Harborfest is a vibrant, free summer festival held at the end of July in Oswego, NY each year since 1988. This beloved community event, organized by a non-profit, features live music from more than two dozen bands and performers, delicious food, thrilling rides, and the biggest and best fireworks show in Upstate New York. More than 50,000 people attend each year.
Schedule of Events:
Breitbeck Park
Breitbeck Park comes alive during Harborfest. The park hosts a diverse variety of live music performances on its main stage. Food, arts and crafts, farmer’s market and business vendors line the park, making for great eating and excellent shopping. Support our vendors to help keep Harborfest free for you to attend!
Children take center stage on Friday, as the annual Children’s Parade ends at the park and kicks off a day of special performances and activities. The Midway Carnival and the Cahill Pier music stage are a short walk away. The park’s scenic location along the Oswego Marina, Harbor, and Great Lakes provides a beautiful backdrop for the festivities and a great place to watch the region’s biggest and best fireworks show. Breitbeck Park is the heart of Harborfest.
On the Breitbeck Park Constellation stage:
1:45 PM: Stan Colella Orchestra – sponsored by Laser Transit, LTD
4:00 PM: Mike Farrar and the Houserockers – sponsored by Raby’s Ace Home Center
5:45 PM: Urgent – Tribute to Foreigner – sponsored by RJ Caruso Accounting & T.J. Burke Lumber Co., Inc.
Children’s area (East end of Breitbeck Park)
Friday – Sunday:
-Veranica’s Dancing Dogs
-The Shadow Players
East Park/Washington Square (Jazz & Blues)
Jazz and Blues Stage
12:45 PM: Jess Novak Band
3:00 PM: Tan and Sober Gentlemen sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Gibby’s Irish Pub
Midway Carnival
On Lake Street in front of the Coast Guard Station.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday – Noon – 8:00 PM
Pricing:
Rides will be priced at 3, 4 and 5 tickets per ride.
Tickets are $1.50 each; 20 tickets for $30 and 50 tickets for $60.
Pre-event sale; 50 tickets for $45.
Helicopter Rides
Helicopter rides return to Harborfest for 2025!
Soar high above Harborfest for five minutes and see the beauty of Lake Ontario and our amazing shoreline. Let FLX Helicopters show you Oswego as the birds see it! Rides are $50 per person for a five minute flight.
Schedule:
Sunday, noon-6pm
Location:
Breitbeck Park - 91 Lake St, Oswego, NY 13126
William S. Cahill Pier - 39 Lake St, Oswego, NY 13126
Franklin Square - W Seneca St, Oswego, NY 13126
Washington Square - 25 E Oneida St, Oswego, NY 13126
