region
Chautauqua County, the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) and the Western NY Wilds (Allegany County) comprise the Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region, which is located in South Western New York State.
Allegany County - Western NY Wilds
Allegany County is known for where nature and art meet, the Wellsville Balloon Rally, the Genesee River, ATV parks and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Museum.
Limestone's New Home Day
![Outside view of Limestone Fire Department](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2417.jpg?itok=azRt-QdD)
Chief Cornplanter's Peace Pipe-Tomahawk returns to the Seneca Nation in 2019
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227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
Cattaraugus County Geology Trail
Many people are surprised to hear of the natural wonders that can be found less than an hour south of the great Niagara Falls in the quiet, rural Cattaraugus County. Rock cities, ancient glacial valleys, vertical-cliffed gorges, and continental divides are just a few of the sights one may see on a day trip through the area.
So Much Diversity this Weekend
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
![Leather jacket of Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/deerfoot_jacket.jpg?itok=63dcFdCv)
Hinsdale Launch into Olean Creek
Launch your canoe or kayak into the Olean Creek at the Hinsdale Launch.
Free Fishing Day in NY!
![Steelhead from the Cattaraugus Creek](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Catt%20Co%20Fly%20Fishing-98.jpg?itok=isv8Tt9s)
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 17-18, June 29-30, September 28, and November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!
Knapp Creek VFD ATV Dice Run
![Dice Run at Knapp Creek](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/dicerun.jpg?itok=f-4Zva3l)
Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center
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The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.
Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.
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.