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Minetto Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary, Aug 12 and 13
On Saturday, Aug.13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Magic in Minetto will celebrate the towns 100th
year with a fun, family-friendly festival at the Minetto Town Hall and River View Park along the
Oswego River.
Inside the Minetto Town Hall will be a free ice cream social, special stamp cancellation from
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. by our Post Office featuring Minetto Celebrating 100 Years. Minetto History
Buffs will have displays and photos of Minetto in years gone-by. The Minetto Fire Department
will be raising funds $5 for 5 hits on a vehicle, later they will demonstrate a vehicle extrication.
Crafters will be displaying their wares from jewelry to handmade baskets.
The Riverview Park will host the following: music, food provided by the Minetto United
Methodist Church, free craft making, face painting and fun activities provided by the Children
Museum of Oswego. Other activities in the park will include: classic cars, Minetto Boy Scout
Troop P819 display and rain gutter regatta, and American Legion Leadbetter-Brinklow Post
486 Display.
Magic in Minetto recognizes its history and association with the Oswego Canal and River by
hosting this annual event during New York States Canal Splash Weekend. To promote the
recreational use of the canal and river, a Canoe and Kayak Race and Pace is held during the
festival. The Race and Pace begins at 1 p.m., is 1 1/2 miles in length designed to be fun and
have both youths and adults enter and enjoy the event. A variety of categories allows for many
winners. There is no charge for entering this race and pace but donations are accepted. Oswego
Expeditions will have kayak rentals available throughout the day.
Magic will be kicked off on Friday, Aug 12, at 7 p.m. The Oswego County New Horizons Band
and Chorus will perform a concert at the Minetto United Methodist Church.
For more information or questions on Magic in Minetto or the Race and Pace call 343-4565.
