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Events

Mar. 19
Cabin Fever

Save money and have a great time out on the slopes on February 3 and/or March 19, 2026. 

A snowboarder is about to catch air on a powder-filled slope.
Mar. 21
Intense Milk Rail Jam

The 4th of our rail jam series brought to you by our friends at Intense Milk, this free to enter rail jam is a fun time in the park for skiers and riders that takes place at the base of Yodeler

A skier slides across a rail on a warm spring day.
Mar. 21
Uppenovr

The Third Annual Uppenovr is an uphill/downhill race (or not a race) that starts at Holiday Valley, goes up, over and down HoliMont, back up HoliMont over and back down to Holiday Valley.

An uphill skier rips his hiking skins off of the base of a ski.
Mar. 28
Pond Skimming

The last big party of the winter season. Come on out to check out the thrills and spills of the annual Pond Skimming extravaganza. 

A child skis across a large pool of water with his hands up in the air.
Apr. 24 - Apr. 25
Banff Film Festival

Banff is back! The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Jamestown NY on April 4 and 5, 2025 for two nights of the world’s best mountain sport, culture, and environmental films.

The promo poster for the 2026 Banff Film Festival, showing a captivating mountain scene.
May. 9
Happy Half Marathon

Looking for a unique and fun running event in Ellicottville, NY? Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this family-friendly race weekend at Holiday Valley Resort is designed to make every mile memorable. Our scenic Half Marathon and 5K race courses are filled with surprises and smiles, because we believe running should be fun, not just about the distance.

A large group of runners at the starting area of the Happy Half Marathon.
May. 24
UltraTrax

Get ready to elevate your spring at Holiday Valley with UltraTrax Holiday Valley. This is a trail-powered adventure through wooded slopes, ridgelines, and hidden glades right here in Ellicottville. And it's not your typical race! It’s a community endurance experience where you choose your challenge and take on the trails at your pace, whether you’re walking, hiking, or rucking. 

A badge that says Holiday Valley 2026 Ultratrax on it with a logo of a wolf.
Jun. 20
Mudslide

It's a slip sliding muddy fun obstacle trail run. Run the 4.2 mile route, mostly downhill short course or the 6 mile long course route with added challenging uphill. Approximately 15 obstacles and lots and lots of mud!

A Mudslide competitor attempts to swing across a large body of muddy water.