Taste of Ellicottville 2026 Celebrates Local Food, Community & Winners
Local restaurants take home top honors as Ellicottville’s annual food festival brings together restaurants, families, visitors and the community.
Ellicottville Chili Cook-Off Returns September 26 for 3rd Annual Rotary Fundraiser
Taste your way through Ellicottville’s best chili recipes while supporting local food, youth, scholarship, mental health and community projects.
HoliMont Summer Events: Mountain Biking, Camping, Weddings & More
From downhill racing and kids’ bike camps to Labor Day riding, fall mountain bike events, camping and weddings, there’s plenty happening at HoliMont this summer and fall.
Bob McCarthy Foundation Increases Support for Ellicottville Food Bank
Longtime partnership provides ongoing financial support as the Ellicottville Food Bank responds to rising food costs and growing community needs.
Kissing Bridge Launches Inaugural Backyard Ultra with “Born to Run” Coach Eric Orton
New 3-mile hourly loop race brings the growing backyard ultra format to Kissing Bridge, with support from The Runner’s Roost and a festival-style finish.
More Than a Playground: Portville Community Comes Together to Build Lyman Baker Park
Volunteers, local organizations and community leaders transform Lyman Baker Park with a new playground built for generations of local children
Top 10 Must-Try Foods at the 2026 Taste of Ellicottville
From hometown favorites to creative new dishes, we share our top food and drink picks for this year's Taste of Ellicottville, plus tips to help you make the most of the village's biggest culinary weekend.
Preston Personal Fitness: Brynn Ackerman Shares What Women Should Really Focus on for Long-Term Health
In this month's Preston Personal Fitness column, Brynn Ackerman challenges today's fitness culture, encouraging women to focus on strength, recovery, longevity, and overall wellness instead of chasing unrealistic body standards.
Coach's Corner: Why Your 'Why' Matters for Healthy Aging and Lifelong Movement
Phil Winton explains how identifying your personal reason for staying active can improve motivation, support healthy aging, and help you continue enjoying everything life has to offer.
Nancy Rogan Receives 2026 Brooks Patterson Community Leadership Award
The Cattaraugus County Planning Board honored longtime Ellicottville resident Nancy Rogan for her lasting contributions to education, municipal planning, historic preservation, and community service.
Griffis Sculpture Park Hosts Printmaking Workshops with Pisa Creative Workshops Aug. 11-12
Participants will create original linocut prints in a guided workshop surrounded by the natural beauty of Griffis Sculpture Park, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Ashford Hollow Foundation.
Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival Returns Aug. 16 with Live Music, Art & Family Fun
The annual fundraiser features live performances by Letter to Elise and other regional artists, plus art vendors, food trucks, family activities, and the opportunity to explore one of Western New York's most unique outdoor sculpture parks.
Town of Randolph Celebrates 200 Years with Bicentennial Parade, Fireworks & Family Fun
Randolph's bicentennial weekend features a themed parade, period dress and beard contests, live entertainment, fireworks, children's activities, and a community hymn sing celebrating 200 years of local history.
Allegany-Limestone Student Named Top Fundraiser for 2026 Hospice Hope Walk
For the second consecutive year, Allegany-Limestone student Aliyah Connor earned top fundraising honors by raising money to support compassionate hospice care for local families.
Southern Tier Restaurant Week Part II Returns to Olean with Special Menus, Local Dining Deals & StrOlean Festival
More than 20 local restaurants offer exclusive dishes Aug. 7-15 before StrOlean Festival brings live music, vendors, food trucks, family activities, and downtown fun on Aug. 15.
Trans Am Ambulance Services Receives Community Care of Western New York's 2026 Founder's Award
Annual award honors Trans Am Ambulance Services for its longstanding partnership, compassionate care, and commitment to improving healthcare across Western New York.
Ellicottville Town Board Approves Battery Storage & Data Center Moratorium
Board also approves tax levy override, discusses infrastructure projects, police updates, road safety concerns, and schedules a public hearing on a proposed Alarm Law.
Taste of Ellicottville 2026 Returns August 8-9 with Great Food, Live Music & America's 250th Celebration
Downtown Ellicottville transforms into a weekend-long culinary celebration featuring local restaurants, specialty tastings, live entertainment, and patriotic festivities honoring America's 250th Birthday.
Landscape Paintings by Megan Saboda on Display at Ellicottville Memorial Library Through September 2026
Experience the vibrant oil landscapes of Colden artist Megan Saboda, whose plein air paintings capture the beauty of Western New York in a special exhibit at the Ellicottville Memorial Library.
Suzy Woo's Star Readings: Aquarius & Leo Nodes of Fate Shift Brings Major Life Changes Through 2028
Astrologer Suzy Woo explains how Saturn retrograde and the shifting Nodes of Fate will influence every zodiac sign over the next 18 months, with personalized guidance for each rising and sun sign.