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Easter Charcuterie Board Workshop
![Easter Bunny with eggs](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/131677.png?itok=_WMY6Oup)
Randolph's 50th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
![Arts & Crafts Festival in Randolph](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMAG0288.jpg?itok=T9awaUwE)
Allegany State Park Equestrian Trails
Trails:
Allegany State Park has set aside 55 miles of trails spread out on 65,000 acres, specifically for summertime equestrian use. The horse trails are on a series of interconnecting loop trails that utilize gravel park roads, abandoned town roads and abandoned railroad rights-of-way. You will ride on hillside, rolling and level trails.
Footing:
Good footing for horses throughout woodland settings.
Markings:
There is an informative free horse trail map that can be obtained in the park rental offices.
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.
Fireworks at Bradner Stadium
![Fireworks at Bradner Stadium](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/446857876_1224303318937919_4597317937335551174_n.jpg?itok=FjPlCsw7)
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023
![Fireworks](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/firework%20collage.jpg?itok=RwK1pEHW)
Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 29th, 2023
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Sky High Adventure Park opening this Spring at Holiday Valley 2011
The first aerial adventure park in Western New York will be an adventure park, named Sky High, opening the Spring of 2011 at Holiday Valley.
Onoville Marina Park is Open 2024
![Onoville Marina Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/dji_0035.jpg?itok=rWwJmaif)
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.
Tell A Friend Tour at Holiday Valley
![Snowboarders at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Learn%20a%20Snowsport%20Month-02.jpg?itok=OKJG3TR7)
Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013
![Ray Evans](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/ray%20evans_0.jpg?itok=PUb-o1Dp)
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
Big and Rich Featuring Gretchen Wilson
![Big and Rich Performing at a concert](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/2021_9_1_Big_and_Rich_Mohegan_Arena_M_Allen_Photography-8108-1.jpg?itok=Q242tTfi)
BasilicaFEST
![St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/aerial%20high%20res.jpg?itok=S1SKDuNB)
Mardi Gras Weekend
![Mardi Gras parade in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/2022%20Mardi%20Gras-085.jpg?itok=voUOOJ-f)
Arts & Craft Show at the William O. Smith Rec. Center
Holland Land Company Exhibit Opening
![Leon Historical Society](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_8271.jpg?itok=lXuybeB9)
Snowshoe Hikes at ASP
Referencing the Enchanted Mountains
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Mention and link to the Enchanted Mountains
We love it when you mention the Enchanted Mountains!
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Jazz & Blues Weekend
WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend
Join us for the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 19th and 20th, 2024.
What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?
It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.
Mardi Gras Weekend 2024
![Mardi Gras Parade in Ellicottville- Photo credit- Ellicottville Chamber](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-02/2022%20Mardi%20Gras-097.jpg?itok=DiCDcdmb)
Holiday Valley, It's Just Fun All Year 'Round - adds E-Bikes!
![Holiday-Valley-2019](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/Holiday-Valley-2019.jpg?itok=i3jxaFh7)
It is sad to say good bye to another great ski season, but at Holiday Valley you’ll find fun all year long.
Pine Hills State Forest Trails Map
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011
![Griffis and Rock City](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/201106-wny-aaa-gems_0.jpg?itok=_C-_4Yx9)
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.
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)!