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HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley
![Band on a lift to the HillTap Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/bandlift.jpeg?itok=JyKGyDsq)
StrOlean
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and city leadership are inviting the community out for a night on the town. Working with the city and members of the business community, the Chamber is announcing “StrOlean,” the event aims to bring folks to the downtown shopping district for an evening of fun.
StrOlean will feature a host of events and is designed so event goers can saunter, amble, wander, and walk North Union Street. There will be delicious food, music, fine arts, classic cars and fun for all ages.
The Reserve Presents: Summer Nights Festival!
The Reserve in Great Valley will be hosting a Summer Nights Festival from 4pm - 7pm on the following Sundays:
Tame the Tuna 2023
![A photo during the 2021 Tame the Tuna in Limestone, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210814_152022-tame-tuna.jpg?itok=yQR7rdu0)
Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2023
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.
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.
Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley Resort 2024
![On top of the Snowbar at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Winter%20Carnival-02.jpg?itok=2usc6BWZ)
Newsletter
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
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
Approved Tourism Programs
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Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
![Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/16426084_10155012908159252_7883790989064457937_n.jpg?itok=5WGM508Z)
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.
Visit Santa's Cottage in 2023
![Santa at Lincoln Park in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/santa_cottage_lincoln_park_0.jpg?itok=JB3Jqy6q)
Santa Claus will be back in the Town of Olean at his cottage in Lincoln Park on December 13th from 5:30-8:30 pm.
Kids can leave letters for Santa in a mailbox outside his cottage created by families of the EvenStart program. Kids will also receive a small treat from Mrs. Claus!
New Spray Pad Water Park Added at Franklinville Campground 2021
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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.
Where to Stay for the Eclipse
![Raccoon with Solar Eclipse Glasses on camping](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-02/scene-racoon-02.jpg?itok=UDUtaMzE)
Cattaraugus County Art Council Announces New Name in 2018!
![Tri-County Arts Council](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/arts_council.jpg?itok=d4gDnMQR)
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is now officially the Tri-County Arts Council!
Red House
Red House is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 38, making it the least populous town in the state. The name comes from a small stream, Red House Creek.
UppenOvr at Holiday Valley
![Skiiers at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/P2000446.jpg?itok=rtjQ-DyE)
Float the Allegheny
![Friends floating the Allegheny River in Olean area](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210821_131234.jpg?itok=aQUQuxq5)
Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic 2024
![Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Your%20Turn%20Clinic.jpg?itok=9NdhzrT9)
Holiday Valley Snowsports School is featuring the 10th annual YOUR TURN women's clinic on Wednesday and Thursday, January 24 and 25, 2024 led by Lisa Ballard, a widely acclaimed coach and ski racer and assisted by several of Holiday Valley's finest women instructors. Intermediate skiers who can ski the blue squares through advanced skiers who want to take their skiing to the next level will benefit from this clinic. The clinic will begin at 8AM with registration and breakfast. Pre-registration is advised as attendance is limited. Questions, call 716-699-3506.
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2022
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Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 30th, 2022 Fireworks
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Prancing Down Portville 2023
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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!
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.