Float the Allegany

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the popular Float the Allegheny river rafting and kayaking event for 2024. The event will be held on Saturday, May 18th. 

“There has been considerable investment in kayak launches along the Allegheny River, with an eye on improving the viability of recreational activities along that great resource. This event aims to take advantage of, and promote, that viability as another reason to plan a trip to the Enchanted Mountains,” said Adam Jester, Interim Chamber Executive Director. 

Participants dropped in at the Portville Boat Launch on Steam Valley Road in Portville, where they also got goodies from Sweet Ride Food Truck. They then made their way the 4 ¾ miles down the Allegheny River, and ended the trip just west of the South Union St Bridge, near Franchot Park, where the event continued with the Official Afterparty. 

Chamber Member A-1 Rent All & Sales was on hand offering kayak, canoe, and mini-cruiser rentals to participants at a special rate. 

The Afterparty was held at in area near the baseball field and Franchot Park, behind A-1 Rent All & Sales. The party played host to ZET’s Italian Ice and Sweet Ride food trucks, as well as Four Mile Brewing, who provided locally crafted beverages. Live music was provided by Two Guys Drinking Beer, and a number of local vendors were on hand selling their products.