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At Grace's Field House, they specialize in delicious soft serve ice cream, including dairy-free options and refreshing Dole Whip. Choose from their gluten-free or regular cones, and pair your treat with Pepsi products and crispy curly fries.

Maple Glen Sugar House

You will find one of the most up to date maple syrup productions in New York State here!

Allegany State Park; National Public Lands Day

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Allegany State Park!

Join Allegany State Park on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am-2:30pm at the Red House side of the park for a celebration of 20 years of National Public Lands Day! This nationwide event brings people together to give back to public lands through volunteer service projects.

Event Details:

- Check-in/Registration: 9:00-9:30am at the Beehunter picnic shelter

- Service Projects: 9:30am-12:30pm

Dates

Sat, Sep 27 2025 , 9am - 2:30pm

Fourth Night of Christmas in Allegany

This is the fourth night of Christmas In Allegany at the Allegany Santa House. This is a free event to come visit Santa in his beautifully decorated Santa House with Elf Shack behind selling basket raffle tickets to help support this yearly tradition.

It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.

Dates

Thu, Dec 12 2024 , 5:30 - 7:30pm

Second Night of Christmas in Allegany

This is the second night of Christmas In Allegany at the Allegany Santa House. This is a free event to come visit Santa in his beautifully decorated Santa House with Elf Shack behind selling basket raffle tickets to help support this yearly tradition.

It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.

Dates

Thu, Dec 5 2024 , 5:30 - 7:30pm

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

Challenger Learning Center's 15th Anniversary Celebration

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

Dates

Sat, Sep 21 2024 , 4 - 6pm

Third Night of Christmas in Allegany

This is the third night of Christmas In Allegany at the Allegany Santa House. This is a free event to come visit Santa in his beautifully decorated Santa House with Elf Shack behind selling basket raffle tickets to help support this yearly tradition.

It's Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at their house in Allegany.

Dates

Sat, Dec 7 2024 , 1 - 3pm

Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park - 2025

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 6, for a fun, festive, family event – Saturday with Santa!

In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out!

Dates

Sat, Dec 7 2024 , 11am - 3pm

Highbanks Campground

Overlooking the scenic Allegheny Reservoir, Highbanks Campgrounds boasts camping at its best.

Sky High Opens for Weekends

Sky High Adventure Park at Holiday Valley

Sky High Adventure Park opens for the weekends!

Dates

Fri, May 9 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sat, May 10 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sun, May 11 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Fri, May 16 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sat, May 17 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sun, May 18 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Fri, May 23 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sat, May 24 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sun, May 25 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Fri, May 30 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sat, May 31 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sun, Jun 1 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Fri, Jun 6 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sat, Jun 7 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sun, Jun 8 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Fri, Jun 13 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sat, Jun 14 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sun, Jun 15 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Fri, Jun 20 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sat, Jun 21 2025 , 9am - 6pm

Sun, Jun 22 2025 , 9am - 6pm

12 Skating Days of Christmas 2023

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.

See the full schedule of days, times and sponsors.

Dates

Tue, Dec 19 2023, 5pm - Sun, Dec 31 2023, 6pm

Demo Day at Holiday Valley 2023

Today is the day to try before you buy! Free demos from many ski and snowboard reps, featuring Ellicottville's awesome specialty ski and snowboard shops. Check it out, slopeside of the Holiday Valley Lodge. Credit card required for deposit and parent signature if under 18.

Dates

Sat, Dec 16 2023 , 9am - 3pm

Christmas in Ellicottville 2023

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!

Dates

Fri, Nov 24 2023 , 1 - 7pm

Sat, Nov 25 2023 , 10am - 7pm

Sun, Nov 26 2023 , 10am - 7pm