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Pine Hills State Forest Trails Map
Quick Center’s ArtMobile celebrates 10 years of visiting local libraries in 2018
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The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its 10-year anniversary this month participating in the National Summer Reading Program, making stops at public libraries across New York and Pennsylvania.
Old Blue Bigelow Bridge
Randolph Area Community Development
Mother's Day Wine Train
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Fall-Foliage-image-1-1.jpg?itok=A28DluTK)
Christmas in Ellicottville 2023
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One of the best ways to describe the downtown of Ellicottville has been as something Norman Rockwell would have conjured up. The New York Times says it is like being “transported to a scene from an old black and white Christmas movie.” Kick off the Holiday Season with us! Christmas in Ellicottville Weekend is back and will be merrier than ever!
Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, real reindeer, kids Christmas crafts, cookie decorating and more all at no cost to you in the spirit of the holiday season!
Holland Land Company Exhibit Opening
![Leon Historical Society](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_8271.jpg?itok=lXuybeB9)
Rock City Park is Open
![Rock City Park in Olean, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DA1R9228.jpg?itok=lnMF3uJ_)
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!
Referencing the Enchanted Mountains
LINKS HAVE TO BE UPDATED ON THIS PAGE!!!
Mention and link to the Enchanted Mountains
We love it when you mention the Enchanted Mountains!
Website Recommendations
EM in Content
Content mentions that they are in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York which links to EnchantedMountains.com.
Examples:
Good:
Rock City Park is in Cattaraugus County the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
Better:
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on October 28
![Approximation of Penumbral Lunar Eclipse from New York State on Oct. 28, 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/penumbral-lunar-eclipse-20231028.png?itok=Re7itcmT)
From our area of New York State, this eclipse of the moon is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on October 28, 2023.
Learn more about a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on Wikipedia.
Mother's Day Chicken BBQ Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Fall-Foliage-image-1-1.jpg?itok=A28DluTK)
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023
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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 29th, 2023
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
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 Music in the Park Series
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
So Much Diversity this Weekend
Embrace the Sun: Summer Activities for a Memorable Season
Summer is here, and with it comes long, sunny days filled with endless possibilities. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a nature lover, or someone who enjoys relaxing with a good book, there’s a summer activity for everyone.
The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County
This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.
UppenOvr at Holiday Valley
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