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. How about keeping it local and supporting small businesses and vendors this year? Come down to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellicottville on November 16th from 9:00am-4:00pm and you can do just that. The Market is a highly anticipated local event and is always well attended. With a huge variety of vendors, the Nutcracker Cafe and more... This is a great family-friendly event.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event where the mountains meet the best in craft beer and wine. Gather your friends, mark your calendars, and prepare for a weekend filled with cheers and unforgettable memories. See you at the Holiday Valley Beer and Wine Festival 2024! Cheers to good times and great company!

Start your Beer and Wine Festival experience a day early as you Crawl Outta Fall. Guests register in the lobby of the Tamarack Club and pick up a passport that features all the locations to visit for drink specials that evening. Registration takes place between 4 - 7PM and 2 Guys Drinking Beer will be playing music in the Tamarack Club lobby. Only $10 to participate. Make a weekend of it and book our lodging special! Kick off the evening by registering at Tamarack between 4PM and 7PM. Our welcome reception table in the Tamarack lobby will set the tone for a great night of fun in Ellicottville. For just $10, you'll receive a passport card that serves as your ticket to a night of tasting and adventure. Local bars and restaurants will be offering specialty cocktails for $4 - $8 throughout the village. The cost includes shuttle service, ensuring a safe and convenient experience for all. Our shuttle service will start at 3:30PM and run until 2AM, leaving on the half-hour from the Tamarack Club. This way, you can enjoy the evening without worrying about transportation. Your first stamp awaits at Edna's at the Tamarack Club. The passport card will also feature a map on the back, showing all participating bars. Collect stamps as you explore and taste your way through the evening. Snap a photo during the event and tag @holidayvalley on social media to get extra chances to win the main prize. It's a win-win; you get to share your fun moments, and you could win big!

Come on out to 5462 Robbins Road on November 2nd from 12:00-6:00pm for the annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event. What exactly is Punkin’ Chunkin’ you ask? Well, that’s where the distillery takes leftover pumpkins of various sizes (with some pretty big ones added just for the fun of it), and sends them soaring with the use of a full size trebuchet. A trebuchet is a catapult with a sling on the end to throw objects even farther; it’s operated with a counterweight that drops and sets the arm in motion. There will also be live music by The Hick Ups, food from the on-site food truck and more.

For the first year, Great Valley Fire Company is hosting a new Halloween event. Come down to the Firehall on October 31st for the Truck or Treat. (Yes, they said truck.) You can see the ambulances and firetrucks up close while collecting some tasty candy. The event runs 5:00pm to 7:00pm and everyone is welcome.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is once again teaming up with the Ellicottville Rotary club to bring it’s Halloween Trunk or Treat to life this October. October 31st from 5:00 - 7:00pm, kids of all ages can walk around the fun trunk displays, collecting candy from the local volunteers and then come inside the church for the Rotary’s not-so-spooky halloween party. Complete with games and sweet prizes. Looking forward to seeing our community members there.

The EVL Halloween Half will be a fun filled Halloween-themed event on Saturday October 26, 2024. The event will feature a Half Marathon, 5k, and a Half Marathon Relay. We encourage runners of all abilities to join us! WHERE: The EVL Half begins and ends in the charming village of Ellicottville, NY. Running in the EVL Half Marathon will take you on 13.1 miles of beautiful countryside roads. WHEN: The Half will start at 11 AM on Monroe Street, NY in the Village of Ellicottville on Saturday, October 26, 2024! WHY: Because it is October and what could be more fun? The race will also benefit our charity partners - The Ellicottville Sport Boosters - a group dedicated to getting local children involved in athletics, as well as the local food pantry. Participants are invited to run in costume and enjoy other Halloween related activities but this is by no means mandatory. HOW: If you love running, wearing costumes, meeting other people, and having a great time, the EVL Half is for you! Participants are invited to run in costume and enjoy other Halloween related activities but this is by no means mandatory. Get started by registering so you can start thinking about finding a costume that won’t chafe. Visit evlhalf.com to register now!

We're excited for another wonderful Fall Festival here in Ellicottville! Our Fall Festival is our largest most anticipated event here in Ellicottville, NY. Our village transforms into a walkable 4-block arts and crafts show accompanied by our one-of-a-kind shops, flavorful culinary culture, chair lift rides, live music, and so much more. We are sold out for vendors for this event. We are looking forward to another great year! Special Guest: Eric Jones has been all over with his amazing snow sculptures and pumpkin carvings. Thanks to NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, we have the privilege of having Eric join us on Sunday October 13th, to watch his creativity come to life. Eric is the Guinness World Record Holder for carving the World's Largest Jack-o'-lantern and his unique and intricate carvings on Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins earned him the win in this past year's competition, and he was a finalist on Food Network's Halloween Wars. See more about Eric here.

We're excited for another wonderful Fall Festival here in Ellicottville! Our Fall Festival is our largest most anticipated event here in Ellicottville, NY. Our village transforms into a walkable 4-block arts and crafts show accompanied by our one-of-a-kind shops, flavorful culinary culture, chair lift rides, live music, and so much more. We are sold out for vendors for this event. We are looking forward to another great year! Special Guest: Eric Jones has been all over with his amazing snow sculptures and pumpkin carvings. Thanks to NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, we have the privilege of having Eric join us on Sunday October 13th, to watch his creativity come to life. Eric is the Guinness World Record Holder for carving the World's Largest Jack-o'-lantern and his unique and intricate carvings on Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins earned him the win in this past year's competition, and he was a finalist on Food Network's Halloween Wars. See more about Eric here.

We're excited for another wonderful Fall Festival here in Ellicottville! Our Fall Festival is our largest most anticipated event here in Ellicottville, NY. Our village transforms into a walkable 4-block arts and crafts show accompanied by our one-of-a-kind shops, flavorful culinary culture, chair lift rides, live music, and so much more. We are sold out for vendors for this event. We are looking forward to another great year! Special Guest: Eric Jones has been all over with his amazing snow sculptures and pumpkin carvings. Thanks to NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, we have the privilege of having Eric join us on Sunday October 13th, to watch his creativity come to life. Eric is the Guinness World Record Holder for carving the World's Largest Jack-o'-lantern and his unique and intricate carvings on Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins earned him the win in this past year's competition, and he was a finalist on Food Network's Halloween Wars. See more about Eric here.

Come celebrate Ellicottville Distillery's 8 Year Anniversary with them on Saturday October 5th! Open at 12pm, live music with Kody & Herren from 4pm-7pm! Visit their Facebook event page for more information.

Get ready to pedal with purpose at the EA2EVL Fondo, the ultimate cycling adventure for a cause! On an awe-inspiring route that kicks off at 42 North Brewery, you'll cruise past the picturesque ECRT trail and roll into the heart of Ellicottville. This is more than just a ride; it's a celebration with food, tunes, and good vibes awaiting at the finish line party. Not just a day on the saddle, you're riding to boost the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail – a trail treasured by many. Be one of the first 50 to snag an early bird discount, or join the ranks of top fundraisers to win exclusive rewards. Lock in your choice of post-ride transport back to the start and let's make this charity ride unforgettable! 10AM: Fondo start at 42 North Brewing Company (25 Pine Street, East Aurora, NY). 1 – 5PM: Apres Bike Party with craft beer, food, vendors, chair lift rides and the lively tunes of Never Ben. Two available times for paid bus transportation back to ride start (2:30PM & 4:45PM. Cost for the ride is $15.) Now to August 20 - $79, August 21 to September 13 - $89, September 14 to September 30 - $99. Sorry - No Day of Ride Registration. In addition to your registration fee, participants are encouraged to raise additional dollars to support ECRT. The top fundraiser will be awarded the coveted EA2EVL Fondo yellow jersey! While fundraising is not mandatory to participate, we encourage you to raise some funds to help support the continued expansion and improvements to the Erie Cattaraugus rail to trail!

This is a fan favorite event among Ellicottville locals. Over 15 regional bands will perform throughout our legendary bars and restaurants, all free of charge. On Saturday, there will be a live outdoor performance by The Fleetwood Mac Experience at 1:00pm; and Sunday is Terry Buchwald’s Elvis show at 1:30pm. On Sunday the annual car and truck show, featuring over 250 vehicles, will take place on the Village Streets from noon until 5pm. Rock N’ Roll weekend has been an annual event in our community for over 20 years. It’s a perfect fall weekend for the whole family to enjoy! We have a 4-block radius full of wonderful dining experiences, boutiques, shops, and best of all, there’s entertainment on every corner.

This is a fan favorite event among Ellicottville locals. Over 15 regional bands will perform throughout our legendary bars and restaurants, all free of charge. On Saturday, there will be a live outdoor performance by The Fleetwood Mac Experience at 1:00pm; and Sunday is Terry Buchwald’s Elvis show at 1:30pm. On Sunday the annual car and truck show, featuring over 250 vehicles, will take place on the Village Streets from noon until 5pm. Rock N’ Roll weekend has been an annual event in our community for over 20 years. It’s a perfect fall weekend for the whole family to enjoy! We have a 4-block radius full of wonderful dining experiences, boutiques, shops, and best of all, there’s entertainment on every corner.

This is a fan favorite event among Ellicottville locals. Over 15 regional bands will perform throughout our legendary bars and restaurants, all free of charge. On Saturday, there will be a live outdoor performance by The Fleetwood Mac Experience at 1:00pm; and Sunday is Terry Buchwald’s Elvis show at 1:30pm. On Sunday the annual car and truck show, featuring over 250 vehicles, will take place on the Village Streets from noon until 5pm. Rock N’ Roll weekend has been an annual event in our community for over 20 years. It’s a perfect fall weekend for the whole family to enjoy! We have a 4-block radius full of wonderful dining experiences, boutiques, shops, and best of all, there’s entertainment on every corner.

Enjoy a chairlift ride to Spruce Lake. You may explore Spruce Lake and walk down the trail or ride back down on the chairlift and you can load your mountain bike on the lift to ride the trails at the top of the mountain! Available Saturdays and Sundays from June 29 through October 30, 11am to 5pm. (Fall chairlift rides are 12pm to 4pm.) Sorry, dogs are not allowed on the chairlift. Purchase lift ride tickets at the Sky High Harness Shop.

Mountain Bike Camp for All Ages - Time: 10am – 2:30pm both days. Looking for a fun summer adventure on two wheels? A two-day downhill immersion for young riders ages 7 and up at any ability level. Camp package includes lift tickets, instruction, lunch, and fun activities. Advanced registration is recommended. September 7 & 8, 2024. Regardless of ability, this camp is designed for young mountain bikers who are eager to challenge themselves in our XC and DH skills and terrain on our lift serviced trail network. Four hours of instruction each day will include balancing exercises and body position tips for descending and climbing. Kids can expect to improve steering and cornering for more precise control, master braking and speed control, and confidently approach various features such as tabletops and drops

Enjoy a chairlift ride to Spruce Lake. You may explore Spruce Lake and walk down the trail or ride back down on the chairlift and you can load your mountain bike on the lift to ride the trails at the top of the mountain! Available Saturdays and Sundays from June 29 through October 30, 11am to 5pm. (Fall chairlift rides are 12pm to 4pm.) Sorry, dogs are not allowed on the chairlift. Purchase lift ride tickets at the Sky High Harness Shop.

Mountain Bike Camp for All Ages - Time: 10am – 2:30pm both days. Looking for a fun summer adventure on two wheels? A two-day downhill immersion for young riders ages 7 and up at any ability level. Camp package includes lift tickets, instruction, lunch, and fun activities. Advanced registration is recommended. September 7 & 8, 2024. Regardless of ability, this camp is designed for young mountain bikers who are eager to challenge themselves in our XC and DH skills and terrain on our lift serviced trail network. Four hours of instruction each day will include balancing exercises and body position tips for descending and climbing. Kids can expect to improve steering and cornering for more precise control, master braking and speed control, and confidently approach various features such as tabletops and drops

Ellicottville Distillery's Summer Sunday Series will be closing out with September 1st's performance by longtime local favorite Tina Williams starting at 2:00pm, ending at 5:00pm! Tina Williams is a buffalo local, singer/songwriter who is also the lead screecher for Murder(!) The Band. With a wide variety of ability from punk to country, Tina is always worth watching. So head out to the Distillery, hear Tina and indulge in a locally made cocktail!

Brought to you by HoliMont and Loud Performance! Join them for a season of Bike Park DH races! Categories for all skill levels. DH Race # 3 – Sunday September 1, 2024 – HoliMont Bike Park DH #3 Online Registration

Roller skate coach and yoga instructor Mary Smith (aka Kid Ace) is returning to Ellicottville to host the final week of a 3-week skate series with Daily City Train! This time, we’re taking it to the outdoor park! The one-hour progressive group workshop will run Monday evening, August 26th. Cost is $20. Choose from one of the following time slots: 5:30PM - 6:30PM, GETTING STARTED AT THE SKATEPARK: No drop-ins required! In this hour we’ll get familiar with the physics of transition. We’ll discuss what is what at a skatepark and Kid Ace will share her approach to getting started at the skatepark. Whether you are brand new to skating or brand new to park skating, join us to get more familiar in a skatepark environment and collect a bag of tricks you can get started with! 7:00PM - 8PM, SLIDES, GRINDS AND LINES: In this hour we will discuss the physics of slides and grinds as well as building lines in the bowl at the skatepark. This hour is appropriate for skaters who are familiar with the skatepark and are looking to build their skills in the streets and in transition. FEATURES: Expert coaching and one-on-one feedback. Each workshop will begin with a stretch warm-up. Build confidence so you can skate no matter where you go! All ages and all skill levels welcome. You will be challenged based on your own level of skating. This is a safe environment that allows you to decide the skills you want to learn and improve on. No pressure. No judgment. All encouragement!  WHAT TO BRING: Roller skates. Protective gear (recommended). Water bottle. NOTE: If you do not have your own roller skates, Daily City Train has a few pairs available for an additional fee. Protective gear, if needed, is also available to rent for an additional fee. Please contact the shop ahead of time for availability.

Come over to Ellicottville Distillery in Ellicottville, NY for their "Sunday Series", featuring a variety of live music performances from 2 - 5pm on Sundays this summer! Come cool off with a drink and enjoy some great music! August 25th's performance is being presented by live music with Ivy's Home starting at 2:00pm, ending at 5:00pm! Ivy's Home is an Indie/Folk band based out of Rochester, NY. They have a great set of original works and bumping covers as well. So head out to the Distillery, hear Ivy's Home and indulge in a locally made cocktail!

Enjoy a chairlift ride to Spruce Lake. You may explore Spruce Lake and walk down the trail or ride back down on the chairlift and you can load your mountain bike on the lift to ride the trails at the top of the mountain! Available Saturdays and Sundays from June 29 through October 30, 11am to 5pm. (Fall chairlift rides are 12pm to 4pm.) Sorry, dogs are not allowed on the chairlift. Purchase lift ride tickets at the Sky High Harness Shop.

Ready, Steady, Go! This weekend, the first Behind the Pine (Wood Derby) event will be racing off upstairs at Madigan’s on Washington Street. The event is this Sunday, the 18th and will go from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be car kits available for purchase at Madigan’s but a very limited amount. The Behind the Pine (Wood Derby) event directly benefits the construction of a new and more inclusive playground. If you can’t make it to the event but would still like to contribute, you can check out the Ellicottville Playground Facebook page for details.  If you can make it, check out the Eventbrite page to purchase your 33 dollar admission. And always remember, you may not always have the fastest car, but you can always have the coolest. Good luck! 

The Ellicottville Distillery is ready to rock out at this year’s 5th Annual Distilled & Chilled Music Festival. The 5th annual Distilled & Chilled Music Festival will take place on Saturday, August 17th, on the grounds of Ellicottville Distillery, located at 5462 Robbins Road in Ellicottville. The event runs from 12:00-9:00pm, and admission is $20 at the gate, kids 12 years old and under are free. There will be two stages this year to fill in the change over time between acts on the main stage, featuring 9 music acts. The Main Stage will include performances by Captain Tom & The Hooligans, Kody & Herren, Marshmellow Overcoat, The Beard & The Bird, Fuzzy & The Rustbelts, and Porcelain Train. The Acoustic Stage will feature performances by Tina Williams, Jason Mirek and Brian Rick. Bigfoot Park Golf will a wonderful addition to the Distilled & Chilled Music Festival this year and attendees will be able to play a round throughout the event! Food trucks will be on-site as well.

Come over to Ellicottville Distillery in Ellicottville, NY for their "Sunday Series", featuring a variety of live music performances from 2 - 5pm on Sundays this summer! Come cool off with a drink and enjoy some great music! Sunday, July 28 - Live Music with Chillbillys, Sunday, August 4 - Live Music with Travis Happoldt, Sunday, August 11 - Live Music with Meet the Bacons, Sunday, August 25 - Live Music with Ivy's Home and Sunday, September 1 - Live Music with Tina Williams.

A Jazz and Blues Weekend in Ellicottville is a boutique experience. Wander through the village and choose from a variety of Jazz and Blues performance areas ranging from restaurants, bars & nightclubs and street-side. Ellicottville has the shops and all the facilities you’d expect in an international class resort, the village is self-contained – all of the venues are within an easy walking distance of each other so after you arrive, leave the car and enjoy the fresh mountain air on foot. Outstanding accommodations for all budget levels are located in the Village or within walking distance.

A Jazz and Blues Weekend in Ellicottville is a boutique experience. Wander through the village and choose from a variety of Jazz and Blues performance areas ranging from restaurants, bars & nightclubs and street-side. Ellicottville has the shops and all the facilities you’d expect in an international class resort, the village is self-contained – all of the venues are within an easy walking distance of each other so after you arrive, leave the car and enjoy the fresh mountain air on foot. Outstanding accommodations for all budget levels are located in the Village or within walking distance.

The 4th annual 42 North HillTAP Festival at Holiday Valley will be hosted atop Spruce Lake on Saturday, July 27.  This day-long experience will allow guests to experience the natural beauty of Spruce Lake combined with great music, food, drink and outdoor fun! Smilo & the Ghost: 1-4PM, Spruce Lake Cabin Stage. Miller & The Other Sinners: 4 - 5:30PM, Tannenbaum Stage. Workingmans' Dead: 6 - 8:30PM, Tannenbaum Stage. Outdoor Adventure: All Day! The ticket includes a chair lift ride to Spruce Lake, a full day of music, and vendor experiences at the event. Children 10 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.