New rides will take Harborfest patrons high into the Oswego night sky and zip them in circles to a modern soundtrack. The Dreamland Amusements Midway Carnival will add four attractions to its exciting mix of rides, games and carnival treats. The Ferris wheel ride called “The Wheel” raises riders 110 feet above the ground while the “Music Express” spins riders back and forth at … [Read more...]
New Comedy Circus, Peppa Pig’s Return Highlight Children’s Programming for 2024
The star of one of the world’s best-known children’s shows is returning to Harborfest for 2024 and will be joined by a new comedy circus featuring rescue dogs. Peppa Pig and Circus Stella highlight two full days of fun, entertainment and education for children at the 35th edition of the festival, which runs July 25 - 28. Programming for young people begins Friday morning … [Read more...]
ConnextCare Joins Harborfest as Official Healthcare Sponsor
Oswego County’s largest provider of primary care health services is joining the Harborfest family, as ConnextCare will sponsor the festival’s EMT Tents this year. ConnextCare’s contribution will support the provision of care at first aid comfort stations staffed by trained and licensed emergency medical technicians at Breitbeck Park and the Midway. “We’re very excited to … [Read more...]
Harborfest Shuttles to be Free This Year, Thanks To Sponsors
Shuttle buses will run once again for the 35th anniversary edition of Harborfest, but this year, bus rides will be free, thanks to many local companies. Shuttles will run constantly among six locations Thursday - Sunday July 25 - 28. Shuttle locations will be: Breitbeck Park, The Midway at the Lake Street parking lot, The corner of E. Cayuga & E. 1st Street at … [Read more...]
Harborfest gets even closer to the water, adding stage at new Cahill Pier
Harborfest 2024 will make use of the new Cahill Pier at Wright’s Landing Marina, moving a key music stage to the new park. Music that took place at Veterans Memorial Park will now take place at Cahill Pier. The move takes full advantage of a beautiful new venue which is adjacent to the festival’s main programming area at Breitbeck Park and to the Midway at Wright’s … [Read more...]
