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Chamber Events
Here’s the thing about Olean: We love to get together and have fun. The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce holds nearly a dozen events per year—from a kayak float down the Allegheny in May to the Santa Claus Lane Parade in late November. Up for having a blast with us? We’d love to have you! Visit this page often to find out when and where the fun will happen.
Garage Sale
Float the Allegheny
Chamber Clambake
Str-Olean Series
Corp. Chall. 5K Run/Walk
Golf Classic
TAIL GATE THURS
Annual Dinner
Santa Claus Lane
Jingle Bell Jubilee
Events Calendar
From events hosted by your Chamber of Commerce to events hosted by others throughout the Olean community, this is your one-stop shop for everything happening in Olean. Want to add your event? Email tourism@oleanny.com or fax the details to us at (716) 372-7912.
Nothing from April 24, 2024 to May 1, 2024.
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The Annual Dinner
November 7, 2024
Every November, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses and one individual with our highest honors.
A nomination form must be completed and submitted to the chamber by noon on Sept. 19 to nominate an individual for the LO.U.I.E. Award or a business or non-profit organization for the Enterprising Business award. Forms are available at the Chamber office, 301 N. Union Street, Olean and below. For more information on the Annual Dinner, contact the chamber by phone at 372-4433 or email events@oleanny.com.
LOUIE NOMINATION FORM | ENTERPRISING BUSINESS AWARD NOMINATION FORM
The L.O.U.I.E. Award
Given to an individual who symbolizes the enterprising spirit for the greater Olean community, qualities which were embodied in the life of Louis Marra.
Enterprising Business Award
Presented to a business or a non-profit that exemplifies the unique “hometown” charm of the greater Olean area in administration and operation, customer service, or display of inventory.
The Presidential Award
Given to a business, organization, or individual that is iconic and integral to the fabric of the business community in the greater Olean area.
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The StrOlean Series
June 15, 2024
Looking for something to do? Olean’s favorite downtown festival is back with an all new look for 2024! So you can stroll the streets, do a little shopping, grab something to eat, and enjoy family fun.
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
Are you a business owner who wants to take part in the next StrOlean? Please give us a call at 716-372-4433 if you have questions.
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Tailgate Thursday
TBD September 2024
The 2023 Tailgate Thursday was a great success, with perfect weather, so we’re bringing it back for 2024!
Last year’s event featured local wings, brews, merch, games, and music – and this year will be more of the same, plus some new surprises!
Details will become clearer once the NFL schedule is released, so stay tuned to our Facebook page or the events calendar for more info!
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Float the Allegheny
May 18, 2024
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.
The route will start at the Olean Boat Launch on West Riverside Drive, one block west of the South Union St Bridge. The end point will be the Allegany Boat Launch, near Allegany River Park on W Union St in Allegany.
No kayak? No problem! Chamber Member A-1 Rent All is offering kayak rentals to participants at a reduced rate. Please contact them at 716-373-7368 for more info.
With registration at the launch point set to run from 10am to 12pm, and drop in from 11am to 12pm, organizers have built in time for participants to park their vehicles near the end point and get back to the launch point for drop-in.
The event continues at Randy’s Up the River, where the official Afterparty will be held immediately following – with live music, games and raffles to be held from 2pm to 5pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend, whether they participate in the Float itself, or are just looking for something fun to do that day.
Despite a rainout in 2023, the 2022 Float boasted 127 participants, with a goal this year of over 200!
For more information, registration details, please call 716-372-4433 or email.
By purchasing this item and/or participating in the event, participants expressly waive any all claims of any kind against the event organizers, their agents and assigns, and agree to the event terms and conditions, which can be downloaded here.
The Corporate Challenge
Thursday June 27 2024 • 4:30 p.m. reg • 6 p.m. Run/Walk
The fourteenth annual Southern Tier Corporate Challenge Run/Walk will be held Thursday, June 27 at the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown Community College. Challenge hosts, the Olean High School Sports Boosters and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce invite all organizations, businesses and companies to participate in this wellness event!
The event was created by GOACC with the goal of promoting team-building, fitness and friendly competition.
The challenge has individual and team awards: Fastest CEO, Fastest Man, and Fastest Woman; and community teams and corporate team awards.
For more information or registration details, please call GOACC at (716) 372-4433 or by email events@oleanny.com.
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The Santa Claus Lane Parade
November 29th, 2024
Chamber Announces 2023 Parade Winners
Sixty-four units and more than 1,104 adults and children participated and were in the 38th Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade Friday, November 24 in downtown Olean. Paula Snyder, Jamestown Community College; Paula Bernstein, Tri-County Arts Council and Max Bullers, Olean resident; did judging for this season’s parade. More than 2,500 people watched the parade go down both sides of the street.
The Blitzen Award, sponsored by Times Herald was awarded to Olean General Hospital as the most photogenic float or unit; The Seasons Greetings Award, sponsored by Milestone Financial Strategies was awarded to Operation Warm Hearts of Olean to the best newcomer to the parade; The Rudolph Award, sponsored by National Grid Co., was awarded to Paul Brown Motors for the float with the most or best use of lights; The Snowflake Award, sponsored by the Street Classics Car Club was awarded to Olean Youth Husky Football and Cheerleaders for the unit with the most participants in the parade; Angelic Spirit Award, sponsored by Mandy’s Flowers, was awarded to Christ United Methodist as the most spiritual/religious float or unit. The Elves Award, sponsored by Owl Home Groups, was awarded to Intandem for to the float or unit that best typifies the holiday through the eyes of a child; Jingle Bells Award, sponsored by Cayas Canopies, was awarded to Olean High School Marching Band; the best theatrical (music/dance) float or unit; and The Sleigh Award, presented by Nick Shembeda Plumbing, was awarded to Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department as the most decorated larger truck (fire truck, flatbed, utility vehicles, etc.)
“Loads of people lined up the streets – air traffic control out of the North Pole had Santa arriving into the Olean airport a little late this year – but Mr. and Mrs. Claus got on the Olean Fire Department bucket truck and turned on the lights just after 7:30 p.m.,” stated Donna Woodruff, a Santa Claus Lane committee member.
The greater Olean area is a well-diversified community and as such, people from all walks of life and religion attended the parade to celebrate the gifts and graces of the holiday seasons. It is truly a night when the community comes together. GOACC is also encouraging organizations to participate in the Portville Holiday Celebration Parade AND the Allegany Holiday Celebration scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, November 25 at dusk. For more information, call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or email santa@oleanny.com.
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RIGHT DOWN SANTA CLAUS LANE
Community-Wide Garage Sales
May 11, 2024
Community-Wide Garage Sale Date Set
The Community-Wide Garage Sale event is back to one date for 2024, so don’t miss out!
In 2023, the event boasted 146 total households, and this year promises to bring the same energy, as we return to the classic schedule of one great date in May.
The sales will run on Saturday, May 11th, from 9 AM until 4 PM. The deadline to register your garage sale is 12pm on Wednesday, May 8th. Maps and a complete listing of locations and items of the garages sales will be available FREE at the Chamber office, 301 North Union Street no later than Friday, May 10th. The event has no rain date. Households sales will go forward rain or shine.
A listing of all the participating garage sales will also appear in the local newspapers and on Chamber websites.
For more information on the garage sale, please contact the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433.
The Golf Classic
Monday July 15, 2024
GOACC Golf Classic Set for July
Chamber members, Ledgie DeRose, Jeff Crouch, Frank Higgins, and Scott Derwick met with GOACC staff back in 2013 regarding their Corporate Challenge 5K. That day, the 1st GOACC Corporate GOLF Classic was developed! Golf teams would be employees of participating employers like challenge guidelines. The 2024 Classic marks its 11th Annual!
The date is set for Monday, July 15th. The format of the classic will be a scramble with a limit of 30 Teams and no handicaps. The committee has decided to go with mulligans again this year.
The Classic features corporate teams and community teams. Corporate Team consists of employees within the same physical company with current active employees who are full-time year-round. Community Team is a team of friends, family, non-employment associates captained by a GOACC member.
Prizes from the pro shop will be awarded for Best scores in both divisions. Overall winning teams will take home bragging rights and a traveling trophy to ‘show-off’ all year. Other specials include skins, closest to hole and longest drive.
For more information on the Corporate Golf Classic, please contact Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or by email to info@oleanny.com.
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Jingle Bell Jubilee
December 13, 2024
Jingle Bell Jubilee 2023 Edition
OLEAN – A Hallmark Christmas movie scene from the start, the 4th Annual Jingle Bell Jubilee is looking like another hit from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. Deemed as a holiday event featuring many activities and events: the holiday market, make and take craft, horse and wagon rides, and decorate the tree contest, the Jingle Bell Jubilee will be back at Lincoln Park on December 13th from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
More Details Coming Soon!
For more information or questions, please contact GOACC at 716-372-4433 or email santa@oleanny.com
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Chamber Clambake
Thursday, June 13, 2024
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