Category Archives: Cattaraugus County

Holiday Valley Presents It’s 11th Annual Fall Beer and Wine Festival!

Western New York will be celebrating Fall on November 7, 8, 2014! Guests will sample hand-crafted beers from 30 of the best New York State and American craft breweries and wines from New York and Ellicottville vintners. Friday’s Beer Tasting … Continue reading

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Franklinville To Host 51st Annual Maple Festival!

The Annual Maple Festival has occurred every year since its inception by the Franklinville JayCee’s in 1962. The festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the village annually. Local maple producers, their maple syrup and maple products are highlighted each year. … Continue reading

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That’s Italian! Festa Italiana in Olean! (VIDEO)

July 20-21, 2013 are the dates for Festa Italiana the big ethnic festival in Olean (Cattaraugus County)! Come be Italian for the day or two at the Italian Festival in Olean.  Enjoy Italian-American cuisine, food, and music.  Kids games, games … Continue reading

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Tiny Randolph, N.Y. Holds BIG 41st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival!

Randolph (Cattaraugus County) is holding its 41st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on June 15, 2013. Randolph, population of about 2,000, will be full of vendors lining the streets selling everything from furniture to food in this traditional fun family … Continue reading

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Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

Evenings you might attend a presentation under the big tent in the company of hundreds of pilgrims. Other times of the day – from early morning to late at night, you choose from dozens of small-group programs. You might sit … Continue reading

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Mardis Gras Festival Comes to Western New York! (VIDEO)

March 9-10 enjoy a weekend packed full of fun with the Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley Resort which includes  the Snow Ponies Race, the Cardboard Box race on School Haus, a costume parade down Mardi Gras and the infamous Dummy … Continue reading

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A Winter Blues Weekend Welcomes In 2013 In Ellicottville! (VIDEO)

The Village of Ellicottville heats up  January 4th and 5th during Winter Blues Weekend.   Ellicottville’s hot spots  feature live, local, Blues acts both Friday and Saturday nights.  It’s a great way to keep warm on this cold winter weekend! Live … Continue reading

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December is Silver Bells Month in Salamanca

Did you know that the man who wrote the Christmas classic song “Silver Bells” (full story above) was born in Salamanca? Neither did we, until now! Composer and musician Ray Evans, a Salamanca native, is honored in this month-long event-filled … Continue reading

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Ellicottville Welcomes Christmas With A Little Bit O’ Blarney!

On November 30th at 6pm, enjoy the Rotary Club’s Irish Christmas Celebration at the Gin Mill.  There will be a live auction, a fabulous pie auction and you can help Santa’s Workshop provide gifts and Christmas dinner for those less … Continue reading

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