Holiday Valley Mudslide,
June 20 Annual Mud Run Event & Unofficial Kickoff to Summer

Ellicottville, NY Saturday, June 20 marks the annual Holiday Valley Mudslide, a trail run where participants can choose to race on either a 4.2-mile or a 6-mile course that has […]

Local Treasures: Letchworth State Park
“Grand Canyon of the East” Preserved Land

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Don’t travel across the country to visit the Grand Canyon, we have our own at Letchworth State Park.     A visit to Letchworth State Park will […]

Weekly Picks: Public Golf Course Guide
Cardinal Hills, Randolph – Peek’n Peak, Findley Lake

By Carol Fisher-Linn Cardinal Hills Golf Course      Nestled in the hills of Cattaraugus County, Cardinal Hills Golf Course in Randolph, NY is conveniently located just two miles off I-86 […]

Jamestown’s Yassou Festival
Immerse Yourself in Greek Culture, June 19 & 20

By Darlene Brace    If you’re looking for something to do this Father’s Day weekend, consider checking out the 42nd Yassou Festival. This Greek cultural community event takes place each […]

Gentner’s Commission Market
Auction, Farmer’s Market, & Flea Market in Springville

Article & Photos by Barbara Arnstein    Every Wednesday, year-round, Gentner’s Commission Market in Springville (fondly referred to by locals as “The Hill”) has auctions, which include chickens and calves, […]

Lakeshore CFA
Variety of Fine Arts Activities in Westfield

By Darlene Brace    The Lakeshore Center for the Arts in Westfield is a fine arts center that features live theater, instrumental groups, and digital arts. It hosts writers’ groups, […]

Synchronized Fireworks Across CHQ. Lake
Bemus Point and Mayville Celebrate July 4, 2026

Chautauqua Lake, NY A synchronized fireworks and music experience is coming to Chautauqua Lake for the Fourth of July      Bemus Point, NY – Two Chautauqua Lake communities are coming […]

Mel Brooks Career Archives
New Artifacts Added National Comedy Center in Jamestown

Jamestown,NY Nearly 150,000 Documents and Over 5,000 Photographs to be Preserved in Jamestown, New York.    Mel Brooks and the National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive […]

Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival
Annual Event Featuring Letter to Elise – Sunday, August 16

East Otto,NY Summer and art comes alive at Griffis Sculpture Park as the park hosts its annual Summer Festival on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12-6pm. Set among the park’s […]

Public Golf Course Guide
This Week: Chautauqua Golf Club & Holiday Valley

By Carol Fisher-Linn Chautauqua Golf Club     Writer Mike Kasarda, in a 2014 article in The Chautauquan Daily, when writing about the historic golf course, prefaced his story with this: […]

Art Crawl in Springville, June 6
Art Vendors, Kids Activities, Live Music & More

By Barbara Arnstein      The 2026 Art Crawl in Springville will include art on display, kids’ activities, a parade, dancing, drumming and much more!     This year the eagerly […]

Three Summer Music Series Monthly
Events in Westfield, Jamestown & Mayville

By Darlene Brace    Get ready for a summer filled with a variety of live music that will entertain you and your family throughout the season. The Chautauqua County Chamber […]

Local Treasures: Amish Trail
The Amish in the Southern Tier of WNY

Carol Fisher-Linn Photos by Emma Rose Fisher    NY is one of the most important states for the old order Amish.    NYS has the 5th largest Amish population. Over […]

Woman Owned Raven & Thorn
Fredonia Tavern & Wine Bar

By Kate Bartlett      Raven & Thorn is a cozy, well reviewed cocktail and wine bar located in the former Muldoon’s/Tully’s Pub at 26 Water Street in Fredonia, NY. Known […]