Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc. recently welcomed three new members to the board of directors. Dan Dorsey, Jr., 2nd Vice President of the Harborfest Board and Chairperson of the Nominating Committee recommended Brian Chetney, Mike Domicolo and Mike Myers to each serve a three-year term on the board.
Oswego Harborfest announced today that Harborfest’s BowlFest 2010 will take place on Sunday, April 11 at Lighthouse Lanes on Shampine Drive in Oswego from 12 PM to 3 PM.
Harborfest is now accepting applications for spring and summer 2010 internships. Harborfest can offer a variety of internship options with a variety of areas of concentration.
FRED POLLARD has been named Sponsorship/Membership Manager for Oswego Harborfest, it was announced today. POLLARD will oversee all aspects of sponsorships, memberships and fundraising for Harborfest.
Harborfest officials announced today the return of East Park as a venue for Harborfest 2010.
“We had a great deal of reaction from the community and festival goers about the absence of East Park this past year,” said Tom Van Schaack, Executive Director of Harborfest. (More)
For the fifth time, Oswego Harborfest has been chosen one of the Top 100 Events in North America for group travel in 2010, the American Bus Association announced recently. [more]
Oswego Harborfest is seeking applicants for performance slots for the 2010 edition of the festival slated for July 22 – 25, 2010.
The festival seeks performers of all genre type. (More)
Just in case you missed out on your chance to get the latest Harborfest merchandise, it’s not too late.
Take home a memory of this year’s Harborfest with the latest Harborfest T-shirt, sweatshirt, polo shirt and cap. (More)
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THANK YOU to the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of visitors that made this year’s Harborfest a success! We hope that everyone had a great time and please make plans to come back for Harborfest 2010, July 22-25.
Bonnie Wright is the winner of the 2009 Harborfest 50:50 Raffle.Wright, from Warwick, NY purchased the winning ticket at the Historic Martime District Square venue. The first-time Harborfester won nearly $5300 in the annual raffle – CONGRATULATIONS BONNIE!
The final afternoon of entertainment and fun at Oswego Harborfest 2009 will feature a variety of activities and music for people of all ages.
Breitbeck Park will open at 11 AM and music will begin at 12 Noon; The Historic Maritime Square opens for business at 11 AM and the Reithoffer Amusement Rides get kick started [...]
Three great sounds will grace the Riverwalk Stage at Riverwalk West Sunday afternoon to close out Harborfest 2009.At 12 Noon, An Audience of One will open the entertainment bringing their extensive repertoire of both original and cover songs that appeal to a wide and diverse audience.
At 1:30 PM, cliudan takes the stage with it’s tribute [...]
On Sunday, July 26th the NRG Lakeview Stage at Breitbeck Park in Oswego will rock with the sounds of the ‘greatest decade in rock & roll’ as The Devonshires bring their thrilling live performance to Oswego’s Harborfest.The Devonshires, who have performed from with rock legends such as The Doobie Brothers, The Jefferson Airplane and The [...]
In celebration of “Ol’ Blue Eyes”, the swinging sounds of The Sinatra Show will fill the air during Harborfest 2009 with a live concert, Sunday afternoon, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. on the Family Stage at Fort Ontario.Harborfest’s annual Seniors Concert will feature The Sinatra Show, starring the Grammy nominated, Joey Thomas Big Band and [...]
Saturday at Harborfest is full of a variety of music and activities for the entire famimly.The annual Radio Disney Concert featuring Savannah Outen kick starts the music at Breitbeck Park beginning at 11:30 AM on the NRG Lakeview Stage. Jumpin’ Joe Whiting follows at 2:30 PM, followed by Pete McMahon and the Supernaturals at 4 [...]
Thanks to the support of Eagle Beverage and Budweiser, Harborfest will be bringing one of the most recognizable performers of the ‘60’s, THE MONKEES Lead Singer, MICKY DOLENZ to the shores of Lake Ontario for a thrilling live performance on the NRG Lakeview Stage tonight in Breitbeck Park.All Harborfest music venues will be open on [...]
Opening Night at Oswego Harborfest is upon us. Harborfest kicks off with a double-tribute band concert featuring “Hotel California” and “Live Wire”, two of the most popular tribute bands in country.HOTEL CALIFORNIA “A Salute to the Eagles” blends extraordinary vocal and musical talents, to faithfully and accurately reproduce the sound of The Eagles studio recordings [...]
The Oswego Fire Department, as part of Oswego Harborfest, will be conducting a simulated river rescue on Saturday July 25th as part of Harborfest 2009. The rescue will begin at 1:15 pm in the Oswego River in front of Riverwalk West. The simulation will demonstrate rescuers coming to the aid of a canoeist in distress [...]
Oswego Harborfest has a brand new collection of merchandise now available at the Harborfest offices at 41 Lake Street in Oswego at the McCrobie Building.Several new designs have been introduced for this year’s Harborfest. Four new designs for T-shirts are available, including this year’s Harborfest “theme” design that incorporates a captain’s steering wheel with the [...]
One of Harborfest’s most popular attractions, the Pride of New York, will be returning for Harborfest 2009 but in a new location. Located at Breitbeck Park, Pride of New York, hosts a wide selection of vendors offering delicious, home made and homegrown products. From full-bodied New York State wines and tasty cheeses, to mouthwatering treats [...]
Well-known local musician, Ron Richards has been named winner of the 2009 Harborfest song contest.A veteran of the Oswego County music scene, Richards has performed with a number of local bands as well as performing as a solo artist. The talented guitarist / vocalist is no stranger to the Harborfest song competition having won the [...]
Harborfest has announced that the festival will host its annual Children’s Gala on Tuesday, July 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. at historic Fort Ontario in Oswego.Sponsored by Entergy, the Harborfest Children’s Gala is an entertaining evening that offers children aged Pre-K to 10 a variety of food, fun, activities and live entertainment. Children will [...]
One of Harborfest’s most exciting attractions has found a new home for 2009. The fun-filled Harborfest Midway will be located in the parking lot next to the United States Coast Guard Station in the Historic Maritime District along the north side of Lake Street in Oswego.”We are pleased to be able to bring this fine [...]
On Sunday, July 26th the NRG Lakeview Stage at Breitbeck Park in Oswego will rock with the sounds of the ‘greatest decade in rock & roll’ as The Devonshires bring their thrilling live performance to Oswego’s Harborfest.The Devonshires, who have performed from with rock legends such as The Doobie Brothers, The Jefferson Airplane and The [...]
The City of Oswego announced recently parking restrictions that will be enforced during Harborfest this year.According to a letter sent to residents by Police Chief Michael Dehm, the City’s main objective for Harborfest this, and every, year is to ensure the quickest possible response of our emergency service personnel and to ensure the best possible [...]
Oswego Harborfest has announced that Choo-Choo Trolley’s will once provide transportation during Harborfest on both the east and west sides of Oswego. The west side Trolley loop will begin Thursday, July 23 at 5 PM and continue through Sunday, July 26 with four convenient stops scheduled at various Harborfest venues. The east side Trolley loop [...]
The volunteer program is one of the most important parts of the Harborfest Organization. Planning and staffing the festival requires over 600 volunteers every year. The 2009 festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. It’s not too late to become a part of it!
The location for the Harborfest Midway amusement rides is now set. After careful deliberations over several months, the Oswego Common Council approved the Harborfest request to use the Wright’s Landing parking lot off Lake Street as the site for the 2009 Midway.
“We’re pleased that this issue has finally been resolved,” said Tom Van Schaack, Executive [...]
Oswego, NY – Harborfest invites community members, business leaders and civic organizations to help them ‘Thank A Service Member.’ Coordinated by Harborfest Sponsorship Committee Member, Peter Allen, ‘Thank A Service Member’ (TASM) is a program designed to provide a tangible and lasting way to show your appreciation and gratitude for the service, dedication, courage, accomplishments, [...]
OSWEGO, NY – Tom Van Schaack, Executive Director of Harborfest, has announced that Eagle Beverage and Labatt will serve as the official sponsor of the opening night festivities at Harborfest 2009. Eagle Beverage and Labatt will bring two of the country’s premier tribute bands to the NRG Lakeview Stage as Harborfest 2009 gets underway with an opening night concert that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Oswego, NY – All the fun and excitement of Harborfest 2009 is fast approaching…. opening night ceremonies sponsored by Eagle Beverage; fantastic concerts on the NRG Lakeview Stage; the spectacular Grucci Fireworks display sponsored by Entergy; a new Family Park at Fort Ontario sponsored by Novelis; and you can be a part of it by [...]
Oswego, NY – Harborfest officials have announced that the festival will add a new venue for 2009, the Novelis Family Park at Fort Ontario. Located on the grounds of historic Fort Ontario, the Novelis Family Park will be dedicated exclusively to children and their families. The venue will be filled with a variety of quality, [...]
Oswego, NY – Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Constellation Energy the 2009 edition of Harborfest will feature an exciting new venue, the Constellation Energy Environment Expo.
“We are thrilled to be adding this new venue to Harborfest,” said Lauren Loney, Sponsorship Coordinator for Harborfest. “Each year we look to find new ways to grow the [...]
Oswego, NY – Harborfest is defined by its traditions…world-class fireworks, nationally known entertainers, food and fun for all ages and the official Harborfest song. Each year festival organizers listen to entries from local songwriters hoping to strike the right chord and have their musical composition selected as the official Harborfest song.
Once again Harborfest is soliciting [...]
Oswego, NY – As it has for the past 21 years the Oswego Harbor will bathe in the glow of a dazzling fireworks display as the Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular lights up the sky on Saturday evening, July 25th during Harborfest 2009.
Sponsored by Entergy Nuclear, owner-operator of the 855 MW James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Station [...]
Oswego, NY – The Board of Directors for Harborfest has announced that Tom Van Schaack has been named the new Executive Director for Harborfest.
Board member and Chairman of Harborfest’s Personnel Committee, Ed Proto, said that he was happy that Harborfest was able to fill the position with such a talented individual. “Tom, who is a [...]
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Harborfest Sponsorship Coordinator, Lauren Loney has announced that NRG Energy, Inc. is the official sponsor for the “Lakeview Main Stage” in Breitbeck Park for Harborfest 2009.
Oswego, NY – Its that time of year again, the snow is piling up, the temperatures are reaching new lows and in the greater Oswego area…our thoughts turn with anticipation to warm summer days and the excitement of Harborfest 2009!
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