Oswego, N.Y. — Harborfest celebrated its 35th anniversary this year with music, food, and fireworks, drawing tens of thousands of people.
The city’s new Cahill Pier at the Wright’s Landing Marina became the new home of concerts that previously took place in West Park.
“There’s music all over,” said Eva Corradino, chair of Oswego’s promotion and tourism advisory board. “We have rock and roll, 70s acts and 80s acts that are fabulous, local acts, and jazz and blues to appeal to everyone’s tastes.”
Regional Harborfest fan favorites returned this year, including dance and soul group The Billionaires, 80s rock tribute band The Arcade, Rochester-based soul horn band Atlas, 70s/80s cover band Infinity, local legends Frostbit Blue, Long Time Coming, and more.
“For the city of Oswego, it brings a lot of people in,” Corradino added. “It obviously brings sales tax which every city wants...and the locals enjoy this too. So it’s a win-win.”
The festival ran Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. See scenes from the festival in the video above.
Jaclyn Canale of Oswego, N.Y. has been attending Harborfest every year since 2018.
“I love all the food and wine slushies,” she said. “Especially the gyros.”
Andy Robinson contributed to this report.
Grilling up some juicy turkey legs at Oswego Harborfest 2024.Andy Robinson