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Annual Turkey Trot
Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonaventure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!
Registration is at 8:30am at Francis Hall. Race starts at 9:30am.
Avoid the Winter Blues
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants
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.
Christmas in Allegany- Opening Night with Parade
Celebrate opening night of the Allegany Santa House with Santa's arrival by the Allegany Fire Department. This is a free event to come see Santa, and enjoy a beautiful decorated Santa House with Elf Shack containing basket raffles to help support this community event.
It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.
Spring Craft & Vendor Show
Spring is here and so is the annual spring craft and vendor show! There will be over 35 different vendors to shop from and a chinese auction available. The Lunch Bus, a local favorite food truck will also be at the event!
Bradley's 3rd Annual Car Show
I Love My Park Day at Allegany State Park
9th Annual Cruising Against Cancer Car & Craft Show
66th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
Annual Turkey Trot 2023
Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonavenure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!
Registration is 8:00am - 8:45am at Murphy Hall. Race starts at 9:00am.
Fine Art & Craft Market
Wizards STEAM Night at the Challenger Learning Center!
The Challenger Learning Center in Allegany is hosting a magical event where kids, and parents, can dress up as their favorite wizards and participate in over 30 STEAM activities on October 26th, from 5:30-7:30pm.
Cost: $5 per person
*If you register by October 22nd, your child will receive a special letter from Hogwarts via email that you can print out!
Event Highlights:
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park - 2024
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 7th for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out!
Jingle Bell Jubilee
The Jingle Bell Jubilee is a holiday event featuring many activities and events: the holiday market, make and take craft, horse and wagon rides, and decorate the tree contest!
Autumn in Allegany
Come out to Allegany State Park on October 5th at 9:30am to experience "Autumn in Allegany"!
This FREE event will be held in the Red House Area of the park at the Administration Building and is perfect for all ages! Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques and create their own masterpieces under the guidance of naturalists. All materials are provided, so you just need to bring your creativity!
Schedule of Events:
Randolph's 50th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Experience the Magic of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park
Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024.
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!
U.S. Air Force Snocross National
New Year's Eve Liquor Mile & 5K
Join Ellicottville Distillery as they celebrate the last day of 2023 with their annual "Liquor Mile" at on Sunday December 31st!
Distillery opens and registration for runners starts at 11am. Run starts at 12pm. It is $25 a runner to enter the 5k followed by the Liquor Mile which is $15. $35 fee if you are planning on doing both the 5K & Liquor Mile.
All proceeds will be donated to Oishei Children’s hospital.
After every quarter of a mile you get a miniature cocktail! 1 mile run + 4 drinks!