By RICK MILLER
Olean Star
GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company’s annual two-day Band Jam kicks off Friday night with Octagon playing rock hits. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Five bands — a mix of rock and country — are set to perform Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. with The Pope Boys playing country music. Other bands include:
- Interstate Daydream from 3-5 p.m.
- The Wildfire Band from 5-7 p.m.
- Chillbillys from 7-9 p.m.
- Savannah Swatland 9 p.m.-midnight. Swatland, a past American Idol contestant, is a country music performer.
The gates open at noon on Saturday, with performances on the outside stage, weather permitting.
The 2026 Band Jam is a rock & country music festival with delicious food, cold beverages, cornhole and fun activities. Food vendors are open to the public.
Wristbands Friday cost $5 and $15 on Saturday. Kids under 12 are free.
Over the past few years, the Great Valley Band Jam has succeeded the firemen’s Great Valley Regatta as the department’s major fundraiser.
The Band Jam is located at the Great Valley Firemen’s Clubhouse, 6035 Depot St. in Great Valley.
Camping is available for the weekend for $60.
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