Avoid the Winter Blues
You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.
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Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013
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
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Join in for a two day craft show to get into the Christmas Spirit! There will be over 25 different vendors to shop from, where you can find a little bit of everything. It is always a great time to attend a craft and vendor show!
Vendors include: CC's Korner, Scentsy, If Unique is What You Seek, Mary Kay, Glitter Gals, The Mad Batter, LLC, B.E. Creative, Colorstreet, 31, Goat Milk Soaps, Inception 3D, Janet's Wreaths, Strange Magick, Katie's Pretty Things, Seren Hippity, Crochet Items, Tupperware, Bomb Party, Herbal Expressions, Sipology, Allison's Craft Corner & More.
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Creekside Escape
Guest rental in Little Valley, NY.
The Wicked Glen
A pub style restaurant.
Fall Craft & Vendor Show
Join in for a one day craft show to get into the Christmas Spirit! There will be over 25 different vendors to shop from, where you can find a little bit of everything. It is always a great time to attend a craft and vendor show!
This event is free to the public. You will find a variety of items to shop from! Candles, tumblers, keychains, plants, soaps, baked goods, 3d printed items, crochet and knitted items, and so much more!
There will be over Vendors, Chinese Auction, and food for sale.
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Burton's Farm Market
Fresh Produce and more!
Jesse's Home and Gifts
Quaint gift shop in the heart of Gowanda.
Nash Hill Equestrian Center
If you're looking for expert horse care or training in a state-of-the-art facility, Nash Hill Equestrian Center is the place for you.
K & L Lanes
Bring the family and bowl a few games!
Adventure Calls Outfitters, Inc.
Springtime rafting on the Cattaraugus Creek.
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
Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting Company
If you're searching for adventure, Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting can help provide some outdoor fun for both Spring and Summer.
Zoar Valley
Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
The Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center (OCC) invites the public to attend a gifting ceremony on Friday October 20, 2023 of famed Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett's leather jacket.
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Dobbins Memorial State Forest
The beauty of nature!
Pat McGee Trail
You can hike, bike, ride a snowmobile or ride horse on the Pat McGee Trail. This mile multi-purpose 12.2 trail will grow to be a county-wide system but at this time it connects 7 municipalities together (from the Village of Cattaraugus to the City of Salamanca).
Deer Lick Conservation Area
A National Natural Landmark of old-growth forest and gorge with trails in the Zoar Valley area
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
2024 Guidelines and Application for Tourism Promotion Grant Program
Little Rock City
A local landmark of geologic interest which is located in Rock City State Forest and is accessible in the spring, summer, and fall by vehicle, and during the winter by snowmobile.
Zoar Valley - Valentine Flats
Valentine Flats parking area offers a trail to an overlook or a steep trail down into the gorge of Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area
Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular
Incredible laser show with Taylor Swift hits!
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Peter Cotton Tail Express
Take a train ride with the Easter Bunny!
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All Aboard
Take a train ride along the countryside of the Enchanted Mountains. The New York and Lake Erie Railroad offers featured rides throughout the year.. All of the train rides are round trips that depart from the Gowanda Depot.
Hop aboard with the Easter Bunny, tell Santa your wish list, solve a murder mystery, enjoy the fall foliage, and so many other rides to choose from!
Annual WNY Maple Weekends
Several maple producers through the Enchanted Mountains celebrate NYS Maple Weekends.
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Avoid the Winter Blues
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Santa Express Train Rides
Santa will be aboard the NYLE train ride and you can get tickets to ride with him too!
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Halloween Train Ride
Show off your costumes on a train ride with the NYLE railroad.
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Kids and Adult Fishing Clinic
Learn about the sport of fishing!
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