Black Dog Lodge News

So it’s about that time again. The days start getting shorter, the temperature starts to cool and the beautiful hills of Western New York start turning their brilliant shades of yellow and red.

The Autumn is one of the most spectacular seasons around here at the Black Dog Lodge and its arrival means it’s almost time to start hitting the slopes (but not quite yet!). The month of September is the beginning of this transition and brings with it a number of fun activities in Ellicottville for the whole family.

For all you architecture and history buffs, the Literacy Volunteers of Cattaraugus County is holding its 5^th annual Tour of Interesting Homes Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour will kick off at the Ellicottville Memorial Library at 6499 Maples Road. If you’re looking for something to do that day, join the group for a laidback, self-guided tour of some of the area’s most unique homes. For tickets, call (716) 372-8627 or email olean1@aol.com, or you can purchase tickets the day of the event starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $25.00 if ordered in advance and $30.00 if purchased the day of the tour.

A must-visit during the Fall season in Western New York – Pumpkinville – kicks off its season on September 13. New in 2008 is Di’s Pie & Bake Shoppe, where you can pick up some scrumptious home-baked pies and goods, and the Ducky Derby, where old fashion water guns and plastic ducks combine for an exciting race among family and friends!

And of course, you can’t go through the fall harvest season without the ever-fun fall attractions of hayrides, barnyard animals, pony rides, the cornmaze, goat mountain, corn cannon shoot, and the other attractions that are waiting for you at Pumpkinville! Be sure to come hungry, as Pumpkinville serves up a variety of edible delights (who can pass up that pumpkin ice cream) and features locally produced jams and jellies, maple and honey products, fresh picked apples and pumpkins. For more information, visit Pumpkinville’s website here.

September 19^th kicks off a weekend of “Finger-Poppin’, Hip-Shakin’ Oldies Entertainment in Ellicottville’s Cool Bars and Restaurants” - as the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce likes to put it. That’s because this is the first day of Rock N Oldies Weekend. Come stroll through a show of over 200 antique and custom hot rods and enjoy games and entertainment for the entire family.

You won’t want to miss all these exciting, end-of-summer festivities! Top off your visit in Ellicottville with a stay at the Black Dog Lodge. We’d love to see you!

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