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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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Carrollton

Kayaking in Carrollton

The Town of Carrollton, New York is on the south border of Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State and is known for being a beautiful gateway from Pennsylvania into New York State.

Sunflowers & Sunsets

Sunflower field at Songin Farms
Enjoy the Summer nights in a field of sunflowers!
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The Guerrilla Theatre Project - at Griffis Sculpture Park

Sculpture at Griffis Sculpture Park

There will be three, two-person one act plays performed.

The Guerrilla Theatre Project will arrive at the sculpture park on Friday evening, then proceed to write three brand new one-act plays, audition performers, rehearse and perform the plays - all in 24 hours. The performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. at different locations at the Mill Valley Road section of the park.

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Mansfield

The Town of Mansfield is centrally located in Cattaraugus County, north of Salamanca. The name was thought to be that of a noble family in England.

Back to School Day!

Salamanca Rail Museum, Side View

Come over to the Salamanca Rail Museum on Main St, August 31st from 12pm - 4pm for some end of summer fun! 

There will be "old time" games, a hat craft, temporary tattoos, and a raffle basket including some Rail Museum Swag & gift shop goodies! 

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WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend

Reading of the Woolly Bears at WILMA

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.

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Horseshoe Inn

Table inside the Horseshoe Inn
A restaurant that's known for their great food and reasonable prices.

Allegany American Legion

Outside view of American Legion
Allegany American Legion, Post #892, offers an Inside Hall as well as an Outdoor Pavillion. Available to non-members as well.

Real Stuff Gallery & Gifts

A unique and unusual gift shop containing iron sculptures, stained glass and jewelry located in rural western New York.

Jaggerz

Jaggerz
Jaggerz is your go-to family-friendly spot for delicious American cuisine and woodfire pizza.

Camp's Blueberries

Blueberries
Come pick your own blueberries , explore the fields, or purchase already picked berries!

Red House Lake

Red House Lake by Tim Stockman
Go fishing, swimming or paddling on Red House Lake in Allegany State Park.

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