Oswego Harborfest

C’s Beverage Center Veteran’s Stage “Battle of the Bands”

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:32:36 +0000

C’s Beverage Center returns in 2013 to again sponsor the C’s Beverage Center “Veteran’s Stage” at River Walk West. Plenty of additions are being brought to River Walk West in 2013, which has been a staple venue at Harborfest for over two decades. C’s Beverage Center and Farm Market, located in Oswego, has been a longtime supporter of the festival and will welcome some of the best local and regional acts to the “Veterans Stage” again in 2013.

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2013 Harborfest “Triple Play 50/50 Raffle” presented by Furdi’s

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:02:06 +0000

Harborfest brings back the traditional cash 50/50 raffle in 2013 after a one year absence, but with a new twist. In 2013 there will be three winners of three separate drawings. During the 2012 festival, a brand new car was awarded to the raffle winner as a change to the cash winning format that had been introduced nearly a decade ago.

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C&S Companies present Van Halen Nation & the Devonshires

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:01:31 +0000

The 26th edition of Oswego’s Harborfest, New York State’s Premier Admission-Free Festival, gets underway on Thursday night July 25, 2013. The traditional opening ceremonies will again take place on the NRG Oswego Harbor Power “Lakeview Stage” in Breitbeck Park. The entertainment for that night will include a classic rock tribute band and a returning Harborfest favorite with roots in classic rock with the entire night being sponsored by the C&S Companies.

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Budweiser and CENG sponsor Foghat & Blue Oyster Cult shows

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:58:00 +0000

Bucking the tradition of one Friday night headliner on the NRG Oswego Harbor Power “Lakeview Stage” in Breitbeck Park, there will be two nationally known groups rocking crowd on the first full day of the 26th Harborfest on Friday July 26, 2013. Oswego’s Harborfest, New York State’s Premier Admission-Free Festival, will be proud to welcome Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult to the NRG Lakeview Stage courtesy of Budweiser and Constellation Energy Nuclear Group.

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“Live Wire” AC/DC tribute band highlights Harborfest Saturday

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:55:49 +0000

The largest line-up annually at Harborfest on the NRG Oswego Harbor Power “Lakeview Stage” in Breitbeck Park, is reserved for Saturday afternoon and evening. That will again be the case on Saturday July 27, 2013 as Oswego’s Harborfest, New York State’s Premier Admission-Free Festival, will be proud to welcome great regional bands to the NRG Lakeview Stage before and after the world class Grucci fireworks display presented by Entergy.

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Neil Diamond tribute closes out 2013 Harborfest

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:52:44 +0000

A great afternoon is lined up for the NRG Oswego Harbor Power “Lakeview Stage” in Breitbeck Park on Sunday July 28, 2013 as the 26th version of the festival comes to a close. Oswego’s Harborfest, New York State’s Premier Admission-Free Festival, will be hosting a touring Americana group along with a tribute performance to one of the most recognizable artists of all time on the NRG Lakeview Stage.

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OCFCU Jazz & Blues Park to host many acts at Harborfest 2013

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:08:47 +0000

The Oswego County Federal Credit Union Jazz & Blues Park will be the site of nearly a dozen bands for Harborfest in 2013. The popular eastside venue, located in Washington Square, traditionally is the setting for some of the best regional and national jazz and blues artists each year. Oswego’s Harborfest, New York State’s Premier Admission-Free Festival, will be proud to welcome three days full of great music to the Labatt Blue Light Jazz & Blues Stage from Friday through Sunday July 26-28, 2013.

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Behind the scenes bank sponsorship essential for Harborfest

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:29:55 +0000

Many things go on in planning Harborfest that occur either outside of the “Thursday to Sunday” window or completely behind the scenes altogether. One of those main things is made possible by title sponsorship from PathFinder Bank.

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Canale’s sponsors volunteer appreciation night April 22nd

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:09:13 +0000

Every year since 1974, the nation has recognized volunteers for all that they do to help promote things in their communities. For 2013, April 21st through the 27th has been designated as National Volunteer Week. As Harborfest prepares for its 26th event this July, it is important to recognize those volunteers that are necessary to make each festival a success. A pre-Harborfest recognition night, sponsored by Canale’s Restaurant, has been set aside for Monday April 22nd.

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Auditions set for 2013 Harborfest “Children’s Musical”

Oswego Harborfest Staff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:49:47 +0000

Area students ages 8 through 16 will have the opportunity to audition for a part in a very special youth musical to be presented during Harborfest 2013. The production this year is “Ellis Island…The American Dream” by Cheryl Kemeny. The musical follows the adventures and struggles of European immigrants who are searching for a better life in “the land of the free”. The musical will be under the direction of Bobbie Palange and Rocky Farden.

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