Enchanted Mountains Tourism - All Cattaraugus County Events

200 Years: A Musical Celebration

This new exhibit opens April 15. Among the items on display are an Edison Wax Cylinder Phonograph, a music typewriter, photographs of local bands, and the 1830's music manuscript of John Seeley who lived in Leon. Coinciding with the Cattaraugus County's Bicentennial Celebration, the exhibit will be on display through December. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 9am - 4pm and the first and third Saturdays of each month 1pm - 4pm. Dates: April 15 - December 15, 2008 Location: Cattaraugus County Historical Museum Address: 9824 Rt. 16 City/Town: Machias, NY14101 Phone: 716/353-8200

Finger Lakes Trail Hike Series in Cattaraugus County

The Finger Lakes Trail Conference invites participation in the 2008 county hike series Hiking West: Crossing The Western Frontier. This series of 8 guided hikes will cross Cattaraugus County and cover nearly 85 miles on the Finger Lakes Trail. Hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of every month from April to September as well as a weekend in Allegany State Park in October. This hike series would be considered a moderate/strenuous level of hiking with some steep altitude gains/losses in the westernmost segments. Hikes will vary from 7.0 to 12.5 miles. Buses will transport the hikers to the beginning point for the monthly hike that will be led by experienced hikers. There will be water stops strategically placed at crossroads along the trail. Those interested can register online after March 8 at www.fingerlakestrail.org or contact Pat at pmonahan@stny.rr.com or 607/936-8312. Dates: April 19 - September 20, 2008 Location: Crossing Cattaraugus County Address: Finger Lakes Trail Phone: 607/936-8312 Website: http://www.fingerlakestrail.org

Olean Farmer's Market on Saturdays

Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, REAP, is a non-profit organization of growers and vendors who sponsor the Olean Farmer's Market. The market opens in mid-May until the last Saturday of October. Fresh local vegetables and fruits in season are offered along with jams, jellies, baked goods, eggs, crafts, cheeses and maple products. Dates: May 17 - October 25, 2008 Location: JCC Olean Parking Lot Address: 260 N. Union Street City/Town: Olean, NY Time: 8 am - 2 pm

Salamanca's Farmer's Markets on Tuesdays

Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, REAP, is a non-profit organization of growers and vendors who sponsor this Farmer's Market. The market opens in mid-June until the last Tuesday of October. Fresh local vegetables and fruits in season are offered along with jams, jellies, baked goods, eggs, crafts, cheeses and maple products. Dates: June 10 - October 28, 2008 Location: Jefferson Park Time: 11am - 5pm

Franklinville's Farmer's Market on Wednesdays

Rural Enterprise Association of Proprietors, REAP, is a non-profit organization of growers and vendors who sponsor this Farmer's Market. The market opens in mid-June until the last Wednesday of October. Fresh local vegetables and fruits in season are offered along with jams, jellies, baked goods, eggs, crafts, cheeses and maple products. Dates: June 11 - October 29, 2008 Location: Park Square Time: 2pm - 6pm

Randolph's Farmer's Market every Tuesday

The market opens in July until the last Saturday of October. Fresh local vegetables and fruits in season are offered along with jams, jellies, baked goods, eggs, crafts, cheeses and maple products. Dates: July 1 - October 28, 2008 Location: Municipal Building Address: 72 Main Street City/Town: Randolph, NY Time: 9am - 4pm

Cattaraugus County Arts Council to offer FREE Summer Workshops

July 26 will be held at Rock City Park and moderated by Sean Huntington. Meet outside the gift shop. August 16 will be held at the Shinglehouse Community Park and moderated by Tammy Skiver-Maxon. Meet across from the Oswayo Elementary School. September 20 will be held at Griffis Sculpture Park and moderated by Todd Plough. Meeting place TBA. October 18 will be held on the Allegany River Trail from 10am - 1pm and will be moderated by Joan Pingitore. Each workshop meets from 9am - noon. Dates: July 26 - October 18, 2008 Location: Plein Air Series Workshops Time: 9am - noon Phone: 716-372-7455 Website: http://www.myartscouncil.net

Bicentennial Celebration At St. Bonaventure University

The photographs in this exhibition will be collected from the University archives as well as from the County Historical Museum and private lenders. Featured will be photographs of early St. Bonaventure and around the County. Maps and etchings will be included in this exhibition. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is FREE and open to the public. Dates: August 7 - November 2, 2008 Location: Regina A. Quick Center for The Arts Time: Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. & Sun. noon-4pm Phone: 716/375-2494

FREE Concert at Lonesome Oak Stables

Join us this week to hear Sunday Morning Harmony. Bring a friend and a lawnchair and enjoy. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available at the Chuckwagon. Dates: September 10, 2008 Address: 3598 Bakerstand Road City/Town: Franklinville, NY Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Phone: 716-474-5340

Falling Leaves Regatta

Get out your canoe, kayak or anything that floats! A great ride from Ischua to Hinsdale! Dates: September 12 - 14, 2008 Location: Hinsdale American Legion Address: 3729 S.R. 16 South City/Town: Hinsdale, NY14743 Website: http://FallRegatta.com

Cattaraugus County Got Talent

Try outs are Saturday, September 13 beginning at 4 pm at the Theater. Semi-finals will be during Falling Leaves Festival on Saturday, September 25 at 7pm at the Theater. Finals will be October 25 at 7pm at the Theater. This is a fundraiser for SalamancaCARES a not for profit organization dedicated to providing awareness, education, intervention and positive alternatives to children and their families to combat drug/alcohol abuse. For more information, check out their website www.SalamancaCares.com Dates: September 13 - October 25, 2008 Location: Ray Evans Theater Address: Main Street City/Town: Salamanca, NY Phone: 716-378-0909 Website: http://www.SalamancaCares.com

Symphony Offers FREE Concert

This program is a gift to the community from the church parish and Reverend Gregory J. Dobson in honor of the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Father Greg is well known in the area as a cleric whose love of music runs very deeply. His leadership role with the Friends of Good Music has helped to bring exceptional talent to our area. The concert at St. Mary's will spotlight treasures for string orchestra such as Adagio by Samuel Barber, Bradenburg Concerto No. 3 by J.S. Bach and the first movement of the Tchaikovsky Serenade. Soloists will include Wildy Zumwalt, associate professor of saxophone at SUNY Fredonia and Maria Bellanca, an Olean High School graduate who is studying at the Eastman School of Music. Dates: September 14, 2008 Location: St. Mary of the Angels Church Address: Henley and First Streets City/Town: Olean, NY Time: 5 pm Phone: 716-372-5001 Website: http://www.southerntiersymphony.org

Little Valley Lions 5K Run for Sight

Join us to help the Lions Club continue their civic and community involvements and donations to various causes. Registration from 8:30 am - 9:30 am, race begins at 10 am. Dates: September 14, 2008 Location: American Legion Post 531 Address: Rt. 353 City/Town: Little Valley, NY Time: 10 AM Phone: 716-358-4210 or 945-2563

Fall Carriage Drive and Box Lunch Social

A round-trip drive/ride of approximately 10 miles open to anyone with a single horse and carriage or a team and wagon or a horse to ride. The drive proceeds over rural roads of the beautiful Ischua Valley in the vacinity of Franklinville to a selected picnic area where everyone enjoys the box lunch they brought with them. Even the horses get to enjoy a lunch break of carrots and apples provided by the Creekside Roundup Committee. After a restful lunch, the drive continues back to the staging area. Dates: September 14, 2008 Location: Case Lake City/Town: Franklinville, NY Time: 10 am - 3 pm Phone: 716-676-9951 Website: http://creekside-roundup.com/event/2008/09/14/fall-carriage-drive-and-box-social

Ellicottville's Oldies Weekend

Hey cats, Hip yourselves to a great weekend of finger-poppin, hip-shakin oldies entertainment in Ellicottville's cool bars and restaurants. Do the Stroll through 200 antique and custom rods. Plenty of kids games and rockin' entertainment for everyone. Bring your big hair and main squeeze. Dates: September 19 - 21, 2008 Location: throughout Ellicottville Time: TBA Phone: 1-800-349-9099 Website: http://www.EllicottvilleNY.com

Bonagany

This is an alcohol free event to celebrate the friendship between St. Bonaventure University and the Allegany Community. Bring your walking shoes and appetite, as Allegany restaurants will be showcasing their favorite dishes along the sidewalk. Inflatables, including the Mechanical Bull, Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course, Giant Slide, Gorilligan Island Maze and Giant Moonbounce will be available to all ages in the parking lot of First Tier Bank. Join us, for an afternoon of music, food and fun. Dates: September 20, 2008 Location: Main Street Address: Rt. 417 City/Town: Allegany, NY Time: 11 AM - 5 PM Phone: 716/373-3005

WNY Super Late Model and 358 Modified Double Header

Gates open at 3 pm; Race at 6:30 pm. Adults $16, under 12 FREE ! Rain date Sunday, September 21. Dates: September 20, 2008 Location: Little Valley Speedway Address: Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds City/Town: Little Valley, NY Time: Race at 6:30 pm Phone: 716/938-9146 Website: http://www.LittleValleySpeedway.com

Yankee Reining Horse Association Reining Show

More info to come. Dates: September 2021, 2008 Location: Nash Hill Equestrian Center Address: 10999 Persia Road City/Town: Gowanda, NY Time: TBA Phone: 716/257-5257 Website: http://www.HedgesShowHorses.com

Gowanda's Heritage Harvest Festival

Activities include a craft show, vendors, art show, classic car show, wagon rides, chicken BBQ, live music, mum sale, dancing and a saxophone quartet. Don't forget to take a tour of Pine Hill Cemetery with area residents dressed in period costume representing various well known and not-so-well-known people buried in the cemetery. Dates: September 2021, 2008 Location: Throughout Gowanda Time: Saturday 10am-4pm,Sunday noon-4pm Phone: 716-532-0728

Pumpkinville Fall Family Fun

This years winner of the 2008 New York State Agri-Tourism Award from the I Love New York campaign. A full day of family fun featuring the Bounty Barn with locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products. Enjoy the hayrides, pony rides, corn cannon shoot, Storyland, cow train, goat mountain and 6 acre corn field maze. Purchase a variety of fresh picked apples or visit the Pick-Your-Own-Pumpkin Patch. Watch them press fresh apple cider! And to satisfy a sweet tooth, there's the brand new on-site bakery, Di's Pies and Bake Shoppe. Watch as pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies and muffins and pumpkin and apple pies and more are made, then buy and eat them as they come out of the oven. The Pumpkinville Grille features hot dogs, sausage, BBQ pork, chili and home-made curly fries available daily, with mouth watering chicken BBQ dinners on weekends. BRING YOUR APPETITE. Dates: September 20 - October 31, 2008 Location: Pumpkinville Address: 4844 Sugartown Road City/Town: Great Valley, NY Time: 9 am - 7 pm Rain or Shine Phone: 716-699-2205 Website: http://www.pumpkinville.com

Patriot's Day Shoot

More info to come! Dates: September 21, 2008 Phone: 585-268-7322

Salamanca's 31st Annual Falling Leaves Festival

This year's festival will be themed around the Bicentennial and will try to recreate the atmosphere of the 1908 Centennial celebration. The city will be decorated for the gala event and people in period dress will be seen on the streets. Many fun activities are being planned including an encampment by the 155th New York and the 33rd Virginia Civil War Re-enactment groups. Pigeon races, food/craft vendors, childrens amusements, live entertainment, boxing match, petting zoo, an old fashioned Ice Cream Social, a quilt show and much more is being planned. On the 28th, a huge 1808-2008 Bicentennial Celebration Parade will begin at 1 pm. Many floats from the 1908 parade will be recreated. Wagons and horses, vintage cars to electric cars, marching bands and military units will take us on a journey throughout 200 years of history, progress and adventure. This is a once-in-a-lifetime parade you don't want to miss! Over 50 Art, Craft and Food Vendors. Numerous live musical performances. Spectacular car show. USA Amateur Boxing Competition. Kid's Zone with mechanical rides and entertainment. Contests. Dance demonstrations and more! Dates: September 26 - 28, 2008 Address: throughout the city City/Town: Salamanca, NY Phone: 716-945-2034 Website: http://www.SalamancaChamber.org

Little Valley Jamboree

Country music, chicken BBQ, food vendors, BYOB coolers welcome. If interested in vending, band playing or general questions, please contact LittleValleyJam@yahoo.com. Tickets are $10 at the gate, $8 presale by e-mail LittleValleyJam@yahoo.com FREE camping Friday and Saturday nights, $20 for electric hookups. Dates: September 27, 2008 Location: Little Valley Riders Clubhouse Address: Y of Rt. 242 and Rt. 353 City/Town: Little Valley, NY Time: noon - 8:30pm

National Alpaca Farm Day

This is the weekend our alpaca farms celebrate with an open house. If you've ever wondered about these lovely animals, please stop by one of our area farms with your questions! These ranchers would welcome the opportunity to share their knowledge and give personal tours of their farms.
Local Alpaca Ranches:

Edgewood Farm Alpacas in Allegany, NY
http://www.EdgewoodAlpacas.comwww.EdgewoodAlpacas.com
Hy-Haven Farm in Cuba, NY
http://www.Hy-HavenFarm.comwww.Hy-HavenFarm.com
Mager Mountain Alpacas in Little Valley, NY
http://www.MagerMountainAlpacas.comwww.MagerMountainAlpacas.com
Sugartown Farms in Ellicottville, NY
http://www.SugartownFarms.comwww.SugartownFarms.com
West Winds Alpaca Ranch in West Valley, NY
http://www.WestWindsAlpacas.comwww.WestWindsAlpacas.com

Dates: September 2728, 2008 Location: Throughout Cattaraugus County Website: http://NationalAlpacaFarmDays.com

Apple Cider Festival

Experience New York State Apples at their best! Watch apple cider being made on an antique cider press. There will be live entertainment Saturday & Sunday from 1-5 pm. Bring your home-made apple pie to be judged in the Pie Baking Contest. Enjoy one of our "apple specials": apple fudge, apple pie, apple cider float, carmel and candy apples! Take home a variety of New York State apples. FREE ADMISSION. Dates: September 2728, 2008 Location: Pumpkinville Address: 4844 Sugartown Road City/Town: Great Valley, NY Time: 9 am - 7 pm Phone: 716/699-2205 Website: http://www.pumpkinville.com

Bicentennial Civil War Military Encampment

Join us for a Bicentennial Civil War Military encampment hosted by Soldiers of the 155th New York Volunteers and the 33rd Virginia Infantry Regiment Co. G, who will be set up near the Old Train Station across from the Salamanca Rail Museum. The camp will be open to the public 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Come to the camp, interact with the Soldiers and Civilians and learn about life and times during the American Civil War. Authentically uniformed and equipped Soldiers of the Blue and Grey will show examples of Military Camp Life, display Flags, give Musket Firing demonstrations and hold Kiddy Drills. They will also march in the Grand Parade at 1pm on Sunday. Dates: September 2728, 2008 Location: Old Train Station across from the Salamanca Rail Museum Address: Main Street City/Town: Salamanca, NY Phone: 716-945-2034 Website: http://www.SalamancaChamber.org

6th Annual West Winds Alpaca Ranch Open House

To celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days, West Winds will be holding their 6th annual open house. Learn about alpacas from people who love what they do! While you're at the Ranch, stop by the West Winds Andean Treasures shop and take advantage of their special prices. This year, there are a few babies that are due to arrive during that weekend, so some visitors could witness this special event! For more information, please call. Dates: September 2728, 2008 Location: West Winds Alpaca Ranch Address: 5486 Twichell Road City/Town: West Valley, NY Time: 10 am - 4 pm Phone: 716-942-3886 Website: http://westwindsalpacas.com

Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street

Join us at the SCARIEST haunted attraction you'll ever find in New York State. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only. No Reservations required. Dates: October 3 - 26, 2008 Location: At the home of the Ellicottville Rodeo Address: 6319 Sommerville Valley Road City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Phone: 716-699-4839 Website: http://www.nightmarehayride.com

Annual Fall Creekside Roundup Trail Rides

Anyone with a horse and saddle is encouraged to come and enjoy a weekend of beautiful fall colors, plenty of wonderful food, good Country music, camping and fellowship with other "Horse" people. Registration begins at 5pm on Friday evening. After your camp is set up, sit around the camp fire and enjoy good country music from 7-9pm. The first ride begins Saturday morning around 10 am with a hot lunch served on the trail about 1 pm. The all-day ride concludes around 5 pm. Then Saturday evening the Creekside Roundup Committee provides all the riders with a delicious Western Style BBQ at 6 pm and more Country music around the campfire from 7-10 pm. Sunday morning begins with a "Cowboy Worship Service" under the sunrise at 8 am. After the Worship service, a pancake and sausage breakfast with real locally made Maple Syrup is served to all riders. At 11am another short ride begins that lasts about 3 hours. The weekend ends with a "Pot Luck" lunch at the conclusion of the short ride. Dates: October 3 - 5, 2008 Location: TBA City/Town: Franklinville, NY Phone: 716/676-9951

Leon's Fall Festival

More info to come. Dates: October 4, 2008 City/Town: Leon, NY Phone: 716/296-5776

Fall Foliage Train Rides

These fall foliage train rides travel along the countryside on a 2 hour scenic rail excursion with the colors of Fall. Pumpkin Patch stops at Ray's Pumpkin Farm. October 11 and 12 will feature "Scotty" the Steam Engine. Saturdays and Sundays only during the month of October. No reservations are required. Dates: October 4 - 26, 2008 Location: New York and Lake Erie Railroad Address: 50 Commercial Street City/Town: Gowanda, NY Time: departures are at 11am and 2pm Phone: 716/532-5716 Website: http://www.nyletrainrides.com

Brooks and Dunn

Tickets go on sale July 12th and prices start at $50. All ages are welcome, but under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates: October 5, 2008 Location: Seneca Allegany Events Center Address: 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard City/Town: Salamanca, NY Time: 7 pm Phone: 1-877-553-9500 Website: http://www.SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

3rd Annual Enchanted Mountains Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off

Pumpkinville, the original and oldest operating pumpkin farm in New York State, will join the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth and host the 3rd annual certified giant pumpkin weigh off. Prize money of over $6300 will be awarded to the top fifteen places with the largest pumpkin receiving a cash award of $1500. Pumpkins weighed in this contest will be eligible to compete against growers from all over the world. Bring your biggest and try to topple the world record and take home the cash! Last year's contest featured 40 giant pumpkins with the winner tipping the scales at 1403 pounds. Dates: October 5, 2008 Location: Pumpkinville Address: 4844 Sugartown Road City/Town: Great Valley, NY Time: noon Phone: 716-699-2994 Website: http://www.pumpkinville.com

Leon's Fire Auxiliary Women's Harvest Dinner

More info to come. Dates: October 5, 2008 Location: Leon Firehall City/Town: Leon, NY Time: noon-2 pm Phone: 716/296-5776

Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

More details to follow! Dates: October 11 - 13, 2008 Location: Rock City Park Address: 505A Rock City Road City/Town: Olean, NY Phone: 866-404-ROCK

Fall Festival 5K Road Race

A 5K event for all ages. Starts at Clubhouse Chalet. Register at Clubhouse Chalet Saturday AM. $20 preregistration, $23 day of, starting at 9 am. Dates: October 11, 2008 Location: Holiday Valley Address: Holiday Valley Road City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Time: 10:30 am Phone: 716/699-2345 Website: http://www.holidayvalley.com

Randolph's Annual Harvest Festival

More information to come! Dates: October 11, 2008 Location: throughout Randolph

Ellicottville's Fall Festival

It's the oldest and largest festival when the foliage of the surrounding hills is ablaze with color. Tens of thousands of festival goers make for a lively weekend of unique foods, an arts & crafts show, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more. Dates: October 1112, 2008 Time: 10am - 5pm Phone: 1-800-349-9099 Website: http://www.EllicottvilleNY.com

Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race

Register at Training Center, base of Edelweiss. Course is on hilly terrain, logging roads, single track at Holiday Valley. Dates: October 12, 2008 Location: Holiday Valley Resort Address: Holiday Valley Mountain Bike Trails City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Time: 10 am Phone: 716-699-2345 Website: http://www.heartrateup.com

2008-2009 Concert Series presents Richard Wagner's DIE WALKURE ACT I

Friends of Good Music and The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts invite you to hear some of Richard Wagner's best known arias. Soprano Meaghan Joynt, tenor Erik Nelson Werner and bass Erik Kroncke, the top three prize winners of the 2008 Liederkranz Competition are among today's most exciting Wagnerian singers. Accompanied by pianist Elizabeth Hastings, they sing some of Richard Wagner's best known arias in a concert performance of the first act of Die Walkure, which stands alone as a self-contained drama. A must for all opera lovers. Dates: October 17, 2008 Location: The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Address: Rt. 417 West City/Town: St. Bonaventure, NY14778 Time: 7:30 pm Phone: 716-375-2494 Website: http://www. friendsofgoodmusic.com

Trains of TERROR

Saturdays and Sunday October 18, 25 and 26. Come if you DARE! Visit our Haunted Depot and take a ride on a 1-hour TRAIN OF TERROR. Not recommended for small children. Trains depart the Gowanda station at 7pm. Fares: $15 per person, Group Rates of 25 or more $10 per person. For Reservations, 716-532-5716. Dates: October 18 - 26, 2008 Location: New York and Lake Erie Railroad Address: 50 Commercial Street City/Town: Gowanda, NY Time: 7 pm Phone: 716-532-5716 Website: http://www.nyletrainrides.com

48th Annual Indian Foods Dinner

A wonderful opportunity to sample traditional Seneca Indian food. The menu includes roast turkey, roast venison, hull corn soup, boiled corn bread, mashed beans, squash, fried salt pork and other traditional foods. Crafts and baked goods will be sold. Reservations can be made before Thursday, by calling 945-1529 or 945-2047. Dates: October 18, 2008 Location: to be determined, please check back Time: Dinners served at Noon, 2:30 and 5 Phone: 716-945-2047, 945-1529 or 945-1819

Ghosts and Goblins Trains

Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, enjoy the Great Train Robbery and donuts and cider. Children are welcome to come in costume. $14 Adults, $13 Seniors, $7 Children 3-11, under 3 are FREE. Reservations are suggested. Dates: October 2526, 2008 Location: The New York and Lake Erie Railroad Address: 50 Commercial Street City/Town: Gowanda, NY Time: departure is 11 am Phone: 716-532-5716 Website: http://www.nyletrainrides.com

Fall Sportsmen's Show

150 tables of merchandise including sporting goods, firearms, accessories, fishing equipment and game calls. THE place to be for fishermen, hunters, collectors and trappers. Refreshments available, armed security, plenty of parking. Cattaraugus County Pistol Permit Clerk will be available both days. A national instant criminal background check must be completed prior to all firearm sales. $5 admission, kids under 12 are FREE. Sponsored by the Little Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Dates: November 12, 2008 Location: Corporate Building Address: Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds City/Town: Little Valley, NY Time: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 9am-3pm Phone: 716-938-6928 or 938-9015

Beer Tasting Dinner

5 course "tappas" style dinner, each course made with beer as an ingredient and each course paired with a special beer. $50 includes taxes and tip. Dates: November 7, 2008 Location: Holiday Valley Mountain Resort Time: TBA Phone: 716/699-2345 Website: http://www.HolidayValley.com

Beer and Wine Festival

Sample craft beers from around the world and New York State wines. Yodeler Lodge and tents on deck. Pre-sale tickets $35, day of tickets $40, include $5 food voucher. Free shuttle to town. Lodging packages available. Dates: November 8, 2008 Location: Holiday Valley Mountain Resort Address: Holiday Valley Road City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Time: 3:30 to 7:30 pm Phone: 716/699-2345 Website: http://www.HolidayValley.com

2008-2009 Concert Series presents CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET

Friends of Good Music and The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts invite you to hear this award winning string quartet. Already recognized as one of Europe's top young quartets, their North American career is off to an auspicious start with recent performances in New York City and at the Chautauqua Institution. The Quartet also captured major awards at chamber music competitions in London, Bordeaux and Osaka. Dates: November 10, 2008 Location: The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Address: Rt. 417 West City/Town: St. Bonaventure, NY14778 Time: 7:30 pm Phone: 716-375-2494 Website: http://www.friendsofgoodmusic.com

Christmas in Ellicottville

The village of Ellicottville, a Norman Rockwell painting in the making, will be the background for beautiful strolling choirs harmonizing all our favorite Christmas carols. The smell of roasted nuts, hot apple cider and the decorated windows in this historic 19th century village will bring back thoughts of a Christmas past. As the daylight comes to an end, a spectacle unlike any other will appear....a gift of lights as the village of Ellicottville comes to life in white Christmas lights. Throughout the event, activities will include Christmas carolers, reindeer, photos and breakfasts with Santa, hot chocolate and roasting chestnuts, entertainment, horse drawn carriage rides as well as fire truck rides with Santa. Dates: November 28 - December 7, 2008 Location: throughout Ellicottville Time: 10am - 7pm Phone: 1-800-349-9099 Website: http://www.EllicottvilleNY.com

Santa Claus Lane Parade

Traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa lights thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration. Dates: November 28, 2008 Location: N. Union Street City/Town: Olean, NY Time: TBA Phone: 716-372-4433 Website: http://www.oleanny.com

Portville's Community Holiday Celebration

More information to come. Dates: November 29, 2008

Salamanca's Silver Bells Festival

"Silver Bells.......it's Christmas Time in the City. Dates: December 1 - 7, 2008 Location: throughout Salamanca City/Town: Salamanca Phone: 716-945-2034 Website: http://www.SalamancaChamber.org

2008-2009 Concert Series presents a Holiday Concert with THE CELTIC TENORS

Friends of Good Music and The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts invite you to a holiday celebration. The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical Crossover artists ever to have come out of Ireland. Their TV special was shown on PBS channels across the United States and they sold over a million albums world wide winning many record awards along the way. Dates: December 5, 2008 Location: St. Mary of the Angels Church Address: 202 S. Union Street City/Town: Olean, NY14760 Time: 7:30 pm Phone: 716-375-2494 Website: http://www.friendsofgoodmusic.com

Randolph's Christmas Extravaganza

More information to come! Dates: December 5 - 7, 2008 Location: Throughout Randolph

South Dayton Holiday Open House & Craft Show

Craft Show, Turkey & Biscuit Lunch Dates: December 6, 2008 Location: South Dayton Firemen's Activity Hall Address: Maple Street City/Town: South Dayton, NY Time: 10am - ?

Polar Express Trains

Train departs Gowanda station at 1pm and returns at 4pm. Travel to the "North Pole" to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. $14 Adults, $13 Seniors, $7 Children 3-11, under 3 are FREE. Reservations are suggested. Dates: December 67, 2008 Location: The New York and Lake Erie Railroad Address: 50 Commercial Street City/Town: Gowanda, NY Time: departure is at 1pm Phone: 716-532-5716 Website: http://www.nyletrainrides.com

Franklinville Christmas Festival

Santa Claus comes to town in a horse-drawn wagon stopping at the Miner's Cabin and the Franklinville Historical Society building where he listens to the Christmas wishes of each child who visits with him. The Historical Society provides cookies and hot chocolate and a small gift to each child. While children are visiting Santa in the Miner's Cabin, the team of Percheron horses and wagon are available for free rides around the snow-covered streets of Franklinville. Dates: December 6, 2008 City/Town: Franklinville, NY Time: 10am - 3 pm Phone: 716/676-3534

Ellicottville's Christmas Stroll

Ellicottville's Christmas Stroll Dates: December 6, 2008

Leon's Old Fashioned Christmas Service

More info to come. Dates: December 14, 2008 Location: Leon's Historical Church Address: 4 Corners City/Town: Leon, NY14751 Time: 7 PM Phone: (716) 296-5776

Holiday Valley Resort

We're proud to announce that Holiday Valley is rated among the best resorts in the country by SKI Magazine Readers. Each spring, the magazine sends out several thousand surveys to its subscribers and they vote on resorts they have visited in the past 2 years. When all the data in the various categories was tallied, Holiday Valley ranked 5th in the East. Join us as we celebrate our 51st Anniversary and see the improvements made since last year! Dates: December 19, 2008 - April 6, 2009 Address: 6557 Holiday Valley Road City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Phone: 716/699-2345 Website: http://www.HolidayValley.com

HoliMont

Embark on an invigorating journey at HoliMont Ski Area where the cool sports and warm social atmosphere make every visit a special event. By most measures, HoliMont is North America's largest private ski area devoted to family skiing adventures. During the week, we also welcome non-members and groups. There's no standing around shivering in long lines, as our nine lifts service over 50 slopes, trails and the Terrain Parks and Halfpipe. Dates: December 19, 2008 - April 6, 2009 Address: 6921 Rt. 242 City/Town: Ellicottville, NY Phone: 716/699-2320 Website: http://www.HoliMont.com

Ellicottville's Winter Blues Festival

Great blues music at over a dozen bars and restaurants throughout the Village. The Festival features musicians from throughout the region with up to 15 live performances over 2 days. Lots of specials in our shops highlight the weeks events. Dates: January 9, 2009 Location: Village of Ellicottville Time: 4 PM - 2 AM Phone: 1-800-349-9099 Website: http://www.EllicottvilleNY.com/events_c_display.asp?RangeBeginning=1&YearBeginning=2007&B1=Search+For+Events&RangeEnding=1&YearEnding=2007

2008-2009 Concert Series presents KEVIN LOCKE NATIVE DANCE ENSEMBLE

Friends of Good Music and The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts invite you to "The Spirit of Music and Dance". Kevin Locke is known throughout the world as a visionary Hoop Dancer, preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, traditional story teller, cultural ambassador and recording artist. The Ensemble is a troupe of experienced and highly regarded dancers, singers and musicians whose heritages are inter-tribal. Dates: January 22, 2009 Location: The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Address: Rt. 417 West City/Town: St. Bonaventure, NY14778 Time: 7:30 pm Phone: 716-375-2494 Website: http://www.friendsofgoodmusic.com