BfloGirlTravel: Ellicottville announces “Green Season” event line-up

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The Ellicottville Outdoor Expo, an exciting new interactive event and family experience that showcases all the area has to offer during the Green Season, will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. The event is designed to give visitors a ‘taste test’ of the diverse activities and experiences available to them in “E-ville.”

Booths and venues will be located in and around the village and visitors will be able to try their hand at everything from soft-adventures such as local hiking and Fly Fishing 101 by Orvis to more challenging pursuits like kayaking or local mountain and road biking. They will also be able to find out more about their current interest, or discover a new passion through informative exhibits, demonstrations and discussions with experts and other sports enthusiasts, as well as take advantage of preseason sales on the latest gear and special discounts offered for future adventures.

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“This area is about so much more than skiing,” said Brian McFadden, executive director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce. “Ellicottville and Cattaraugus County are true four-season adventure destinations and we have something for every age, interest and ability level.”

“Ellicottville is the trailhead of the Enchanted Mountains,” he continued. “Visitors can make it their home base, go off and experience incredible green season activities and then come back and enjoy the ultimate après everything - shopping, dining, nightlife and spas, as well as a fantastic line up of festivals and events in a quaint, historic setting. We have one of the best combinations of adventure, experiences and après you’ll find anywhere in the northeast and it just keeps getting better.”

Ellicottville’s Green Season festivals and events get underway in June, go into full swing during Independence Day (and Canada Day) weekend and keep going through to fall. These events include:

• June 18 - The 5^th Annual Holiday Valley Mudslide – A mud run where the emphasis really is on having FUN. There’s a 3.5 mile family friendly course or a more challenging 5.4 mile course with a bit of uphill running.
• July 1-3 - Summer Music Festival – One of the biggest and best outdoor music festivals in small town America, featuring Rusted Root Friday, July 1, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performing the tunes of your favorite heroes and villains with fireworks Saturday, July 2 and  Southern Rock legends 38 Special closing out the weekend on Sunday, July 3. Parking is free. Picnic baskets are welcome.
• July 30-31 - Jazz and Blues Weekend – A weekend-long extravaganza for Jazz and Blues aficionados. Wander through the village and choose from a variety of venues including restaurants, bars and nightclubs and street-side.
• August 13-14 - Taste of Ellicottville – Sample the best of what Ellicottville’s fine restaurants have to offer as they set up “Café Style” throughout the village. A “must” event for foodies, with so much to try for just $1 to $4 for each selection.
• September 16-18 - Rock N Roll Weekend – A great way to close out the summer season with top notch live bands performing at multiple venues throughout the village and the always popular Classic Car Show on main street Sunday, September 18 from noon-5 p.m.
• October 8-9 - Fall Festival – Ellicottville’s oldest and largest festival is a fun, family-friendly weekend featuring unique food, an Arts and Craft Show, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more.
• October 29 - EVL Half Marathon –A Hallowe’en themed event that features both a Half Marathon and a 5k through scenic, rolling rural roads. Participants are invited to run in costume and enjoy other Hallowe’en related activities, but this is by no means mandatory.

Learn more about Ellicottville’s events and activities at www.ellicottvilleny.com.

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