Harborfest’s annual public competition to find its 2026 official poster will celebrate both the 250th anniversary of America and the festival’s musical history. This year, Harborfest will honor through its poster “The Music That Shaped America,” a salute to both the nation’s rich musical heritage and the festival’s role in bringing top national and regional shows to Oswego for … [Read more...]

Slots to perform on one of the stages of Harborfest 2026 are beginning to disappear. Musicians and groups interested in performing at Harborfest should apply quickly – the deadline is November 10 and review of applications already submitted is underway. The Performer Application for 2026 can be found here. More than two dozen bands and performers of a variety of genres were on … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]