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Mid-Winter Fun at Allegany State Park

Beat the winter blues and join Allegany State Park for a week filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities.

Dates

Tue, Feb 18 2025 , 5:30 - 7:30pm

Wed, Feb 19 2025 , 4:30 - 6:30pm

Thu, Feb 20 2025 , 2 - 4pm

Embracing Autumn Adventures

As the leaves start to change and a crispness fills the air, there’s an undeniable excitement that comes with the arrival of fall!

Grand Funk Railroad at Seneca Allegany Casino

Grand Funk Railroad_Seneca Allegany Casino

Get ready to rock with Grand Funk Railroad, the legendary band celebrating over 50 years of hard-hitting classic rock! Known for defying the sound of the 1970's with their hits, "We're An American Band", "The Loco-Motion", "Some Kind of Wonderful", and more. The band has charted 19 singles, eight Top 40 hits, and two Number One singles, selling more that 25 million records and performing to sold-out audiences all over!

Dates

Sat, May 2 2026 , 8 - 9:30pm

Autumn in Allegany

Come out to Allegany State Park on October 5th at 9:30am to experience "Autumn in Allegany"!

This FREE event will be held in the Red House Area of the park at the Administration Building and is perfect for all ages! Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques and create their own masterpieces under the guidance of naturalists. All materials are provided, so you just need to bring your creativity!

Schedule of Events:

Dates

Sat, Oct 5 2024 , 9:30am - 2:30pm

Winter Family Fun Walk with Allegany State Park

Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.

Pat McGee Trail nature walk begins at 1:00 p.m. at the New Albion Road parking area of the trail.

For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.

Dates

Tue, Feb 10 2026 , 1 - 3pm

Winter Family Fun Walk with Allegany State Park

Pat McGee Walk meeting at Elkdale State Forest parking lot at 1:00 p.m. Join environmental educators on a nature walk and discover all the activity still happening even in winter.

Dates

Wed, Jan 21 2026 , 1 - 3pm

Full Moon Fun Ride at Allegany State Park

Participants are invited to join Allegany State Park educators for a fun ride of 5-7 miles around the Red House area bike path. All ages and bikes are welcome. Please no scooter bikes or training wheels. Helmets are required for all, bring a bike light, water and a sense of adventure as we ride under the first full moon of May.

Meet at Camp Allegany.

Dates

Fri, May 1 2026 , 7:30 - 9pm

Winter Family Fun Walk at Allegany State Park

Winter Wetland Walk will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Redhouse Wetlands. Even in the depths of winter, activity is still abundant.

For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.

Dates

Thu, Jan 22 2026 , 1 - 3pm

Autumn Blaze at Sprague's Maple Farm

Come to Sprague's Maple Farms for Fall Foliage Fun!

Dates

Sat, Sep 28 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Sep 29 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Sat, Oct 5 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Oct 6 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Sat, Oct 12 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Oct 13 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Sat, Oct 19 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Oct 20 2024 , 10am - 4pm

Autumn Blaze at Sprague's Maple Farm

Come to Sprague's Maple Farms for Fall Foliage Fun!

Dates

Sat, Sep 27 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Sep 28 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sat, Oct 4 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Oct 5 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sat, Oct 11 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Oct 12 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sat, Oct 18 2025 , 10am - 4pm

Sun, Oct 19 2025 , 10am - 4pm

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) 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

Holiday Valley Tubing Company

Grab your friends and family and head over to the Holiday Valley Tubing Company.

Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010

Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.

This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.

Holiday Valley Resort

A resort in Western NY for mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, golfing, zipline adventure park and more!

Discover Pumpkinville: Your Ultimate Fall Destination

As autumn breezes in and the leaves begin to paint the landscape in hues of gold and crimson, there's one destination that captures the essence of the season like no other: Pumpkinville.

Canadian Friendship Week at Holiday Valley Resort: Celebrating Winter Fun and Friendship

Every January, Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, hosts a special event known as Canadian Friendship Week, celebrating the strong bond between the United States and Canada.

Holiday Valley Mudslide 2022

Crawling through a giant mud puddle at Holiday Valley's Mudslide

A fun-fun-fun obstacle trail run that's either 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile run with unique obstacles ending with a giant mudslide

Dates

Sat, Jun 18 2022 , 10am - 3pm

Paws & Pumpkins 5K for E.A.R.S

Fall into Fun: Paws & Pumpkins 5K

Join the 2nd Annual Paws & Pumpkins 5K in Little Valley, NY benefiting Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS)! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a leisurely walker, bring your family, friends, and furry companions for a morning of autumn fun.

Event Details:

Dates

Sat, Oct 4 2025 , 11am - 2pm

Holiday Valley, It's Just Fun All Year 'Round - adds E-Bikes!

It is sad to say good bye to another great ski season, but at Holiday Valley you’ll find fun all year long.

Camping at Triple R Camping Resort: A Season of Fun in Franklinville

If you’re searching for a family-friendly escape in the heart of Western New York, look no further than Triple R Camping Resort in Franklinville, NY.

Tourism Promotion Program

Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).

Funding Source

The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:

Group A

Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.

Group B

Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.

Program Contact

This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).

Guidelines for the Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program

Guidelines and Application for Tourism Promotion Grant Program

Allegany State Park

With over 65,000 acres, this is the largest state park in New York State and is open year 'round with a multitude of outdoor activities for every season and every taste.

ASP Bike Rodeo

Get Ready for a Fun Ride! Join Allegany State Park for a Bike Rodeo on July 17th at the Red House Picnic Shelter from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.!

Bring your little cyclists for an afternoon of fun and skill-building at our specially designed bike course. Our Bike Rodeo is the perfect place for kids to test their bike handling skills, build confidence, and have a blast!

What to Expect:

Dates

Thu, Jul 17 2025 , 1 - 2:30pm