Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Event Lineup

Expanded Community-Wide Garage Sale and New Tropical-Themed Chamber Picnic Among Highlights

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 schedule of events, including an additional day for the popular Community-Wide Garage Sale, a new tropical-themed 'GOACC Paradise in the Park' social event, and the continuation of annual favorites like Southern Tier Restaurants Week and the Southern Tier Corporate Challenge.

Why it matters

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce's event lineup is a key part of driving community engagement and supporting local businesses in the region. The changes and additions to the 2026 schedule reflect the chamber's commitment to evolving its programming to best meet the needs of its members and the broader community.

The details

The 2026 event lineup includes two parts for Southern Tier Restaurants Week, with the first running from March 13-21 and the second from August 7-15 (including the StrOlean festival). The annual Community-Wide Garage Sale will now span two days on May 8-9. The chamber is also renaming its annual clambake as 'GOACC Paradise in the Park', a tropical-themed social networking event scheduled for July 12. The Southern Tier Corporate Challenge will return on June 25, while the Chamber Golf Classic has been discontinued in favor of including various golf tournaments on the calendar. The GOACC annual dinner will take place on October 8, and the Jingle Bell Jubilee holiday event will move to the 'rare winter daylight' on December 12 at War Veterans Park.

  • Southern Tier Restaurants Week Part 1: March 13-21, 2026
  • Community-Wide Garage Sale: May 8-9, 2026
  • Southern Tier Restaurants Week Part 2 (including StrOlean): August 7-15, 2026
  • GOACC Paradise in the Park: July 12, 2026
  • Southern Tier Corporate Challenge: June 25, 2026
  • GOACC Annual Dinner: October 8, 2026
  • Jingle Bell Jubilee: December 12, 2026

The players

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce

The local chamber of commerce serving the Greater Olean, New York area, focused on supporting and promoting local businesses and community initiatives.

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What’s next

The chamber noted it is 'confident in these events and what they bring to the community' and is 'committed to our local business members, our community, and making a positive impact on our area' as it looks ahead to 2026.

The takeaway

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce's 2026 event lineup demonstrates its ongoing efforts to evolve its programming to best serve its members and the broader community, with additions like an expanded Community-Wide Garage Sale and a new tropical-themed social event reflecting its commitment to driving engagement and supporting local businesses.