marks the 30th anniversary of the Annual Oil Heritage Festival, proudly sponsored by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. The festival honors the area's rich heritage that resulted from the discovery of petroleum and the "oil boom" that occurred along Oil Creek in the mid-1800s. In that oil fueled the Industrial Revolution and the modernization of America's transportation industry, our region is frequently referred to as "the valley that changed the world."

The Annual Oil Heritage Festival depicts our distinctive heritage by incorporating many heritage
related events into one of Western Pennsylvania's major festivals … a fun-filled festival draws thousands of visitors and guests to the region each year.

Volunteers from civic and social organizations help to sponsor wonderful events designed to provide fun and entertainment for people of all ages.

Oil Heritage Festival events and activities typically include:

	A Large Arts & Crafts Show registration form
	Business Tribute Luncheon
	A Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
	Evening Outdoor Concerts
	Trolley Tours
	The Region's Largest Parade registration form
	Children's Parade & Special Events
	A 5-K Race
	Children's Fun Fair
	Fireworks Displays
	Oil City Idol Contest
	Jr. Idol Registration Form 15 and under
	Idol Registration Form ages 16 - 27
	Sr. Idol Registration Form 28 and over
	A Raft Race on the Allegheny River
	A Farmer's Market
	An Ice Cream Social
	Food Vendors In The Park registration form
	Great Food & Great Fun!     2008 Printable Schedule of Events

From July 24 - 27, 2008 the 30th Annual Oil Heritage Festival will take place in Oil City, PA. Within approximately two-months of the festival, you will be able to secure a printable tentative schedule of events from this site.

For more information or to be placed on the mailing list to receive a complete schedule of events, contact the Chamber by telephone at (814) 676-6296 or e-mail: chamber@venangochamber.org.

Printable Arts & Crafts Vendor information sheet and application

Printable Food Vendor information sheet and application

2008 MAJOR OVERALL SPONSORS

GOLD LEVEL

Henry and Beverly Suhr

Polish National Alliance

The Talking Phone Book

SILVER LEVEL

Stublers Drive-Thru Beverages

BRONZE LEVEL

Clarion University - Venango Campus
CSOnline Security
Dr. Donald Smith, Dr. Rob Woods, Dr. John Karian
Morrison Funeral Home
National City Bank
St. Stephen Parish
UPMC Northwest

EVENT SPONSORS

Childrens Events
Comcast
Crawford & Fitch
First United National Bank
First Presbyterian Church
Hasek Law Office
Kellner's Fireworks
Northwest Savings Bank
Rotary Club of Oil City
Marie T. Veon, District Attorney

Car & Motorcycle Show
4 Your Car Connection
Caldwell Printing Services
Farmers National Bank
Gahr Excavating
Klapec Auto Body, Inc. -
Law Offices of Robert W. McFate
Lutz Radiator/Automotive
Oil City Automotive
Presbyterian Home

Heritage Events
Charles E. and Martha H. Breene
Friedhaber's
Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism
Reinsel Funeral Home

Arts & Crafts
Venango Center for Creative Development

OVERALL FESTIVAL SPONSORS

The Arlington Hotel
Barber's Orchard
Barr's Insurance
Cartwright Fireworks, Inc.
Electralloy
Fifth Season Financial Services
Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union
Galaxy F.C.U.
Giant Eagle
Grand Rental Station/Grand Events
H & R Block
Marc Maslov MD- Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates of NW PA
PA CareerLink Oil Region
OCP Warehouse
Seneca Primary Care, Inc
Surgical Associates of Oil City
Villa Italia Ristorante
YWCA Oil City/YWCA Summer Playground

PATRON

BloominGail's
Culligan Water Conditioning
Wilma Johnson
Penn-Aire Aviation, Inc.
Deborah Sharpe, Venango County Treasurer
Ron & Alice Shoup
Tri-County Pest Control
Venango Plumbing & Heating