Skatepark Grand Opening Planned
Following three years of fundraising and a year of construction, the Ellicottville Skatepark Committee (SK8EVL) and the Village of Ellicottville announce the grand opening date of the new concrete skatepark.
“Spring for the Arts” Fundraiser
Wooden Palettes Created by Local Artists to Support ECS Arts Program : You Have Until Memorial Day to Place Bids On Your Favorites; See Where to Go Below
Onoville Marina Park Opens for 2023
It’s always interesting to peek into the history books and learn a bit about the places we frequent and how they came to be. Consider the marina located on the Allegheny Reservoir in Frewsburg, NY, north of the Allegheny National Forest and west of Allegany State Park.
2023 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
You may have been one of the lucky ones in the 60’s to have first attended an Allegany Nature Pilgrimage at Allegany State Park, aka “the wilderness playground of Western New York.”
Experience Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival
It’s festive. It’s nostalgic. It’s tradition. And this year it’s set for June 30-July 2nd. From start to finish, Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival is an experience that keeps families coming back year after year. Why? Let’s break it down…
The Macker is Back for 2023!
The Macker is on the schedule in Olean! Entries are now being accepted for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to be played June 2-4 on Delaware Avenue in downtown Olean.
Art & Entertainment in the Open Air
For many of us that have been in this area for a while, spring tradition calls for a venture up Rohr Hill Road or Mill Valley Road (sometimes both in the same day) to reconnect with the amazing sculptures of Griffis Sculpture Park.
Meet the Main Acts of Summer Music Festival
It won’t be long before we’re outfitting our family in red, white & blue, packing up our blankets and picnic baskets, and listening to some of the greatest musicians rock the stage at Ellicottville’s annual Summer Music Festival.
Steelbound to Celebrate 5th Anniversary
This year, to celebrate their 5th anniversary, Steelbound has promised an epic 2-day party May 5th and 6th. ellicottvilleNOW had a great opportunity to speak with one of the owners, Bill Bursee about the milestone event.
Lady Eagles Battle Injuries & Opponents
As April turns to May, the Ellicottville Lady Eagles softball team sits in the middle of the pack in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association East Division 2 standings with a 5-3 overall record.
Come Float the Allegheny
When you jump in the ‘river’, you don't go where you want to go, you go where the river takes you! Float the Allegheny on Saturday, May 20th will take you from Olean to Allegany on the Allegheny River.
Directions in Independent Living Upcoming Events
Everyone likes to get out, right? Even more so now that the weather has turned sunny and warm. And everyone likes to support a good cause… so what about doing both at the same time?
Olean Theatre Workshop Presents “Three Days of Rain”
“When we’re younger, it can be hard for us to see our parents as real people and not just stoic ‘Mom and Dad’.” It’s this very idea that “Three Days of Rain,” the Olean Theatre Workshop’s upcoming play, explores.
Mayville Sportsman Show in May
Veterans and first responders will be honored with free admission at the upcoming Spring Sportsman & Gun Show on Saturday, May 6 and May 7 at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville, NY.
Enchanted Mountain Challenge Back for 2nd Season
Who needs an excuse to get outside in WNY this summer? The Enchanted Mountain Challenge is the perfect reason to go on an outdoor adventure. Back for its second year, this season’s Challenge promises to be very exciting.
Sky High Adventure Park Re-Opens in May
‘It’s gonna be May!!’… (anyone under the age of 20 probably didn’t get that reference)… and that means it’s time for picnics, hiking, biking and outdoor fun. Holiday Valley Resort is more than ready because Sky High Adventure Park opens in May.
Go On An Outdoor Adventure at Rock City Park
Head out to Rock City Park, located at 505 Route 16 S. in Olean, NY when they officially open on May 1st and enjoy everything this long-beloved natural attraction has to offer.
Experience WNY Maple Festival
One of the longest-running festivals in the area, Franklinville’s annual Western New York Maple Festival is taking place during the weekend of April 29-30th and this year’s event is bigger than ever!
Ellicottville Distillery to Host Variety of Events
We want to get outside, go someplace, eat good food, hear great music and enjoy as much entertainment as we can. Well, Ellicottville Distillery is going to make sure they have all of those options and more covered for the 2023 spring/summer season.
