Festival

Festival Events

WNY Maple Festival 2023

Sat, 04/29/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 04/30/2023 - 4:00pm

WNY Maple Festivals's annual event is Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30. Many changes and enhancements have been made to ensure a great time is had by all!

Stop by to taste that mouth watering, freshly made maple syrup and learn the process of making it! Experience two days of maple bliss in Franklinville NY with all day long festivities!

The festival is expanding to include Park Square. The park will be filled with wineries, breweries, distilleries, and farm market vendors. The Franklinville Fire Department is also bringing back the car show at the Fireman's Field (rain date Memorial Day Weekend).

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.

Sat, 06/17/2023 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Being held on Main Street in Randolph, the 49th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival is taking place rain or shine on Saturday, June 17th! The day is filled with entertainment, food and shopping! Selling hand made arts and crafts!

Randolph prides itself on the many talented crafters and artisans who display their handmade wares every year.

Ellicottville Summer Music Festival 2019

Fri, 06/30/2023 - 3:00pm - Sun, 07/02/2023 - 11:00pm

This is one of Ellicottville's biggest most anticipated events of the year and we're very excited to annouce who's coming to town!

Native American honoring culture at Salamanca Powwow

Sat, 07/15/2023 - 6:00pm - Sun, 07/16/2023 - 10:00pm

The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans PowWow is returning to the new and improved Veteran’s Park. The PowWow showcases Native American dances from across Indian Country while focusing on the Smoke Dance of the Iroquois and honoring Native American Veterans. This PowWow weekend event is a perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of the First Nations through song, dance, art and traditional foods. The 2022 Seneca Veterans PowWow will be held July 15-16, 2023 at Veteran’s Park 526 Broad St.

Sat, 08/12/2023 - 12:00pm - Sun, 08/13/2023 - 4:00pm

Join the fun for Taste of Ellicottville on August 12th and 13th. There will be restaurants featuring their best dishes set up in the village of Ellicottville.

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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.

Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 09/17/2023 - 5:00pm

This is Ellicottville locals’ favorite event. Bands will perform throughout our legendary bars and restaurants, all free of charge.

Sat, 09/30/2023 - 5:30pm - Sun, 10/01/2023 - 8:30pm

It’s already time to start making plans for the upcoming Gowanda Harvest Heritage Fall Festival, FallFest for short. In 2023, this anticipated local event will have even more in store for everyone to enjoy.

Gowanda Harvest Heritage Fall Festival 2023 Schedule:

Available at a later date.

Sat, 10/07/2023 - 10:00am - Sun, 10/08/2023 - 5:00pm

Your autumn adventure awaits here in Ellicottville, NY!

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:00am - Sat, 12/02/2023 - 8:00pm

Randolph’s Country Christmas is an annual event that takes place during the first full weekend of December. A day full of tradition and Christmas surprises. Stop into Randolph and enjoy the Festival of Trees; the "Light up the Night" Christmas Parade presented by EPAC; the Memory Tree Lighting; visit with Santa Claus, and so much more.

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.