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Events

Oct. 15
Open Interviews

Winter is on the way  and so are some great seasonal job opportunities!
We’re hiring for the upcoming season and would love to meet you.

A winter lift attendant in a blue jacket waves at the camera.
Oct. 22
Open Interviews

Winter is on the way  and so are some great seasonal job opportunities!
We’re hiring for the upcoming season and would love to meet you.

A winter lift attendant in a blue jacket waves at the camera.
Oct. 29
Open Interviews

Winter is on the way  and so are some great seasonal job opportunities!
We’re hiring for the upcoming season and would love to meet you.

A winter lift attendant in a blue jacket waves at the camera.
Nov. 1
Winter Job Fair

Winter is right around the corner and if you're looking for fun winter work with a great team of people then come up to the Tannenbaum Lodge this Saturday to check out our Winer Job Fair.

A winter lift attendant in a blue jacket waves at the camera.
Nov. 7
Crawl Outta Fall

Crawl Outta Fall with the perfect kick-off to the Beer and Wine Festival. This Friday evening event kicks off at the Tamarack Club and then takes you into the Village of Ellicottville for a fun night of drink specials and fun!

A paper "passport" that says Crawl Outta Fall Passport on it sitting on a wodden table.
Nov. 8
Beer & Wine Festival

Come and sample some of the area's best beer and wine. Listen to great music. Have a great time. It's the perfect way to say goodbye to summer and the last big party of the season at Holiday Valley before the ski season begins!

The promotional information for the 21st annual Beer & Wine Festival, with a "21" where the "2" is the color of beer and the "1" is a wine glass.
Nov. 28
Opening Day

The moment you've been waiting for...another winter of fun on and off the slopes is about to begin!

Dec. 13
Demo Day 2025

Today’s the Day to Try Before You Buy!

A ski tech adjusts a ski binding on a bench.
Dec. 31
New Year's Eve Party

Ring in the New Year with Holiday Valley. 

A wintertime fireworks show.
Jan. 4 - Jan. 6
College Daze

If you're in college, this is a party that you're not going to want to miss. Nothing but FUN, on and off the slopes!

A group of friends, dressed for winter, pose for a picture at a College Daze party.
Jan. 5 - Jan. 9
Canadian Friendship Week

Friends North of the Border, join us for Canadian Friendship Week at Holiday Valley and enjoy an 30% off lift tickets and equipment rentals. It's the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes, gear up, and make memories with friends and family.

A large group of skiers on a slope, with beautiful, snow-covered trees all around them.
Jan. 9
Learn To Love Winter Lessons

Discover the joy of skiing and snowboarding with our Learn to Love Winter event on January 3rd! Whether you're completely new to snow sports or just looking for a fun family adventure, this beginner-friendly experience is the perfect way to start your winter journey.

A child and parent in a beginner ski lesson with an instructor.
Jan. 16
Learn To Love Winter Lessons

Discover the joy of skiing and snowboarding with our Learn to Love Winter event on January 3rd! Whether you're completely new to snow sports or just looking for a fun family adventure, this beginner-friendly experience is the perfect way to start your winter journey.

A child and parent in a beginner ski lesson with an instructor.
Feb. 21
Penguin Paddle

The Penguin Paddle is one of the most beloved and anticipated events at Holiday Valley, drawing families and fun-lovers together for a great cause. This all-day celebration is the primary fundraiser for the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program (LASP), helping individuals with disabilities experience the joy of skiing.

Young kids in ski gear and wearing garbage bags, slide down a slope, belly first, in a race to the bottom.
Feb. 23 - Feb. 24
Your Turn Women's Clinic

For women skiers of all ability levels, taught by some of Holiday Valley's finest!

A ski instructor leads a group of people down a slope.
Feb. 27
Telestock

Brought to you by the amazing crew at The City Garage and their favorite tele-brands. Telestock is an annual tradition centered around freeing the heel and getting a little weird out on the slopes. 

A telemark skier makes a turn out on the snow.
Mar. 1
The Boardroom Banked

Get ready for a day dedicated to the WNY snowboarding community! The 8th Annual Boardroom Banked is happening at Holiday Valley...a banked slalom event where snowboarders of all ages and abilities come together to ride, race, and celebrate the sport we all love.

A snowboarder making an aggressive turn in a banked slalom race.
Mar. 14 - Mar. 15
Winter Carnival

This family friendly celebration of winter is fun for everyone! From costume parades, to live music, to the always popular Yodeler Ice Bar, there is something for your entire family or group of friends to do. It's a very fun time...on and off the slopes.

A child in a unicorn costume skiing down a slope.
Mar. 21
Uppenover

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.

Uppenovr logo of a bird holding skis in its talons. A flag with "Uppenovr" is at the bottom.
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.