It’s finally that time of the year again when we can put all the winter gear away and head outside to enjoy the fresh air and warm temperatures. That means it’s time for Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival.

John Kent’s cautious mother wouldn’t allow him to join the rodeo, but she never said he couldn’t run his own. Little did Kent know that a stranger on his doorstep would make this dream a reality.

The community will again come together on Saturday, July 29th when the Great Valley Firemen’s Clubhouse (6035 Depot Street) sets the stage for a Season Kick-Off BBQ Party to benefit the Ellicottville Little Eagles organization.

Following three years of fundraising and a year of construction, the Ellicottville Skatepark Committee (SK8EVL) and the Village of Ellicottville are gearing up to host a grand opening celebration of the new concrete public skatepark.

Experienced in playing several different sports, Lauren Smith of Randolph was initially hesitant to try her hand at pool. “I was nervous to even get involved,” she recalled.

Saturday, June 24th will be rocking at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino’s Events Center for the much anticipated return of one of the greatest bands of all time when REO Speedwagon plays one show only.

Who doesn’t love to spend a beautiful weekend afternoon perusing classic engines while sipping a handcrafted cocktail? The perfect opportunity to do so will be waiting for you at 5462 Robbins Road in Ellicottville on Sunday, June 25th

With ticket sales for Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival already on track to break last year’s record, the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce announces yet another exciting performance booked for this year’s big stage.

Griffis Sculpture Park will host their annual Summer Festival on Sunday, August 20th. It’s a day filled with music, creativity, nature, exploration and much more.

For the first nine years, the Gus Macker of Olean was directed and organized by Olean High School Sports Booster and the Olean City School Foundation.

It’s time to get dirty at the 11th Annual Holiday Valley Mudslide on Saturday, June 17th. The obstacle course will be jam packed with muddy, slip-sliding fun!

From his early childhood at the Thomas Indian School, to his service in the Vietnam War, to the shut-down of 30 miles of the New York State Thruway, artist Carson Waterman has witnessed many watershed moments in history.

Surely you’ve seen riders out and about traveling the open roads. Maybe you’re one of them. Or maybe you’re not but you’d like to be. Maybe anyone who loves to ride would be happy to do it for a good cause.

If you’re going to be king of the hill… better make it over to Chapel Hill! On Saturday, June 24th when the King of the Hill race returns to Chapel Hill Raceway in Great Valley.

Summer has arrived and it’s promising to be beautiful. Great weather to spend the day outdoors, grilling delicious foods and enjoying the bounty of nature. The Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce wants to make that easy for you.

The Olean Oilers Baseball Team, GOACC and the City of Olean hosted the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run on Saturday, May 27th. The next day, the Oilers players were back in town gearing up for their season that begins next month in game play. 

What are you doing on June 10th from 10:00am-5:00pm? You could be heading down to 82 West Hetzel Street in Salamanca, NY to visit the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center for their Annual Heritage Day Festival.

One of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., disc golf, also known as “frisbee golf,” is a family-friendly, low-cost sport that is becoming increasingly accessible, especially in western New York.

There is power in a sport like golf and there is power in the act of giving to others in need. What happens when you combine the two? You get “The Power of a Tourney”.

The Forest offers a variety of adventures, both the relaxing, take it easy version, and the adrenaline pumping sport of mountain biking. Add local restaurants, a variety of golf courses, amazing attractions… and you have the perfect destination for your next adventure.