Oswego County Summer/Fall Events 2016

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1 1 MAY 5/1 Sun. 11am. Friends of History in Fulton Spring BBQ: The Annual FOH Chicken BBQ is a fundraiser for the upkeep and maintenance of the John Wells Pratt House Museum. Admission is charged. Bullhead Point, Rte. 3, Fulton friendsofhistoryinfulton@gmail.com 5/1 Sun. 11am-3pm. Camp Talooli Open House: Tour the camp, talk to staff, and register children to attend summer programs. Camp Talooli, 520 Co. Rte. 54, Pennellville /5 Thu. 7pm. Walking Tour of the Battle of Oswego: The Battle of Oswego was a partially successful British raid on Fort Ontario and the village of Oswego on May 6, Admission is free. Fort Ontario Historic Site, 1 E. 4 th St., Oswego /6 Fri. 7:30pm. Oswego Music Hall Presents The Hook-Songwriters Concert Series: Todd Hobin, Doug Moncrief and Chuck Sheile perform. Admission: $12. Oswego Music Hall, McCrobie Bldg. 41 Lake St., Oswego /6 Fri. 8pm. Kallet Theater Presents a Frank Sinatra Tribute: A tribute to the famous crooner with a live 9-piece Big Band. Admission is charged. Kallet Theater, 4842 N. Jefferson St., Pulaski /6-7 Fri.-Sat. & 5/13-15 Fri.-Sun. Times TBD. Oswego Players Presents Way Down East by Lottie Blair Parker: A sentimental melodrama about the travails of a seduced woman, Anna Moore, who is cast out by those who learn her story. Written in 1897 by Oswego native Charlotte Blair Parker. Admission is charged. Frances Marion Brown Theater, Fort Ontario, Oswego /7 Sat. 8:30am. 4 th Annual I Love My Park Day: Friends of Fort Ontario partners with Parks & Trails New York and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation to observe the 4 th Annual I Love My Park Day. Volunteers assist with clean up and improvement projects. Bring your gardening tools-no power tools allowed. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4 th St., Oswego /7 Sat. 9am-3pm. West Monroe Craft Sale: Craft sale for local vendors sponsored by the West Monroe Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Admission is free. West Monroe VFD, 55 Ct. Rt /7 Sat. 9am-4pm. Gospel Concert and Book Sale: Used book sale and flea market 9am-4pm. Gospel concert from 12-3pm. Free will offerings accepted for admission. North Volney Methodist Church, Corner of Rt. 4 & Rt. 6, North Volney bbeck@windstream.net 5/7 Sat. 1-3pm. Honor Our Mothers Tea: Luncheon for moms, grandmoms, daughters, etc. Lunch will include tea and dessert. Feel free to dress fancifully. Reservations are advised. West Monroe Historical Society, 2355 St. Rt /7-8 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. National Train Days Exhibit: Commemorating the 147th anniversary of the completion of the "Transcontinental Railroad". Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1 st St., Oswego

2 5/11 Wed. 11:30am-1pm. Brown Bag Lunch: Presentation of an aspect of Pulaski s history. Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided. Admission is free. Pulaski Historical Society Carriage House, 3428 Maple Ave., Pulaski phspulaski@aol.com 5/13-15 Fri.-Sun. 9am-5pm. Pulaski Annual Community Yard Sale Weekend: Maps will be available /13-15 & 5/20-22 Fri.-Sat. 7:30pm and Sun. 3pm. Shakespeare s A Midsummer Night s Dream: Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, Wm. Shakespeare. CNY Arts Center brings A Midsummer Night s Dream to life. Admission is charged. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /14 Sat. 8am-4pm. 6 th Annual Phoenix Community Garage Sale: Shop for bargains and enjoy great food. Map of all garage sale locations is provided. St. Stephen s Church, 469 Main St /14 Sat. 10am-4pm. 4 th Annual Pulaski Family Fun Day: Helping Hands/MIC Event Planners organizes face painting, bounce house, over 30 local crafters and vendors, village-wide sales, and raffles. Admission is free; bounce house is $3. South Park, Jefferson St helpinghandsmic@gmail.com 5/14 Sat. 10am-4pm. Perennial Plant Sale: Sale of locally grown and donated freshly dug perennial plants. Purchase, donate or trade. West Monroe Historical Society, 2355 St. Rt /14 Sat. 10am-4pm. Derby Hill Bird Observatory Bird Festival: Live birds of prey demonstrations, birding and nature walks, as well as barbecue and kids activities. Admission is free. Sage Creek Dr., Mexico, off NYS 104B. 5/14-15 Sat.-Sun. 9am-6pm. Annual Spring Plant Fundraiser: Oliver B. Paine Greenhouses will donate 15% of your plant purchase to the Oswego County Humane Society. Bring coupon found online at S. Granby Rd., off Rte. 48 South of Fulton /14-15 & 5/21-22 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. Circus Moves by Rail Exhibit: Displays of miniature circus and carnival layouts, circus and carnival trains, as well as circus posters, photos and videos. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1st St., Oswego /15 Sun. 1-4pm. Camp Hollis Open House: Meet the staff and see the camp. Admission is free. 40 Health Camp Rd., Oswego /20 Fri. 6-9pm. Selkirk Mural Restoration Unveiling: Historian Shawn Doyle will unveil the restored mural followed by a historic talk about the mural and the artist. Admission is free. North Park, Pulaski /20 Fri. 7pm. Kallet Comedy Night Presents Moody McCarthy: Hot off his sizzling set on Conan, and Letterman, Moody McCarthy is a comic in high demand with funny accessible material. Admission is charged. Kallet Theater, 4842 Jefferson St., Pulaski /20-22 Fri.-Sun. Time TBD. Talooli Spring Family Camp: Families stay in cabins at Camp Talooli for the weekend and enjoy a range of camp activities led by Talooli staff. Admission: $50 per family-includes meals and programming. 520 Co. Rte. 54, Pennellville

3 3 5/21-22 Sat.-Sun. 9am-4pm. West Amboy VFD Flea Market: Buy or sell crafts or used items. $10 per site for participants. Admission is free. West Amboy Volunteer Fire Dept., 10 Cusson Dr., West Amboy /21-22 Sat.-Sun. 1pm-5pm. H. Lee White Maritime Museum Opening Weekend: The museum kicks off the summer season with a free weekend. Vessels open for visitors. New exhibits will feature shipwrecks and lighthouses. 1 W. First St. Pier, Oswego /21 Sat. Time TBD. Armed Forces Day: Grand opening of a new exhibit, living history demonstrations and more. Admission is free. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4 th St., Oswego /21 Sat. Time TBD. 12 th Annual Blessing of the Bikes: Breakfast brunch followed by Blessing of the Bikes for a safe riding season. Ride will follow the Blessing. 50/50's and other raffles. Admission is free. Hazzy's Tavern, Route 104, New Haven /21 Sat. 5pm.Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Reception & Dinner Dance: The reception is held 5-6pm, followed by a light buffet. Dance the evening away to Still Kickin 7-11pm. Open to the public. Admission is a free-will offering. Half-Shire Historical Society, 1100 Co. Rte. 48, Richland spdinpul@hotmail.com 5/22 Sun. 9am. 7 th Annual Thunder in the Creek MC Ride: Approximately 90 miles with 2 stops. Food and games at the end of the ride included in the registration fees: $20/driver; $15 rider. $100 cash prize for the club with the most members in attendance. Register at 9am, stands up at 11:15am. Oswego County Fairgrounds, Ellisburg St., Sandy Creek /22 Sun. 1:30-3pm. Oswego County Historical Society Annual Meeting: Biographer Norman K. Dann will give a keynote presentation titled Gerrit Smith: Connections with Oswego. Oswego Public Library, 120 E. 2 nd St., Oswego /22 Sun. 2-4pm. Wild Edibles with Nancy Kaiser: PowerPoint presentation on wild edibles found locally, followed by a nature walk. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Mexico Point Park, 120 Mexico Point Dr., Mexico /25 Wed. 6-8pm. Pulaski Historical Society Covered Dish Dinner and Annual Meeting: 6pm Dinner-please bring a dish to pass. 7pm Summary and review of the year s events. Admission is free. Pulaski Historical Society Carriage House, 3428 Maple Ave., Pulaski phspulaski@aol.com 5/28 Sat. 10am. Fulton s 35 th Annual Memorial Day Salute: Annual parade 10am; entertainment, food, rides, games throughout the day; 9:30pm fireworks over Lake Neatahwanta. Admission is free. Presented by Fulton Service Groups. Fulton War Memorial, Wm. Gillard Dr., Fulton /28 Sat. 10am. Floody s 3 rd Annual Memorial Day Weekend Poker Run: Register at 10am, stands up at noon. Led by Bonehedz MC. Chicken BBQ after the ride included in $20 registration fee. Music by Black Water. Benefitting the Hannibal Legion Riders. Floody s Bar & Grill, 2095 St. Rte. 48, Fulton. 5/28 Sat. 6pm-2am. Ghost Hunt with P.I.T. CRU: Searching for ghosts at Casey s Cottage. Admission $35- reservations required Mexico Point Dr., Mexico

4 5/28-29 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. Military Railroading Exhibit: Models and video documentaries covering the Civil War up to World War II. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1 st St., Oswego /29 Sun. 9:15am. Memorial Ecumenical Service: Service at the veterans monument in the New Haven Cemetery, weather permitting, or the Brick Church if rainy St. Rt historian@newhavenny.com 5/30 Mon. 10am-2pm. Williamstown Cemetery Tours: Tours of three local cemeteries: Fairview Cemetery, Main St. and Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Rt. 183, Williamstown; and Happy Valley Cemetery, Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area /30 Mon. 10am. Town of Oswego Memorial Day Service: Wreaths will be placed on the graves of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Elmina Spencer and Capt. James Lee. Bring your own seating. Admission is free. Oswego Town Rural Cemetery, Cemetery Rd /28-30 Sat.-Mon. Phoenix Memorial Day Weekend at the VFW Post #5540: Activities held at the clubhouse then a parade at noon on Monday. VFW Post #5540 Clubhouse, 70 Culvert St., Phoenix /30 Mon. Time TBD. Town of Hastings Memorial Day Parade: Parade celebrating our veterans and a service at the Veterans Park. Rte. 49, across from the American Legion /30 Mon. 2pm. Memorial Day New Haven Veterans Parade: Parade celebrating our veterans. St. Rt. 104, New Haven historian@newhavenny.com JUNE 6/3 Fri. 9am-2pm. Phoenix Canal Day: The celebration provides a glimpse into the past and the history of the Phoenix area. Canal Island, State St., Phoenix /3-4 Fri.-Sat. Spring Fun(d) Day: This fundraising event begins Friday, 5-8pm with a pre-sale of rummage items. Saturday includes a bake sale, auction, chicken BQ, rummage sale, and more. Cleveland UMC, 73 Bridge St., Cleveland jonihinds@aol.com 6/4 Sat. 9am-5pm. Altmar Fire Dept. 10 th Annual ATV Ride: Food, drinks and chicken BBQ, 12pm until sold out. 9am registration. 3pm winners are announced. 50% payout to top 3 hands, 50/50 raffle and gun raffle. Altmar Fire Department, 15 Bridge St. 6/4 Sat. 9am-4pm. Fulton East Side Garage Sale Day: Residents of the City of Fulton s East Side join forces to hold garage sales filled with treasures and bargains around the area /4 Sat. 2-6pm. West Amboy VFD Presents Chris Taylor in Concert: Musician Chris Taylor will perform. Admission is charged. West Amboy Volunteer Fire Dept., 10 Cusson Dr., West Monroe /4-5 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. Military Railroading Exhibit: Models, photos, and video documentaries covering the Civil War up to World War II. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1 st St., Oswego /5 Sun. 11:30am. Jeff Eckert Memorial Ride: Proceeds from this event will provide for Jeff s family. Admission is charged. Hazzy's Tavern, Route 104, New Haven

5 6/8 Wed. 11:30am-1pm. Brown Bag Lunch: Presentation of an aspect of Pulaski s history. Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided. Admission is free. Pulaski Historical Society Carriage House, 3428 Maple Ave., Pulaski phspulaski@aol.com 6/10 Fri. 5-8:30pm. Friends of History in Fulton s Annual Tail Gate Party: A ritual of spring at the JW Pratt House Museum, the event welcomes members and friends to the opening of the Pratt House for the new season. Admission TBD. 177 S. 1 st St friendsofhistoryinfulton@gmail.com 6/11 Sat. 9am-4pm. Fulton West Side Garage Sale Day: Residents of the City of Fulton s West Side join forces to hold garage sales filled with treasures and bargains around the area /11 Sat. 10am-5pm. Duck Race & 2 nd Annual Pageant of Bands: This year's duck race will be held with Mexico's 2 nd Annual Pageant of Bands. $350 in prizes. Mexico HS, Main St., Mexico. Tickets available at the event or call Jim Hotchkiss, /11 Sat. 10am. Annual Oswego County Comets Bug Run: 10am registration; 12pm-stands up. Ride to benefit the Maggie Sue Glenister Wilcox Foundation, Inc. in their fight against EEE. Lunch at the turn and Chicken BBQ included in event cost. Hazzy s Tavern, 4525 St. Rte. 104, New Haven /11 Sat. 12pm. Phoenix Flag Day Celebration: Bake sale 10am-12pm. Admission is free. Canal Island, State St., Phoenix bridgehousebrats.com 6/11-12 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. 22 nd Annual Lax by the Lake Lacrosse Tournament: For boys under 10 and under 12 teams, and boys and girls JV and Varsity teams. Guaranteed minimum of 2 games each day. Team registration $625/$725. Admission is free. Oswego High School, 2 Buccaneer Blvd., Oswego /11-26 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. National Dairy Month Railroad Exhibit: Celebrating National Dairy Month and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. The exhibit will show how the railroads worked with the dairy industry. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1 st St., Oswego /12 Sun. 9am-4pm. VFW Post 369 Men s Auxiliary Car Show: Annual car show featuring multiple classes of classic cars. Awards presented at 4pm. Benefitting veteran and community charities, locally and state wide. Admission is charged. Mexico VFW Post 369, 5930 Scenic Ave., Mexico. Contact Frank McKee /12 Sun. 10am-5pm. Oswego Lions Club 5 th Annual River s Edge Craft Show: Over 75 vendors of hand-made crafts, entertainment, wine tasting, karate demonstrations, kids activities and more. Breitbeck Park, Lake St., Oswego cpelton714@gmail.com 6/13-14 Mon.-Tue. Time TBD. Senior Camping at Camp Hollis: Ages 50 and over are welcome to enjoy the facilities on the shores of Lake Ontario. Over night and day camp options are available. Fees: Overnight $20, Day Camp $10 and Day- Evening $ Camp Hollis, 40 Health Camp Rd., Oswego /16 Thu. 4:30-6pm. Homemade Ice Cream Social: Picnic style supper followed by an ice cream social with homemade ice cream. Eat in or take out available. Charge: $8 per person. North Volney Methodist Church, Corner of Rt. 4 & Rt. 6, North Volney bbeck@windstream.net 5

6 6 6/16 Thu. 8pm. A Night at the Tonys Dessert Theater: An evening celebrating the music of Tony award-winning Broadway musicals, served with a luscious dessert buffet. Directed by Nicholas Pike. Admission $15. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /17 Fri. at dusk. Watch Fire Flag Retirement: The Watch Fire stems from the military tradition that following a battle or long march, a large fire would be started so those missing or lost could locate and rejoin their comrades. Admission is free. Mexico VFW Post 369, 5930 Scenic Ave., Mexico /17-18 Fri.-Sat. 9am-3pm. Town of Mexico Summer Garage Sale: Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce presents a summer town-wide garage sale. Maps are available. Call Jim at to add your location to the map for free. 6/18 Sat. 8am. Tri-Oswego Race: Sprint Distance Triathlon, Relay Triathlon, Duathlon, 5K, Youth Splash and Dash and Kids Fun Run. Registration fees are charged. Breitbeck Park, Lake St., Oswego /18 Sat. 12pm. Viet Nam Veterans Get-together: Join us for an afternoon of comradery. Mexico VFW Post #369, 5930 Scenic Ave., Mexico /18-19 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. French and Indian War Living History Event: Held at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, erected during the French and Indian War. Admission adults $4; senior citizens (62 & over) and students (13-college) $3; children (12 & under) and Friends of Fort Ontario Members free. 1 E. 4 th St., Oswego /19 Sun. Time TBD. Teen Flea Market: Vendor space is free. Bring your own table/chairs, tent if desired. Call Gail at to reserve a space. Gazebo on Main St., Mexico, across from Mexico HS. 6/19 Sun. 1-4pm. Arts in the Park: Make and take art projects and buy and sell artwork. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Mexico Point Park, 120 Mexico Point Dr., Mexico To show and sell work contact sanscott@gmail.com. 6/20 Mon. Time TBD. World Refugee Day Commemorative Walking Tour: Walking tour of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter. Admission is free. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, Oswego /24 Fri. 4-8pm. St. Stephen s Church Annual Strawberry Festival: Kids games, food, dunking booths, homemade strawberry shortcakes, and fireworks. Admission is free. Slight charge for some activities. St. Stephen s Church, 469 Main St., Phoenix /25 Sat. 5:30am-12pm. Capt. Chad s Ladies Tournament: A fun, all women s fishing tournament with guaranteed payouts. A portion of the funds are donated to breast cancer research. Admission TBD. K & G Lodge, 1917 Co. Rte. 1, Oswego /25 Sat. 11am-3pm. Granby Family Fun Day: 35 slide, bounce house, horse rides, petting zoo, Granby Fire Dept. and much more. Free snacks, water, cotton candy and popcorn. Admission is free. Charges for hot dogs and hamburgers. Town of Granby Community Center, 812 Co. Rte. 8, Granby supervisor@granbyny.com 6/26 Sun. 11am-3pm. Camp Talooli Open House: Tour the camp, talk to staff, and register children to attend summer programs. Camp Talooli, 520 Co. Rte. 54, Pennellville

7 6/27 Mon. 8am-5pm. STEM Camp: A full day camp with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related activities and boat building for the Cardboard Regatta. Appropriate for grades 5-8. Fee TBD. Camp Hollis, 40 Health Camp Rd., Oswego /28 Tue. 6pm. Writers Café: Network with other writers, share your work or just listen and provide helpful feedback. Friendly and safe environment. Admission is free. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /25-6/26 Sat.-Sun. New York State s Free Fishing Days: Residents and non-residents can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State with no fishing license or recreational marine fishing registry required. All other freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations still apply. JULY 7/2 Sat p.m. Oswego Stamp Club Bicentennial Postal Commemoration: Official postal imprint commemorating Oswego County's Bicentennial. Reception will follow the ceremony. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St., Oswego. jamesmcadam334@gmail.com 7/2 Sat. 2-10pm. Day Glows On Music Festival: Musicians, vendors, food, drinks, activities at an outdoor music festival overlooking Lake Ontario. Admission: $5 per person. Camp Hollis, 40 Health Camp Rd., Oswego jemsofny@gmail.com 7/2 Sat. Time TBD. Oswego County Cardboard Regatta: Build a boat out of cardboard with friends, family or co-workers to race for cool prizes. Admission TBD. Oswego River /2-7/31 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. American Freedom Train Exhibit: The first American Freedom Train was created in 1947 to help celebrate our freedom after World War II. This exhibit includes an O Scale model of the train that toured the country until Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1 st St., Oswego /2-4 Sat.-Mon. Times vary. Oswego Independence Celebration Weekend: Celebrate America s birthday and Oswego County s Bicentennial. Parade Sunday at 1pm. Fireworks Sunday at dusk /3 Sun. Community Bicentennial Picnic and Fort Ontario Celebration of Independence Day: Fort Ontario State Historic Site. Community picnic celebrating Oswego County Bicentennial at Fort Ontario at 4:15 pm. Fort opens at 10 am. Parade at 1 pm. Fireworks at dusk. Fort is open for tours, live music. Admission: Adults $4; Senior Citizens (62 & over) $3; Students (13 through college) $3; Children (12 & under) and Friends of Fort Ontario members are free. Admission free after 4:15 pm. 1 E. 4 th St., Oswego /6 Wed. 6:30pm. Ice Cream Social: Bring family and friends to enjoy delicious ice cream. Sponsored by the Oswego Town Historical Society. Admission is free. Oswego Town Hall, 2320 Co. Rte. 7, Oswego Town /8-9 Fri.-Sat. & 7/15-17 Fri.-Sun. Times TBD. Oswego Players Presents Fools by Neil Simon: The comic fable follows a schoolteacher who learns that there is a curse on the village that makes everyone stupid. Admission is charged. Frances Marion Brown Theater, Fort Ontario, Oswego

8 8 7/8-10 Fri.-Sun. 5-10pm. St. Mary s Annual Parish Bazaar: Plenty of food, fun, and games for the entire family. Live entertainment nightly; Kiddieland games and activities; nightly 50/50 drawings and a chance to win $5,000. St. Mary of the Assumption, 103 W. 7 th St., Oswego /9 Sat. TBD. Dedication of School Bell and Fire Siren: Dedication of the school bell from the first school in New Haven and of the fire siren from the Shepard Estate, along with the enclosures at the Memory Garden at New Haven Town Hall St. Rt. 104, New Haven historian@newhavenny.com 7/11 Mon. 8am. United Way 21 st Annual Golf Tournament: Proceeds benefit United Way s Community Fund. Two flights of golf with shotgun starts at 8am and 2pm. Register early to guarantee your spot. Admission TBD. Oswego Country Club, 610 W. First St., Oswego /11-8/19 Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Arty Day Camp: CNY Arts Center has organized six weeks of art fun, including Visual Art: jeans, nature, woodworking, painting and more, plus Theater Camp: stage craft, acting, Jungle Book, and more. Fee TBD. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /13 Wed. 11:30am-1pm. Brown Bag Lunch: Presentation of an aspect of Pulaski s history. Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided. Admission is free. Pulaski Historical Society Carriage House, 3428 Maple Ave., Pulaski phspulaski@aol.com 7/13 Wed. Time TBD. Kids Pirate Day: Join us for piratey fun! Activities include a treasure hunt, crafts, booty and grub. For kids ages 2-10 years old. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No walk-ins. Admission: $15/kids; $4 adults. H. Lee White Maritime Museum, 1 W. 1 st St. Pier, Oswego /15 Fri. 9-11am. Children s Fishing Derby: Free fishing derby for children. Lock Island, State. St., Phoenix /17 Sun. 6-10pm. Annual Concert in the Mexico Point Park: Featuring Josie Waverly, NYS s Queen of Country, singing Patsy Cline songs and other favorites. Mexico Brass will also perform, followed by fireworks. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. 120 Mexico Point Dr., Mexico /23-24 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. West Amboy VFD Truck Show: Trucks of all kinds will be on display. Admission is charged. West Amboy Volunteer Fire Dept., 10 Cusson Dr., West Monroe /27 Wed. Time TBD. Kids Pirate Day: Join us for piratey fun! Activities include a treasure hunt, crafts, booty and grub. For kids ages 2-10 years old. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No walk-ins. Admission: $15/kids; $4 adults. H. Lee White Maritime Museum, 1 W. 1 st St. Pier, Oswego /28-31 Thu.-Sun. 29 th Annual Oswego Harborfest: Live entertainment by national, regional and local artists, interactive Children s Park, food, midway rides by James E. Strates Shows, arts & crafts and much more. Saturday night features World Famous Grucci Fireworks. Admission is free. Some activities charge /30-31 Sat.-Sun. Fort Ontario Tours: Fort Ontario State Historic Site will be open for touring during Harborfest- 10am-4:30pm Saturday and noon-4:30pm Sunday. Admission: Adults $4; Seniors (62 & over) and Students (13 through college) $3; Children (12 & under) and Friends of Fort Ontario Members are free. 1 E. 4 th St., Oswego or visit

9 9 7/31 Sun. 6pm. Writers Café: Network with other writers; share what you re working on or just listen and provide helpful feedback. Friendly and safe environment. Admission is free. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton AUGUST 8/5-7 Fri.-Sun. 8:30am-5pm. Lake Ontario CNY Lighthouse Challenge: Visit regional lighthouses from Rochester to Clayton during this unique 3-day challenge. Featured in Oswego County are the Oswego and Salmon River Lighthouses. Admission: $25 per group /5-7 & 8/12-14 Fri.-Sat. 7pm; Sun. 3pm. CNY Arts Center Presents Pollyanna: The delightful musical story of a little girl who taught the whole town how to be happy. Admission: Adults $12; Sr./Students $10; 5-9 pay your age; under 5 free. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /6 Sat. 8am. Oswego County Paddlefest: Paddlers of all ages and abilities have a chance to paddle the locks of the Oswego Canal, from Fulton or Minetto to Oswego. Admission TBD. Oswego River /6 Sat. 11am. Mother Earth Baby Presents The Big Latch On: A community-building event held every August to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Admission is free. Franklin Square (West) Park, West 3 rd St., Oswego lisa@mebabyshop.com 8/6 Sat. 12pm. Oswego ABATE Motorcycle Rodeo, Ride and Bike Show: Register at 12pm-stands up at 1pm. Bike show and awards will follow. Admission is $5. Happy Valley Inn, NYS Rte. 69, Parish /6-7 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. Pulaski Old Home Days: Family fun, live music, food, activities. Admission is free. South Park, Kallet Theater, Pulaski Historical Society /6-8/28 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. New York Central Railroad Exhibit: Celebrate the 139 years of the New York Central Railroad with models, artifacts, photos and videos. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1 st St., Oswego /6 Sat. 9:30 am-3pm. Parish Old Home Day: Fun-filled day for people of all ages. Homemade ice cream, free vendor setup. Village park, intersection of Rte. 69 and Co. Rte. 38, Parish. nancybookheimer@me.com 8/7 Sun. 8am-5pm. 18 th Annual Parish Car Show: Cars in 21 competitive classes vie for trophies and special awards. All cars must have fire extinguishers. Vendor displays, Chicken BBQ and a 50/50 cash drawing. Admission and registration are charged. Parish Volunteer Fire Co., 16 Union St., Parish /10 Wed. 11:30am-1pm. Brown Bag Lunch: Presentation of an aspect of Pulaski s history. Bring your lunch. Beverages will be provided. Admission is free. Pulaski Historical Society Carriage House, 3428 Maple Ave., Pulaski phspulaski@aol.com 8/10 Wed. 7pm. Fort Ontario Post Cemetery Tour: Tour the post cemetery and learn about some of the departed entombed there. Admission is charged. 1 E. 1 st St., Oswego

10 10 8/10-14 Wed.-Sun. 10am-11pm. 159 th Annual Oswego County Fair: The 2016 theme is Oswego County Fair Goes Country. Food, games, entertainment, displays, and Hawkins Amusement rides. Admission is free. Slight charge for some activities. Oswego County Fairgrounds, Ellisburg St., Sandy Creek /12-13 Fri.-Sat. 7-10pm. Mystery at Mexico Point Inn : Dinner theater and entertainment. Admission: $25 per person. Reservations are required-call Mexico Point Park, 120 Mexico Point Dr /12-13 & 8/19-21 Fri.-Sat. & Fri.-Sun. Times TBD. Oswego Players Presents Man of LaMancha by Dale Wasserman: Don Quixote pursues an obsessive quest to attain an impossible dream. Admission is charged. Frances Marion Brown Theater, Fort Ontario, Oswego /12-14 Fri.-Sun. Fulton Festival of the Arts: A weekend of art in Fulton includes an outdoor paint event, a 5K fun run and over 60 art vendors under one roof. Admission is charged. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /13 Sat. 9am-1pm. Phoenix Craft Show and Chicken BBQ: No fee for craft tables. Admission is free. Henley Park, 55 State St., Phoenix /13 Sat. 11am-3pm. Magic in Minetto: Celebrate Minetto s 100 th anniversary at the annual Magic in Minetto free, fun, family event. Food, music, history, children s crafts, canoe/kayak racing and more. Admission is free. Minetto River Walk, 6 Community Dr., Minetto /17 Wed. 7pm. Military Strategies in the Civil War: Lecture given by Historian Tom Ebert. Admission is charged. Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego /19 Fri. 7pm. ARTY Camp Showcase: Wrap up a summer of art fun with a showcase for family and friends and a free performance of our summer musical, open to the public. Admission is free. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /19-20 Fri.-Sat. 8am-5pm. LC Smith Homecoming Weekend: LC Smith Collectors Association and the Friends of History combine their efforts to bring LC Smith shotguns, made exclusively in Fulton, back to their place of origin. Admission TBD. Pratt House Museum, 177 S. 1 st St., Fulton friendsofhistoryinfulton@gmail.com 8/20 Sat. 8am. Oswego YMCA Dragon Boat Festival: Hundreds of paddlers compete in authentic Hong Kong-style, 40- foot-long dragon boats, racing on a 200m course. Admission is free for spectators. Breitbeck Park, Oswego oswegodragon.com 8/21 Sun. 2-4pm. Richardson-Bates House Museum Summer Fun Day: Games, prizes, live music and ice cream sundaes for children and adults. Admission is free. Slight charge for some activities. Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 E. 3 rd St., Oswego /26-28 Fri.-Sun. Time TBD. Talooli Summer Family Camp: Families stay in cabins at Camp Talooli for the weekend and enjoy a range of camp activities led by Talooli staff. Admission: $50 per family-includes meals and programming. 520 Co. Rte. 54, Pennellville SEPTEMBER

11 9/3-4 Sat.-Sun. Redfield Old Home Days: Parade Sat. at 6pm /3-4 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. Wooden-Apple Farmstead 4 th Annual Music and Art Festival: A weekend of live music, vendors, a songwriters contest, a pancake breakfast, raffles and more. Admission is free Co. Rte. 4, Central Square /3-4 Sat.-Sun. Time TBD. Working on the Railroad Exhibit: Labor Day weekend will feature a look at men and women who helped to build and run America s railroads, as shown through photos and videos. Oswego Railroad Museum, 56 W. 1 st St., Oswego /9-10 Fri.-Sat. Mexico Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale Days: Maps of sale locations will be available. Admission is free. Contact Jim at by Sept. 6 th to have your site added to the map. 9/10 Sat. 9am-4pm. Fulton City-Wide Garage Sale Day: Garage sales filled with treasures and bargains around the area /10 Sat. 2pm. Headstone Dedication & Cemetery Walk: Dedication of a headstone in the New Haven Cemetery at Audrey Munson s gravesite and a walk through the cemetery. New Haven Cemetery, 4231 St. Rt historian@newhavenny.com 9/11 Sun. 12-4pm. One Room School Reunion: Open to anyone who ever attended a one room school anywhere. Bring a dish to pass, table service, photos, and memories. Raffles available. Admission is free. West Monroe Historical Society, 2355 St. Rt. 49, West Monroe /11 Sun. 2-4pm. Wild Edibles with Nancy Kaiser: PowerPoint presentation on wild edibles found locally, followed by a nature walk. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Mexico Point Park, 120 Mexico Point Dr /11 Sun. 7pm. Community 9/11 Memorial Vigil: Please bring your own seating and a candle. Henley Park, 55 State. St., Phoenix /12-13 Mon.-Tue. Senior Camping at Camp Hollis: Those ages 50 and over are welcome to enjoy the facilities on the shores of Lake Ontario. Over night and day camp options are available. Admission: Overnight $20, Day Camp $10 and Day-Evening $ Camp Hollis, 40 Health Camp Rd., Oswego /16-18 Fri.-Sun. Time TBD. 14 th Annual Oneida Lake Ole Tymers Antique Engine Tractor Show: Featuring old-time exhibits, tractors, engines, crafts and more. Admission is free. Dave C. Webb Memorial Park, 897 NYS Rte. 49, Bernhards Bay /17-18 Sat.-Sun. 8am. 11 th Annual Crank It Up! Antique Tractor and Engine Show: Vintage farm machinery, antique tractor, garden tractor, and street legal tractor pulls, crafts, music and traditional agricultural activities from the rural North Country. Donation for parking and admission. Oswego County Fairgrounds, 291 Eillisburg St., Sandy Creek /17 Sat. 9-11am. Mexico Public Library 26 th Annual 5K Cider Run and Walk: Benefitting the library. Awards and refreshments at apple time in Mexico. Admission: $25 pre-registration; $30 day of event registration morgan.fazzio@anthem.com

12 12 9/17 Sat. Time TBD. Mexico Fall Festival: The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate fall with live music, vendors and fall foods. Admission is free. Mexico High School, 3338 Main St., Mexico /18 Sun. 2-6pm. Author Spotlight & Writers Café: Join us as we spotlight a newly published local author or two, followed by our monthly Writers Café. Entertaining, friendly and safe environment. Admission is free. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /23-25 Fri.-Sun. Times below. Lioness Club of Central Square 33 rd Annual Apple Festival: Approximately 300 crafters, vendors, non-profit displays and demonstrations, plus amusement rides, pony rides, live entertainment, special events and contests. Friday 5-9pm Rides and food only; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-5pm. Admission $5 per car. Brewerton Speedway, 154 US Rte. 11, Central Square /24 Sat. 9am-4pm. NYS DEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery Annual Open House: Highlighting fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities in the Salmon River greenway. Environmental education programs and displays; hatchery tours; fly-fishing demonstrations; fish petting zoo; fishing instruction and related vendors. Admission is free Co. Rte. 22, Altmar /24 Sat. 7-9pm. Haunted Tours of Casey s Cottage: Tour the cottage in search of spirits or enjoy the storytelling around the campfire. Admission: $5 adults; 10 and younger free with an adult. Mexico Point Park, 120 Mexico Point Dr., Mexico /25 Sun. 1-5pm. 2 nd Annual Oswego Porchfest: Local musicians, performing groups and individuals come together to entertain on people's front porches throughout Oswego s historic west side neighborhood area. Admission is free. Please bring your own seating. West 3rd St.-West 8th St. visit 9/30 Fri. 5-11pm. Oswego County Oktoberfest: Live music, beer selection, and all the tastes we love in Fall. Admission TBD. Washington Square (East) Park, E. Bridge St., Oswego OCTOBER 10/1 Sat. 10am-3pm. Trinity Catholic School Annual Craft Show: More than 30 crafters, homemade goodies available for purchase. Admission is free. St. Paul s Church Priory Hall, E. 4 th St. and E. Mohawk St /1 Sat. 11am. Oswego ABATE Bob Gleason, Jr. Fall Foliage Ride: Ride all of the roads in the Oswego County utilizing secondary roads as much as possible. There is some travel on state roads, but we do not do a group ride on Rte. 81. Register at 11am; ride at 12pm. Happy Valley Inn, NYS Rte. 69, Parish /1-2 Sat.-Sun. 10am-5pm. CNY Great Pumpkin Festival: Family-friendly festival with games, rides, arts & crafts vendors, food, live entertainment and giant pumpkins (Saturday only). Admission is free. Some activities charge. Washington Square (East) Park, E. Bridge St., Oswego /2 Sun. 11am. Friends of History Annual Fall Chicken BBQ: Frickin Chicken provides the delicious dinners. All proceeds benefit the upkeep and maintenance of the JW Pratt House Museum. Admission TBD. Bullhead Point, Rte. 3, Fulton friendsofhistoryinfulton@gmail.com

13 10/8 Sat. 9am. Camp Talooli Fall Family Run/Walk & 5K: Raises funds for maintenance of the camp. The 5K trail run begins at 9am, followed by a family fun run/walk. Admission is $20-5K; $20/family-fun run/walk. 520 Co. Rte. 54, Pennellville /8 Sat. 10am-5pm. Salmon River Festival: Family fun, fly-tying and casting demonstrations, fair, food and music. Admission is free. South Park, Jefferson St., Pulaski spdinpul@hotmail.com 10/14-15 Fri.-Sat. Time TBD. Fort Ontario Ghost Tour and Reveal: Paranormal presentations showing results from several years of investigations, including electronic voice phenomena (EVP), images, and stories, as well as interactive ghost hunting, and guided ghost tours. Reservations are required. Admission is charged. 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego /15 Sat. 10am-3pm. FUMC Quilt and Craft Show: Quilts and other crafts, silent auction, lunch and dinner available. Admission is free. First United Methodist Church, 7111 St. Rt. 104 W, Oswego /15 Sat. 8pm. A Night at the Tonys Dessert Theater: An evening celebrating the music of Tony award winning Broadway musicals, served up with a luscious dessert buffet. Directed by Nicholas Pike. Admission $15. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /21-22 Fri.-Sat. Time TBD. Oswego Players Presents The Doctor is In by Michael Nupuf. Admission is charged. Frances Marion Brown Theater, Fort Ontario, Oswego /21-23 Fri.-Sun. Time TBD. Talooli Fall Family Camp: Families stay in cabins at Camp Talooli for the weekend and enjoy a range of camp activities led by Talooli staff. Admission: $50 per family-includes meals and programming. 520 Co. Rte. 54, Pennellville /22 Sat. 5pm. 44 th Anniversary of Half-Shire Historical Society Dinner Dance: The reception is held 5-6pm, followed by a light buffet. Dance the evening away to Still Kickin 7-11pm. Open to the public. Admission is a free-will offering Co. Rte. 48, Richland spdinpul@hotmail.com 10/22 Sat. Time TBD. Great Gatsby Fashion Show & Vintage Jewelry Sale: Celebrating the Roaring 20s with this fashion show and vintage jewelry sale, featuring music of the period. Live entertainment. Admission $15 or table of 8/$100 and support the arts. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton /28 Fri. Time TBD. Fulton Ghost Tours: Those who are brave enough can tour the Fulton Library and the Pratt House Museum with a spiritual guide to see, hear, and feel spirits. Admission TBD. 177 & 160 S. First St., Fulton friendsofhistoryinfulton@gmail.com 10/30 Sun. 12-4pm. Antique Appraisal Day: Gerald Petro, of Iroquois Auction Service, donates his time and expertise to this fundraiser. Bring as many items as you like or a clear photo for large items. Petro also buys silver and gold. Donation of $3 per item appraised or 2/$5. Refreshments are served. West Monroe Historical Society, 2355 St. Rt. 49, West Monroe /30 Sun. 6pm. Writers Café: Network with other writers, share your work or just listen and provide helpful feedback. Friendly and safe environment. Admission is free. CNY Arts Center, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton Denotes Oswego County Bicentennial Events

14 14 Ongoing Activities 5/1-10/31 Daily 7am-9pm. Special Needs Playground: Playground allows all children to play, regardless of their special needs. Admission is free. Chestnut St., Phoenix /1-6/26 Sun.7pm. Planetarium Show: May s program is Planet Spectacular and June s theme is The Stars of Summer. Admission is free. 2nd floor, Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation, SUNY Oswego /7-10/29 Sat. 10am-1pm. Pulaski Mason s Chicken BBQ: Every Saturday except May 14th and June 25th. South Park, Pulaski. Contact Shawn Doyle at /8-7/31 2nd & 4th Sun. 9am-2pm. Found Downtown-Port City Co-Op Outdoor Market: An outdoor market filled with vendors showcasing antiques, collectibles and household goods. PathFinder Bank parking lot on West 2nd St, Oswego /8-7/31 2nd & 4th Sun. 1-5pm. Taste the World Presents Mugs & Motors: View a wide variety of antique, classic, and muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles or display your own on West 1st St., Oswego /18-9/14 Wed. 6pm. Oswego Yacht Club Fleet Racing: An evening of PHRF and One Design Fleet Races takes place on Lake Ontario. 30 Lake St., Oswego /31-8/30 Tues. 5-8pm Throttle It Tuesdays Car & Motorcycle Show: Classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, imports, motorcycles, monster trucks, tanks, and fire trucks. Food specials, discounts for show participants, drawings and a 50/50 raffle to support the Golisano Children s Hospital Pediatric Cancer Unit. Weather permitting. Jimmie James BBQ, 5048 St. Rte. 104, Scriba /9-7/31 10am-1pm Sat. and 1-4pm Sun. Art Association Member Show: Opening reception is on 7/9 from 7-9pm. Call to schedule an appointment. Art Association Art Gallery, Bldg. 30, Fort Ontario Complex, E. 4th St., Oswego /3-8/28 Sun. 8pm. The Marionette Magic Theatre: Performances are free but donations are accepted State Route 104, Oswego /5-8/31 Tue./Wed./Thu am. Hannibal Summer Reading Program: Motivates youth to read through the use of story time, crafts, activities and games. Theme: healthy living and active lifestyle. Admission is free. Hannibal Free Library, 162 Oswego St., Hannibal /5-8/20 Mon.-Thu. 7am-2pm; Fri. 7am-7pm; and Sat. 7am-12pm. Breakfast and Lunch Dockside at Henley Park: Breakfast and lunch served from local restaurants. Wheelchair accessible. 55 State St., Phoenix /5-7/26 Mon.-Fri. Pulaski Public Library Summer Reading Activities: Stories, games, crafts, and snacks, appropriate for all ages. Admission is free N. Jefferson St., Pulaski

15 15 7/5-8/26 Tues.-Thu. Hannibal Free Library Summer Reading Activities: A fun time for kids and parents alike: stories, games, crafts, prizes and fun. Admission is free. Hannibal Free Library, 162 Oswego St /8-8/26 Fri., 4:30-7:30pm. Dinner & Music Dockside at Henley Park: Dinners and pie served from local restaurants. 6-8pm Music. Wheelchair accessible. 55 State St., Phoenix Mid-July to late Aug. Tues.-Sun. 8am-7pm. U-pick Blueberries: Stan s Berry Patch, 208 Co. Rte. 84, West Monroe /3-10/30 Sat.-Sun. 12-5pm. Behling Orchards Zombie Paintball: Zombies have invaded Behling Orchards and are scaring our apple pickers! It s your job to take them out with our specially equipped paintball guns. Admission is $ Potter Rd., Mexico BehlingOrchards.com 9/3-10/30 Sat.-Sun. 9am-5pm. Behling Orchards Fall Festival: Apple picking, cider pressing, pony rides, corn maze, haunted house and many other fun fall activities. Admission is free-slight charge for some activities. 114 Potter Rd., Mexico /30-10/29 Fri.-Sat. 7-11pm & Sat.-Sun. 12pm. Haunted Forest: Hayrides, hearse rides, a slaughter house and a walking trail. Sat.-Sun. afternoons there are hayrides and a family-friendly walking trail for kids, as well as pumpkins for sale. 95 Nichols Rd., Williamstown /1-10/30 Sat.-Sun. 12-5pm. Godfrey s Weekend Fall Fest: Wagon rides; animals; hay bale maze; snacks and beverages. The roadside market features a variety of apples, cider, cornstalks, pumpkins, gourds, cabbage and other fall items. Admission is free. Wagon rides $1 each. Godfrey s Last Stand, 1232 Co. Rte. 264, Schroeppel /1-29 Fri.-Sat. 7pm. Frightmare Farms Haunted Amusement Park: Professor Whitaker searches the globe for supernatural antiquities, bringing them back for you to experience at Frightmare Farms. Admission is $13 per attraction St. Rte. 49, Palermo /1-30 Sat.-Sun., 7-10 pm. Godfrey s Haunted Hay Rides: The forest is quiet during the day but at dark, the monsters come out to play. Bring some friends and ride-if you dare! It s fun but prepare for scares. Admission is charged; group rates available. Godfrey s Last Stand, 1232 Co. Rte. 264, Schroeppel Rice Creek Field Station: Rice Creek is open to the public most Saturdays. Hike or bike the trails; relax in the herb garden; see exhibits inside the building; or watch wildlife from the indoor viewing area. Tours are available by appointment. Admission is free. Thompson Rd., Oswego Sailing Lessons: The H. Lee White Maritime Museum offers sailing lessons taught by a certified US Sailing instructor throughout the season, for ages 9 and up at every skill level. Call for information

16 16 Farmers Markets: June- Aug. Mon.-Sat. 9am-dark (8 or 9pm). Central Square Farmers Market: Rte. 49-Crossroads Park /16-10/13 Thu. 4-7pm. Cleveland Farmers Market: Lakeview Park, NYS Rte /28-10/22 Sat. 8am-1pm. Fulton Farmers Market: Canal View Park & Shop parking lot, S. 2nd Street, Fulton Hillside Flea Market: May-Sept. Sat.-Sun. & Holidays, 9am-5pm. July-Aug. Fri. 10am-4pm. Rain or shine NYS Rte. 3 (Seaway Trail), Pulaski /16-9/1 Thu. 4-7pm. Lacona Farmers Market: Corner of Harwood Dr. & Maple Ave /6-8/29 Mon. 3-6pm. New Haven Farmers Market: Weather permitting. New Haven Town Hall, 4279 NYS Rte /26-10/6 Thu. 4:30-8pm. Oswego Farmers Market: West First St. and Civic Plaza /11-8/29 Mon. 5-8pm. Phoenix Farmers Market: Henley Park, 55 State St., Phoenix /3-9/30 Fri. 4-8pm. Pulaski Farmers Market & Music in the Park: Jefferson St , Fishing Tournaments 2016: 5/6-15 Daily. Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Trout and Salmon Spring Derby: This lake-wide fishing derby offers thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise prizes /18 Sat. A-TOM-MIK Challenge: Based out of Oswego, but you may launch from any port in Oswego and Cayuga counties. This is a one day event. 6/25 Sat. 7am. Sandy Pond Sportsman s Association Third Annual Small & Largemouth Bass Derby: Register at the club before you fish. 100% payout, catch can be cooked at the event Co. Rte. 15, Sandy Creek /25 Sat. 5:30am-12pm. Capt. Chad s Ladies Tournament: A fun, all women s fishing tournament with guaranteed payouts and a portion of the funds are donated to breast cancer research Co. Rte. 1, Oswego