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Avoid the Winter Blues
You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.
Avoid the Winter Blues
![Telestock Day- PC: Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Telestock-02.jpg?itok=MqrX2vt7)
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
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.
Demo Day at Holiday Valley 2023
![Demo Day at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Demo%20Day-01.jpg?itok=rVBhMuPd)
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.
Annual Turkey Trot 2023
![Turkey for The Turkey Trot in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/screenshot_2022-11-03_105154.jpg?itok=tmR1aQBI)
Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonavenure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!
Registration is 8:00am - 8:45am at Murphy Hall. Race starts at 9:00am.
Holiday Valley Ski Resort's Anticipated Opening Day 2023
![Skier's at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Holiday%20Valley%20skiers%20on%20Morning%20Star%20slope.jpg?itok=gmayp0PW)
Holiday Valley has announced that their anticipated opening day is November 24th- Weather permitting. Finger crossed that Mother Nature let's that happen!!
Check Holiday Valleys Facebook page for updates!
Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
![Past yard sale event in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/olean-community-garage-sale-9-10_013.jpg?itok=GuX1F3y6)
Spring Openings 2023
![Family exploring Rock City Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/DA1R9226.jpg?itok=aY8kvD4U)
Enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer with these spring openings!
Located on 12,000 acres of the Allegheny Reservoir, Onoville Marina Park is one of our best kept secrets. Camp, boat, o
I Love My Park Day at Allegany State Park
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
![Leather jacket of Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/deerfoot_jacket.jpg?itok=63dcFdCv)
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014
![Guinness World Record at ASP](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/hootenanny.jpg?itok=kQfEyi9L)
Fresh off the Press (2014)!
Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022
![Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P2166241.jpg?itok=aa4khQCC)
Beer is Back! The 18th annual Beer and Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. With many of the region's best craft brewers, wineries and cideries in attendance you can sample your favorites, plus try out several new and unique flavors. Add live entertainment, food trucks and 1500 of your closest friends, it's an event not to be missed.
The format was adjusted so no there are two sessions in order to allow guests to have more space in the lodge. The first session is 1pm - 4pm and the second is 5pm - 8pm.
Wreath Making at Nannen Arboretum
![Wreath made at Nannen Arboretum](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/wreath_0.jpg?itok=5eM7DHNi)
Join Nannen Arboretum members to create a fresh evergreen wreath at the Ellicottville Town Center at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, N.Y. at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
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!
Partial Solar Eclipse on Oct. 14
![Approximation of Partial Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/partial-solar-eclipse-20231014.png?itok=hKzGJnIk)
Maple Syrup South Dayton Flyer
![NYLE Railroad](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_2519_1.jpg?itok=1fpz-zpd)