Attractions in and around Oswego
The Corning Museum of Glass – The Museum brings the artistry of glassmaking to the Historic Maritime District for Harborfest 2009. Watch as the Museum's flameworker transforms glass rods into delicate figurines at the torch.
Activities in Oswego
Skyriders at Historic Maritime District Square: Looking for a high-flying act that’s different from the rest? Then you won’t want to miss The Skyriders! Trampoline Show. The Skyriders! are an awesome team of incredibly talented and professional trampoline acrobats that have been performing what's been called "the best trampoline show in the industry" for more than 13 years and recently won the "Best Presentation Award" at The International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand while performing for Mercedes Benz. Headed by 3 Time National Trampoline Champion Ken Kovach, The Skyriders! Trampoline Show has performed as a featured halftime show for more than 29 NBA teams! These talented aerial entertainers, who have many national and international titles between them, reach heights of up to 26 feet in the air! The Skyriders perform at Oswego's Historic Maritime District.
Festivals and Events
Children's Parade presented by Oswego Health (Friday, July): The Harborfest Children's Parade presented by Oswego Health is open to any and all children who want to participate. The parade route is from East Park, north on East 4th Street to Fort Ontario. The parade celebrates the history of Oswego.
Energy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular (Saturday, July): As it has for the past 21 years the Oswego Harbor bathes in the glow of a dazzling fireworks display as the Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular lights up the sky during Harborfest every year. Sponsored by Energy Nuclear, owner-operator of the 855 MW James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Station in Scriba, the Energy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular featuring fireworks by Grucci's of New York continues to be the highlight of Harborfest. The nearly half-hour Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular is the only world-class fireworks exhibition in upstate New York and demonstrates the highest level of pyrotechnic artistry as thousand of shells and "ground effects" are choreographed to a carefully selected music track. Produced by Fireworks by Grucci, the Energy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular is a very special event that draws an estimated audience of more than 100,000 people to the shores of Lake Ontario each year. The Energy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular at Harborfest 2009 will began at 9:30 pm on July 25th and the music-track will again be simulcast on radio. Come early to enjoy everything Harborfest has to offer and get to find a good spot for watching the fireworks. Best viewing is along the harbor area in the City of Oswego from Fort Ontario on the east to Breitbeck Park on the west.
Environment Expo presented by Constellation Energy at Breitbeck: New for 2009 the Constellation Energy Environment Expo is an informative and entertaining venue filled with interactive displays, demonstrations, and information highlighting the steps that area businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals are taking to conserve energy, be environmentally-conscious, and also steps you can take to help make our world a better place! Learn how Central NY is at the forefront of the latest environmental technologies, and why it’s a great place to live! Visit the Constellation Energy Environment Expo and discover many different ways to be environmentally conscious, from going green, to alternative energy sources, to protecting the environment. Learn more about nuclear energy and career opportunities in nuclear energy, advanced heating and cooling technologies including geothermal technology, air and water filtration, indoor environmental quality, windmills and solar energy, electric vehicles, our great lakes, and renewable energy products. |
