Casual tourists of Ellicottville might believe that Fall Festival is the best event in the village… But veteraned visitors and locals alike (or maybe just anyone who likes the holidays) knows that Christmas in Ellicottville is the crown jewel of all local celebrations.

Halloween will be in session this year, despite the fact that every other adult will be dressed as the coronavirus (Corona beer plus green shirt), and with a few added precautions.

Ryann Cooley’s genius reveals itself in his artistic conceptual expression of a single idea. 

After months spent inside or close to home, there’s nothing quite like a day trip to bring some much-needed fun and relaxation to the end of the week! 

As the leaves begin to fall and pumpkins remain uncarved, early October arrives in Cattaraugus County to mark the unofficial start of the fall craft show season.

In discussion with the Cattaraugus County Health Department, GOACC found out that “It was not recommended to draw a crowd of that size to an isolated downtown area.”

As you travel into the forestlands of Pennsylvania, you will discover the beauty of the Allegheny National Forest, enjoying the many trails perfect for a fall hike.

To celebrate the artistry of pumpkin carving, Pfeiffer Nature Center is hosting a pumpkin carving contest and show. Join in on the fun by entering a pumpkin for the contest, creating one for display or visiting the nature center to place a vote for your favorite pumpkin.

A few weeks ago, Ellicottville Brewing Company teased “Fall Festival Reimagined” on its social media channels. Owner Peter Kreinheder and his team felt it was necessary to remind people that even though there’s no Fall Festival this year, Ellicottville is still as fun as ever. 

Virtual meetings and events are becoming the “new norm” for our area, and the annual Corporate Challenge is no exception for the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. 

You never know what you might find at an auction. Old, rickety items that mean nothing to one may mean the world to another. It takes talent to be able to distinguish gold from garbage, and Brooks LeFeber has it. 

No matter one’s age, the idea of exploring a wooded trail with a few friends after dark on a cool autumn evening is both eerie and irresistible.

The oldest continually operating pumpkin farm in New York state, Pumpkinville is an autumn destination, and they will indeed be open for their 53rd season Saturday, September 12th.

Holiday Valley will host its 9th annual Mudslide Obstacle Race. This off-road run takes place on the ski trails where runners must navigate eleven obstacles along the very muddy 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile courses.

With acres of free access public lands, the Allegheny National Forest - with cabins, camping, boating, fishing and over 600 miles of multi-use, multi-season trails - is a haven for anyone seeking to get outdoors and enjoy nature.

When statewide road races from marathons to 5K runs were cancelled this spring, the inevitable hit home: race season was going to look a lot different this year.

Billy Finnerty and his k9 companion, Finn, are walking 100 miles to raise money and awareness about MSA.

Ken Carson is firing up the pit in support of the Ellicottville Skatepark Project.

As all trends and fads eventually make it out to the countryside, the opening of an axe throwing lounge is really a returning home for Ellicottville.

After months of attempting new hobbies and trial subscriptions to everything on the Internet, we are finally ready to enjoy the summer outdoors.