With the 2025 Harborfest in the books, Executive Director Dan Harrington offered thanks to the sponsors, vendors and guests who contributed to one of the best editions of the festival in recent years. Weather remained reasonably favorable during Harborfest weekend, which the festival’s founders always claimed was chosen because it was the weekend with the best weather of the … [Read more...]
Performer Applications Now Available for Harborfest 2026
Musicians interested in performing at Harborfest in 2026 can now apply. The Performer Application for 2026 can be found here. More than two dozen bands and performers of a variety of genres were on the schedule for 2025, making Harborfest one of the region’s larger music festivals. Committee review of applications will begin in October and end when all slots are filled. … [Read more...]
Pirates, Dinosaurs and Songs Highlight Entertainment for Kids at Harborfest 2025
Young people can begin their day at Harborfest on Friday, July 25 as pirates, travel through time to save humans from dinosaurs, and sing along to songs with strong positive messages. Programming for children takes center stage during the day on the festival’s first full day, beginning with the annual Children’s Parade. This year, parade organizers ask participants to dress as … [Read more...]
Harborfest Celebrates Long Partnership With Eagle Beverage
Eagle Beverage’s long-time support for Harborfest has been critical to the festival’s strength, according to Executive Director Dan Harrington. The Oswego distributor of Anheuser-Busch and many other beverages has been a Harborfest partner since its earliest days. Eagle Beverage sponsors the opening night entertainment on the Constellation Stage, longtime Billy Joel tour … [Read more...]
Helicopter Rides Return to Harborfest
A unique view of Oswego and Lake Ontario will be available at the 2025 edition of Harborfest as helicopter rides return. Provided by FLX Helicopters of Seneca Falls, riders will soar above Oswego Harbor to see Lake Ontario and its shoreline and, of course, crowds down below enjoying Harborfest’s venues. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and costs $50 per rider. The helicopter will … [Read more...]
