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Tailgate Thursday
![Tailgate Thursday in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/10-27-23-oth-tailgate-thursday-2%20%281%29.jpg?itok=5qnq1amy)
Sportsman Show at Seneca Allegany Events Center 2024
38th Annual Strawberry Festival
![Strawberries](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_0168.jpg?itok=kypbJav8)
Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley
![Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Summer%20Chairlift%20Spruce.jpg?itok=GJGIjBTB)
Winter Blues Weekend
![Winter Blues Festival in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/DSC_7226.jpg?itok=lbDl1UPk)
Ellicottville is looking forward to a weekend full of the best blues bands in the region! Come down and shake those winter blues with them as they fill their village with music.
Fall Foliage Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Grandparents-Weekend-image-1-1_0.jpg?itok=pMm_RJ_b)
Mardi Gras Weekend 2024
![Mardi Gras Parade in Ellicottville- Photo credit- Ellicottville Chamber](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-02/2022%20Mardi%20Gras-097.jpg?itok=DiCDcdmb)
Sky High Opens for Weekends
Spring Openings 2024
![Boys on a rock at Rock City Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/Rock%20City%20Park-%20Kristin%20Sledge-Whitcomb.jpg?itok=Z-xastHd)
Enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer with these spring openings!
Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp
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)
Mardi Gras Boutique Crawl
![Family posing during Mardi Gras in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/2022%20Mardi%20Gras-037.jpg?itok=ekCBvncT)
Cookie Decorating at EBC in Little Valley
Get in the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity as you decorate delicious cookies with a variety of colorful frostings, sprinkles, and edible decorations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, this hands-on workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels.
During the workshop, you'll learn tips and tricks from Cupcaked Bakery, who will guide you through different techniques to create beautiful and unique designs. It's a great opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, make new friends, and take home some scrumptious treats to share.
Mardi Gras Weekend
![Mardi Gras parade in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/2022%20Mardi%20Gras-085.jpg?itok=voUOOJ-f)
Christmas in Ellicottville 2023
![Christmas in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P2177085.jpg?itok=VNJLRfCi)
One of the best ways to describe the downtown of Ellicottville has been as something Norman Rockwell would have conjured up. The New York Times says it is like being “transported to a scene from an old black and white Christmas movie.” Kick off the Holiday Season with us! Christmas in Ellicottville Weekend is back and will be merrier than ever!
Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, real reindeer, kids Christmas crafts, cookie decorating and more all at no cost to you in the spirit of the holiday season!
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!
Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley
![Family on a summer chairlift ride at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P1911034.jpg?itok=rq3JbfvE)
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
![Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/16426084_10155012908159252_7883790989064457937_n.jpg?itok=5WGM508Z)
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.
Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants
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.
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