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getting to harborfest

Harborfest takes place in Oswego, New York 13126, on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario. The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), with Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) as another convenient option.

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driving directions

Oswego is 40 miles north of Syracuse — about a 45-minute drive. From most directions, you'll follow I-81 and pick up Route 104 West straight into downtown.

From I-81 North or South

Take Exit 36 toward Oswego / Route 104. Merge onto Route 104 West and follow it approximately 8 miles into downtown Oswego.

Into Downtown Oswego

Follow Route 104 West (Bridge Street) across the Oswego River bridge. Continue straight — the waterfront and festival signage will be visible ahead.

Follow Festival Signage

Look for orange Harborfest directional signs posted throughout downtown. Signs will direct you to available parking lots and the shuttle drop-off.

You've Arrived

Breitbeck Park is right on the waterfront. The main stage, vendors, and lake views are all within easy walking distance once you're parked.

Getting here from nearby

From

Syracuse, NY

~45 min

From

Rochester, NY

~1 hr 15 min

From

Utica, NY

~1 hr 10 min

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.