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Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley Resort 2024
![On top of the Snowbar at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Winter%20Carnival-02.jpg?itok=2usc6BWZ)
Transportation
Various ways to get here and how to get around the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County, New York).
Major Roadways:
- Interstate 86 runs east/west through our region.
- U.S. Route 219 runs north/south through our region.
Rental Cars / Vehicles:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Olean, NY
Hertz Car Rental in Yorkshire, NY
Airports:
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the closest large airport to us.
- Olean Municipal Airport is located in Ischua, NY.
- Great Valley Airport is located in Great Valley, NY.
Bussing: (SP)
- Seneca Bus Service
- The City of Olean has bussing that covers the entire city.
- Holiday Valley Resort and the Village of Ellicottville has busing that also travels to the Seneca-Niagara Casino, located in Salamanca.
Uber / Lyft / Etc.??
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Ellicottville Championship Rodeo
![Ellicottville Rodeo, photo credit- Chuck Jaquith](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/CGJ_2595.jpg?itok=Z6ls72-u)
Michael Kent at Ray Evans
![Ray Evans Theater in Salamanca](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/240731344_1702235343299383_5632181663943252632_n.jpg?itok=bbfam-ZA)
Michael was named Entertainer of the Year in Campus Activities Magazine and Magician of the Year by The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA). Cleveland.com has listed Michael as one of Ohio's top 30 "Famously Funny" comedians along with Drew Carey, Dave Chappelle and Bob Hope. He was featured on the season premiere of the hit television show "Penn & Teller: Fool Us!"
Holiday Valley's New Years Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade 2023-2024
![Fireworks](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/IMG_9870.jpg?itok=lWamna4V)
Ring in the New Year with the Holiday Valley Groomer parade and spectacular fireworks. Family friendly party in the main Lodge. Approximate times: Groomer Parade on Cindy's Run at 11:15, torchlight parade at 11:30 then the fireworks show at 11:45, ending at midnight.
Annual Turkey Trot 2023
![Turkey for The Turkey Trot in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/screenshot_2022-11-03_105154.jpg?itok=tmR1aQBI)
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.
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!
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)
Total Solar Eclipse
![Total Solar Eclipse](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-01/Blog-Post.jpg?itok=WmiAQBpX)
Have you made plans for the Total Solar Eclipse yet? If not, you better because IT’S A BIG DEAL!
Come view this once in a lifetime opportunity in the Enchanted Mountains, away from the city lights.
Spring Craft & Vendor Show
![Craft and Vendor show](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210619_114222.jpg?itok=9H6Q5LU0)
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!
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.
Farmersville
Farmersville is a town located in the eastern border of Cattaraugus County . Its surface is a hilly upland, forming the watershed between the streams flowing northwest into Lake Erie, and those flowing east into Genesee River and south into Allegany River. Mud Lake, in the northern part, cover
Gowanda
Gowanda is a town and village that is in Cattaraugus County and Erie County.
Gowanda was settled in 1810 by Turner Aldrich and incorporated as Gowanda in 1848. The name "Gowanda" came from the Seneca Indian phrase of "a valley among the hills" or "under the cliffs."
Pumpkinville's 2024 Season
![Kids enjoying Pumpkinville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2559.jpg?itok=KFFPBwU6)
WNY Pro Pulling Series
![Truck Pulls- From Cattaraugus County Fair](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/big%20rig.jpg?itok=tmJP-XoT)
Marvin "Joe" Curry Veterans Pow Wow
![Dancer at the Marvin "Joe" Curry Veterans Pow Wow](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/3S6A2842.jpg?itok=MutqezMf)
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!
STARS 47th Annual Model Aircraft Fly-In
![STARS Fun Fly airshow](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/2.jpg?itok=UAMZsoUX)
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.
2024 Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert
![Past concert in Cattaraugus County](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Photo%20Jul%2031%2C%209%2048%2042%20PM.jpg?itok=Y6U-My--)