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Harborfest is a four day  festival scheduled for the last full weekend in July and typically brings approximately 75,000 people on an annual basis to Oswego NY.

Since its founding in 1988, Harborfest has brought to its stages more than 600 national, regional and local performing artists on an admission free basis. Every year the small part time staff and a volunteer Board of Directors work hard to provide quality entertainment and memorable experiences for people of all ages from the arts and crafts vendors and the Jazz and Blues Stage in East Park (Washington Square), the Veteran’s Stage (River Walk West), the Main Event Amusement Midway on Lake Street, the Lakeview Stage at Breitbeck Park and the world famous Grucci Fireworks display in the harbor.

Harborfest receives strong support from the City of Oswego, Oswego County, the Oswego Police Department, the Oswego Fire Department, the Oswego Department of Public Works, the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department, the NYS Police Department, Oswego County Emergency Management, S.A.V.A.C. of Oswego, and the United States Coast Guard. This along with the financial and in-kind support from local industries, businesses and individual members provides the strong foundation that has made Harborfest the nationally recognized festival it is today.

At Harborfest we also rely heavily on the unselfish dedication of the many volunteers who donate countless hours each year to make sure Harborfest is an enjoyable and happy experience for all who attend.

Oswego Harborfest is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Our mission states that our responsibility is to “create nationally recognized festivals and events that attract and engage a broad and diverse audience, celebrate and build community spirit and advance economic development in Oswego and the surrounding area.” Since 1988 Harborfest has strived to live up to that statement.

You can help support our mission through a gift to Oswego Harborfest. A gift of any size is welcome. Gifts to Oswego Harborfest are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines.

In 2021 our goal is to continue the legacy of producing a spectacular community event for all attendees to enjoy. As a not-for-profit community organization, we count on support from generous donors to help us with our mission. Please join us in making a gift in support of Oswego Harborfest.

Gifts to Oswego Harborfest make an impact on the following areas:

• Music performances

• Attractions

• Health, Safety and Security

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