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Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park 2023

Red House at Allegany State Park

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!

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St. Bonaventure presents: An Evening with Carson Waterman

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Carson Waterman, a distinguished artist and revered cultural figure for the Haudenosaunee people of the Seneca Nation, will discuss his life and artwork in a special presentation at St. Bonaventure University on Wednesday, April 2nd at 5:00pm in the Rigas Theater of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. 

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End-of-Summer Adventures in the Enchanted Mountains

Kayaker on Quaker Lake

As summer winds down, there’s no better time to soak up the last rays of sunshine and enjoy the great outdoors.​ Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or someone looking to relax, here’s a guide to the best things to do before summer says goodbye.

South Dayton Fall Tractor Pull 2025

South Dayton Tractor Pull

Get ready to rev up your engines at the South Dayton Tractor Pull on September 14th, 2025, from 9am-5pm for an action-packed day of tractor pulls, excitement, and fun!  

Don't miss out on the thrill of watching powerful tractors in action!  

 

General Tractor Pull

  • Any year tractor is welcome.
  • $5 Admission - Hitch Fee, $10/Class for Pullers
  • Scales Open at 10 am - Pull Begins at Noon

Garden Tractor Pull

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Shakespeare Abridged at the Quick Center

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Enjoy a unique and fast-paced take on the Bard with "Shakespeare Abridged"! This comedic performace is brought to the state by the Kenan Center Troupe. The Kenan Center is one of the premier facilities in the Buffalo Niagara region for arts, education and recreation programming.

Showtime is Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5 for students. 

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Frog & Toad Ecology at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Pfeiffer Nature Center

Discover the fascinating world of frogs and toads in this hands-on learning experience. This is open to all ages! The event will take place at the Lillibridge property of Pfeiffer Nature Center at 12pm on Sunday, July 27th. 

Donation request of $5

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Closing Ceremony Gala at the Quick Center

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Join the Regina A Quick Center staff as they conclude their yearlong celebration with a special evening honoring the center's founders and supporters. The gala will feature a performance by Olean-born, Grammy-nominated artist Calabria Foti, pianist and SBU professor Laura Peterson, Jazz musicians and more. 

Check back later for more details.

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Challenger Learning Center's 15th Anniversary Celebration

Kids at Challenger Learning Center

Join the Challenger Learning Center in celebrating 15 years of Community Service!

To mark this special occasion, they will be hosting a Chicken BBQ by Carson's and an Open House.

Event Highlights:

Delicious Chicken BBQ ($15)
Open House
Fun Activities for Kids

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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.

Dayton

Lake Flavia

The Town of Dayton is on the western border of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.  The Village of South Dayton is located within the town.

Insect Exploration Day

Spider at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Get Ready to Crawl into the Fascinating World of Insects!
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