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"Band of the Tonawandas"

Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda
American Legion "Band of the Tonawandas" - A multi-award winning band!
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Crawl Outta Fall

Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival

Start your Beer and Wine Festival experience a day early as you Crawl Outta Fall. Guests register in the lobby of the Tamarack Club and pick up a passport that features all the locations to visit for drink specials that evening. Registration takes place between 4 - 7PM and 2 Guys Drinking Beer will be playing music in the Tamarack Club lobby. Only $10 to participate.

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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!

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.

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Allegany Carnival 2024

Giant Fun Slide at the Allegany Carnival in 2024

Thursday 6/27: the carnival is open from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Water fights are planned for 6:30 PM in front of the fire station. Registration starts at 6:00. The "Sticktights" band will be playing around 7:00 PM.

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Welcome

We are naturally yours to enjoy on the "other side of New York State." We are the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State. 

Experience the thrill of discovery in Cattaraugus County—Western New York’s ultimate playground for adventure seekers and nature lovers! From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by rolling hills, lush forests, and sparkling waterways that beckon you to explore!

 

Crawl Outta Fall

Woman pouring a drink at Holiday Valley's Beer and Wine Festival

Start your Beer and Wine Festival experience a day early as you Crawl Outta Fall. Guests register in the lobby of the Tamarack Club and pick up a passport that features all the locations to visit for drink specials that evening. Registration takes place between 4 - 7PM and live music will be playing in Edna's at the Tamarack Club. Only $15 to participate.

Photo credit: Holiday Valley Resort

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Halloween Party

Entrance to the Great Valley Firehall

The Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a Halloween Party!

$10 per person

Doors open at 6:00pm and the band, Remedy, will play 7:00pm-11:00pm.

Full bar, cash only. 

21 and older event.

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Trivia Night at EBC Little Valley

EBC Trivia Night

Test your knowledge with a fun-filled evening of trivia on Thursday, October 2 at 6:30pm. Bring your best team and enjoy discounted brews and bites while you play! 

No cost to participate, just bring your brainpower! 

So, gather your crew and get ready to compete for bragging rights and more at EBC Little Valley! 

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Free Community Dance Class with the New York Theatre Ballet!

NY Theatre Ballet - Community Dance Class

Experience the magic of ballet with the New York Theatre Ballet in a FREE masterclass open to the entire community!

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Richter Center Multi-Purpose Room, St. Bonaventure University Cost: FREE!

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Gowanda Community Theater Presents "The Little Town of Christmas"

Gowanda Hollywood Theater

Fasten your sleigh-belts for Gowanda Community Theater's season finale - The Little Town of Christmas! This series of short plays is filled with festive entertainment as part of Christmas in Gowanda 2025!

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Olean Community Theatre Presents: "The 39 Steps"

Olean Community Theatre

Get ready for a thrilling ride with Olean Community Theatre's presentation of "The 39 Steps"! This fast-paced comedy, written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Tristan DeFiore, promises non-stop laughs and excitement.

Showtimes: 

  • September 11, 12, 13 - 7:30pm
  • September 14 - 2:00pm

Ticket Price: $15, available online or at the door 

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2024 Ellicottville 5K Turkey Trot

Girls participating in the Ellicottville Turkey Trot

Warrior Fitness & Wellness will be hosting The Ellicottville Turkey Trot! Start your  turkey day with your community at the Ellicottville Turkey Trot! 

  • Run/walk for all fitness levels
  • Costumes encouraged
  • Food drive for local food banks

$20 registration. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ellicottville Playground. 

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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:

  • 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

tourism_grant_guidelines_2026.pdf

 

Questions

Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Glass art at Regina A. Quick Center
A center that consolidates the artistic activities of the St. Bonaventure University campus, while creating a regional outlet for culture and expression for Western New York.

End-of-Summer Adventures in the Enchanted Mountains

Kayaker on Quaker Lake

As summer winds down, there’s no better time to soak up the last rays of sunshine and enjoy the great outdoors.​ Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or someone looking to relax, here’s a guide to the best things to do before summer says goodbye.

So Much Diversity this Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend?(July 17-18, 2010) We know summer in Western New York is busy for everyone but if you are looking for something a little different this is the weekend of options!

Tee Off All Year

Golfer using the simulator

Play a full round of golf on the virtual greens of an indoor golf simulator. Keep practicing your swing at two locations: Ischua Valley County Club or the YMCA in Olean. 

These are great places to tee off through the winter months, or the summer months when its too wet outside.