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Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014
![Guinness World Record at ASP](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/hootenanny.jpg?itok=kQfEyi9L)
Fresh off the Press (2014)!
Dom's Butcher Block
UppenOvr at Holiday Valley
![Skiiers at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/P2000446.jpg?itok=rtjQ-DyE)
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.
Summer Music Festival
![Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/SF%20STAGE%20AND%20AREA.jpg?itok=NDuLNpZc)
2nd Annual "Ski 4 a Cure"
Sara Evans at Seneca Allegany Resorts & Casino
Celebrate the season with a country superstar! Having five number 1 singles to her name, including “Suds In A Bucket” and “Born To Fly,” this Country Music Award winning artist has recently been invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy all the well-known hits along with Christmas favorites like “Run Rudolph Run” as Sara Evans brings the spirit of the holidays to the Seneca Allegany Event center for one magical night!
12 Skating Days of Christmas 2023
![Ice Skating at the Rec Center in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/6ce55295-0c65-57bd-8fc7-4308b37c81b9.image_.jpg?itok=PgQrejP2)
Through the generosity of the community businesses and organizations listed below, the City of Olean Youth Bureau & Recreation Department is offering free admission for public ice skating the following dates and times. There is a $3.00 skate rental fee.
Special appearance by Santa on December 24th from 12-2pm. Free admission, just a $3 rental fee. Sponsored by the Olean Rotary Club.
New Year's Eve Liquor Mile & 5K
Join Ellicottville Distillery as they celebrate the last day of 2023 with their annual "Liquor Mile" at on Sunday December 31st!
Distillery opens and registration for runners starts at 11am. Run starts at 12pm. It is $25 a runner to enter the 5k followed by the Liquor Mile which is $15. $35 fee if you are planning on doing both the 5K & Liquor Mile.
All proceeds will be donated to Oishei Children’s hospital.
After every quarter of a mile you get a miniature cocktail! 1 mile run + 4 drinks!
Dueling Pianos at EBC at Little Valley
Annual Firework Display & Live Music
![Fireworks at Ellicottville Distillery](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_9874.jpg?itok=XeUoOmLH)
Jazz & Blues Weekend
I Love My Park Day at Allegany State Park
Winter Music Jam
![Winter Music Jam in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/DSC_7565.jpg?itok=gzdrbPx6)
Wreath Making at Nannen Arboretum
![Wreath made at Nannen Arboretum](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/wreath_0.jpg?itok=5eM7DHNi)
Join Nannen Arboretum members to create a fresh evergreen wreath at the Ellicottville Town Center at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, N.Y. at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
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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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)
Showdown Throwdown
![Inside Daily City Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/chris%20lip.jpg?itok=dfmHFwNN)
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
U.S. Air Force Snocross National
![Snocross racing at Seneca Allegany Casino](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Tucker%20Hibbert.jpg?itok=Kg-WPgy4)
Mardi Gras Weekend
![Mardi Gras parade in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/2022%20Mardi%20Gras-085.jpg?itok=voUOOJ-f)