Oswego County Tourism

06/23/2026

📦 Prime Days are here, but the best deals in Oswego County come with lake views, fresh air, and unforgettable experiences! So after you fill your Amazon cart, think about supporting local business too!

Looking for a way to support local? Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, browse fresh local produce at a farmers' market, unwind at a spa, or turn a weekend into an Oswego County getaway. Looking for some adventure? Book a fishing charter or visit one of our local golf courses or grab tickets for one of our race tracks! The weather is gorgeous ... visit a museum or book a trip to take a lighthouse tour. The options are endless to support our local Oswego County businesses!

06/22/2026

Lots to do this Friday in the Village of Phoenix!

The St Stephens Church Strawberry Festival marks its 25th year so please make your way to the church parking lot on the corner of Main and Culvert Streets and see what it is all about. Mayor Borchik has been asked to officially open the event on this special anniversary. There is an event link in the comments.

This also marks the start of the Music in the Park summer series at Henley Park. Mike Farrar & The House Rockers will be in the pavilion starting at 6pm. This also marks the start of the summer portion of the Bridge House Brats program.

Of course the evening wouldn't be complete without the fireworks display at dark.

Come be a part this village wide event. Several of our businesses in the downtown area will be open and we encourage you to see what they all have to offer.

06/19/2026

Hello, summer! ☀️ The season is officially underway, and there's plenty of Oswego County fun waiting for you this weekend. Get outside, soak up the sunshine, and make the most of these long summer days! 🎉

⚓️ West Pierhead Lighthouse Tours: Thursday-Saturdays beginning June 19. Visit hlwmm.org/pages/oswego-lighthouse-tours to book your tour! For more information visit H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego.

🍓 Pulaski Farmers Market: June 19, 4-8 p.m. Stock up on local goods from produce to crafts, to tasty treats. Food trucks will be on hand as well as entertainment from Jess Novak. The market takes place at historic South Park in Pulaski

🏁 Brewerton Speedway: June 19. Modifieds, Sportsman, and 4-Cylinders, and Mod Lites are ready to put on a show for you! The evening will also include the Smurfit/WestRock Stock Car Challenge Series. The Mod Lites will be racing topless, giving fans a better view of the drivers in action. Additionally, fans will see the heldover Mirabito DIRTcar 4-Cylinder feature from May 29. Pits open at 4:30 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5:30 p.m., hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $15 and kids 18 and younger are free. Pit passes are also available with $35 passes for DIRTcar/IMCA Members and $40 passes for non-members. In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Brewerton Speedway for updates. Brewerton Speedway, 60 US Rte. 11, Brewerton.

🎵 TGIF Concert Series: June 19, 6:30 p.m. The TGIF Concert Series, presented by Fulton Music Association. This week features Kickin’ Up Dust. This event is free and takes place at the Downtown Gazebo, located 56 S. First St., Fulton.

🎭 A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody: June 19-20 at 7:30 p.m., June 21 at 2 p.m. This six-character comedy is a spoof of and love letter to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and to stage mysteries in general. It is a one-set, two-act piece featuring witty dialogue and slapstick comedy. Can’t make this week’s shows? The show goes on June 26-27 at 7:30 and June 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults $20, Students / Seniors $15.00. Oswego Players, Frances Marion Brown Theater, 32 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.

🐴 North Shore Rodeo: June 19 and 20. Painted Pony Championship Rodeo will be bringing the cowboys to Cleveland. North Riding LLC.., 185 Martin Rd., Cleveland.

🫐 Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce by CenterState Fulton Farmers’ Market: June 20, 8 a.m. – noon. Shop local vendors, pick up fresh produce and baked goods, enjoy free kids activities, explore artisan products, and support local businesses! Canalview Mall, Fulton.

🛍️ Mexico Townwide Yard Sale: June 20, 8 a.m. Grab some new treasures! For a map of locations, please visit The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce

🎣 A-Tom-Mik Challenge Fishing Tournament: June 20. For more information, please visit atommik.com.

🎨 Art with Coffee: Acrylic Painting, Big Brush, Small Palette: June 20, 10 a.m. – noon. Loosen up and get creative! The class will be taught by Cris Metcalf. No registration needed. Art Association of Oswego, Inc.., 30 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.

📚 Tina Trumble at Oswego Public Library: June 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The author of Everything Beautiful and founder of lets-be-real.org will sign copies of her books. The event will take place in the community room. Oswego Public Library, 120 E. Second St., Oswego.

🥾 Rice Creek Events: June 20, 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided nature walk at Rice Creek! Rice Creek's naturalists will be your guides as you explore the forests, fields, wetlands, and waterways of Rice Creek Field Station. This walk will be less than one mile and is open to all ages. Accessible options are possible with the brand new Purple Trail! The trail is built to comply with U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, making it accessible to many people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request a guided nature walk on the Purple Trail, please let us know by calling (315) 312-6677 or emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Rice Creek Field Station, 193 Thompson Rd., Oswego.

🍓 Scriba Historical Society Strawberry Social: June 20, 1 p.m - sold out (or 4 p.m.) Enjoy some delicious Scriba strawberries! Scriba Historical Society, 42 Creamery Rd., Scriba.

🏁 Fulton Speedway: June 20. Head to the high banks for the winged warriors of the CRSA Sprint Cars as they take center stage along with DIRTCar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Stock Cars, and Novice Sportsman. Pits open at 4 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. and racing kicks off at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $20 with kids 18 and younger admitted for free. Pit passes are available for members at $35 and non-members at $40. In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Fulton Speedway for updates. Fulton Speedway, 1603 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton.

🏁 Oswego Speedway: June 20. The Steel Palace is back this week with the Novelis Supermodifieds, Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supermodifieds, and Oswego County 350 Supermodifieds. This week also brings the DLM Super Stocks to the Steel Palace and it’s autograph night along the front stretch! Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands opening and warmups beginning at 3:15 p.m. The autograph session takes place from 4:45-5:45 p.m. and green flag racing begins at 6 p.m. Adult general admission tickets at the ticket window are $30. Skip the line and save $5 and grab your digital ticket for $25 at https://oswegospeedway.customsoftwarecreations.com/. Kids 16 and under are free with a paid adult. Pit passes are $45. There will also be a testing session on Friday, June 19 beginning at 4 p.m. for all competing classes on June 6. Grandstand admission is free for Friday's test session! In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Oswego Speedway for updates. Oswego Speedway is located at 300 E. Albany St., in Oswego.

Next Week:

🎶 Tunes in June: June 24, 12 – 2 p.m. Fulton Music Association presents Lisa Lee Duo with food by Lorbird. Rain date is the next day. Downtown Gazebo, 58 S. First St., Fulton.

🎆 Phoenix Annual Fireworks: June 26, 6 – 10 p.m. Come enjoy a food, music and a fireworks show over the water. Food and music at Bridge House, Mike Farrar & The House Rockers. Henley Park, 55 State St., Phoenix.

🎨 Every Picture Tells a Story: June 26, 10:30 a.m. Presentation of a donated painting with associated history lecture and curator notes. Safe Haven Museum and Education Center, 22 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.

🎣 KROCK Classic Fishing Tournament: June 27, 8 a.m. Enjoy the free fishing day and enjoy a day on the Oswego River! This is a fun, family-friendly event! Drop your line in the water anytime, but the party begins at 8 a.m. at Lock 1 Distilling Company. Prizes include Husky Vehicle Floor Liners from Installations Unlimited, and tickets to summer concerts at The Amp! Lock 1 Distilling Company, 17 Culvert St., Phoenix

👑 The Royal Ball: June 27, 1 – 3 p.m. Come meet and greet with a prince and princess, participate in sing-a-longs, balloon animals, face painting and make and take crafts. Tickets: $25, reservations required. The Art Scene at CNY Arts Center, 121 Cayuga St., Fulton.

🛍️ Zonta 3rd Annual Barn Sale: June 27, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Multiple vendors, Zonta Club of Oswego is dedicated to building a better world for women and girls. Fallbrook, 103 Thompson Rd., Oswego.

🏖️ Selkirk Shores Grand Re-Opening Celebration: June 27, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate the grand re-opening of Selkirk Shores State Park after major renovations and improvements. View the new renovations, enjoy food trucks, live music, classic car display, vendors and 100 years of Selkirk Shores historic display. $7 per car park entry fee still applies. Selkirk Shores State Park, 7101 State Route 3, Pulaski.

🪴 Carnivorous Plants: June 28, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Discover several carnivorous plants found in New York. Learn what habitats they grow in, what they eat and how they spread. The program will conclude with a guided walk, in search of these meat-eaters along the trails. Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183, Williamstown.

📷: Dianne Whorrall

06/18/2026

🏎️ Fast cars. Fierce competition. Racing at its finest Let's hear those engines roar, Oswego County! Here’s your weekly racing preview!

🏁 Brewerton Speedway: This week’s racing slate gets underway at the D-Shaped Demon on June 19, with Reagan Companies serving as the evening's sponsor. with the Tracey Road DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, Dot Foods DIRTcar Sportsman, the AmeriCU Credit Union STARS Mod Lites, the Mirabito DIRTcar 4-Cylinders, and the Smurfit/WestRock Stock Car Challenge Series. For this evening the Mod Lites will be racing topless, giving fans a better view of the drivers in action. Additionally, fans will see the heldover Mirabito DIRTcar 4-Cylinder feature from May 29. Pits open at 4:30 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5:30 p.m., hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $15 and kids 18 and younger are free. Pit passes are also available with $35 passes for DIRTcar/IMCA Members and $40 passes for non-members. Brewerton Speedway is located at 60 U.S. Rte. 11 in Brewerton. **Note that there is construction on the bridge coming from the south so speedway personnel suggest going to the Central Square exit and backtracking the 4 miles back to the track, either down Rte. 11 or down Rte. 37. Leaving the facility after the races will be trial and error until we see how the first show goes. Late night bridge traffic hasn't seen the same level of backup and may be ok for egress out of the track. The single lane bridge will be in place for the entire 2026 season. Give yourself a little extra time either way.**

🏁 Fulton Speedway: The racing momentum continues on June 20 with a full slate of racing. The winged warriors of the CRSA Sprint Cars will take center stage as they battle on the high banks. The evening continues with Tracey Road DIRTcar Modifieds, Dot Foods DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Stock Cars and E & V Energy Novice Sportsman. Pits open at 4 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. and racing kicks off at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $20 with kids 18 and younger admitted for free. Pit passes are available for members at $35 and non-members at $40. Fulton Speedway is located at 1603 Co. Rte. 57 in Fulton.

🏁 Oswego Speedway is back on June 20 with the Novelis Supermodifieds, Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supermodifieds, and Oswego County 350 Supermodifieds. This week also brings the DLM Super Stocks to the Steel Palace and it’s autograph night along the front stretch! Pits open at 2 p.m. with grandstands opening and warmups beginning at 3:15 p.m. The autograph session takes place from 4:45-5:45 p.m. and green flag racing begins at 6 p.m. Adult general admission tickets at the ticket window are $30. Skip the line and save $5 and grab your digital ticket for $25 at https://oswegospeedway.customsoftwarecreations.com/. Kids 16 and under are free with a paid adult. Pit passes are $45. There will also be a testing session on Friday, June 19 beginning at 4 p.m. for all competing classes on June 6. Grandstand admission is free for Friday's test session! Oswego Speedway is located at 300 E. Albany St., in Oswego.

📷: Rick Nelson

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

🌊 Summer is always an exciting time at the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego! Starting tomorrow, June 19, tours of the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse begin for the season! Tours run Thursday-Saturday and depart from Wright's Landing. Cost is $35 for adults and $20 for children (note that this tour is not recommended for children under five.)

Coming up in July is Paddlefest! This year's paddle takes place on July 11. Paddles include a route from Fulton to Oswego (approx. 13 miles), Minetto to Oswego (approx 5.5 miles), and a route from Fulton to Minetto (approx 6 miles.)

For more information on these events or to register, please visit hlwmm.org.

06/17/2026

There is absolutely nothing like an Oswego County strawberry! 🍓 Berries are out now and available for purchase and picking at many Oswego County farm stands with blueberries and cherries soon to follow!

To find a farm stand or u-pick in Oswego County, visit https://visitoswegocounty.com/directory/?_directory_explore_main_page=u-pick

06/17/2026

🎶 Tunes in June is ON today! 🎶

Join us from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Downtown Gazebo for another great afternoon of live music, local food, and community fun in downtown Fulton.

Looks like the weather is cooperating too — rain, rain, will go away, so we can have Tunes in June today! ☁️🎵

🎤 Mike Place
🍔 Tavern on the Lock
☁️ 74° and cloudy

Thank you to Eastern Shore Insurance Agency for sponsoring today’s concert.

Bring a chair, grab some lunch, and enjoy your afternoon with us by the river. See you at the gazebo!

06/12/2026

Happy Fri-yay, Oswego County! ☀️🎉The forecast is looking just about perfect, which means it’s time to make the most of the weekend ahead. Whether you're heading to a local event, exploring the outdoors, or simply soaking up the sunshine, there’s plenty of fun waiting for you. Let’s get to it!

🍓 Pulaski Farmers Market: June 12, 4-8 p.m. Market season begins with local goods from produce to crafts, to tasty treats. Food trucks will be on hand as well as entertainment from Dave Wolover. The market takes place at historic South Park in Pulaski

🏁 Brewerton Speedway: June 12. Modifieds, Sportsman, and 4-Cylinders, and Mod Lites are ready to put on a show for you! The completion of the May 29 Dot Foods DIRTCar Sportsman feature will also take place. Pits open at 4:30 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5:30 p.m., hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $15 and kids 18 and younger are free. Pit passes are also available with $35 passes for DIRTcar/IMCA Members and $40 passes for non-members. In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Brewerton Speedway for updates. Brewerton Speedway, 60 US Rte. 11, Brewerton.

🎭 Carrie The Musical: June 12-13, 7 p.m. and June 14, 2 p.m. Carrie is running at the CNY Arts Center as their biggest, boldest, most effects-heavy show they have ever done! For tickets, visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/cnyartscenter/carrie-the-musical-497122863. The Art Scene at CNY Arts Center, 121 Cayuga St., Fulton.

🛍️ Fulton Downtown Markets: June 13, 8 a.m. – noon. Shop local vendors, pick up fresh produce and baked goods, enjoy free kids activities, explore artisan products, and support local businesses! Canalview Mall, Fulton.

🇺🇸 Fort Ontario Revolutionary War Weekend: June 13-14, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. There will be a living history encampment, 18th century blacksmith demonstration, drilling, demos, and more! Fort Ontario, E. Fourth St., Oswego.

🎨 Art with Coffee: Beginning Watercolor Painting: Basics: June 13, 10 a.m. – noon. This class will give you an opportunity to learn and/or review the foundational basics of watercolor and some of its unique characteristics, as well as actually enjoying the “ups and downs” of the process. The class will be taught by Rosemarie Pupparo. No registration needed. Art Association of Oswego, Inc.., 30 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.

🥾Rice Creek Events: June 13, 11 a.m. Enjoy a guided nature walk at Rice Creek! Rice Creek's naturalists will be your guides as you explore the forests, fields, wetlands, and waterways of Rice Creek Field Station. This walk will be less than one mile and is open to all ages. Accessible options are possible with the brand new Purple Trail! The trail is built to comply with U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, making it accessible to many people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request a guided nature walk on the Purple Trail, please let us know by calling (315) 312-6677 or emailing [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Rice Creek Field Station, 193 Thompson Rd., Oswego.

🎉 Summer Kickoff Fest: June 13, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Live music, shopping, local vendors, cocktails, food, kids activities, giveaways, and an easy summer day spent with your community. This event is free to attend and family friendly. The Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego.

🚲 CAC Bike Rodeo: June 13, noon – 4 p.m. Come join in an afternoon of free family fun, hosted by the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County. Bike rodeo, raffles, bounce houses, food, face painting, community resources and more! Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway, Fulton.

🤼‍♂️ 1UP Wrestling Shakedown: June 13, 4 p.m., first bell 5:05 p.m. This is your chance to see some pro wrestling’s stars live. Crisafulli Rink, 32 Ontario Rd., Oswego.

🏁 Fulton Speedway: June 13. Head to the highbanks for DIRTCar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Stock Cars, and Novice Sportsman. Also on the schedule is the 4th annual Crazy Chain Race! The fan-favorite Crazy Chain Race will once again challenge drivers with a test of teamwork and skill as cars are connected together by chains and must navigate the speedway as a single unit. The unusual event has become a highlight of the summer schedule and always delivers plenty of excitement for fans. Pits open at 4 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 5:30 p.m. and racing kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Adult general admission is $20 with kids 18 and younger admitted for free. Pit passes are available for members at $35 and non-members at $40. In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Fulton Speedway for updates. Fulton Speedway, 1603 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton.

🥞 Civil Air Patrol Pancake Breakfast: June 14, 7:30 - 11 a.m. Learn more about the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol. The organization offers a fly-in or drive-in pancake breakfast at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) hangar at the county airport. Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, sausage, eggs made to order, home fries and various beverages. Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for veterans and seniors aged 65 and older; $7 for kids aged 5 to 11; and free for those under 5 years. Weather permitting, and based on availability, the event also features free airplane rides as part of the EAA’s Young Eagles Flight Program. Pedal planes will also be on hand for smaller pilots. Oswego County Airport, 2326 Co. Rte. 176, Fulton

🛶 Seneca Chief: June 14. This Erie Canal boat will stop in Brewerton as it makes its way along the Back to Buffalo Tour. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Erie Canal and its cultural, historical and environmental impacts. Riverfront Park, 5449 Bennett St., Brewerton.

🪦 Riverside Cemetery Bus Tour: June 14, 1 – 3 p.m. The Oswego County Historical Society, along with Friends of Riverside Cemetery, will host a guided tour of the historic Riverside Cemetery. Riverside Cemetery, 4024 County Route 57, Oswego.

Next Week:

🛳️ Legacy of the Day Peckinpaugh: June 16, 7 p.m. Craig Williams, Director Emeritus of the Canal Society of New York State, will discuss the challenges of preserving this historic century old barge canal boat. Admission is free (donations are appreciated), and refreshments will be provided by the Schroeppel Historical Society. Friends of Schroeppel Historical Society, 486 Main St., P.O. Box 72, Phoenix.

🎶 Tunes in June: June 17, 12 – 2 p.m. Fulton Music Association presents Mike Place with food by Tavern on the Lock. Rain date is the next day. Downtown Gazebo, 58 S. First St., Fulton.

🐢 Traveling Turtles: June 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Learn about turtles, meet a painted turtle and conclude with a guided walk, in search of turtles basking in the sun! Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183, Williamstown.

🎭 A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody: June 19-20 at 7:30 p.m., June 21 at 2 p.m. This six-character comedy is a spoof of and love letter to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and to stage mysteries in general. It is a one-set, two-act piece featuring witty dialogue and slapstick comedy. Can’t make this week’s shows? The show goes on June 26-27 at 7:30 and June 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults $20, Students / Seniors $15.00. Oswego Players, Inc., Frances Marion Brown Theater, 32 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.

🐴 North Shore Rodeo: June 19 and 20. Painted Pony Championship Rodeo will be bringing the cowboys to Cleveland. North Riding LLC., 185 Martin Rd., Cleveland.

🎣 A-Tom-Mik Challenge Fishing Tournament: June 20. For more information, please visit atommik.com.

📷: Jon Vermilye