At Harborfest, there’s fun for the whole family! Join us for a variety of special events and activities throughout the weekend. *More details to follow soon!
Corning Museum of Glass
Hot Glass Roadshow
East Park – July 23-25
The Hot Glass Roadshow brings the artistry and education of glassmaking beyond the walls of the Corning Museum of Glass and into the Jazz & Blues venue at East Park. The Corning Museum of Galss Hot Glass Roadshow uses unique glassmaking equipment to recreate a state-of-the-art studio where the museum’s gaffers demonstrate complex hot glassmaking techniques.
Friday, July 23
Children’s Parade presented by Oswego Health
Pre-Parade: 10 AM; Parade begins at 11 AM
The Harborfest Children’s Parade presented by Oswego Health is open to any and all children who want to participate. This year, all participants will gather at East Park in Oswego at 10 a.m. The parade route will take participants from East Park to the Family Park at Fort Ontario beginning at 11 a.m. The parade celebrates the history of France, this year’s Harborfest Cultural Theme.
Pre-Parade T-shirt Workshops will once again be held at the Breitbeck Park Pavilion:
7/21 – 3 pm-4 pm & 6 pm-7 pm
7/22 – 10am-11 am & 12 pm-1 pm
Saturday, July 24
Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular
(Approximate starting time – 9:30 PM)
As it has for the past 22 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 24th during Harborfest 2010. Sponsored by Entergy Nuclear, owner-operator of the 855 MW James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Station in Scriba, the Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular featuring fireworks by Grucci’s of New York continues to be the highlight of Harborfest. The nearly half-hour Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular is the only world-class fireworks exhibition in upstate New York and demonstrates the highest level of pyrotechnic artistry as thousand of shells and “ground effects” are choreographed to a carefully selected music track, that can be heard live on TK 105.5 FM. Produced by Fireworks by Grucci, the Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular is a very special event that draws an estimated audience of more than 100,000 people to the shores of Lake Ontario each year. The Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular at Harborfest 2010 will began Saturdya, July 24 at 9:30 pm and the music-track will again be simulcast on TK 105.5 FM. Come early to enjoy everything Harborfest has to offer and get to find a good spot for watching the fireworks. Best viewing is along the harbor area in the City of Oswego from Fort Ontario on the east to Breitbeck Park on the west.
OTHER FEATURED HARBORFEST SPECIAL EVENTS
NYS Canal Corp – TUG URGER
Lock 8, Oswego River (East side, under Bridge St. Bridge)
The tugboat “Urger” is the flagship of the fleet of vessels operated by the New York State Canal Corporation on the 524-mile Canal System.
Built in 1901 in Ferrysburg, Michigan, this venerable tug is one of the oldest working vessels in the country still afloat. Originally built for use as a commercial shipping vessel, the “Urger” was originally christened the “Henry J. Dornbos,” after a prominent Michigan merchant. She was described in the Detroit Free Press as the “finest fishing boat in the local fishing fleet.”
In the early 1920s, the tug was sold, renamed the “Urger,” and entered the New York State Canal fleet. Stationed in Waterford, the “Urger” served more than 60 years hauling machinery, dredges and scows on the Erie and Champlain Canals until she was retired from service in the 1980s.
PoppyTown Puppets & Music
Novelis Family Park at Fort Ontario
Friday, July 23 (1, 2, 4 & 6 PM) & Saturday, July 24 (1, 2:30, 4:30 & 6:30 PM)
Sunday, July 25 (1, 2:30 & 3:30 PM)
PoppyTown Puppets & Music was established in 1995 when Marilyn Schroeder & husband Martin Howard began collaborating a show that combines the Magic of Puppets and the Excitement of Live Music. All the puppets are hand crafted by Marilyn and the stage, props and scenery are built by Martin. The storylines, scripts and musical venues are their original creation. This creative process takes countless hours of work in their studio and woodshop. Together, their intent in the production of PoppyTown Puppet Shows is to bring humor, drama, enchantment and inspiration to the audience. As a family entertainment production, they both hold the belief that the many virtues of good moral ethics are the backbone of the family structure. This element is displayed throughout their shows in a unique and entertaining way. www.poppytownpuppets.com
Steve Gryb, the Pied Piper of Percussion
Novelis Family Park at Fort Ontario
Friday, July 23 (12, 2, 4 PM) & Saturday, July 24 (12, 2, 4 PM)
Steve Gryb, the Pied Piper of Percussion, presents “The Rhythm is Going to Get You!” – - America’s MOST interactive percussion show for the young and the young at heart. It’s exciting, entertaining, educational, and a whole lot of fun with prizes for every child who participates in the show!! When the Pied Piper comes to town, everyone has a good time! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see this nationally touring show – - come see why audiences across the country are amazed that one person can play so many instruments! www.grybmusic.com/percussion/Percussion
Snakes-N-Stuff with Dan Chase
Novelis Family Park at Fort Ontario
Dan Chase has compiled a unique collection of animals over the past 15 years. His reptile program, Snakes-N-Stuff, was created to educate people of all ages about the importance of reptiles, arachnids, amphibians, snakes, etc. Snakes-N-Stuff makes reptiles fun and interesting. Through his displays and interactions, Dan helps the audience better understand and appreciate the special nature of these reptiles and their importance to the environment. The audience is invited to interact with the reptiles – by viewing, touching and asking questions. This is not just a show. It is a fully staffed exhibit. If you want to know anything about any of the beautiful creatures, Dan and his staff will have the answer for you.The Skyriders!
Breitbeck Park
Friday, July 23 & Saturday, July 24 (2, 4 & 7 pm)
& Sunday, July 25 (12:30, 2 & 3 pm)
The Skyriders! is an awesome team of incredibly talented and professional trampoline acrobats that have been performing what’s been called “the best trampoline show in the industry” for more than 13 years and recently won the “Best Presentation Award” at The International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand while performing for Mercedes Benz. Headed by 3 Time National Trampoline Champion Ken Kovach, The Skyriders! Trampoline Show has performed as a featured halftime show for more than 29 NBA teams! These talented aerial entertainers, who have many national and international titles between them, reach heights of up to 26 feet in the air! During the show they perform worldclass competitive trampoline routines but what sets The Skyriders! apart from the rest is the show stopping maneuvers featuring snow skis, snowboards, wakeboards, ball tossing and even Ken’s Guinness World Record Hula Hoop routine and his hilarious, sky high finale, the front-drop poses followed by his death defying “neck breaker” which always draws a gasp from the crowds! www.theskyriders.comDisc-Connected K9’s Frisbee Dog Team, Inc.
Historic Maritime District
Friday, July 23 & Saturday, July 24 (1, 3 & 5 pm)
& Sunday, July 25 (11:30, 1:30 & 3:30 pm)
Trainer Lawrence Frederick started out playing in human Frisbee competitions until he discovered the disc dog world in 1991. Now, not only are Lawrence and his team of incredible dogs the most widely recognized Frisbee Dog Team in the world, (with a world record 22 World Finals appearances) but he made history by being the first human to compete with two dogs at the same time in the World Frisbee Dog Championships in 2003; and then became the first human to compete with three dogs in the same year in the World Frisbee Dog Championships in 2006; and then again in 2007. In 2008 he blew the top off of competition standards by qualifying “four” dogs for the World Championship Finals; a feat probably to never be out done. At the same time, Lawrence and “Harley Davidson” won the 2008 AWI Disc Dog World Championships. As a dog lover, and a former human Frisbee World Champion, Lawrence travels around the world sharing his expertise and wowing crowds as part of the Disc-Connected K9’s Frisbee Dog Team.
This internationally acclaimed professional Frisbee dog touring show is comprised of some of the best Frisbee Dogs on the planet. (including six different World Finalists) This team has performed all over the world in the past fourteen years at all types of events; including Paris, France; Santiago, Chile; Caracas, Venezuela; Acapulco, Mexico; Toronto, Canada; Bogota, Columbia; Tokyo, Japan and just about every state in the US. You may have also seen them on David Letterman, Jay Leno, Kathy & Regis, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, ESPN, Good Morning America, Animal Attractions, Sabado Sensational, etc.).
Through performances with his canine team, Lawrence hopes to not only entertain but to also show audiences that any dog can become incredible if they are well cared for and shown the love and attention they deserve. Lawrence spreads the message that dogs are truly a blessing, and he encourages everyone to rescue an animal because it brings so much happiness to both the owner and their new best friend. When Lawrence and his team aren’t competing in world championships or appearing at half-time shows or other presentations world wide, they spend time doing volunteer pet therapy at the local Children’s Hospital Wards, Convalescent and Assisted Living Homes, in their hometown of Jacksonville, Fla. Although Lawrence has traveled the world and met millions of people and dogs, he prides himself most on the fact that he has never met a dog that he couldn’t get along with. www.k9frisbee.com
Sunday, July 25 – Novelis Family Park at Fort Ontario
Ecumenical Service (9 AM)
Salute to Seniors Concert (12 PM-3:30 PM)
Featuring Ron & Nancy OneSong (12 PM)
Dan Elliott Quintet (2 PM)
