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Holiday Valley's Intense Milk Rail Jam
![Skiier at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/P2000816.jpg?itok=Oq4Hpp8D)
Silver Bells Santa Parade 2023
![Santa at Silver Bells Parade in Salamanca](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/silverbells%202.jpg?itok=6-F3u15v)
The Silver Bells Parade will take place on Thursday, December 2, 2023 starting at 6:00pm.
Light up the night, hot cocoa, cookies, and SANTA!
Main Street and Jefferson Street Park in Salamanca.
To participate in the parade, please go the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce's website for forms and applications.
Explore Art and Nature
![Mom and kids at the Mushrooms and Bathesphere at the lower main area of Griffis Sculpture Park](/sites/default/files/promo/2023-09/16x9/2023-griffis-sculpture-park-main-summer-16x9.jpg)
Hike and play around art at one of the largest sculpture parks!
See the Gingerbread North Union Street Display at the TCAC
![Arts Council as a Gingerbread house](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-12/405104376_10232077253053419_2258966667369381923_n.jpg?itok=PYkwgJqh)
The scale-model of the North Union Street features familiar buildings and businesses crafted from gingerbread, icing and candy is currently on display at the Tri-County Arts Council.
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.
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
![On MTB looking up HV trail](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/mtb_looking_up_trail_at_hv-2010.jpg?itok=-WTffsdQ)
The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
Holiday Valley ranks an astonishing #3 in SKI Magazine 2015
Holiday Valley 3rd in the East 2015
SKI Magazine Reader Rankings
Freedom Races
![Races at Freedom Motorsports Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/RACEWAY%2022.jpg?itok=LAS5lOJz)
Summer Music Festival
![Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/SF%20STAGE%20AND%20AREA.jpg?itok=NDuLNpZc)
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Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
![A photo of some kayakers on the Tunungwant Creek during the 2021 Tame the Tuna Regatta](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/20210814_152648.jpg?itok=BCcwhUAk)
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
9th Annual Cruising Against Cancer Car & Craft Show
First NASCAR Points Champion from Northeast USA
![Race at the Pennyroyal Race Track with the text "In those days it was "run what you brung!" Just try to keep all four wheels on the track!](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_3x1/public/2023-11/races-pennyroyal-leon-image-11.jpg?itok=6Ni_joWG)
The very first NASCAR points champion from the Northeast part of the USA, Bill Rexford, began his career at the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon, NY.
Bill is NASCAR's youngest Cup Champion and the 1950 NASCAR points champion, which was the second year of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
While the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon is back to being a field you can learn more about the history of the Pennyroyal Race Track on HistoricPath.com
View a gallery of photos about the Pennyroyal Race Track
Learn more about Bill Rexford on Wikipedia
Monthly Fat Bike Rides at Allegany State Park
![Monthly Fat Bike Rides at Allegany State Park](/sites/default/files/promo/2024-01/16x9/202401-fat-bike-rides-ASP-web.jpg)
Cattaraugus County Sportsmen's Rendezvous 2024
Freedom Races
![Races at Freedom Motorsports Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/RACEWAY%2022.jpg?itok=LAS5lOJz)
Christmas in Gowanda 2023
![Christmas in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/christmasgowanda.jpg?itok=r3JQq4Tg)
Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars!
South Valley
Town of South Valley is located in the southwest of Cattaraugus County, New York State. It is home to Onoville Marina Park and Pine Hill State Forest.