Publisher’s note: ellicottvilleNOW is excited to welcome Indrek Kongats and his new Breakaway Adventures column to our team of writers.

Winter is just around the corner and you all know what that means? It means that Christmas is coming and gift shopping must be done.

Why not try something new at Holiday Valley’s Beer and Wine Festival Weekend, November 10-11th?

Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas is coming again on December 1st in the Brew Hall at Ellicottville Brewing Company.

Halloween will soon be behind us but the decorations will remain. What do we do with all of the jack-o-lantern corpses and extra squash lying around?

An escape room is a great challenge for family and friends, and there’s one right here in Ellicottville for a limited time!

Get your brooms ready to fly, put on the cauldrons, mix up those potions and make sure your pointy shoes are ready to hit the streets for some Halloween mayhem.

On Tuesday, October 17th, Mayor John Burrell called to order the Village of Ellicottville’s monthly board meeting.

Town of Ellicottville Supervisor Matthew McAndrew called to order the monthly Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th.

Everyone has a staple macaroni and cheese that they love, yet it’s not a meal you can just whip up for a quick and easy workday lunch until now! Bowl-ify is now open in Franklinville, NY!

Chris and Tara Perkins grew up in Cattaraugus and are locals who are on the cusp of helping the sleeping giant, Cattaraugus, re-awaken. In case you haven’t noticed, the village of Cattaraugus is THE place for new start-ups.

Whether you’re looking for a fun getaway or planning your holiday shopping, Ellicottville has lots of options for a memorable fall.

Unpack your ski/snowboard gear and get ready to slide into a winter of fun! After a summer of outdoor adventures and significant upgrades to the resort, Holiday Valley is excited to start winter off in style.

Membership at HoliMont offers access to exceptional ski and snowboarding conditions with an impressive 180" of annual snowfall, making HoliMont a top ski destination on the East Coast.

Interview with: Trey Clauss, Store Manager

Interview with: Dee Dippel, Owner

Interview with: Kimberly Reading, Co-Owner

Interview with: Spence Timkey, Owner/Operator

Ellicottville’s average 180 inches of snow maintains a ski season from November through mid-April. But here’s a news flash! Ellicottville is so much more than a ski town!

The Enchanted Mountains of Western New York rolls out the white carpet for you! Experience winter in all its glory.