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Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With in 2024

Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023

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.
Avoid the Winter Blues

You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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
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.
College Daze Weekend at Holiday Valley Resort: The Ultimate Snow-Filled Escape

For students craving a break from the rigors of academic life, Holiday Valley Resort's College Daze Weekend is the perfect winter retreat, January 5th-7th.
"First Responders" Train Ride 2022

If you’re a first responder, enjoy a free roundtrip train ride from Gowanda, NY, to South Dayton and back. A 30-minute layover in the village of South Dayton lets you explore the vendors in the area, such as farmers, baked goods, and crafts. All first responders ride for free!
- Train Departs at 11:00am & 2:00pm on Saturday
- Train Departs at 2:00pm on Sunday
Holiday Valley Mudslide 2022

Randolph's 50th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

News & Information
We, Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) Tourism, post news releases for the media / press on our Press Releases page, on our blog and may post on www.CattCo.org/news but we get a lot of our news from the sources below.
News & Information Sources
A list of news and information sources that are in or around the Enchanted Mountains. These sources may be newspapers, magazines, or websites.
- The Villager - weekly Newspaper covering Ellicottville, New York
- EllicottvilleNow - bi-weekly newspaper covering Ellicottville, NY and surrounding area.
- Times Herald - daily newspaper covering Olean, NY and five counties.
- The Salamanca Press - Weekly newspaper covering Salamanca, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Buffalo News - daily newspaper covering Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Post-Journal - daily newspaper covering Jamestown, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Bradford Era - daily newspaper covering Bradford, PA and the surrounding area.
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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!
Jingle Bell Jubilee

Lincoln Park will be transformed into a holiday haven as the Jingle Bell Jubilee returns on December 13 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., bringing the magic of a European-style holiday market to the heart of Downtown Olean. This festive event promises fun for the whole family with local artisan vendors, food, drinks, music, and special activities that will make attendees feel like they've stepped into a Hallmark movie.
Jingle Bell Jubilee 2023

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.
2025 EVL Halloween Half Marathon

Great Valley Band Jam 2025

Christmas Cookie Workshop w/ Cupcaked Bakery

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@cattco.org.
Christmas Tree Pottery Class with TShed Pottery

Join the fun at Hunter Hill Farm on November 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a festive Christmas Tree Pottery Class with Tara from TShed Pottery!
TShed Pottery, run by Tara, is renowned for its unique and handcrafted pottery pieces. Celebrated for her creativity and quality, Tara’s classes are both educational and enjoyable. She will guide you through the creative process of designing and crafting two unique Christmas trees—one small and one large.
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Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park 2023

HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 2nd for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!