Let’s jog back to 1989, the Berlin wall comes down. The record (those are coming back again!) of the year, Wind Beneath My Wings, by Bette Midler. The top movie? Driving Miss Daisy.

Never in a million years did Walter Baranowski of Springville, NY think an obscure backyard hobby would land him on national television … but national television is just where he found himself.

With the long winter and abundance of snow, Chautauqua County has become a destination for travelers interested in many types of winter activities.

The popularity of the sport of disc golf has exploded, especially over the summer months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get a rundown on all Holiday & Winter themed activities to help plan your trip to Ellicottville … NOW is a great time to visit!

The Grinch drink from Woodside Tavern on the Green that is!  The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce held a friendly competition between its well known local cafes, bars, and restaurants in the inaugural ‘Holidays in a Glass’ contest.

Christmas is too bright, said no one ever! The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce encourages all to check out the contestants of the Holiday Lighting Contest for area homes. 

This holiday season is different. Creativity mixed with “different” sparked the creation of a holiday season of safe, family-friendly activities for all to enjoy in the nearby Allegheny National Forest Region of Pennsylvania. 

‘Bob McCarthy’s’ Irish Christmas, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, is normally held as a live event at Ellicottville Brewing Company in late November/early December. “It is an honor to continue this tradition for Bob, who touched so many in our community”…

Even though this holiday season is not going to look the same, there is still holiday spirit all around. A committee was formed by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce to see how to get even the most Grinchy heart glowing with joy.

As a precautionary measure, the Tri County Arts Council has cancelled the Winter Art Market set for this weekend, due to a spike in Covid cases in the region. 

The SKI Magazine Reader Resort Survey once again named Holiday Valley Resort one of the top resorts in Eastern North America.

This year GOACC has decided to accommodate with the circumstances they have been given to provide a safer alternative while abiding by regulations for this year’s post-Thanksgiving parade.

Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, a seasonal highlight, is a hallmark of Ellicottville generosity and compassion. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Ellicottville, the event serves to raise funds for initiatives like Rotary-sponsored Santa’s Workshop & the Catt. County Sheriffs’ Santa Program.

Native American and non-Native American artists will exhibit creative and colorfully expressive visual arts and handcrafted wares at the annual Winter Art Market, presented in partnership by the Tri-County Arts Council and the Seneca Iroquois National Museum.

As the weather becomes colder and snow begins to fall…activities tend to shift indoors, one common misconception is that the NY Amish Trail also shuts down for the season, but that is hardly the case.

Casual tourists of Ellicottville might believe that Fall Festival is the best event in the village… But veteraned visitors and locals alike (or maybe just anyone who likes the holidays) knows that Christmas in Ellicottville is the crown jewel of all local celebrations.

Halloween will be in session this year, despite the fact that every other adult will be dressed as the coronavirus (Corona beer plus green shirt), and with a few added precautions.

Ryann Cooley’s genius reveals itself in his artistic conceptual expression of a single idea. 

After months spent inside or close to home, there’s nothing quite like a day trip to bring some much-needed fun and relaxation to the end of the week!