Freedom Races

Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino. Enjoy traditional Indigenous dances!
Join Nicole Fair for a basket-weaving class on May 31st, 2025, from 12:00-3:00 pm! Create your own Small Williamsburg Basket in a variety of colors.
Class Highlights:
During this class you will learn Williamsburg Handle weaving, add decorative touches with twining and cross-back lashing, and choose from various colors for your 5”x5”x8” basket
Details:
Gowanda is a town and village that is in Cattaraugus County and Erie County.
Gowanda was settled in 1810 by Turner Aldrich and incorporated as Gowanda in 1848. The name "Gowanda" came from the Seneca Indian phrase of "a valley among the hills" or "under the cliffs."
The Tri-County Arts Council invites you to a Ceramic Village Workshop on October 12th and October 26th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Join Violet Nolder for this beginner-friendly hand-building class where you’ll create a charming village house. You can choose to make it Fall or Christmas themed! In the first session on October 12th, you’ll construct the house, and in the second session on October 26th, you'll decorate it. Ages 14 and up are welcome.
Cost:
Tri-County Arts Council will be hosting an Acrylic Painting Workshop on October 5th and 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ages 12+.
Immerse yourself in the art of acrylic painting with this beginner-friendly class. You'll paint a picturesque scene featuring boats docked by a lush forest and majestic mountains, all under the expert guidance of Barbara Boser who will lead you through each step of the process.
Cost:
Free admission to the public!
There will be a basket raffle, 50/50, face painting, custom leather patches/hats, petting zoo and pony rides, and freeze dried candy!
Proceeds go towards updating our Playground and Grounds