Chautauqua-Allegheny Winter Events!
Top Chautauqua-Allegheny Events this Winter
February Events:
2/3
Art Roscoe Loppet XC Ski, Salamanca
Wax those skis and warm up for 6K, 16K and 22K races on Allegany State Park’s groomed trails. Post-race snacks, awards and raffles await you at the finish.
716-354-9101
2/9
Winter Tracking Fun, Brocton
Become an expert tracker at Lake Erie State Park and learn to identify those mysterious tracks in the snow, what made them and how fast they were going. The tracks tell it all.
716-549-1050
2/15 - 17
Wine & Chocolate Weekend, Silver Creek
Score major romance points with this Valentine’s Weekend treat as Lake Erie Wine Country wineries pair their own chocolate creations with favorite wines, February 15-17. Pre-sale tickets only so order soon.
877-326-6561
2/15 - 17
President’s Day Weekend Winter Festival, Mayville
Lakeside Park comes alive with fun events for all ages, horse-drawn wagon rides, prizes and fireworks, a flare parade and bonfire. Shop at many vendors and enjoy the weekend’s winter landscape, February 15-17. 716-753-3113
2/15-2/17
2/16-2/17
Ice Fishing Derby, Franklinville
This Ice Fishing Derby on Case and Harwood Lakes includes prizes, hot food and beverages to keep the chill off. Bring your fishing license. Kids can compete in a youth division. 716-676-3737
2/23
Holiday Valley’s Penguin Paddle, Ellicottville
Belly-slide down a snowy slope penguin style? Why not? Especially when this hilarious Holiday Valley event promises a mouthwatering BBQ and raffles.
716-699-2345
March Events:
3/9-3/10
Winter Carnival, Ellicottville
Winter Carnival just keeps growing. There’s so much to do throughout the village; cookouts, pony races and scavenger hunts, a Mardi Gras Parade, beauty pageant, and live music. 800-323-0020
3/14-3/17
Olean Theatre Workshop’s “Our Town,” Olean
Thornton Wilder’s timeless play about the small town of Grover’s Corners comes to the stage at the Olean Theatre. Part of a hit-packed 2012-13 season.
716-373-SHOW
3/16-3/24
Maple Weekend, Gowanda
See and taste the maple process from tree to table. March is Maple Weekend time with more than 100 sugar houses across the state offering free weekend tours. 716-532-5483
3/23
Spring Pond Skimming Party, Ellicottville
Join in crazy fun with pond skimming, music, food and more as Holiday Valley celebrates the winter season. Food, raffles and piles of fun await.
716-699-2345
Visit Chautauqua Allegheny region for more winter events!