Olney Days 2010

Sadly, our parade was rained out this year. But here are some pictures of at least one float, that planned by Girl Scout Troop 518.

May 21-23, 2010

Schedule of Events

Olney Days 2010 Schedule (printable flyer)

Olney Days 2010 Volunteers Needed

Friday, May 21st
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Olney Days Kick-Off In the Gym at St. John’s Episcopal School

The Seventh Annual Mr. & Ms. Olney Contest

and the band, Crash
Admission: A Package or Can of Non-Perishable Food (for Olney Help)

Saturday, May 22nd
7:00 am-10:00 am Joe’s Ride and Stride Remembering Olney’s Kids

Joe’s Ride 2010 Brochure

To benefit the Joseph Patrick Sanford Foundation

Starts and Ends in the Oakdale Emory Church Parking Lot
and includes:

  • 45K & 30K Bike Ride (7 AM),
  • 10K Bike Ride (8 AM),
  • 5K Walk (8 AM)
  • & Kids Bike Rodeo (9 AM)

Pre-registration required. For more info, call Fletcher’s BP at 301 924-4500

4:00 pm – Dark Olney Days Festival Fun Fair and Fireworks at Olney Manor Park

(All activities take place from 4:00 till the fireworks, except as noted below)

  • Funfit
  • Drama Kid
  • Frizbee Derby
  • Soccer Kick-Off ­
  • Skateboard Derby
  • Lacrosse Shoot-Out­
  • Carnival Games
  • Fire Engine Rides
  • Pasta Eating Contest (5:00 pm)­
  • Ice Cream Eating Contest (5:30 pm)
  • Watermelon Eating & Seed Spitting Contest (6:00 pm)
  • Olney, England Pancake Race (7:00 pm)
  • Olney Community Band (6:00 -7:00 pm)­
  • Olney Big Band (7:30 – 9:00 pm)­
  • FIREWORKS at Dusk

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Sunday, May 23rd
10:00 am- 1:00 pm Olney Days Car and Truck Show

at Fletcher’s Service Center – 18001 Georgia Ave

Sponsored by Fletcher’s Service Center

For more info, call 301 924-4500

2:00 pm 27th Olney Days Parade

Olney Days 2010 Parade Application

Georgia Avenue between Prince Philip Dr and Spartan Rd

4:00 pm -7:30 pm Olney Days Rock the Lot Concert

in Rocketeria’s Parking Lot, – 18120 Hillcrest Avenue

Sponsored by Rocketeria / PROJECT CHANGE

Coordinated by the Greater Olney Civic Association

For more information, call 301 774-6774 or see www.goca.org