Countdown to Ski Season
Countdown to Ski Season
Ellicottville Has Plenty of Fun on Tap While You Wait for the Lifts to Spin
With ski season and the holidays right around the corner, there is plenty to look forward to as the days become shorter and cooler. Whether you’re looking for a fun getaway or planning your holiday shopping, Ellicottville has lots of options for a memorable fall.
BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL
If warm weather means frozen drinks and fruit-infused cocktails, then fall is definitely about the craft beers, spicy ciders, and savory wines! Why not try something new at Holiday Valley’s Beer and Wine Festival Weekend, November 10-11th? Now in its 19th year, the festival will feature the best craft breweries, wineries and cideries where you can enjoy your favorites or try something new and unique. New this year, the festival will kick off with the “Crawl Outta Fall” pub crawl on Friday, November 10th.
The crawl begins with a welcome reception at the Tamarack Club from 5:30-8:30pm. Here, participants can register for just $10, which includes a passport card, a first drink at John Harvard’s, and access to the shuttle service. The shuttle service will run from 6:00pm-2:00am and will depart from the Tamarack Club every half hour. Participating bars include 12 Gates, Balloons, The Banq, Madigan’s, Monroe Street Brick and Brew, Silver Fox, EBC Taqueria, and Villaggio. To win the ultimate Holiday Valley experience - a dine, stay, and play package - collect four stamps on your passport and submit it to the Tamarack front desk or at the Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday to be entered for the drawing.
On Saturday, November 11th, there will be two separate sessions of the Beer and Wine Fest. Session one runs from 1:00-4:00pm and session two runs from 5:00-8:00pm. The following businesses have been confirmed for this year’s event: Voodoo Brewing, Eli Fish, Erie Brewing Company, Five & 20 Brewing, Marquee Brewing, Naked Dove Brewing, Windy Brew, Meiers Creek Brewing, Sixpoint Brewery, Bold Rock Cider, Southern Tier Brewing, Victory Brewing Company, 12 Gates Brewing, 1911 Established, Big Ditch Brewing, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Founders Brewing, Steelbound Brewery & Distillery, Flying Bison Brewing, Saranac/Utica Club, Woodcock Brothers, and 42 North Brewing Company. Stay up-to-date on participating businesses by visiting https://www.holidayvalley.com/activities-events/beer-and-wine-festival/.
Throughout the festival, visitors can enjoy live entertainment by XOXO, Porcelain Busdrivers, and Todd Mertens. Tickets are available online for both sessions. (Save $10 by ordering by October 31st.) For those interested in making a weekend out of it, lodging packages are available for Saturday night only, and for Friday and Saturday nights. To learn more, visit https://www.holidayvalley.com/activities-events/beer-and-wine-festival/ or call 716-699-2345.
CHRISTMAS IN ELLICOTTVILLE
Just a couple of weeks after the Beer & Wine Festival, the village of Ellicottville will be ready to kick off the holiday season with Christmas in Ellicottville! From November 24-26th (Thanksgiving weekend), downtown Ellicottville will welcome shoppers to its walkable four-block business district filled with unique holiday gift choices and plenty of great dining options. Although online shopping may be a convenient option, it’s certainly no replacement for the energy and excitement of the downtown shopping scene. The weekend includes activities for children (many of them free!), a special visit from Santa, holiday music and more!
What’s more, Saturday, November 25th is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has encouraged shoppers to do business at independent retailers and restaurants to keep their dollars local. Get your shopping list ready by visiting www.ellicottvilleny.com and checking out the member directory, which includes an impressive list of stores, restaurants, accommodations, community organizations, services and more. For more information about Christmas in Ellicottville, visit https://www.ellicottvilleny.com/events/christmas-in-ellicottville-2023/ and email info@ellicottvilleny.com.