Things You Have To Know For Fall Fest In Ellicottville

It is one of the best fall festivals in the entire country and it's being held this weekend on October 11th and 12th in Western New York. If you're a leaf peeper or you're just hoping to celebrate the season, you'll love Ellicottville's Fall Fest.

They bring in more than 10,000 visitors for this event every year. That's just one of the many reasons why it's ranked the 12th best fall festival in the country by Country Living. From the second you get to the village until you leave, you'll see vendors as they span the whole area with everything from football-themed merchandise, food, arts & crafts, and more. The arts and crafts show will run both days from 10am-5pm. There will also be music, ski swap sales, scenic rides up and down the lifts at Holiday Valley, fireworks (on Friday), and even a special fall festival run.

Where is Ellicottville?

Ellicottville is about 50 miles south of Buffalo, and only about 15 to 20 minutes from Salamanca. It's well known for its beautiful scenery and especially the fall foliage. It's at the foot of the Allegheny Mountains so you really get a great look at the leaves when they begin to change.

There are multiple ways to get to the village, and this year, there is construction happening on the 219 that could slow people down. You might want to plan for this before you leave because it could create some major traffic.

Where do you park?

According to their FAQ section, you can park at 55-57 Jefferson St. across from the cemetery for $20. All of the money raised there is donated to the school's sports boosters.

They also have designated areas for handicap parking which you can find here. There is also a new parking lot that is open complete with EV Charging Stations that you can find here.

Live Music

They've got a full calendar of live music from bands. Not only will you find them in the Fall Fest tent, but also in the restaurants and bars around town. For those who love to dance, there will also be DJs with sets all weekend long.

Chairlift Rides To The Mountain Summit

One of the coolest things you'll be able to do while you're in Ellicottville is to ride the chairlifts to the top of the mountains to see the village from an entirely different view. To find them, simply head to the lodge or ski lift at the bottom of the hills for more info.

Shuttles are available to get around

If you'll be staying at Holiday Valley for the weekend and want to get to Fall Fest without having to walk the entire way, there will be local shuttle buses available for $5.00 per person, per ride. To find the map of pick up and drop off locations, click here.

Don't get busted for drinking in the streets!

Although this is a festival, the organizers want everyone to know that there IS an open container law in Ellicottville. In other words, you will not be allowed to leave with open containers of alcohol. You will have to drink it where you bought it, or leave it.