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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
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014

Fresh off the Press (2014)!
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!
Experience the Magic of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has many fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
November 25th
Christmas in Ellicottville
Seneca Nation of Indians Fishing Licenses

Guide for Steelhead Fishing in Cattaraugus Creek
Cattaraugus Creek offers over 34 miles of steelhead angling opportunities from Lake Erie to the Springville Dam. A portion of the stream and its lower tributaries are on Seneca Nation of Indian Lands, so if you plan to fish there, you will need a license for the Reservation.
Onoville Marina Park is Open 2025

Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants
If you are having an event in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) then you may want to apply for the 2024 Group B Bed Tax Grant Program.
The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program, due December 8th, 2023.
A portion of the 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.
Eligible applicants include the following:
- Chambers of Commerce without full-time staff,
- business associations,
- non-profit organizations,
- events,
- festivals
- and other tourism associated activities.
Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with Cattaraugus County Tourism Department.
For more information please visit the Tourism Promotion Grant Program at EnchantedMountains.com/Group-B
If you have any questions please contact Samantha Hayes at 716-938-2307 or by email at SLHayes@cattco.org.
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Music in the Park

Music in the Park Returns July 25th, 2024 featuring Kokomo Time Band
They will be playing a collection of festive, feel good music including 50's - 70's Oldies, Cajun - Tex - Mex, and Fun Beach Party Music. Check out the band at https://www.facebook.com/funbandnumber1/
Dayton
The Town of Dayton is on the western border of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. The Village of South Dayton is located within the town.
Spring Music Jamboree

Enjoy live music at the Spring Music Jamboree!
- 1:00pm-2:15pm Squish Kitty
- 2:30pm-3:45pm Wild Fire
- 4:00pm-5:30pm Chillbillys
- 5:45pm-7:00pm Interstate Daydream
- 7:15pm-8:30pm Bob Hartle Band
- 8:45pm-10:pm IT
Cover changed of $5 per person at the door (children under 12 free)
Basket/Chinese auction
Special raffle item from the Fire Department
50/50 tickets
Larry's Food Wagon will be available to the public.
Real Stuff Gallery & Gifts
EVL Trail Fest 2025

EVL Trail Fest will be at HoliMont on August 8-10, 2025! There will be camping, biking, music and Food.
Friday -
- Ride, Camp, Eat, Repeat!
Saturday-
- Group Rides- All Day
- Saddle Pond Party- 10am - 4:30pm
- Pour Taproom- 11am - 3pm
- EBC Tastings starting at 3pm
- Olmsted Dub system 6pm - 9pm
Sunday-