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Murder Mystery Mayhem

NYLE Train
Participate in a murder mystery aboard the NYLE railroad.
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Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants

Submitted by Samantha Hayes on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:45

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.

Cooking Over Coals with Michelle Miller

ASP Campfire

End the day around the fire! 

At 5:30pm on November 22nd, enjoy and evening of Seneca cooking, culture, and stories at Camp Allegany. 

Guest presenter, Michelle Miller, has lived on the Seneca Allegany Territory since 1996. Seneca was not her first or even third language, but it has now become her heritage language. The culture and history of the Seneca have now become part of her as well as her children who are from the territory. 

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Sky High Opens for Weekends

Sky High Adventure Park at Holiday Valley
Sky High Adventure Park opens for the weekends!
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Bed Tax Grant Online Advertising

What does the Bed Tax Grant cover on Online Advertising?

Online Advertising types that are covered:

  • Clicks to Website
  • Ad Impressions
  • Facebook/Instagram Digital Ads
  • Facebook Website Conversions
  • Facebook Page Post Engagement/Boosts FKA Promoted Posts
  • Facebook Page Likes
  • Facebook / Instagram Video Views
  • Other online advertising

Get Organized 

These elements will help you plan your campaign.

  • What message(s) do you want to spread?
  • What is the most important thing you want to share?
  • Please be sure to gather images and/or videos that you'd like to use.
  • What action(s) do you want visitors to take?

Base Requirements

EM in Content

Content mentions that they are in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York which links to EnchantedMountains.com.

Example:

Rock City Park is in the Enchanted Mountains of New York State.

See Referencing the Enchanted Mountains.

Logo on the page

Enchanted Mountains logo on the campaign landing page which links to EnchantedMountains.com. The logo must remain on said page for a year from the campaign start date.

The EM logo has to be in your Footer or Sidebar on every page; See Referencing the Enchanted Mountains. The website has to be reviewed by Economic Development, Planning & Tourism.

Approval

Tourism must review of the landing page prior to the campaign's start date.

Placing Ads

You will work with Tourism to help you plan your advertising campaign. Please note on Facebook / Instagram ad placements, we may need access to your Page.

Billing

We place the advertisement when it has been reviewed and approved.

Mentioned in "About"

About section should mention how your destination is in Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York.

Requirements

Just like other online advertising you have to have EM info on your landing page.

Learn to Love Winter Lessons

Lessons at Holiday Valley

Discover the joy of skiing and snowboarding with Holiday Valley's Learn to Love Winter event on January 3rd! For anyone ages 4+ who is brand new to snowsports, this beginner-friendly experience is the perfect way to start your winter lifestyle journey!

What’s Included:

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Rusty Rooster Backyard Maker's Market

Rusty Rooster, interior

Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage LLC , in Portville is hosting their 2nd Annual Barkyard Maker's Market on Saturday, July 26th from 10am - 4:00pm. 

The event features a ton of vendors, chicken bbq, Live music... and so much more. 

For more information and/or updates check out the event on Facebook.

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Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022

Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival

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.

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Little Valley Community Day

Village of Little Valley Sign

Kick off the summer on June 21st, 2025 when all of Main Street in Little Valley will be closed for the inaugural Little Valley Community Day! Over 30 vendors will fill the street along with food trucks, family activities, children's games, live music, bounce houses and more! The event will run from 1pm until 9pm. This is a rain or shine event.

 

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Conewango

Amish Buggy going by Valley View Cheese in Winter

The Town of Conewango is located on the western boundary of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.  The west town line is the border of Chautauqua County.

Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023

Fireworks

Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!

June 29th, 2023

Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo.  After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.

The Magic of First Snow

Autumn meets Winter - First snowfall of 2024

There's something undeniably special about the first snow of the season. It’s as if nature herself is hitting the reset button, blanketing the world in a fresh layer of white.