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Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With in 2023
![Road through Allegany State Park in the fall](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/9550303625_f8430af508_o.jpg?itok=SYdOefEb)
The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!
Chief Cornplanter's Peace Pipe-Tomahawk returns to the Seneca Nation in 2019
![Cornplanter](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/chief_cornplanter_peace_pipe_tomahawk.jpeg?itok=sV_tcg6v)
227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
Music Fest at Harwood Haven
![Harwood Haven Campground](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/crush-1048214_560316684020039_1150963964_o.jpg?itok=DHPm_Whb)
Real Stuff Gallery & Gifts
Valentines Merritt Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/324239646_462918442722470_5075127334726275187_n.jpg?itok=AGixXvKM)
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.
Ellicottville's 2023 Christmas Stroll
![Christmas Stroll in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P2177087.jpg?itok=y9TmY1iu)
Celebrate the Holiday Season with a Living Nativity, complete with a camel, all in the Village. The Ellicottvilles Christmas Stroll was created in 1987 by a group of citizens who wanted to organize such an event in the village. After brainstorming over coffee, it was decided that they wanted a live nativity scene with children dressed as angels and shepherds, who walked around the village and met at the gazebo. There, the baby Jesus was presented and caroling presided.
Public Overnight Ghost Hunt
![Haunted Hinsdale House](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Hinsdale%20House%20Amityphotos%20%282%29.jpg?itok=Lx64oL7z)
The Haunted Hinsdale House presents this exclusive Overnight Ghost Hunt at 8pm and it will run until 9am the next day. Your all inclusive experience will include a tour of the grounds and inside the historic building. You will get history and stories from your guide, as well as use of some ghost hunting equipment to see if we can connect with the other side. If you have your own ghost hunting equipment they highly recommend that you bring it.
Get your exclusive limited tickets for only $109.
Snacks, water and soda provided.
Summer at the Stone House- Ron Cary
![Cattaraugus County Museum outside](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/CattCoMuseum-OutsideFromSide.jpg?itok=swrgPpIn)
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!
Map of Lillibridge Property - Pfeiffer Nature Center
Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2023
Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.
The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House.
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2022
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Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 30th, 2022 Fireworks
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Winter Music Jam
![Winter Music Jam in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/DSC_7565.jpg?itok=gzdrbPx6)
Otto
Otto is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name comes from Jacob S. Otto, an agent of the Holland Land Company.
Location
The Town of Otto lies on the northern border of the county.
Santa Express Train Ride 2023
![Santa and Mrs. Claus on the train ride](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Santa%20Express%20Train%20Ride.jpg?itok=TAhHHt5F)
Join us on a fun and festive Christmas train ride where the kids get to meet Santa! He might even have gifts for all the boys and girls!
All trips have an on-board cash sale concession.
Times of Train Rides:
- Train departs at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm on each day
Happy Holidays! Purchase your tickets!
Cinco De Mayo 5K
![Cinco De Mayo 5K](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Screenshot%202024-03-19%20112854.png?itok=thue1T60)
Juneteenth Celebration 2024
![Juneteenth Celebration 2019](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/image.jpg?itok=9Imqu4hR)
Partial Solar Eclipse on Oct. 14
![Approximation of Partial Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/partial-solar-eclipse-20231014.png?itok=hKzGJnIk)
Summer at the Stone House- Allen Hopkins
![Cattaraugus County Museum outside](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/CattCoMuseum-OutsideFromSide.jpg?itok=swrgPpIn)
Small Business Saturday Craft / Vendor Show & Chicken BBQ
![Small business Saturday at Limestone Firehall](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/267603.png?itok=veAiOOtm)
Looking for some unique gifts for the holiday season? Check out the Small Business Saturday Vendor Event on November 25th, 10:00am - 3:00pm.
Over 30 vendors, chinese auction, chicken BBQ, and much more!
Distilled & Chilled Music Festival
Ellicottville Distillery will host their 5th annual Distilled & Chilled Music Festival!
Craft Beer, Food Trucks & Craft Vendors Onsite!
Ellicottville's Fall Festival
![Fall Festival in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2476.jpg?itok=CYpBEYQN)
Monster Truck Rally
![Monster Truck Rally at the Cattaraugus County Fair](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/FB_IMG_1686523228976.jpg?itok=m6JqkD2A)
2024 Ellicottville Wellness Fair
Kicking off at 11am with a vendor show, a segmented group workout with Warrior Fitness trainers, Food Trucks, DJ, dunk tank, a kids carnival and lawn game tournaments!
Kick off the warmer weather with a community wellness event created with everyone in mind!
Easter Charcuterie Board Workshop
![Easter Bunny with eggs](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/131677.png?itok=_WMY6Oup)
Summer at the Stone House- Amanda Woomer
![Cattaraugus County Museum outside](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/CattCoMuseum-OutsideFromSide.jpg?itok=swrgPpIn)
Tourism Promotion Program
Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, , that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).
Funding Source
The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into two of the following groups:
Group A
Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.
Group B
Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.
Program Contact
This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).