As the ski season winds down in Ellicottville, New York, there is one last tradition that takes place - Mardi Gras weekend and the Winter Carnival at Holiday Valley Resort. The 2012 Mardi Gras weekend in Ellicottville is March 10 and 11, 2012. The weekend is full of fun events, entertainment, skiing, parades, food and more at Holiday Valley resort and in the Village of Ellicottville. Take a trip and enjoy the fun and festivities. Don't forget your beads and fun Mardi Gras costumes!
If you are not able to check out Mardi Gras weekend, check out the other fun activities around Ellicottville during the month of March 2012. There are plenty of events during the month that show case the fun of Western New York during the winter!
2012 Schedule of Events
The following is a schedule of events for the weekend. Some events may be subject to change.
Saturday March 10, 1012
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cookout at Yodeler - Holiday Valley
10:30 am -12:00 pm Face Painting at Tamarack Club Lobby and Tannenbaum Lodge at Holiday Valley
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Snow Pony Races at Yodeler - Holiday Valley
12:00 pm - 4:30pm Snowbar at Yodeler - Holiday Valley
1:00 pm Queen Pageant at Yodeler - Holiday Valley (Click for Entry form)
2:00 pm Skijoring demonstration Lower Cindy's at Holiday Valley
3:00 pm Balloon Race at Creekside - Holiday Valley
3:15 pm Scavenger Hunt at Creekside - Holiday Valley
6:30 pm Mardi Gras Parade in the Village of Ellicottville
8:00 pm Entertainment / Band at The Gin Mill (TBD)
Sunday March 11, 2012
9:30am Pancake Breakfast at Champagne Sun Deck (Yodeler) - Holiday Valley
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cookout at Yodeler - Holiday Valley
10:30 am -12:00 pm Face Painting at Tamarack Club Lobby - Holiday Valley
11:45 am Line up for Costume Parade at Edelweiss Lean To - Holiday Valley
12:00 pm Costume Parade on Mardi Gras and judging - Holiday Valley
12:00 pm Wine and Cheese Party at Clubhouse - Holiday Valley
12:00 pm Hot Dogs to benefit Adaptive Program at Clubhouse - Holiday Valley
12:00 pm - 4:40 pm Snowbar at Yodeler - Holiday Valley
2:00 pm Dummy Downhill at Yodeler - Holiday Valley (Click for Entry Form, Rules and Regulations)
3:00 pm Mercy Flight Raffle drawing - Holiday Valley
4:00 pm -7:00 pm live music at Holiday Valley lodges
Mercy Flight Raffle
Dummy Downhill
Prizes include Ellicottville Brewing Company gift certificates and a Grand Lady cruise in the Niagara River! Awards to top 3 dummies, determined by audience applause. New this year will be a HUGE trophy, that will be passed on through the years.
Costume Parade
Prizes awarded for kids and adults, singles and groups. Best of Show wins a 2011-12 season pass, other prizes include Great Wolf Lodge waterpark passes, Ellicottville Brewing Company gift certificates, Holiday Valley gift cards, Niagara Falls Hilton lodging package and much more.
Ski Queen Contest
The Queen who gets the loudest crowd approval wins! Participants must pre-register by following the link to the Holiday Valley Website above. Besides the honor of being Queen of Carnival, wonderful prizes will be bestowed upon the queen and her court!
Fund Raising for the Ellicottville Food Pantry
lease join the effort lead by the Ski Patrol to stock the Ellicottville Food Pantry. Donate non-perishable food on Friday or Saturday at Tops, in the Holiday Valley Customer Service office or during the downtown Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night.
Other Activities around Ellicottville in March 2012
March 1 - Ski day for United Way - Holimont Ski Resort. Spend the day at HoliMont with the United Way and $50 registration will get you: Lift Ticket, Event T-Shirt, Raffles, Prizes, Poker Run, Breakfast and Lunch and Apres Ski Festivities
March 3 - 4th Annual Labatt Deck party at Kissing Bridge Ski Resort
March 3 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Mogul X at Holiday Valley Resort - Morning Star (Kid's 12 and under)
March 3 - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Joe Wagner band at the Clubhouse East Bar at Holiday Valley
March 10 - 50th Celebration deck party at Kissing Bridge Ski Resort
March 10 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm John Barry DJ at Yodler Lodge at Holiday Valley Resort with beer promotions and prizes
March 10 - 10:00 am to 12:00pm Park X at Holiday Valley Resort - Progression Park (Mtn Adv. Ranger Only)
March 10 - 7:00 pm Grand Funk Railroad performs at the Seneca Allegany Event Center
March 13 - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Cabin Fever II - Purchase a voucher at participating shops in Canada and US for $23.99 Canadian to ski on Mar 13.
March 17 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Quater pipe competition at Holiday Valley Resort - Base of Yodler
March 18 - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Joe Wagner band at Yodler Lodge at Holiday Valley Resort
March 18 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Northwind Super G at Holiday Valley Resort - Northwind
March 24 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Pond Skimming Party at Holiday Valley Resort -
March 24 - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Jay McDonnell performs at Yodler Lodge at Holiday Valley
March 25 - 7:00 pm Travis Tritt performs at the Seneca Allegany Event Center
March 25 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Holiday Valley Jr. Spring Ski Races at Edleweiss
March 25 - Anticipated closing of Kissing Bridge Ski Resort for 2011-2012 ski season
Every Monday (8:00 pm), Friday (7:00 pm) and Saturday (5:00 pm) night Live bands at Balloons Restaurant
Every Wednesday Wagner and Winston perform at the Gin Mill at 8:00 pm
Every Thursday Weekly Notice Band performs at the Gin MIll at 8:00 pm
Every Friday and Saturday night Live bands at the Gin Mill at 8:00 pm
*This schedule is provided for convenience as of 2-14-2012 and is subject to change. Events are hosted be Holiday Valley Resort and the Village of Ellicottville. Entry form links are to the Holiday Valley Resort website and are maintained posted by the resort. Visit Holiday Valley Resort Event listing for further details on their events listed above (Holiday Valley Resort Event listing link)
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