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Annual WNY Maple Weekends
Rhinestone Cowgirls at Seneca Allegany Casino
Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022
![Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P2166241.jpg?itok=aa4khQCC)
Beer is Back! The 18th annual Beer and Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. With many of the region's best craft brewers, wineries and cideries in attendance you can sample your favorites, plus try out several new and unique flavors. Add live entertainment, food trucks and 1500 of your closest friends, it's an event not to be missed.
The format was adjusted so no there are two sessions in order to allow guests to have more space in the lodge. The first session is 1pm - 4pm and the second is 5pm - 8pm.
Full Moon Hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center
![Walking the trail through Pfeiffer Nature Center](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/nature_center%2035.jpg?itok=JrOHyke9)
Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
![Past yard sale event in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/olean-community-garage-sale-9-10_013.jpg?itok=GuX1F3y6)
6th Annual PUMP & RUN
![Pump and Run](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Pump-Run.jpg?itok=-F-m8BSa)
StrOlean
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and city leadership are inviting the community out for a night on the town. Working with the city and members of the business community, the Chamber is announcing “StrOlean,” the event aims to bring folks to the downtown shopping district for an evening of fun.
StrOlean will feature a host of events and is designed so event goers can saunter, amble, wander, and walk North Union Street. There will be delicious food, music, fine arts, classic cars and fun for all ages.
Showdown Throwdown
![Inside Daily City Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/chris%20lip.jpg?itok=dfmHFwNN)
Pfeiffer Nature Center's Trail Sale
![Walking the trail through Pfeiffer Nature Center](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/nature_center%2035.jpg?itok=JrOHyke9)
Avoid the Winter Blues
You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.
Jingle Bell Jubilee 2023
The Jingle Bell Jubilee is a holiday event featuring many activities and events: the holiday market, carolers, dance groups, wreath creation class, Shop Raffle Drawing, Sips of the Season, make and take craft, horse and wagon rides; an inflated snow globe for picture opps, cocoa and cookie crawl, decorate the tree contest, cookie decorating, and even a Rudolph run! Hours for the event are 4:30-8pm.
Avoid the Winter Blues
![Telestock Day- PC: Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Telestock-02.jpg?itok=MqrX2vt7)
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
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
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
Approved Tourism Programs
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38th Annual Strawberry Festival
![Strawberries](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_0168.jpg?itok=kypbJav8)
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
![Santa waving during parade in Randolph](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Randolphs%20Country%20Christmas.jpg?itok=iuBnB-7x)
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has many fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
November 25th
Christmas in Ellicottville
Float the Allegheny
![Friends floating the Allegheny River in Olean area](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210821_131234.jpg?itok=aQUQuxq5)
Annual Firework Display & Live Music
![Fireworks at Ellicottville Distillery](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_9874.jpg?itok=XeUoOmLH)
Air Supply at the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino
Air Supply, the duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, has been making memories through their music since 1975. The duo scored seven consecutive Top-Five singles in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, equaling a mark previously set by The Beatles. From their debut single, “Love and Other Bruises,” through today, Air Supply has remained a popular touring act and a radio mainstay, selling millions of records and drawing sold-out crowds to performance halls the world over.