Discover Swedish Traditions of Early Settlers Enjoy a Unique Annual Festival Here the residents take pride in their Swedish heritage all year long, and hold an annual celebration, the Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival, during the second week in August.
For more information call: 814-778-5599

Aug 10th and 11th, in Ellicottville,  everyone comes out to sample the best that our fine restaurants have to offer as they set up on the streets for your enjoyment. Tickets are $1 each and items are between $1-$4. You can purchase tickets at various ticket booths located centrally in the village. The event will take place throughout the village from 12:00PM – 4:00PM 
For more information call: 716-699-5046
www.ellicottvilleny.com

Sponsored by Kinzua Outdoors
For more information please contact Tom Means (814) 362-1423

Aug. 12 – 17 – “The U.S. in War and Peace” – The McKean County Historical Society goes to the McKean County Fair! The society’s display will honor the sacrifices of our people from 150 years ago. The society’s barn will be open Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 9 p.m. Call 814-887-5142 for more information or ticket purchase.

Swine Time Parade - August 18th, at 2:00pm.
Ribs'n Rides Car and Bike Show, Cars and Bikes will cruise over on Saturday,
August 17th, for registration from 9:00 am - 1:00pm, awards begin at 3:pm and
trophies given to those Best of Show. All makes and models are welcome and
dash plaques will be handed out to the first 50 cars to arrive at the event.
Pre-registration is $8, day of event $10. To receive a pre-registration form, call
The Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce. (716) 945-2034

Commerce is raffling off His and Her Harley Davidson Helmets
Tickets are only $5 each and are on sale at the Chamber office located at 26 Main Street
and during the event
in the Chamber tent. The winning ticket will be
drawn on Saturday, August 17
at 1:00 pm.

Vendors won't want to miss the crowds at the 2nd Annual Allegany Rockin' RIbfest!
We are currently accepting application for Art &
Craft Vendors
www.salamancachamber.org

SATURDAY August 17

10:00 - 11:00 - "Predator - Prey Relationships" - During the Activity KECA will be discussing predator - prey relationships and learning all about adaptations that help these animals survive! There will be activities such as adaptation artisity, reading of stories and many more!
11:30 - 1:00 - "Paracord Survival" - Come and learn with KECA the many ways that paracord can be used in a survival situation. Stay after the demonstration and make your own survival bracelet!
1:30 - 3:30 - " Become a Junior Elk Expert" - There is so much you can learn at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Come out to the pavillion and receive a worksheet. Take time to explore the center and grounds to answer all the questions. Bring the completed worksheet back and get your certificate recognizing you as a Keystone Elk Country Alliance Jr. Elk Expert!
4:00 - 5:30 - "Puzzle Fun" - Join KECA in the pavilion for many hands on activities, including puzzles, coloring pages, a nature scavenger hunt, and even Elk Antler ring toss!

SUNDAY August 18th

10:00 - 11:30 -" All about Antlers" - Come learneverything you would ever want to know about Elk Antlers! Experience a tactile adventure as you handle many different sets of antlers and learn fascinating facts about them. For example, antlers are one of the world's fastest growing living tissues! Afterwards practice scoring a set of antlers!
12:00 - 1:00 - "Junior Elk Biologist" - Come and see what some of the tasks of elk biologists are! We will be learning all about the elk's four chambered stomach, as well as doing activities that explain why keeping track of the elk population is important! Receive a certificate after completing both activities!
1:30 - 3:00 - "Paracord Survival" - Come and learn the many ways that paracord can be usedin a surivial situation. Stay after the demonstration and make your own bracelet!
3:30 - 4:30 - "Caterpillar to Butterfly" - Start off by hearing a special story about how caterpilliars transform into the beautiful butterflies that we see throughtout the summer.
Then enjoy some interactive crafts surrounding the "butterfly" theme.
5:00 - 6:00 - "Binoculars for Beginners" Learn binocular viewing basics! Test your skills, and hit the trails to view elk and other wildlife! * Limited supply of binoculars*

Dog Days of Summer with the SPCA. Featuring sidewalk sales and specials all day, vendors, games, and free face painting. Bring your pet to the pet parade at 6 pm where prizes are awarded. Join the fun at the talent show, with performances and live music!
For more information call: 814-837-6565
www.kanepa.com

Rally in the Valley roars with the thunderous sound of engines as thousands and thousands of people - and their bikes - fill downtown Olean and Bradner Stadium.
For more information call: 716-372-4433
www.oleanny.com

Sponsored by Youngsville Rec. Committee
For more information please call Scott Nelson (814) 563-9777

Sponsored by Morann Bass Club
For more information please contact Dan Gallo, (814) 552-8500