Ellicottville doesn’t need a reason to throw a party — but it always finds one. From Mardi Gras in the snow to fall foliage festivals, this village runs 17+ major events every year, each one pulling crowds from across the region. The secret? A walkable downtown that turns every festival into a street party.
Year Round Festivals
EVL’s winter festival lineup is legendary. Mardi Gras Weekend brings costumed parades down Washington Street in February. Winter Music Jam fills every bar and venue with live bands. And the Christmas Stroll kicks off the season with a village-wide celebration that draws thousands.
17+
Annual Events
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Seasons
Free
Admission
The Festival Calendar
Mardi Gras Weekend
February. Costumed parades, live music on every corner, and the kind of energy that makes you forget it’s 20 degrees outside.
Summer Music Festival
July. Two days of live music across multiple stages, craft vendors, and food trucks lining the streets.
Fall Festival
October. EVL’s biggest weekend. Over 100,000 visitors for foliage, food, craft vendors, and live entertainment.
Christmas Stroll
December. Horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, Santa, and shop windows that look like a Hallmark movie set.
Taste of Ellicottville
Spring. Local restaurants offer tastings and specials as the village comes alive after winter. A food lover’s crawl.
Rock & Roll Weekend
June. Bands take over every bar in town for a full weekend of non-stop live music. Bring earplugs and stamina.
Don’t Miss the Next One
Check the events calendar and book your stay before the village fills up.