When spring finally finds its way to Allegany County, NY, you can feel it before you even see it. The snow starts to soften along the hillsides, the valleys turn a little greener each day, and our small towns wake up with that familiar buzz that means winter is on its way out.
And with that first breath of spring comes a lineup of events that locals look forward to year after year. If you’re looking for something memorable this season, start with these four local favorites.
4 Spring Events in Allegany County, NY You Won’t Want to Miss
The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade | March 13
Only in Wellsville could a 12-foot parade become a beloved tradition. On Friday, March 13, Main Street closes at 4 p.m. Then by 5 p.m, the “World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade” is underway. It may only last a few steps, but what follows is a full evening of Irish music, good food, laughter, and plenty of green.
Tall Pines ATV Park SNUD Egg Hunt | March 21
Spring in Allegany County isn’t always tidy. Sometimes it’s a little muddy, and that’s exactly the point at Tall Pines ATV Park in Andover. “SNUD” (snow + mud) season makes for the perfect backdrop as riders hit the trails in search of colorful eggs tucked along the way. Trade your egg for a prize, keep your helmet strapped tight, and don’t worry about the splash on your boots. Around here, a little mud means you’re doing it right.
51st Annual Andover Maple Festival | March 28–29
Nothing says spring like the smell of maple syrup in the air. The Andover Maple Festival, hosted by the Andover Lions Club at Andover Central School, is a tradition more than half a century strong. Pancakes piled high and locally made maple candies, it’s the kind of weekend that brings neighbors together and supports the community at the same time. Sweet, simple, and rooted in tradition.
Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn | Open Through April 4
If you know, you know. Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn in Angelica is open for just nine short weeks each year, and folks plan for it like a holiday. All-you-can-eat buckwheat pancakes, topped with 100% pure homemade maple syrup, draw visitors from near and far. It’s worth the wait every single time and a true sign that spring has arrived in Allegany County.
So, grab your boots, bring your appetite, and come see for yourself how Allegany County does spring. After all, where else can you find maple syrup, mud, and a 12-foot parade welcoming you into spring?
