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Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013

Perhaps a little known fact is that Ray Evans, co-lyricist of the Christmas Classic was a native of Salamanca, NY. Salamanca knows it however, and honors him each year with the Silver Bells Festival. Now there's one more way he is forever remembered in the town in which he was born and raised i
Spring Openings 2025

Breathe in the fresh air and relish the expansive beauty of the Enchanted Mountains with these exciting spring openings!
Explore the scenic trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, which spans 450 acres and showcases over 250 steel scu
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails

The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
Avoid the Winter Blues

Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014

Fresh off the Press (2014)!
Education in Nature

Spring Openings 2023

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
Spring Openings 2024

Enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer with these spring openings!
Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp
Mardi Gras Weekend 2024

Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2022

Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 30th, 2022 Fireworks
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011

In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.
Go Skateboarding Day!

Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2024

Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.
The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House.
38th Annual Strawberry Festival

Griffis Sculpture Park's Annual Summer Festival 2025

Scotty McCreery at Seneca Allegany Casino

After bursting onto scene as the Season 10 winner of “American Idol,” he quickly won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with his deep voice and traditional Country style. A string of impressive hits soon followed including “Five More Minutes,” “In Between,” and “Damn Straight.” Known for his crooning melodies and downhome Southern charm, this North Carolina native has become a respected figure in Country music. He also made history as the first Country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut a first solo album on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.
Cottage Orchard's Open House

Freedom Races

LIVE at Seneca Allegany Casino

Holiday Valley's Spring Pond Skimming 2024

"Murder in the Cellar" at Steelbound

Freedom Races

Summer Music Festival

Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic

This 2 day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!
Lisa Ballard is a renowned coach and former US Ski Team member who has a unique way of presenting the technical aspects of good skiing in a consise and easy to understand method. Lisa and several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training and video analysis. Women's ski demos are included.
Registration is limited.
George Thorogood and the Destroyers at Casino

Village of Knives Celebration
