sponsor

be seen & loved

Harborfest is more than a festival placement. It is a chance to connect your business to a beloved regional tradition while supporting a nonprofit event that continues to drive tourism, economic activity, and community pride.

“Without the generosity of our sponsors, this festival would not exist as it does today.”

Why Sponsor

turn attention into association

Approximately 50,000 people converge on Oswego every July for four days of free music, fireworks, food, and community. Sponsorship places your brand directly in front of that audience through signage, naming rights, press, digital exposure, and on-site activation.

Established in 1988, Harborfest is Oswego’s signature admission-free festival — four days of live music, artisans, food, and the renowned Fireworks by Grucci on the shores of Lake Ontario. Organized entirely by volunteers and funded by sponsors like National Grid, Constellation, Novelis, and Pathfinder Bank, Harborfest drives real economic impact for local hotels, restaurants, and the broader Oswego County community

Venue Sponsorships

Support major festival locations such as Breitbeck Park, East Park, and Cahill Pier with strong on-site visibility.

Stage Sponsorships

Associate your brand with live performances on headline and specialty stages throughout the festival weekend.

Attractions + Programming

Sponsor performances, water shows, family activities, children’s programming, or crowd-favorite attractions.

Event Services

Back practical touchpoints like transportation, information centers, food court zones, volunteer programs, and more.

Sponsorship Opportunities

flexible packages. real visibility

Harborfest offers more than audience reach. It gives your business the chance to align with one of Oswego’s most recognized and well-loved community traditions. Supporting Harborfest positions your company as an active contributor to the life, energy, and continued vitality of the community.

These sponsorship opportunities are designed to offer a starting point. We welcome a personalized conversation to explore the level of visibility, hospitality, and partnership that best supports your organization's goals.

Why Sponsor

what your brand receives

Approximately 50,000 people converge on Oswego every July for four days of free music, fireworks, food, and community. Sponsorship places your brand directly in front of that audience through signage, naming rights, press, digital exposure, and on-site activation.

Harborfest is more than a festival placement. It is a chance to connect your business to a beloved regional tradition while supporting a nonprofit event that continues to drive tourism, economic activity, and community pride.

Website Presence

Logo placement and business listing opportunities with website link inclusion.

Reception Access

Use of sponsor reception spaces plus invitations for networking opportunities.

On-Site Signage

Banners and branded visibility at sponsored venues, stages, or activations.

Press + Recognition

Related press mentions, framed poster recognition, and stronger local association.

Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit producing Oswego’s annual waterfront festival since 1988. McCrobie Building, 41 Lake Street, Oswego, NY 13126.