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Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023
Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 29th, 2023
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Deer Lick Conservation Area
Good Climb Endurance Challenge
Transportation
Various ways to get here and how to get around the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County, New York).
Major Roadways:
- Interstate 86 runs east/west through our region.
- U.S. Route 219 runs north/south through our region.
Rental Cars / Vehicles:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Olean, NY
Hertz Car Rental in Yorkshire, NY
Airports:
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the closest large airport to us.
- Olean Municipal Airport is located in Ischua, NY.
- Great Valley Airport is located in Great Valley, NY.
Bussing: (SP)
- Seneca Bus Service
- The City of Olean has bussing that covers the entire city.
- Holiday Valley Resort and the Village of Ellicottville has busing that also travels to the Seneca-Niagara Casino, located in Salamanca.
Uber / Lyft / Etc.??
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Embrace the Sun: Summer Activities for a Memorable Season
Summer is here, and with it comes long, sunny days filled with endless possibilities. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a nature lover, or someone who enjoys relaxing with a good book, there’s a summer activity for everyone.
Warm Weather Fun!
The start of all of your Spring and Summer Fun is upon us!
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
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
Newsletter
Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2022
Beer is Back! The 18th annual Beer and Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. With many of the region's best craft brewers, wineries and cideries in attendance you can sample your favorites, plus try out several new and unique flavors. Add live entertainment, food trucks and 1500 of your closest friends, it's an event not to be missed.
The format was adjusted so no there are two sessions in order to allow guests to have more space in the lodge. The first session is 1pm - 4pm and the second is 5pm - 8pm.
LIVE at Seneca Allegany Casino
Guinness World Record Achieved at Allegany State Park 2014
Fresh off the Press (2014)!
Allegany State Park Trails
Allegany State Park has many beautiful trails that you can hike, bike, cross-country ski, rollerblade, ride horseback, mountain bike, snowmobile and more. Most of the trails are used throughout the entire year such as the groomed snowmobile trails that double as horseback riding trails in the summer.