OUR MISSION
To promote an increased public awareness of, and civic pride in, the unique history and geography as well as the varied cultural and recreational opportunities to be found in the City of Oswego and its waterfront, the County of Oswego, the Oswego River and the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario. This will include, but not be limited to, providing a series of events or activities which highlight the quality of life in this area.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Harborfest is produced by Oswego Harbor Festivals Inc and is supported through memorabilia sales, site fees, membership, foundation grants and by the business community. Harborfest is thankful to its business partners for their generosity and continued support throughout the years. As a not-for-profit organization Oswego Harbor Festivals Inc. operates on a break-even budget and relies heavily on the support of volunteers. Proceeds from all revenue sources go toward the expenses associated with putting on this admission-free festival. Revenues in excess of expenses are invested into improvements for the next festival and support of cultural education in Oswego County Schools.
Staff:
Steve Fulton, Interim Executive Director
(director@oswegoharborfest.com)
Barbara Manwaring, Business Manager – Performing Arts Coordinator
(bmanwaring@oswegoharborfest.com)
Steve Pryor, Sponsorship – Media PR – Membership
(spryor@oswegoharborfest.com)
Dorothy Strahley, Memorabilia – Logistics – Vendor Coordinator
(vendor@oswegoharborfest.com)
Michael Petrilli, Volunteer Coordinator
(mpetrilli@oswegoharborfest.com)
Officers:
- President ………………………..Mike Howard
- 1st Vice President …………….Chuck Handley
- Treasurer………………………..Amanda Baker
- Recording Secretary………….Jon Spaulding
- Corresponding Secretary……Sean Callen
- At Large…………………………..Bruce Turner
Board of Directors:
Amanda Baker
Jeff Bame
Doug Buske
Sean Callen
Brian Chetney
Nancy Czerow
Ron Falise
Joe Garafolo
Chuck Handley
Mike Howard
Margaret Mahaney
Ernest Monts
Jake Mulcahey
Mike Myers
Ed Proto
Courtney Radick
Jon Spaulding
Chris Stupp
Ron Tescarella
Amy Tresidder
Dave “Gibby” Thompson
Chena Tucker
Bruce Turner
Harborfest Committees:
Executive
Audit/Finance
Children’s
Vendor
Finance
Government Relations
Fundraising
Sponsorship/Special Event
Membership
Logistics
Publicity
Merchandise
Nominating/Personnel
Programming
Volunteer/Park Manager
Affiliations:
International Festival and Events Association
New York Festival and Events Association
Seaway Trail, Inc.
Oswego County Tourism Advisory Council
Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce
