Taste of Olean
Taste of Olean
Sample a variety of flavors and take in some amazing art at War Veterans Park
OLEAN - Restaurant applications for this year's Taste of Olean have been sent to more than 60 restaurants for the 30th Annual Taste of Olean scheduled for July 25th from 11:00am-5:00pm at the fan favorite location – War Veterans Park, 551 East State Street, Olean. The Taste of Olean is co-sponsored by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, its 44 Corporate Sponsors, and National Grid Co. The Taste of Olean is a festival filled with great food and entertainment. Admission to the event is free. Pay as you eat!
For restaurants to qualify, they must be a public eating place whose primary commercial function is to serve food on a retail basis, offers seating at the principle place of business and is open year round in the greater Olean area. Regional and specialty foods, as well as food trucks, if interested in participating, will need to be approved by the Taste committee. For the 'Tastes' segment of the event, the committee is encouraging restaurants to present “tastes” of foods - not whole meals or sandwiches - smaller portions with affordable costs between 50 cents and $5.00.
The Taste committee has scheduled activities and entertainment to draw people to the fun-filled event. The Tri-County Arts Council is currently accepting applications from regional artists to participate in the 70th Annual Art in the Park celebration, to be held in conjunction with the Taste.
Olean Theatre Workshop will be hosting a Taste of Talent showcasing local talent entertainment. Eric Jones will be on site with his famous Caricature drawings. Balloon animals and face painting will also be offered.
The fourteenth annual Hospitality Wall of Fame will be awarded at the Taste. The Hospitality Wall of Fame recognizes individuals and/or businesses who have made a significant contribution and given exceptional service to the food service/hospitality industry in the past and who may continue to do so.
The cost for a restaurant to vend at the Taste of Olean is $225 for GOACC members and $275 for non-GOACC members. GOACC will not be selling taste tickets for the food/beverage; each vendor will handle the cash transactions at their booths. Taste of Olean is a festival for the entire family - food, music, activities, art, and fun! For more information on this year’s Taste of Olean, call the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or email taste@oleanny.com.