Ellicottville NY
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fall Festival this weekend, October 11-12th, welcoming more than 10,000 visitors for a weekend of seasonal celebration. Recently ranked #12 on Country Living’s list of top fall festivals in the U.S., the event remains the largest on the Chamber’s calendar.
The festival spans the entire village and will feature 200+ vendors in one of the region’s largest outdoor arts & crafts shows. Enjoy live music at venues throughout the village, plus a wide variety of food vendors set up carnival-style in the streets. You’ll also find a dedicated section of WNY’s favorite football team–themed merchandise on the lawn of the 1887 Building,
The celebration extends to the ski hills at both of Ellicottville’s local resorts. Holiday Valley will offer chairlift rides to the mountain summit with panoramic foliage views and entertainment (see schedule, page 19). HoliMont will operate scenic chairlift rides and welcome downhill mountain bikers to its Bike Park all weekend, including an additional Bike Park day on Monday, October 13th. Nearby, Pumpkinville in Great Valley will add to the experience with its pumpkin patch, corn maze, cider mill, and family activities.
Community organizations are also central to this year’s festival. Hope Rises, a Buffalo-based nonprofit supporting children and families affected by pediatric cancer, will host an informational tent. Ellicottville Central School students and faculty will manage paid parking at the Mill Street lot to benefit the Sports Boosters, and the Ellicottville Playground Committee will share plans for a proposed inclusive playground at Village Park.
Please note: Several village streets will be closed to traffic beginning Friday. Drivers are asked to follow the clearly marked detour signs to ensure safe and efficient travel around the festival area (see map, page 19).
“Not only has Fall Festival become one of the region’s favorite destinations for leaf peeping and autumn celebrations, but it is also a true community tradition,” said Barb Pump, Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “We’re proud to showcase local businesses, organizations, and partners while welcoming visitors from across Western New York and beyond.”
For event details, parking updates, and schedules, visit ellicottvilleny.com.