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Fairway View Pavilion at the St. Bonaventure

Food from Fairway View Pavilion with view of the Enchanted Mountains

Dine inside or outside with views overlooking the Enchanted Mountains.

Gargoyle Park

A large park in Olean, NY with access to the Allegheny River Valley Trail

African American Center for Cultural Development

Outside view of the African American Center in Olean

A museum, an educational center, a community center, and a heritage and cultural center.

New Spray Pad Water Park Added at Franklinville Campground 2021

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the completion of an $800,000 expansion and enhancement project at Triple R Camping Resort in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County.

Ellicottville Distillery

Come and taste the true spirit of Ellicottville for yourself!

Highbanks Campground

Overlooking the scenic Allegheny Reservoir, Highbanks Campgrounds boasts camping at its best.

Allegany Mountain Resort at Rainbow Lake

If you own an RV/Camper, then word “fun” should be part of your life. If not, then you haven't discovered Allegany Mountain Resort at Rainbow Lake.

Sprague's Maple Farms & Restaurant

Berries on a cloud at Sprague's Maple Farms

A maple wonderland! WNY's largest pancake house!

Old Library Hotel

A unique boutique inn, full of modern Victorian charm with seven unique rooms.

Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013

Perhaps a little known fact is that Ray Evans, co-lyricist of the Christmas Classic was a native of Salamanca, NY. Salamanca knows it however, and honors him each year with the Silver Bells Festival. Now there's one more way he is forever remembered in the town in which he was born and raised i

Paddle at Sunrise on Red House Lake!

Canoes in rest on the shores of Red House Lake

Grab your kayak and get paddling!

Sky High Adventure Park opening this Spring at Holiday Valley 2011

The first aerial adventure park in Western New York will be an adventure park, named Sky High, opening the Spring of 2011 at Holiday Valley.

I Love My Park Day at Allegany State Park

Cleanup, improvement and beautification events!

Dates

Sat, May 4 2024 , 9am - 2pm

Christmas in Allegany

It's Christmas in Allegany Santa House season!

Opening night with a parade to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus:

November 29th: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The following dates you can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany:

December 4th: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

December 6th: 1:00pm - 3:00 pm

December 11th: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

December 13th: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Dates

Sat, Nov 29 2025 , 6 - 8pm

Thu, Dec 4 2025 , 5:30 - 7:30pm

Sat, Dec 6 2025 , 1 - 3pm

Thu, Dec 11 2025 , 5:30 - 7:30pm

Sat, Dec 13 2025 , 12 - 2pm

Little Valley Community Day

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.

Dates

Sat, Jun 21 2025 , 1 - 9pm

HoliMont's Contractor's Day

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!

Dates

Fri, Jan 26 2024 , 9am - 4:30pm

Great Valley Band Jam 2025

A special, big music event weekend with free camping!

Dates

Fri, Jul 11 2025 , 6 - 11:59pm

Sat, Jul 12 2025 , 1 - 11:59pm

First Day Hike at ASP!

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Allegany State Park - Red House Area (Allegany)

Event Details:

Dates

Wed, Jan 1 2025 , 10am - 12pm

Showdown Throwdown

1st Annual Showdown Throwdown Snowboard Event

Dates

Sat, Apr 27 2024 , 12 - 3pm

Autumn in Allegany

Come out to Allegany State Park on October 5th at 9:30am to experience "Autumn in Allegany"!

This FREE event will be held in the Red House Area of the park at the Administration Building and is perfect for all ages! Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques and create their own masterpieces under the guidance of naturalists. All materials are provided, so you just need to bring your creativity!

Schedule of Events:

Dates

Sat, Oct 5 2024 , 9:30am - 2:30pm

Jingle Bell Jubilee 2023

Horse and carriage ride at the Jingle Bell Jubilee

The Jingle Bell Jubilee is a holiday event featuring many activities and events: the holiday market, carolers, dance groups, wreath creation class, Shop Raffle Drawing, Sips of the Season, make and take craft, horse and wagon rides; an inflated snow globe for picture opps, cocoa and cookie crawl, decorate the tree contest, cookie decorating, and even a Rudolph run! Hours for the event are 4:30-8pm.

Dates

Fri, Dec 8 2023 , 4:30 - 8pm

So Much Diversity this Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend?(July 17-18, 2010) We know summer in Western New York is busy for everyone but if you are looking for something a little different this is the weekend of options!

Take a Walk around Red House Lake!

Stroll Along the picturesque Red House Lake

Holiday Valley Resort

A resort in Western NY for mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, golfing, zipline adventure park and more!

Group B

"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program) is for any organization (non-profit or business) to get more people to their event or destination.

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

Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the applications in fall for the upcoming year. Applications are accepted after they are released from October to early December. Please double check application dates as they vary slightly each year.

Application Process

Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.

The marketing campaign should include which expenses would be covered by the Bed Tax Grant Program and which would be covered by your organization. The marketing campaign for Group B of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program could potentially contain a mix of following: