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Little Rock City

A view of an area at Little Rock City State Forest.
A local landmark of geologic interest which is located in Rock City State Forest and is accessible in the spring, summer, and fall by vehicle, and during the winter by snowmobile.

The Reserve Presents: Summer Nights Festival!

Reserve

The Reserve in Great Valley will be hosting a Summer Nights Festival from 4pm - 7pm on the following Sundays:

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Fireworks at the Casino 2025

Fireworks display

Join the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino for free fireworks on July 5th at dusk. Celebrate America’s Birthday with them. The show is free – everyone’s welcome!

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Prancing Down Portville 2023

Prancing Down Portville

Join Portville for a fun and exciting Christmas Celebration!

There will be a Christmas Parade and Park Lighting Celebration. The parade will start at the Portville School and make its way down to Pioneer Park where Santa will light the park.

Food trucks, live music, and visits with Santa will be available!

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Olean's Music in the Park Series 2026

Gazebo at Lincoln Park
Enjoy music in Lincoln Park!
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Winter Music Jam

Winter Music Jam in Ellicottville
Three days of indoor live music in all the hot spots, complementing the list of outdoor fun!
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Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2023

Christmas decor in the Fannie Bartlett House

Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.

The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House. 

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Fireworks at the Casino 2024

Fireworks display

Join the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino for free fireworks on July 4th at dusk. Celebrate America’s Birthday with them. The show is free – everyone’s welcome!

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Silver Bells Santa Parade 2023

Santa at Silver Bells Parade in Salamanca

The Silver Bells Parade will take place on Thursday, December 2, 2023 starting at 6:00pm.

Light up the night, hot cocoa, cookies, and SANTA!

Main Street and Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca.

To participate in the parade, please go the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce's website for forms and applications.

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Winter Music Jam

Winter Music Jam in Ellicottville
Three days of indoor live music in all the hot spots, complementing the list of outdoor fun!
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Winter Music Jam

Winter Music Jam in Ellicottville
Three days of indoor live music in all the hot spots, complementing the list of outdoor fun!
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Olean's Music in the Park Series 2025

Gazebo at Lincoln Park
Enjoy music in Lincoln Park!
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Olean's Music in the Park Series

Gazebo at Lincoln Park
Enjoy music in the park!
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Otto Stadial Site

Aerial of Otto Stadial Site - source: Cattaraugus County Parcel Viewer
The stadial site in Otto is a place like no other as it is one of only two known places in New York to have preserved till layers from first three glacier movements (of four) during the Pleistocene Ice Age

"Mean Girls" at Ray Evans Theater

Ray Evans Theater in Salamanca

Don’t miss the hilarious and high-energy Broadway hit Mean Girls: the Musical! 

Based on the beloved film Mean Girls, this dazzling stage production features sharp comedy, unforgettable songs, and a story about friendship, identity, and the chaos of high school. Follow Cady Heron as she navigates the wild social jungle ruled by the Plastics in a show packed with laughs, heart, and totally fetch musical numbers.

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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:

  • Print materials
  • Online Advertising
  • Radio Advertising
  • Television & Video Advertising

Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.

Application & Guidelines Document

tourism_grant_guidelines_2026.pdf

 

Questions

Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.

The Hickey Tavern

Outside view of The Hickey in Allegany

The go-to dive bar for music lovers! They host touring bands from all around the country and support local music as well!

Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center

Challenger learning center logo

The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.

Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.

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Brave Strangers - Bob Seger Tribute Band

Gowanda Historic Hollywood Theater

GET READY TO ROCK! The Gowanda Historic Theatre presents: "Brave Strangers: A Tribute to Bob Seger" on Friday, April 25th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Welcome Brave Strangers, the ultimate Bob Seger tribute band! This incredible group of musicians will take you on a journey through Seger's iconic discography, playing all your favorite hits! Don't miss this unforgettable night of music! 

Tickets are $25! 

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Ole Hickory Tavern

Wings from The Hickory
An old neighborhood style Irish pub serving Irish-American staples and typical bar food.

Boo Bash

Good Times, Olean

Mark your calendars for the Seven Mountains Media Boo Bash with “The Big Pig, 95.7” at Good Times of Olean on October 26th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm!

Put on your best costume and come out to support the Pink Pumpkin Project while enjoying incredible music from Nashville recording artist Ben Gallaher and Savannah Swatland. Here’s what’s in store:

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