By Kate Bartlett     Saturday, July 25 marks the 6th Annual HillTAP signature summer event combining live music, scenic mountain views, local craft beverages, and outdoor activities at Holiday Valley’s […]

By Corey Wiktor Executive Director Catt. Co. IDA   Holiday Valley and HoliMont are two of Cattaraugus County’s most important private-sector tourism anchors. Together, they help position Ellicottville and the […]

By Kate Bartlett     This Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19th marks the 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival in Jamestown. This year it is held again at the Northwest Arena. This […]

By Carol Fisher Linn      Who doesn’t love a challenge? In winter, skiers can feel the adrenaline rush when meeting a challenge head on at Greer Hill at HoliMont or […]

By Darlene Brace     Where History Meets Craftmanship.     The 89th Annual Chautauqua County Historical Society Antique Show will take place on July 18&19, from 10am-4pm on Saturday, and from […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn    The 35th annual PowWow, The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Powwow, formally known as the Seneca Casino Thunder Falls Veteran’s Powwow, is an annual contest powwow in […]

By Brad Lockwood      The annual Village of Knives Celebration will combine two birthdays – America’s 250th with Little Valley’s Volunteer Fire Department’s 100th – to help raise needed […]

Mayville,NY    Beautiful Mayville Lakeside Park in Chautauqua County in upper New York State is once again set to host the Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival Gathering O’ The Clans and […]

By Kate Bartlett    The annual Fine Craft and Art Shows, presented by Crafts Alliance will be held July 10-12 and August 7-9 at the Chautauqua Institution from 10am-5pm. Over […]

By Elizabeth Lowes      For Sean Lowes (Ellicottville, NY) and Rick McIntosh (Lockport, NY), the 2026 Hemmings Great Race was not simply a drive from Springfield, Illinois, to Pasadena, California. […]

Special to The Villager The Countdown is on for the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.    Journey Gunderson previews the 35th annual Festival and what visitors can expect during comedy’s biggest […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn     Some skiers may know Dave Montesanti or perhaps his son, Jake who works/volunteers at HoliMont. It was Jake who suggested this story.     Dave Montesanti and […]

By Darlene Brace    After years of anticipation and planning, the Northwest Arena in Jamestown is thrilled to unveil The Zone, a new ultimate and unique indoor play destination. Located […]

By Barbara Arnstein       Three different annual wonderful garden walks are coming up in Western New York in July. The Hamburg Garden Walk takes place this weekend, July […]