5/25-5/26 Fri-Sat Fulton

OSWEGOCOUNTY – NYS CANAL CORPORATION TOP EVENTS

2012

Events Along the Canalway:

5/25-5/26 Fri-Sat Fulton. 31st Annual Memorial Day Salute, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm. Entertainment, food, face painting, rides, fireworks, parade. Sponsored by Fulton Service Clubs: Sunrise Rotary, Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, and Veterans Council. FultonRecreationalPark, 600 W. Broadway, 315/592-5482, 315/592-1267 cell, , Admission free.

6/1 Fri Phoenix. Canal Day, 9am-2pm. Sponsored by Bridge House Brats. CanalIsland, 315/695-1308, Admission free.

6/1-6/2 Fri-Sat Cleveland. 27th Annual Fun(d) Day, Fri 5-8pm, Sat 9am-4:30pm. Annual fundraiser includes children’s games, food, entertainment, rummage sale, bake sale, and auction. ClevelandUnitedMethodistChurch, 73 Bridge St., 315/675-8824, . Admission free.

6/2 Sat Brewerton. Brewerton Riverfront Day. Crafts, games for children, music, etc. Fort Brewerton & Greater Oneida Lake Chamber of Commerce, 315/668-3408, Admission free.

6/2 Sat Oswego. Oswego Hospice Cup Regatta & Walk/Run for Hope, 9am-7pm. 5K Walk/Run, sailboat racing on Lake Ontario, Hospice reception with food, beverages, and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Oswego County Hospice patients. Oswego Yacht Club, Lake St., 315/343-5223, , Admission TBD.

6/2-6/3 Sat-Sun Oswego. 68th Anniversary of D-Day, noon-5pm. OswegoRailroadMuseum and H. Lee White Marine Museum celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, June 6, 1944. OswegoRailroadMuseum, 56 W. First St., 315/343-2253, 315/806-2193, 315/342-0028, . Admission $2/ adults, $1/ children, free/ under age 6.

6/9 Sat Fulton. Arts Fest, 10am-4pm. Fulton’s 2nd annual Arts Fest features local arts, entertainment, chicken BBQ, and more! See website for details.CNY Arts Center, Inc., Fulton War Memorial/ Community Center, Rte. 3, 315/598-8812, , Admission free.

6/10 Sun Oswego. Rivers Edge Craft Show, 9am-5pm. Craft show with entertainment by Cortini Brothers and Mike Sheil, kid's bounce house, water safety demonstration, bicycle helmet giveaway. Presented by the Oswego Lion’s Club. 1830 Bridie Square, 315/343-1394, , Admission free, $40 charge for vendors.

6/16-6/17 Sat-Sun Oswego. Tri-Oswego Triathlon.US-sanctioned triathlon showcasing 500 athletes of all ages in Sprint, Intermediate, and Sprint Team Relay competitions. Family fun activities held throughout weekend. Wright’s Landing and BreitbeckPark, Lake St., , Admission TBD.

6/22 Fri Phoenix. Fireworks 2012 Celebration, 5-10pm. Music 5-7pm featuring Madeline Morgan, 7-9pm featuring oldies band Nite Life. Numerous food booths.Sponsored by Bridge House Brats. HenleyPark, 55 State St., 315/695-1308, Admission free.

6/30-7/1 Sat-Sun Oswego. French & Indian War Encampment, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Living history demonstrations - life in French, British, Colonial, and Native American camps. Drills and battle reenactments.Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St., 315/343-4711, Admission charged.

7/1 Sun Oswego. 49th Independence Day Celebration. Parade at 1pm along Bridge St. Concert at 7pm in BreitbeckPark with vendors and fireworks over the Oswego harbor at 9:45pm.Sponsored by Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Bridge St., BreitbeckPark, 315/343-7681, , Admission free.

7/3 Tues Brewerton. Brewerton Fireworks. Fireworks begin after dark. FortBrewerton/ Greater Oneida Lake Chamber of Commerce, Oneida Lake, 315/668-3408, Admission free.

7/12, 7/17, 7/25 Oswego. Kids’ Pirate Day, TBD. "Shiver Me Timbers!" Pirate-themed games, treasure hunt, crafts, and more. Geared for ages 2-12years. Costumes recommended. H. LeeWhiteMarineMuseum, end of W. First St. pier, 315/342-0480, , Admission free.

7/26-7/29 Thurs-Sun Oswego. Oswego Harborfest, all day. Harborfest celebrates its 25th anniversary! Enjoy four days of live music, great food, many activities for people of all ages! Sponsored by OswegoHarbor Festivities. City of Oswego, 315/343-6858, , Admission free.

7/30-8/5 Mon-Sun Oswego. LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta. Lake-wide Yacht Racing Association members from U.S. and Canada will compete over several days of colorful and intense yacht racing on LakeOntario. Oswego Yacht Club, 315/591-5078, Admission free to view, cost to register.

8/10-8/11 Fri-Sat Fulton. Jazz Fest, 5-11pm. Two days of great music from a variety of regional and world-renowned performers combined with delicious food provided by local restaurants. Presented by Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Fulton War Memorial, Rte. 3, 315/343-7681, , Admission free.

8/11 Sat Oswego. Arts and Crafts Festival, 10am-4pm. Artwork, entertainment, and food concessions. Sponsored by Art Association of Oswego. Bldg. 30, FortOntario Complex, E. 4th St., 315/343-5675. Admission free.

8/11 Sat Phoenix. Lions Club Festival. Rides, food, crafters, music, and chicken BBQ. Sponsored by Phoenix Lions Club. LockIsland, 315/695-1308. Admission free.

8/11-8/12 Sat-Sun Minetto. Magic in Minetto/Canal Splash, 11am-3pm. A family event. Music, food, children's crafts, free ice cream social, crafters, canoe/kayak race and much more. Sponsored by Town of Minetto. MinettoRiverViewPark and Town Hall, 315/343-4565, , Admission free.

9/8 Sat Oswego. Arts, Crafts, and Kite Festival, 10am-4pm. Artists, vendors, professional kite fliers, displays. Check website for updates and details.Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St., 315/343-4711, Admission TBD.

9/15 Sat Fulton. Arts Market, 10am-4pm. Fulton's 2nd annual Arts Market featuring local arts, crafts, antiques, flea market finds, entertainment, and more. Drawing for $20,000 in cash prizes. Sponsored by CNYArtsCenter. Former Nestle's parking lot, Corner of Fay & 7th St., 315/598-8812, , Admission free.

9/29-9/30 Sat Oswego. Civil War Weekend, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Drills, tactical weapons, demonstrations, camp life, and 19th Century children's activities. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St., 315/343-4711, Admission charged.

9/29-9/30 Sat-Sun Oswego. CNY Great Pumpkin Festival, 11am-6pm. Pumpkin growers compete for the prize for the largest pumpkin. Games, rides, food, vendors, live entertainment. Sponsored by Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. WashingtonSquarePark (EastPark)., 315/343-7681, , Admission free.

Summer Concerts Along the Canalway:

/6-6/27 Wed Fulton. Tunes in June, noon-2pm. Enjoy live music with lunch available for purchase by a local restaurant each week. Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Fulton Gazebo, 315/343-7681, , Admission free.

6/19-8/21 Tues Oswego. Summer Concert Series, 7-9pm. Monthly concert series on the third Tuesday of every month (6/19, 7/17, 8/21) with live performances by some of the area's most popular musicians. Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Veterans’ Stage, W. Linear Park, 315/343-7681, , Admission free.

6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 8/01-8/29 Wed Oswego. Summer Sunset Concert Series, June-July 7:30-8:30pm, August 7-8pm. This concert series consists of two groups. "City Band" is a 30-piece concert band, with the second band being a 17-piece jazz band. Music is suitable for the entire family. City of Oswego, BreitbeckPark, 315/343-1176, . Admission free.

7/2-7/23, 8/6-8/27 Mon Phoenix. Music in the Park, 6-8pm. Bridge House Brats, Henley Park, 55 State St., 315/695-1308, Admission free.

7/5-8/30 Thurs Phoenix. Pickin & Grinin, 5:30-7:30pm. Bring your own instrument. Bridge House Brats, HenleyPark, 55 State St., 315/695-1308, Admission free.

7/5-8/31 Thurs-Fri Fulton. Fulton’s Summer Concert Series, Thurs 7-8pm, Fri 6:30-8pm. Enjoy concerts every other Thursday at Bullhead Point and every Friday at Canal Landing Gazebo during the months of July and August. City of Fulton, 141 S. First St., 315/592-2474, . Admission free.

7/6-8/24 Fri Phoenix. Variety of Music, 5:30-7:30pm. Bridge House Brats, HenleyPark, 55 State St., 315/695-1308, Admission free.