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Quick Center’s ArtMobile celebrates 10 years of visiting local libraries in 2018
![2018-Summer-Library-Program](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/2018-Summer-Library-Program.jpg?itok=p1K82u_H)
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its 10-year anniversary this month participating in the National Summer Reading Program, making stops at public libraries across New York and Pennsylvania.
Float the Allegheny
![Friends floating the Allegheny River in Olean area](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210821_131234.jpg?itok=aQUQuxq5)
Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
![A photo of some kayakers on the Tunungwant Creek during the 2021 Tame the Tuna Regatta](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/20210814_152648.jpg?itok=BCcwhUAk)
Sportsman Show at Seneca Allegany Events Center 2024
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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Winter Art Market at Onohsagwe:de' Cultural Center
![Inside the gift shop at the Cultural Center](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/gift%20shop.png?itok=rkN7EtcS)
The Winter Art Market will have Native vendors for you to shop at and traditional foods. Free addmission!
Randolph's 50th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
![Arts & Crafts Festival in Randolph](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMAG0288.jpg?itok=T9awaUwE)
HoliMont's Contractor's Day
![Skiier at HoliMont](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/holimont-ski-012713_0037-1200.jpg?itok=dA51FeGE)
HoliMont Contractor’s Day is an event filled with many fun activities that take place on and off the slopes. This year’s activities include the 36th annual Dave Pitkin Memorial Ski Race, dedicated to him to commemorate his enduring spirit, his contributions to the HoliMont Racing Club, and his part in creating the racing hill, Our infamous Bombardier Ball Drop, Lunch provided by Dina’s at the Mont, A vendor market, and an Apres Ski Party. This event is sponsored by many local businesses and helps us celebrate and support our local community. Join us for our favorite day of the year!
Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010
![Autumn is Wonder-fall](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/blog_autumn_wonderfall_0.jpg?itok=vgL2-qG5)
Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.
This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.
HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley
![Band on a lift to the HillTap Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/bandlift.jpeg?itok=JyKGyDsq)
Education in Nature
New Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Opens 2018
![New Cultural Center 2018](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/2018-new-cultural-center.jpg?itok=2_-zObK5)
Cultural Center on the Allegany Reservation preserves sacred artifacts, expands Native educational programs, features a 3-D printing lab and the first Longhouse built in two centuries.
Leon
The town of Leon, New York is known for a majority of the population being Old Order Amish.
The town of Leon, New York was formed, from the town of Conewango, on April 24, 1832. James Waterhouse named it for the ancient Kingdom of Leon of Spain.
Over 150 Old Order Amish Shops
There are over 150 Old Order Amish shops in New York's Amish Trail in an uncommercialized setting.
Visit either Explore Old Order Amish or AmishTrail.com for more information on the Old Order Amish.
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
Queen City at the Historic Hollywood Theater
![Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24_1.jpg?itok=41CzAzEr)
Showdown Throwdown
![Inside Daily City Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/chris%20lip.jpg?itok=dfmHFwNN)
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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)