Ellicottville is a midsized town in New York known for its thrilling ski resorts and wildlife, making it an ideal holiday destination. Each year, the town holds an event that attracts hundreds of attendees nationwide known as Distilled & Chilled Music Festival. This post looks at all you need to know about the event.

About the Festival 

The Distilled & Chilled Music Festival aims to showcase some of Western New York’s best musicians, spirits, and foods. The event features craft vendors, live performances from local bands, and food trucks. Attendees can mingle with distillers, wine connoisseurs, and fellow spirit enthusiasts. In addition, you will taste new foods, as each food truck serves a different delicacy.

Location

The event will occur on August 19th at Ellicottville Distillery grounds. The distillery is also the sole sponsor of the festival. Ellicottville Distillery prides itself in following a homegrown approach while making its flavored liqueurs and spirits. As a result, they only use high quality locally sourced ingredients. Its owner and master distiller Bryan Scharf says their sole aim is to provide spirit lovers with a memorable experience when they taste its products.

Some of the distillery’s spirits will find at the festival include:

• Marple Bourbon Crème- 18% alcohol by volume, 36 proof, 750ml
• Honey Spirit- 40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof, 750ml
• AppleShine- 25% alcohol by volume, 50 proof, 750ml
• Blueberry Vodka- 34% alcohol by volume, 70 proof, 750ml
• American Whiskey- 40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof, 750ml
• Straight Bourbon Whiskey- 44% alcohol by volume, 88 proof, 750ml
• Gin- 45% alcohol by volume, 90 proof, 750ml
• Vodka- 40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof, 750ml

Ellicottville’s signature cocktails include:

• Pink Blossom
• Golden Eye
• Violet Hour
• Lava Flow 

Music performances

Some of the top-rated musicians and bands that typically grace the Distilled & Chilled Music Festival are;

• Ten Cent Owl
• Kody and Herren
• The Beard and the Bird
• Porcelain Train
• Jason Mirek

You can visit the official website here for an updated list of artists scheduled to perform.

Tickets

Unlike other events, Distilled & Chilled Music Festival doesn’t have VIP tickets. All tickets cost $10 per person at the entrance.

Other things to do in Ellicottville

Ellicottville is considered among the country’s top ten places to visit for the holidays. Below are some of the town’s tourist attractions you can check out after attending Distill & Chilled Music Festival.

Holiday Valley Resort

With over three hundred acres of skiable land and sixty daytime trails, the Holiday Valley Resort is the biggest ski resort in western New York. The resort can accommodate plenty of ski time as the area averages up to 180 inches of snowfall annually.

Apart from skiing, you can visit the resort during summer and go mountain biking, swimming, golfing, or exploring their extensive adventure park. You should make early reservations as the resort has capacity limits, which it attains quickly, especially during weekends.

Location: 6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY 14731

Griffiss Sculpture Park

Unlike regular art galleries in enclosed spaces, the Griffiss Sculpture Park is an outdoor gallery with over 250 sculptures. Trails weave through various sculpture collections on the grounds; you can follow, some spanning 10 miles. Once you pay the $5 admission fee at the gate, you can walk around the entire garden at your pace. However, you will require a guide during winter as some sculptures may be buried under the heavy snow.

Larry Griffiss, the founder of the park, built the first 15 sculptures, but up to now, more than a hundred artists have contributed a piece or two to the park. Ensure you bring enough water as you’ll do a lot of walking.

Location: 6902 Mill Valley Rd, East Otto, NY 14729

Winery of Ellicottville 

For wine lovers, the Winery of Ellicottville is an ideal place to tour and taste some of its small-batch wines. The winery has a wide variety of products, from dry to sweet, and you can buy a couple of bottles to take home.

Location: 14 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY 14731

Ellicottville Salt Cave & Spa

Take time off all the hiking, skiing, or tasting and visit Ellicottville Salt Cave & Spa, where you can relax and leave wholly rejuvenated. The spa uses halotherapy, which is common in many European countries. Experts believe salt caves naturally relieve infection and inflammation as they contain antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, the spot offers other services like facials and massages.

Location: 32 W Washington St, Ellicottville, NY 14731

Nannen Arboretum

The Arboretum has eight acres of land and contains hundreds of preserved plant and tree species. A nature trail winds throughout the property; while on it, you will view some fascinating plants. To see flowers bloom, visit in early summer or spring. Walking through the Arboretum will allow you to escape the crowds and connect with mother nature. Plus, there are no entry fees.

Location: 28 Parkside Dr, Ellicottville, NY 14731

Watson’s Chocolates

Since setting up shop in 1985, Watson’s Chocolates has been operating in western New York for over 40 years. The company opened its first shop in the Buffalo area in 1946. Having been in the chocolate industry for many years, the company has perfected its processes and won numerous accolades. While touring, you will taste many of their sweet treats and watch how they make their products. The company only uses certified cocoa in production, which ensures high-quality products. Whether you seek ice cream, chocolate bars, sweet fudge, or specialty chocolates, Watson’s has them all.

Location: 27 Washington St, Ellicottville, NY 14731

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy Distilled & Chilled Music Festival tickets?

Tickets are available at the gate.

Are children allowed in the event?

You can bring kids to the festival, though you must pay for those aged 13 and above. Free entry is only for children 12 and below.

When does the festival start?

Gates open at 1 p.m., and the festival runs until 9 p.m. You can even bring lawn chairs as the extensive distillery grounds provide excellent views of the stage where musicians will be performing.

Conclusion

For spirit and music lovers, the Distilled & Chilled Music Festival provides an excellent opportunity to sample Western New York’s craft spirits and beers while enjoying live performances from local artists.

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