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Chief Cornplanter's Peace Pipe-Tomahawk returns to the Seneca Nation in 2019
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227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
Christmas in Allegany 2023
All are welcomed to the 2023 Christmas In Allegany Santa House season!
Saturday November 25th starts the first of many days Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting our house.
Santa will be escorted by the Allegany Police and Fire Department to our house, where he will greet all visitors. Basket raffles will be avaliable for people to buy tickets to help support our community event.
Totality Bash at Holiday Valley Resort
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2024
![Fireworks](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/firework%20collage.jpg?itok=RwK1pEHW)
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
2024 Tame the Tuna Regatta
![2023 Tame the Tuna Floaters](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/364157494_10227170522463417_1662549005702227535_n_0.jpg?itok=XrlknoLM)
Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
![Girl climbing through sculpture at Griffis Sculpture Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_6872.jpg?itok=DTuo8jDD)
Dueling Pianos at EBC at Little Valley
Tame the Tuna 2023
![A photo during the 2021 Tame the Tuna in Limestone, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210814_152022-tame-tuna.jpg?itok=yQR7rdu0)
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 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)
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!
Map of Eshelman Trails at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Socialize with Us
Music Fest at Harwood Haven
![Harwood Haven Campground](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/crush-1048214_560316684020039_1150963964_o.jpg?itok=DHPm_Whb)
Raccoon Rally
![Mountain Bike, Photo Credit- SeanCarr Photography](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Catt%20Co%20Mountain%20Bike-2.jpg?itok=6TBHYfFg)
5K De Mayo 2024
![Sasquatch](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/386503629_10222618656710118_1107258418950974126_n.jpg?itok=e46GyVXw)
Holiday Valley's 2024 Penguin Paddle
![Penguin Paddle at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Penguin%20Paddle.jpg?itok=dNIFh1Wf)
Monthly Drum Circle at Griffis Sculpture Park
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Join in for a two day craft show to get into the Christmas Spirit! There will be over 25 different vendors to shop from, where you can find a little bit of everything. It is always a great time to attend a craft and vendor show!
Vendors include: CC's Korner, Scentsy, If Unique is What You Seek, Mary Kay, Glitter Gals, The Mad Batter, LLC, B.E. Creative, Colorstreet, 31, Goat Milk Soaps, Inception 3D, Janet's Wreaths, Strange Magick, Katie's Pretty Things, Seren Hippity, Crochet Items, Tupperware, Bomb Party, Herbal Expressions, Sipology, Allison's Craft Corner & More.
Solar Eclipse with Alpacas
![Alpaca wearing Solar glasses](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/430464830_1131526134765279_4941434023009215659_n.jpg?itok=GpC7syWp)
Santa Express Train Ride 2023
![Santa and Mrs. Claus on the train ride](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Santa%20Express%20Train%20Ride.jpg?itok=TAhHHt5F)
Join us on a fun and festive Christmas train ride where the kids get to meet Santa! He might even have gifts for all the boys and girls!
All trips have an on-board cash sale concession.
Times of Train Rides:
- Train departs at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm on each day
Happy Holidays! Purchase your tickets!
Showdown Throwdown
![Inside Daily City Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/chris%20lip.jpg?itok=dfmHFwNN)
2024 Route 16 Yard Sale
![Route 16 yardsales from a past year](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_6374.jpg?itok=dGxMkSwD)