GOACC's 8th Annual Rally in the Valley

The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and the Motorcycle Enthusiasts will be hosting this event rain or shine. The Rally is expected to once again draw several thousand motorcyclists from across the region.

Friday, August 27, the  Rally will kick off the weekend with a MOTORCYCLE PARADE from the Olean Middle School to Bradner Stadium at 6 PM.  A free concert will feature regional band, Steel Reign, from 7-10 PM.  The Rally will also present the third annual BYOBW-- Bring your own Big Wheel adult race!  The event  runs until 11 PM.

On Saturday, August 28, the stadium will be turned into a street festival  with a variety of activities, including bike contests, bands, foods, and  vendors.  The event runs 11 AM - 11 PM.  Come join us as a spectator or even better - a participant.  Test your motorcycling skills and balance at the Biker Rodeo.  The musical entertainment on Saturday includes the Jokers Wild, 4:30 - 7:30 PM and The Strangers from 8 - 11 PM.  Food is plentiful all weekend!   Food vendors will have something for everyone. Retail vendors will have motorcycle accessories, clothing, sunglasses, leather wear, motorcycles, even a truck/trailer to haul your motorcycle!  
 The Legendary Gowanda Harley-Davidson is proud to be a sponsor of Rally in the Valley for 2010. They will be on hand displaying a selection of 2011 motorcycles that are available for demo rides at the dealership.  The folks at Gowanda Harley-Davidson invite you to stop by and pick up your Gowanda H-D tee or hat and make sure you entering in the daily gift card give-away for a mini shopping spree at Gowanda Harley-Davidson.  Gowanda Harley-Davidson is renowned for its service excellence and consistently ranks in the top 10% nationally. They have been in business since 1947 and have built a legendary reputation around “old school” values that are uncommon in today’s marketplace. Honesty, integrity, and hard work surround a customer experience that you just have to see for yourself.  It quite rare that the way someone does business creates a destination so sought after.  Once you walk through the doors, you’ll know why. Stop by and see how it was meant to be!  Experience the difference…..Accelerate your dreams at Gowanda Harley-Davidson.
 
Sunday, August 29, the bikes will take to the run and  complete an approximate 110-mile  dice run ending at Bradner Stadium in Olean with a food, music, prizes and more.  The  bikers will compete for $2,000 in dice run cash prizes. Rally has lined up the band Fat Brat to entertain from 3 - 6 PM.

RALLY RAFFLE -- Tickets are available for a chance to win a 2010 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide, black with flames, and second prize of a Krish Enclosed Two Bike Trailer.  The tickets are $20 with a limit of 2,000 tickets to be sold.  The drawing will be announced on Sunday, August 29.  The motorcycle was partially sponsored by Larry's Sport Center, Galeton, PA.  Tickets are available to purchase before the event at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, Poor Cow Leather, various Rally committee members and during the Rally event.
  
Friday, August 27
6 PM - Parade from the Olean Middle School to Bradner Stadium
7 – 10 PM Music by Steel Reign
8:10 – 8:30 PM Third Annual Big Wheel Adult Race
 
Saturday, August 28
Certo Brothers Stadium Fest
11 AM – 3 PM DJ Music
11 AM - 3 PM - Event Registration
3 PM Bike Games begin and include Slow Ride, Tire Toss, Tube-Ball Drop, Bike Jousting and Hot Dog
4:30 - 7:30 PM Jokers Wild
7:30 - 8 PM Bike Show Winners Announced
8 – 11 PM Music by The Strangers
 
Sunday, August 29
9:30 AM Registration inside Bradner Stadium
11 AM Dice Run Leaves Bradner Stadium
3 - 6 PM Music by the band, Fat Brat
4:30 PM Participants of Dice Run Need to Be back at Bradner Stadium 6 PM Prizes for Dice Run and Harley Raffle announced

For more information on this event please visit http://www.oleanny.com/rally