2025 Main Events
2025 Main Events
Save the Dates of Ellicottville’s Biggest Events of the Year
WINTER BLUES WEEKEND
JANUARY 17-19
Get ready to heat up during the third weekend in January with incredible blues music during Ellicottville’s annual Winter Blues Weekend! Hosted by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, this soulful celebration takes place from Friday, January 17th beginning at 5:00pm through Sunday, January 19th. With over 15 regional acts performing across all the favorite downtown spots like Madigan’s, The Gin Mill, Balloons, and more. You’ll enjoy non-stop fun and high-quality music all weekend long. Best of all? Every performance is free! Gather your group, secure your lodging, and prepare for an unforgettable experience. Find accommodation options online at www.ellicottvilleny.com.
WINTER MUSIC JAM
FEBRUARY 22-23
Can’t get enough of Ellicottville’s live music scene? Then make plans to return to the village for Winter Music Jam 2025 (February 22-23) for a weekend of indoor live music in all the best places in town! Make the most of the last weekend in February: whether you’re hitting the slopes, snow tubing, or wandering through the many shops and restaurants, make time for music and fun during Winter Music Jam! If you’re already a fan of Ellicottville’s winter wonderland, it’s time for your return trip. If not, get ready for an unforgettable introduction to everything the area has to offer! With over 15 performers spanning a variety of genres, this lively weekend will be packed with music, fun, and plenty of reasons to come back for more.
MARDI GRAS WEEKEND
MARCH 8-9
The end of ski season is a final burst of winter fun before the warmer days of spring. It’s a time to embrace the festive energy and go out with a bang before the season transitions! Plan to spend Mardi Gras weekend in Ellicottville on March 8 and 9 for a wild and memorable event that blends New Orleans flair with a ski town twist. Enjoy live entertainment, festive activities, and a village-wide costume party that will have you celebrating all weekend long. Don’t miss the annual Mardi Gras Parade and Holiday Valley’s Winter Carnival festivities - there’s fun for everyone, whether you’re on the slopes or in the heart of the village. So, grab your masks, beads, skis, and snowboards, and get ready for one unforgettable weekend to close out the season!
JAZZ & BLUES WEEKEND
JULY 25-27
Mark your calendar for Jazz and Blues Weekend in Ellicottville, happening July 25-27! This unique experience invites you to stroll through the village while enjoying live jazz and blues performances at a variety of venues, including restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and even street-side stages. For over 25 years, Jazz and Blues Weekend has drawn the best musicians in the region, and visitors can expect an impressive line up of around 20 bands each year. Ellicottville has the shops and all the facilities you’d expect in an international class resort, all of the venues are within an easy walking distance of each other so after you arrive, leave the car and enjoy the fresh mountain air on foot.
TASTE OF ELLICOTTVILLE
AUGUST 9-10
Known as a “foodie’s paradise,” Taste of Ellicottville is a perennial favorite among locals and visitors alike! If you’ve ever wished you had the stomach capacity and the time to enjoy a meal at every Ellicottville eatery in just one day, Taste of Ellicottville is the next best thing! From August 9-10, the village streets will be blocked off, and approximately 20 restaurants will be set up in the streets offering sample sized portions of their finest culinary delights! Taste awards will be judged in multiple categories, including the ever-popular Kids Choice Award. It’s a great weekend to get out, enjoy a variety of the best eats in town, and discover a new or new-to-you Ellicottville restaurant!
ROCK N’ ROLL WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 12-14
The last event of the summer, Ellicottville’s Rock ‘n Roll Weekend is a can’t-miss event! From September 12-14, Rock N’ Roll Weekend brings music and fun to the community in a beloved tradition spanning over 20 years! With more than 15 regional bands performing for free in the village’s bars and restaurants, the atmosphere is electric all weekend long. Don’t miss the outdoor live performance on Saturday, followed by Sunday’s annual Car and Truck Show, showcasing over 250 stunning vehicles on the village streets from noon to 5:00pm. They have a 4-block radius full of wonderful dining experiences, boutiques, shops, and best of all, there’s entertainment on every corner, this is a local’s favorite event.
FALL FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 11-12
Few sights are more beautiful than the changing leaves in western New York, and one of the best places to enjoy them at peak color is during Ellicottville’s Fall Festival! Arguably the village’s best known event of the year, Fall Festival is set for October 11-12, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the change in season. The four-block downtown area transforms into a vendor-lined thoroughfare, where visitors can find a variety of arts and crafts, great food, live music, and more. Make sure to include a visit to Holiday Valley, where you can enjoy a scenic chairlift ride and Sky High Adventure Park. Public shuttles will be available for a small fee and there are designated handicap parking areas.