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Holiday Valley's Spring Pond Skimming 2023

Holiday Valley's Pond Skimming
Sun, 03/26/2023 - 11:00am - 2:30pm

Sign up to skim across an ice water filled pond or just watch, it's a guaranteed good time. 

• Registration begins at 11am on the Champagne Sundeck (deck at Yodeler).  At the Holiday Valley tent.  

• Free to register, must be at least 8 years old.

• Max of 50 participants.  This is due to timing and length of the event.

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Rock City Park is Open

Kids on rock at Rock City Park
Mon, 05/01/2023 - 9:00am - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 6:00pm

Stretch your muscles as you follow a path over, under and even through rocks that tower as high as 80 feet!  You'll first enjoy the mighty sweep of the mountaintop view of 1000 square miles of Enchanted Mountains from "Signal Rock", once a long range signaling point for Indians.

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Griffis Sculpture Park is Open 2023

Kids in sculpture at Griffis Sculpture Park
Mon, 05/01/2023 - 9:00am - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 7:00pm

The warm weather is here and now it's time to enjoy the feel of the sun on the large steel sculptures at one of Cattaraugus County's most favorite parks... Griffis Sculpture Park!  The park features over 250 large scale sculptures dispersed through miles of hiking trails.

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Sky High Adventure Park Opens for Weekends 2023

Sky High Adventure Park
Repeats every week until Mon Jun 12 2023 .
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/07/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 05/12/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/14/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 05/19/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/21/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 05/26/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 05/28/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 06/04/2023 - 6:00pm
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 9:00am - Sun, 06/11/2023 - 6:00pm

Sky High Adventure Park opens weekends in Spring on May 5th! They will be open from 9am to 6pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until June 11th and then open daily on June 17th.

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New York Duathlon Series - #1 Southern Tier

Duathlon logo, biker and runners
Sat, 05/06/2023 - 9:00am - 11:15am

Get yourself ready for the season with this fun duathlon series. A great speed work out for veterans and a perfect beginner level event for those considering entering the world of multi-sport. Individuals or relay teams of two are welcome.

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Kids Fishing Clinic with Gowanda Fire Department 2023

Fish caught on Cattaraugus Creek
Sat, 05/06/2023 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
The Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is partnering with the NYS DEC and clubs to introduce future generations of all ages to the sport of fishing, by providing a hands-on clinic, where upon completion the adults and kids will have gained enough knowledge to safely get started fishing the waterways.
The clinic will be a hands-on/interactive catch and release event:
  • All ages, Adult accompaniment required for all youth participants
  • Open to anyone that wants to learn how to fish
  • Dress accordingly for the weather, as classroom type stations will be outdoors at the fire hall and also on the Cattaraugus Creek
  • Must follow CDC guidance in place at the time for Covid-19
  • Fishing poles and tackle available to borrow. Bait provided.
  • DEC designated FREE FISHING EVENT. No fishing license needed by participants of any age during event hours only. All other Freshwater Fishing regulations still apply.
  • Lunch provided
  • The adults and kids will learn the basics from the ground floor up including:
    • The necessary gear including rods, reels, line, casting, knots, baits, etc.
    • The fish and their behaviors
    • Techniques used when first starting out
    • The locations and timing when to have the best success
    • Beginner fly fishing 
    • Fly Fishing Station
  • Pre-registration online is required as seating is limited to 100
    • Register by clicking the link below
    • For more info, email us at gowandafirerescue [at] gmail [dot] com (gowandafirerescue [at] gmail [dot] com)
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Triple D Rodeo - Bulls & Barrels

Girl trick riding at the rodeo
Fri, 05/19/2023 - 6:30pm - 11:00pm

Triple D Rodeo, the newest Rodeo in Cattaraugus County should be your next stop! They host their "Bulls & Barrels" events every 3rd Friday of each month through the summer.

High action live bull riding and barrel racing with some of the best cowboys and cowgirls, trick riding, stick horse races, kids events and so much more!!

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New York Duathlon Series - #2 Southern Tier

Duathlon logo, biker and runners
Sat, 05/20/2023 - 9:00am - 11:15am

Get yourself ready for the season with this fun duathlon series. A great speed work out for veterans and a perfect beginner level event for those considering entering the world of multi-sport. Individuals or relay teams of two are welcome.

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Memorial Day Vets Special at Sky High Adventure Park

Sky High Adventure Park
Mon, 05/29/2023 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Vets climb for free at Sky High on Memorial Day (May 29) with the purchase of one full priced ticket. Call to reserve, 716-699-HIGH.

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2023 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Gus Macker logo
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 8:30am - Sun, 06/04/2023 - 5:00pm

The one and only Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball, America's largest outdoor basketball tournament, will be held in Olean on June 2nd - 4th.

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65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

Fairy Houses and Toad Abodes at the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 06/04/2023 - 12:30pm

The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage starts Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4, 2023.

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Triple D Rodeo - Bulls & Barrels

Kids event at the rodeo
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 6:30pm - 11:00pm

Triple D Rodeo, the newest Rodeo in Cattaraugus County should be your next stop! They host their "Bulls & Barrels" events every 3rd Friday of each month through the summer.

High action live bull riding and barrel racing with some of the best cowboys and cowgirls, trick riding, stick horse races, kids events and so much more!!

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Holiday Valley Mudslide 2023

Holiday Valley Mudslide
Sat, 06/17/2023 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Holiday Valley Mudslide is a mudrun that's really, really FUN. Yes, you'll get muddy, yes there is running, yes there are lots of obstacles but NO fire, NO barbed wire and NO electric shocks!

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Father's Day Special at Sky High Adventure Park

Sky High Adventure Park
Sun, 06/18/2023 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Dads climb for FREE on June 18th with the purchase of one full priced ticker. Call to reserve, 716-699-HIGH.

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2023 Southern Tier Corporate Challenge

2017 Winners - Bysiek CPA, PLLC
Thu, 06/22/2023 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Come join in a 5K Run or 2 Mile Walk at Jamestown Community College in Olean from 4:30 to 8:30 on June 22nd!

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Cabin Fever Special at Sky High Adventure Park

Sky High Adventure Park
Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Pick up a voucher from Gear for Adventure (Hamburg and Amherst locations), The City Garage in Ellicottville or Jamestown Cycle Shop to get $30 off a 3 hour climb on June 27th and August 23rd. Must call to reserve, 716-699-4444 and present your voucher at check in.

 

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Triple D Rodeo - Bulls & Barrels

Girl trick riding at the rodeo
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 6:30pm - 11:00pm

Triple D Rodeo, the newest Rodeo in Cattaraugus County should be your next stop! They host their "Bulls & Barrels" events every 3rd Friday of each month through the summer.

High action live bull riding and barrel racing with some of the best cowboys and cowgirls, trick riding, stick horse races, kids events and so much more!!

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Tame the Tuna Regatta 2023

Kayakers paddling on the Tuna Creek during the 2021 Tame the Tuna
Sat, 07/29/2023 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Paddle 5.5 miles down the Tunungwant Creek during the "Tame the Tuna: 2.0 Regatta"

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Cattaraugus County Sportsman Rendezvous 2023

2019 Sportsmen's Rendezvous at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
Fri, 08/11/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 08/13/2023 - 3:00pm

Celebrating over 40 years, the Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen's Show  features conservation displays, archery, black powder, trapping, fishing, guns, taxidermy dealers, big buck club display and live seminars.

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Triple D Rodeo - Bulls & Barrels

View of Triple D Rodeo
Fri, 08/18/2023 - 6:30pm - 11:00pm

Triple D Rodeo, the newest Rodeo in Cattaraugus County should be your next stop! They host their "Bulls & Barrels" events every 3rd Friday of each month through the summer.

High action live bull riding and barrel racing with some of the best cowboys and cowgirls, trick riding, stick horse races, kids events and so much more!!

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Allegheny River Running Fest 2023

Allegheny River Trail Views
Sat, 09/09/2023 - 7:00am - 5:00pm

Join the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 for the Allegheny River Running Fest in Olean, NY. The Allegheny River Running Fest features two races: a 10K and Half Marathon. Both will start and finish at War Veterans Park in Olean.

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Triple D Rodeo - Bulls & Barrels

Kids event at the rodeo
Fri, 09/15/2023 - 6:30pm - 11:00pm

Triple D Rodeo, the newest Rodeo in Cattaraugus County should be your next stop! They host their "Bulls & Barrels" events every 3rd Friday of each month through the summer.

High action live bull riding and barrel racing with some of the best cowboys and cowgirls, trick riding, stick horse races, kids events and so much more!!

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Knapp Creek VFD ATV Dice Run 2023

Dice Run
Sat, 09/16/2023 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

It's time for the Annual ATV Dice Run held at the Knapp Creek Fire department in Knapp Creek, NY!  Register and ride from 9am-1pm on Saturday, September 16th. HELMET AND GOGGLES REQUIRED FOR ALL DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.

Chicken BBQ and other items will be available for purchase at the firehall.

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Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival 2023

2019 Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 2:00pm - Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00pm

This isn't your typical lacrosse tournament- Ellicottville's Lacrosse Festival is organized by the legendary Rhino Lacrosse Company, founded and run by former professional lacrosse player Ryan Powell (2018 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame).

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Amish Country Running Festival 2023

Amish Country
Sat, 09/23/2023 - 8:00am - 10:00am

1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon set in the peaceful, rolling hills of Amish County in Randolph, NY.

Did we mention that this course is hilly??  Train for the hills.  The course is on paved roads the entire way. No cut off times!

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Gowanda's Trout Fishing Derby 2023

Man fly fishing in the creek
Sat, 10/14/2023 - 7:00am - Sun, 10/15/2023 - 6:00pm

Gowanda's Fire Department is hosting a Trout Fishing Derby October 14-15, 2023! 

  • Saturday, October 14- 7:00am-6:00pm
  • Sunday, October 15- 7:00am-4:00pm

Fishing will take place within the Village of Gowanda boundaries of the Cattaragus Creek. 

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Christmas in Gowanda 2023

Christmas in Gowanda 2021
Sat, 12/02/2023 - 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family.

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