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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
Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the applications in fall for the upcoming year. Applications are accepted after they are released from October to early December. Please double check application dates as they vary slightly each year.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
The marketing campaign should include which expenses would be covered by the Bed Tax Grant Program and which would be covered by your organization. The marketing campaign for Group B of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program could potentially contain a mix of following:
- Print materials
- Online Advertising
- Radio Advertising
- Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.
Application & Guidelines Document
Blue Morning - Recreating the music of Foreigner
Experience the legendary sounds of Foreigner with Blue Morning at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater October 4th, 2024. Show starts at 7:00pm!
"An amazing show back by popular demand"
Tickets are $25.00 per person and available at the door as well as the following places:
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
Southern Tier Sympathy Presents Atlantic Brass Quintet
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.
Dueling Pianos at EBC at Little Valley
Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2024
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2024
John Denver Tribute at Seneca Allegany Casino
Fall Festival at Pfeiffer Nature Center
5th Annual Harvest Fall Fest
Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage LLC , in Portville is hosting their 5th Annual Harvest Fall Fest on Saturday, October 5th from 10am - 4:00pm.
The event features FREE outdoor activities like apple cider pressing, fall craft station, doughnuts and funnel cakes, door prizes, a candy count, photo stops, and Live music.
Inside the shop, there will be in-store specials, honey samples, Ellen's pop up boutique, and a full chocolate shop with grab-and-go specials.
Come and enjoy the autumn festivities!
Boo Bash
Mark your calendars for the Seven Mountains Media Boo Bash with “The Big Pig, 95.7” at Good Times of Olean on October 26th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm!
Put on your best costume and come out to support the Pink Pumpkin Project while enjoying incredible music from Nashville recording artist Ben Gallaher and Savannah Swatland. Here’s what’s in store:
Float the Allegheny
Tailgate Thursday
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater Presents: The Taylor Swift Experience
Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theatre proudly presents Cami Clune & The Fringe in The Taylor Swift Experience!
Cami Clune, who captivated audiences on The Voice with her stunning performances and earned a four-chair turn, will be lighting up the Hollywood Theatre stage on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM. Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Cami is a versatile singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained national fame as a semi-finalist on Season 19 of The Voice.
Carly Pearce at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
BasilicaFEST
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park 2023
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 2nd for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
Winter Blues Weekend
Ellicottville is looking forward to a weekend full of the best blues bands in the region! Come down and shake those winter blues with them as they fill their village with music.