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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.
Meet Santa in the Enchanted Mountains!

The holiday season is a magical time in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York, where twinkling lights, fresh snow, and festive cheer set the perfect stage for a visit with Santa Claus.
Experience the Magic of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024.
Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010

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.
Valentines Merritt Train Ride

Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Great Valley Firehall

Grab your Christmas list and meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Kids will receive a special treat from Santa.
Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Great Valley Firehall

Grab your Christmas list and meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Kids will receive a special treat from Santa.
Dueling Pianos at Ellicottville Brewing - Little Valley

South Dayton Flyer Train Ride

Fall Foliage Train Ride

Fall Foliage Train Ride

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Murder Mystery Mayhem

EVL Trail Fest at HoliMont

U.S. Air Force Snocross National

Movie in the Park

Come on down to Bicentennial Park in Little Valley to enjoy a FREE movie night on Thursday, June 27th hosted by Friends of Little Valley!
This event opens at 7:00pm, Movie (Wonka) starts at 7:30pm.
Bring your own seat and blanket to enjoy the movie! Refreshments, games, and more!
Groups
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
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:
- Print materials
- Online Advertising
- Radio Advertising
- Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.