A Note From the Mayor
A Note From the Mayor
Village Officials Advise the Public of Fall Fest Preparations
As Ellicottville readies itself to host its largest festival of the year, we would like to let you know what we have been working on...
The Special Events committee, Ellicottville Police Department, Cattaraugus County Sheriffs Department, NY State Police, Ellicottville Fire Department, Village and Town Boards, Code Enforcement, DPW, Chamber of Commerce, NYS DOT, along with input from local residents, merchants and bar owners have been working diligently on ways to improve Fall Festival as we know it.
ZERO TOLERANCE is the LAW and will be strictly enforced. This means absolutely no alcohol is allowed on village streets. You will not be allowed to leave an establishment or private property, walk to, from or within the village with open containers. Drink it or leave it. Public intoxication and disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.
NOISE LEVELS have been addressed with the local bars and beer tents. Outdoor live music will end at 11:00pm, and quieter background music until midnight, in accordance with the local sound level ordinance. Private homes are also obligated to obey this law.
PARKING: We strongly encourage carpooling, use of shuttles or walk! Space is limited and illegally parked vehicles (including motorcycles) will be ticketed and towed. Fire lanes, hydrants and sidewalks are not to be blocked. Observe all temporary and regular "No Parking" signs. Remember that flagmen for private lots are not allowed in the streets. Note that illegally parked vehicles on private property are the landowner's responsibility.
BUSES: Hired bus drop and pick-up site will be located at the DPW building on the corner of Mill and Martha Streets. Parking for buses is available on Route 219 beyond Holiday Valley Road on the left side of Route 219. Buses will NOT be allowed to load or unload elsewhere. Bus lines will be notified of the open container law and are expected to adhere.
SHUTTLE SERVICE: Daytime loading site is at Jefferson Street and Martha Street both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-7:00pm. Evening site is at the M&T Bank parking lot from 7:00pm-3:00am on Saturday and 7:00pm-midnight on Sunday. Shuttle destinations include most of the condos between the village and Holiday Valley; all other destinations will require taxi service, Uber, etc. For Lyft and Uber service, it is recommended you call in advance as they can be very busy. POLICE WILL NOT GIVE YOU A RIDE!
RESTROOMS: There will be plenty of port-o-johns provided throughout the festival area. They are cleaned routinely; use them! Public urination is against the law and violators will be prosecuted.
EMERGENCY, FIRST AID LOCATION, CELL SERVICE: Sheriff and First Aid trailers will be located on Washington Street across from Katy's Cafe and Madigan's. Cash machines are located to the right side of Madigan's and at the entrance to the food court. In regards to cell service, have a plan if the towers go down. Know where to meet if you are separated.
MERCHANTS: Merchants and restaurants can only set up their own wares in front of their businesses using the crack rule. Sandwich boards, tables/chairs will not be allowed on sidewalks and tree lawns are to be kept open to line of site for emergency personnel.
Please help make Fall Festival safe and enjoyable. If you see something illegal, report it. If you see a mess, clean it up. Play by the rules… the future of Fall Fest depends on it.
Sincerely,
John Burrell
Village Mayor
Special Events Committee
Ellicottville Village and Town Boards
Local, County and State Police Departments
Ellicottville Fire Department
Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce