ELLICOTTVILLE – The most wonderful time of year is quickly approaching, and the village of Ellicottville will soon transform into a snow globe of winter bliss! Families are planning their Thanksgiving travels and counting down the days until the ski lifts start spinning. Restaurants are ready to launch their new seasonal menus, and our local retailers are anxious to welcome visitors searching for all the perfect presents for everyone on their gift-giving lists.
Book your accommodations, pack your bags and make your way to Ellicottville November 29th, 30th and December 1st to kick off the holiday season in style as the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce presents “Christmas in Ellicottville” – an iconic celebration filled with Santa, his elves, and plenty of holiday cheer! The downtown business district offers a unique shopping experience within a walkable 4-block footprint, filled with festive attractions and fun entertainment.
“Christmas in Ellicottville will kick off Friday, November 29th with a special lighting ceremony of Ellicottville’s Village lights and our beloved Ski Tree located in front of the Post Office,” said BARB Pump, Executive Assistant of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “The moment those lights turn on is magical!”
A tradition for many, Christmas in Ellicottville will run all weekend long, Nov. 29th-Dec. 1st and will feature a full schedule of holiday-themed activities for kids and the kid at heart. Thanks to event sponsors, weekenders can anticipate holiday music throughout the village streets, real live reindeer, visits with Santa including fire truck rides, and breakfasts with the big guy. horse and wagon rides, as well as kid’s crafts, cookie decorating, and more – ALL FREE!
Can’t make it to Ellicottville Thanksgiving weekend? Celebrate “Christmas in Ellicottville” all through the month of December. “There’s always something going on here in Ellicottville, especially this time of year with the holidays right around the corner,” said Pump.
For additional information about this year’s festivities or to learn more about sponsorships, go to www.ellicottvilleny.com or phone the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-349-9099.