Featured News
Welcome to the 178th Cattaraugus County Fair
It’s been two years in the making, and it will be worth the wait! The Cattaraugus County Fair is returning to Little Valley for the 178th year from Aug. 1st through 7th, and it’s going to be a fair to remember.
Artists on Display
The Tri-County Arts Council will exhibit provocative and visionary paintings by two modern artists beginning August 6th through September 4th. A public reception for the two exhibits will be held from 7:00-9:00pm on Friday, Aug. 20th in the gallery.
The 35th Annual Taste of Ellicottville
Join us August 14th & 15th to get a taste for why people keep coming back year after year for a foodie experience like no other. The Taste of Ellicottville takes to the streets for the 35th year!
Chamber Announces Headline Acts For the 22nd Annual Jazz & Blues Weekend
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is very excited to announce the headliners for Jazz & Blues Weekend, plus 20 other musical acts that will be playing throughout Ellicottville July 23-25.
Taste of Olean/Art in the Park
If the way to a person’s heart is through the stomach, then Olean is a destination visitors are sure to love! Time to loosen that belt a few notches, gather family and friends and head down to the 71st Annual Art in the Park and the 30th Annual Taste of Olean.
Skateboarding in the Olympics
On Friday, July 23, 2021, the Summer Olympics will open with protective measures in place for athletes. A group of those Olympians will be carrying skateboards to Japan, taking part in opening ceremonies for the United States.
Slam Dunk!
THE MACKER IS on the schedule in Olean! Entries are now being accepted for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to be played August 20th-22nd on Delaware Avenue in downtown Olean.
StrOlean #2
The next edition of Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s StrOlean event is set for Friday, August 13th, with the final one set for Friday, October 1st.
Stroll the Streets
The best excitement is always the unexpected, and unexpected is just what people have come to love about Ellicottville’s Stroll the Streets. On Friday evenings, the streets of Ellicottville come alive in the summer.
“HillTap” at Holiday Valley
42 North Brewing Company is hosting the 1st Annual HillTap Festival at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY. HillTap will be a day-long festival that integrates craft beer, music, and adventure sports atop the mountain at Spruce Lake.
The Full Outdoor Experience
When you’re looking for the full outdoor experience, Holiday Valley has it all. From the pool and Cabana Bar to Sky High to mountain biking and chairlift rides, you’re sure to find something fun to do this summer.
From Ski to Golf
Black Diamonds aren’t just a winter thing. With ski season behind us and the green carpet rolled out, the Double Black Diamond Golf Course at Holiday Valley is in full swing.
Taste of Olean
This year’s 30th annual Taste of Olean is co-sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, its 44 Corporate Sponsors, and National Grid Co. It’s a festival filled with great food and entertainment. Admission to the event is free. Pay as you eat!
Float the Allegheny
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has coordinated efforts to get more people out on the Allegheny River and then have some food once they are finished!
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary is opening its doors to the public! See over 750 ducks, geese and swans from all over the world, including two on the endangered list.
Summer Music Festival COVID Restrictions Removed
Following review of NYS’s recent announcement of easing or removal of many COVID restrictions, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Board has decided to remove current COVID-19 venue restrictions for its 2021 season events.
Olean Chamber Golf Classic
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Committee met this past March to discuss its annual golf tournament and is excited to move forward with its 8th annual Chamber Golf Classic on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Any Time is Tee Time in the Enchanted Mountains
Whether you're looking for a quick game of 9 holes or a more relaxed full day of 18, you will find it in Cattaraugus County. Not a golfer or want to take a break? Your group will be gratified with the many extra activities you will encounter.
Things to See & Do in the Allegheny National Forest
The Allegheny National Forest is a premier outdoor destination. During summer, it’s a lush green forestland with hiking and biking trails, boat launches, fishing, a marina, and 15 campgrounds with over 1,000 camping sites.
Art in the Wilds
Since 2006, Evergreen Park in Kane, PA has come alive with activity during the last weekend of June. This year, 40 artists in all mediums from the tri-state area will set up for the return of one of the most anticipated juried art shows in McKean County.