Jamestown, NY Visitors from across the country and around the world continue to discover why Jamestown has become one of America’s premier destinations for comedy. Recently named the Best […]

Carol Fisher Linn     250 Years of Independence from the Monarch Rule…    Here’s a refresher about why we celebrate July 4 with so much flourish, ballyhoo, and unapologetic hoop-la. […]

Carol Fisher-Linn    Our Chautauqua Belle is one of only five operating authentic passenger sternwheel steamboats left in North America today.    The steamer Chautauqua Belle is an authentic Mississippi […]

By Darlene Brace    The Fourth of July holiday around Chautauqua Lake is always filled with picnics, live music, beach side flares, and spectacular fireworks displays. This year’s holiday celebrations […]

By Kate Bartlett     Jane Eshbaugh has been participating in the Empire State Ride for 7 years on the Holiday Valley team. She held the top fundraiser for two years […]

Elliottville NY    The Ellicottville Summer Music Festival is a premier three-day event hosted at Holiday Valley over Independence Day weekend. The event takes place July 3-5 featuring a variety […]

    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 […]

BY BROOKE SZPAICHER   The Eddie Szpaicher Invitational, now in its 15th year, raises funds to support local students who demonstrate excellence and civic mindedness. Organizers noted that awarding scholarships […]

By Kate Bartlett      Sam Nelson (pictured), owner of EVL Events planning, built the Little Free Library on Maples Road to share her love for reading with the Ellicottville community. […]

By Shawn Huestis      On Friday, July 3rd the grounds of Southern Tier Brewery will be the site of a growing one-day music festival, honoring our Nation’s birthday and joining […]

By Kate Bartlett      The Ellicottville Summer Music Festival is a premier three-day event hosted at Holiday Valley over Independence Day weekend. The event takes place July 3-5 featuring a […]

By Kate Bartlett     During the summer months, the Chautauqua Institution transforms into a vibrant, seasonal hub of culture, education, and recreation, offering a rare blend of intellectual stimulation and […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Who remembers the comedic episode with Lucille Ball at a grape farm famously stomping in a grape vat? Participants in yoga classes at Burdick’s Blueberry farm […]

By Carol Fisher Linn    Largest Spiritualist Community in the world, Lily Dale, is open for the 2026 Season.Discover a surprising Ellicottville connection.    A conversation with Town Historian Ellen […]