Oil City Curb Market

04/10/2026

03/14/2026

The ORA’s Elevating Outdoor Recreation Business Contest is now open for new or expanding businesses and services based in Venango County.

Eligible businesses include outdoor recreation services such as outfitters, but also production businesses such as the manufacturing of fishing rods or bicycles.

“This contest is an excellent opportunity for dreamers to become doers,” said Kim Harris, ORA Outdoor Recreation Manager, who is spearheading the contest. “Contestants can formalize an idea and win the funds to bring it to fruition.”

The first step is writing a concept paper, which is due to the ORA by 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 via email to [email protected], or mail or hand delivery to 217 Elm St., Oil City, PA 16301.

Up to five finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges based on submitted concept papers. Contestants will be notified if they are a finalist around May 14, 2026. Finalists must submit a Business Plan by 4 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Finalists are required to give an oral presentation of their business plan to the contest’s judges around Thursday, August 20, 2026. If the judges determine no entry meets the criteria, the ORA reserves the right to withhold awarding prizes.

If winners are selected, they will be announced during the Allegheny River Music and Arts Festival in Oil City Friday, September 11.

The first place prize is $10,000, and a second place prize of $5,000 will also be awarded.

Full details, including exact deadlines, and applications are available on the ORA’s website at https://oilregion.org/tourism/outdoor-recreation/

Additional support for writing the concept papers and business plans is available for free from Amy Keth, Assistant Director of the Small Business Development Center at PennWest University. She can be reached at [email protected] or 814-393-1956.

The ORA is administering the contest with funding support from Venango County.

“We hope the contest is the incentive some of our local outdoor recreation enthusiasts need to launch a new venture or expansion,” said Harris.

01/15/2026

Applications are now being accepted. Please note that if you are a maker or artist in Oil City, you are required to submit an application, although no fee is applicable. Additionally, if you are interested in busking, you may complete a form with dates you woukd loke to perform
And the timex. Non-profit organizations wishing to participate in selling lunches on select Thursdays are also invited to submit a form at no charge with the dates you prefer.

01/15/2026

Calling all nonprofits and for profit vendors : are any of you interested in hosting a Thursday luncheon fundraiser from 11am to 5pm at Central Ave., Plaza, during the weekly curb market? If interested in hosting one or two Thursdays, please call 814-673-5086. Note that this would be a bring-your-own-grill event, as electric is not available. You would be encouraged to bring chilled beverages to sell as well.

01/05/2026

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‼️‼️Final Call for your business/organization's information on annual events being held in 2026 to be included in the 1st city-wide printed brochure, online, and in kiosks for 2026.

01/03/2026

Deadline for submission is January 30th. The Oil City Main Street program has secured three of its five First Friday music bookings, with additional openings available. We have openings for 5 smaller evening events and extra days, as well as opportunities for Arma Fest! We know you are all worth much more but we have a limited budget but are very grateful
For the Jack Rowley Charitable Trust Fund to have we we do! Performance pay will range from $50 to $600. Interested musicians, please email [email protected] with your band name, contact information, minimum fee, and a sample of your work. (All genres welcome) Thank you; we appreciate your interest and would love to provide a platform for you to showcase your talents in our town, although budget constraints limit our capacity to hire all applicants.
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I will be passing on your information to other groups in and around our county that book music festivals! So no not let the limited budget keep you from
Sharing your talent and requesting over $600.
[email protected]

12/13/2025

Time to order fresh Christmas Eve bread and bagels! 🥖🥯

We will get a delivery of both on Christmas Eve morning. Our special hours are 9AM to 2PM — bread is available when we open at 9AM; bagels will get here at 10AM.

Here are the options:

BREAD:
Butternut Asiago Focaccia
Cinnamon Cranberry Raisin Bread
Country French (Mild Sourdough)
Roasted Garlic Red Pepper Sourdough

BAGELS:
Plain
Asiago
Everything
Blueberry
Cinnamon Raisin
Sun-Dried Tomato
*Other flavors available if purchased by the dozen. See form for details.

Orders are due Sunday 12/21. Find our form here: https://forms.gle/CQ8RaoGRVqumaEc3A

11/24/2025

One more week!

Join us next Sunday, November 30th, at the world's largest art event during the year's busiest holiday shopping weekend. Businesses all over Oil City will be hosting art vendors of all kinds for your gift-buying needs. We'll be at Clifford’s Carpets & Rug Gallery! Watch the ARTS Oil City page for a map as we get closer to the event.

Remember: shopping small and shopping local matters 🧡

10/29/2025

10/07/2025

An ounce of prevention is worth its weight in firetrucks! Our Oil City Tube facility is partnering with the Oil City Firefighters IAFF Local #700 for a Community Fire Prevention Night on October 9. Join us from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Seneca Street for firetrucks, safety demos, fire prevention information, Webco booths, and a visit from Smokey Bear!