Enjoy the BPO on Saturday paying tribute to Star Wars (no kidding - costumed characters, and all), and continue the good timrs on Sunday with Blood, Sweat & Tears.

Friday, July 3rd – Kick off the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival Weekend, as well as the American Independence Day Weekend, with a Top of the Mountain Party! Take the nearly mile-long chair lift ride to a celebration, complete with drinks and hors d’oeuvres! After a ride back to the base of the mountain, the party will continue at Holiday Valley’s Main Lodge with a Caribbean Poker Night! Use the funny money that comes with your ticket to grow your pot. Make sure you have a good amount, because all of that “money” will be used to bid on all kinds of items during an auction!

Saturday, July 4th  – The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will take to the stage on the slopes of Holiday Valley at 8 p.m. May the Force be with you during the second half of the show, as the 80-piece orchestra plays favorites from Star wars…and characters from the movies will be roaming the resort. The finale will pair the Philharmonic with choreographed fireworks to celebrate America’s Independence. Tickets are $35,  and children 12 and under are FREE. A VIP Weekend Package is also available that includes a sponsors dinner this evening.

Sunday, July 5th  – GRAMMY® winning classic rockers, Blood, Sweat and Tears will take the stage at the foot of the slopes of Holiday Valley! Fronted by American Idol runner-up, Bo Bice, Blood, Sweat and Tears will play some of their biggest hits such as “Spinning Wheel,” and “You Make Me So Very Happy.” Blood, Sweat and Tears will take the stage after Buffalo’s own Caitlin Koch, former X-Factor competitor. Tickets are $35,  and children 12 and under are FREE!

The fun and festivities are not limited to the slopes! Everything from music to a pet parade, an arts and crafts show and even a strawberry festival are all part of what you will experience in our historic downtown village district!

The Ellicottville Summer Music Festival is one of the only outdoor music venues that allows guests to bring a picnic basket in with them. Bring dinner and a blanket, even your lawn chair. Enjoy the show and have a family meal outdoors, in the fresh air. Parking is free and the entire venue is wheelchair accessible.