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The Great Wide Open - A Tribute to Tom Petty

GET READY TO ROCK!

Dates

Sat, Mar 29 2025 , 7 - 9pm

Arrowhead Campground

One of the oldest campgrounds in New York State, as well as a Third Generation Family-owned Campground.

Santa Klahn's

Tree farm that allows you to choose and cut your own christmas trees. Also pre made wreaths available, decorations, and a gift shop with a variety of gifts.

Olean Public Library

Books and audiobooks, periodicals and reference material, DVD's and videos, free high speed internet access.

South Dayton Flyer Train Ride

Enjoy a 2-hour roundtrip train ride from Gowanda to South Dayton, NY

Dates

Sat, Apr 20 2024 , 11am - 4pm

Tri-County Arts Council: Ceramic Village Workshop

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:

Dates

Sat, Oct 12 2024 , 10am - 12pm

Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Great Valley Firehall

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Firehall in Great Valley

Grab your Christmas list and meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Kids will receive a special treat from Santa.

Dates

Sat, Dec 6 2025 , 10am - 12pm

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.

Dates

Fri, Nov 24 2023 , 6:30 - 8pm

Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic

Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic at Holiday Valley Resort

This 2 day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!

Lisa Ballard is a renowned coach and former US Ski Team member who has a unique way of presenting the technical aspects of good skiing in a consise and easy to understand method. Lisa and several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training and video analysis. Women's ski demos are included.

Registration is limited.

Dates

Mon, Feb 24 2025 , 8am - 8pm

Tue, Feb 25 2025 , 8am - 4pm

Creekside Escape

Guest rental in Little Valley, NY.

Stayer's Greenhouse

Greenhouse that's opened seasonally.

Rock City Park

A majestic geological spectacle of enormous rock formations and is often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Sara Evans at Seneca Allegany Resorts & Casino

Celebrate the season with a country superstar! Having five number 1 singles to her name, including “Suds In A Bucket” and “Born To Fly,” this Country Music Award winning artist has recently been invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Enjoy all the well-known hits along with Christmas favorites like “Run Rudolph Run” as Sara Evans brings the spirit of the holidays to the Seneca Allegany Event center for one magical night!

Dates

Sat, Dec 16 2023 , 7 - 10pm

Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Great Valley Firehall

Grab your Christmas list and meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Kids will receive a special treat from Santa.

Dates

Sat, Dec 14 2024 , 10am - 12pm

Gibb's Apiaries

Bee farm that naturally produces honey.

Holiday Valley's Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic

This 2-day clinic is perfect for the intermediate to advanced-level woman skier who wants to have more control, more confidence and more fun with their skiing!

Several Holiday Valley's women instructors lead the groups through free skiing, drills, non-intimidating race training, and video analysis.

Women's ski demos are included.

Dates

Mon, Feb 23 2026, All day

Tue, Feb 24 2026, All day

Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Don't miss Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the beautifully restored Historic Hollywood Theater in Gowanda on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00pm.

Come experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits, performed with passion, authenticity, and powerhouse vocals. From crowd favorites like "Landslide" and "Rhiannon" to rock anthems like "Go Your Own Way" and "Don't Stop", this tribute show captures the spirit and soul of one of the world's most beloved bands.

Dates

Sat, Oct 11 2025 , 7 - 9pm

The Fleetwood Mac Experience

The Fleetwood Mac Experience at the Historic Hollywood Theater.

Dates

Sat, May 18 2024 , 7 - 9pm

Jesse's Home and Gifts

Quaint gift shop in the heart of Gowanda.

Kids and Adult Fishing Clinic

Learn about the sport of fishing!

Dates

Sat, May 4 2024 , 10am - 2pm

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) is for any organization (non-profit or business) to get more people to their event or destination.

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: