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Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants

Submitted by Samantha Hayes on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:45

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.

Great Valley Band Jam

Great Valley Band Jam
A special, big music event with free camping from Friday to Sunday!
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Santa Express Train Ride 2023

Santa and Mrs. Claus on the train ride

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!

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Trip to Space

Go on a simulated space mission to Mars, a Comet, or Earth at the Challenger Learning Center. This is a hands-on learning facility specializing in science, technology, math and engineering to spark youth interest and joy. They also offer camps in the summer and fun, educational events throughout the year.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Santa waving during parade in Randolph

It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!

Cattaraugus County Sportsmen's Rendezvous 2024

Hunter on a foggy morning
Sportsman Show featuring conservation displays, archery, black powder, trapping, fishing and more.
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BasilicaFEST

St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY
Enjoy a good old-fashioned church festival at the St. Mary of the Angels Basilica Fest in Olean, NY!
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Enchanted Mountains Map

Screenshot of a portion of the Enchanted Mountains map from 2022-October

Take a gander at the Enchanted Mountains Visitors' Map, which is our "at a glance" map of Cattaraugus County in Western New York.

Note: Most of the roads are labelled.

Olean's Music in the Park Series

Gazebo at Lincoln Park
Enjoy music in the park!
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Freedom Races

Races at Freedom Motorsports Park
Super Late Models & Sprint Cars BOTH nights!
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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.

Humphrey

Humphrey is a town in Cattaraugus County and named after politician Charles Humphrey. Humphrey is an interior town in the eastern half of the county, northeast of the City of Salamanca.

The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County

This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.

West Valley

The hamlet of West Valley, New York is in the Town of Ashford, NY.

Silver Bells Santa Parade 2024

Santa at Silver Bells Parade in Salamanca

The Silver Bells Parade will take place on Saturday, December 7, 20241 starting at 6:00pm.

Visit Salamanca to celebrate with the Silverl Bells Parade 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.

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East Otto

East Otto is a town in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, New York.  The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census.

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse

Have you made plans for the Total Solar Eclipse yet? If not, you better because IT’S A BIG DEAL!

Come view this once in a lifetime opportunity in the Enchanted Mountains, away from the city lights.

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!

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