Enjoy Christmas festivities and ring in the New Year when you visit Ellicottville this month

Ellicottville is the perfect place to visit during the Christmas season. From the shops to the slopes, you'll find lots of holiday cheer here! So check out the suggestions below and when you're in town, be sure to stop in and see our beautiful homes, including our gorgeous model - a double unit that is finished in a Rustic Elegance Style. Contact Team Pritchard (www.teampritchard.com) – Cathleen Pritchard (716-983-4234) or Melanie Pritchard (716-480-8409) for additional details and a personal tour.

DECEMBER

Friday, December 11 – Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Party, The Lodge at Holiday Valley. Info: www.ellicottvilleny.com or call 800-349-9099

Saturday, December 12 – Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, Villaggio Restaurant. Info: www.adventureboundonthefly.com

Saturday, December 12 – Christmas at Bear Creek. Info: www.thewoodsatbearcreek.com or call 716-676-2327

Saturday, December 19 – Holiday Valley Free Ski and Snowboard Equipment Demo Day. Info: www.holidayvalley.com or call 800-323-0020

Thursday, December 31 – Holiday Valley's New Year's Eve Celebration and Torchlight Parade. Info: www.holidayvalley.com or call 800-323-0020

JANUARY

Saturday, January 2 to Sunday, January 31 – National Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month, Holiday Valley Resort. Info: www.holidayvalley.com or call 800-323-0020

Monday, January 4 to Sunday, January 10 – Holiday Valley's Canadian Friendship Week. Info: www.holidayvalley.com or call 800-323-0020

Friday, January 8 – Holiday Valley's World's Largest Beginner Ski and Snowboard Lesson. Info: www.holidayvalley.com or call 800-323-0020

Friday, January 8 and Saturday, January 9 – New York State Ski and Stay Promotion, Holiday Valley. Info: www.holidayvalley.com or call 800-323-0020

Saturday, January 9 – Seneca Allegany Events Center presents Lisa Lampanelli. Info: www.senecaalleganycasino.com or call 800-745-3000

Sunday, January 10 – Aspire's Ski the Valley, Holiday Valley Resort. Info: www.aspirewny.org or call 716-505-5515

Friday, January 22 to Sunday, January 24 – Ellicottville's Winter Blues Festival. Info: www.ellicottvilleny.com or call 800-349-9099

And no stay would be complete without experiencing Ellicottville's charming downtown. You'll find an excellent variety of shops with unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list, great restaurants and exciting night life. Holiday fun starts in Ellicottville!