The charming town of Ellicottville, New York, is gearing up for its celebrated Fall Festival—ranked among America’s best by Country Living—which returns next weekend, October 11th and 12th, 2025. Each year, over 10,000 visitors flock to this cozy mountain village to enjoy a weekend packed with sweater weather festivities and small-town hospitality.
The entire village transforms into a walkable arts and craft show, spanning four blocks of boutique shops, culinary experiences, live music, chair lift rides and more.
Executive Director of the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, Barb Pump, said:
Not only has Fall Festival become one of the region’s favorite destinations for leaf peeping and autumn celebrations, but it is also a true community tradition…We’re proud to showcase local businesses, organizations, and partners while welcoming visitors from across Western New York and beyond.
Ellicottville Fall Festival 2025 date
Ellicottville’s Fall Festival is happening from Saturday, October 11th to Sunday, October 12th.
Ellicottville Fall Festival 2025 admission
There is no fee for general admission to the Ellicottville Fall Festival.
Best things to do at Ellicottville Fall Festival 2025
The Fall Festival is one of the region’s largest outdoor arts and crafts shows, jam-packed with venues for live music, fall foliage lookouts, photo opportunities and more.
Ellicottville Fall Festival 2025 vendors
More than 200 vendors, ranging from carnival-style street food to arts & crafts, will be on the premise to explore. Once you’ve finished shopping, you can relax and enjoy live music.
Ellicottville Fall Festival 2025 chairlift
A beloved part of the Fall Festival is Holiday Valley’s chairlift rides to the mountain summit for unbeatable fall foliage views.
Things to do nearby Ellicottville
After the Fall Festival, visitors can stay in the seasonal spirit with a trip to Pumpkinville in Great Valley for its pumpkin patch, corn maze, cider mill, and kid-friendly fun.
How to get to Ellicottville from NYC
Ellicottville is about a six-hour drive from NYC, and even without a car, New Yorkers can catch a bus from Port Authority to Buffalo, switch buses and then head straight to Ellicottville. If you do drive, keep in mind that several village streets will be closed off to traffic starting Friday, October 10th. Keep a lookout for clearly marked detour signs to follow around the festival area.