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As Harborfest prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to Oswego's waterfront July 23–26, we're proud to recognize the businesses, organizations, community leaders and dedicated members whose generosity makes one of Upstate New York's premier summer festivals possible.

For 37 years, that support has helped keep Harborfest free to attend while bringing nationally recognized entertainment, family programming, waterfront attractions, memorable community experiences, and the festival's signature Fireworks Spectacular by Grucci over Lake Ontario to the region.

Each summer, Harborfest generates a significant economic impact for Oswego, drawing visitors who stay in local hotels, dine at area restaurants, shop at local businesses, and experience the city's waterfront attractions. The festival serves as both a community celebration and an important driver of tourism throughout Central New York.

Beyond financial contributions, many sponsors provide equipment, services, venues, volunteer support, educational exhibits, transportation assistance, and operational resources that help keep Harborfest safe, welcoming, and accessible to all.

In Their Words..."Harborfest 2026 continues to be a free festival thanks to all of our sponsors and individual members. We want to thank our Platinum Sponsors — Constellation, Pathfinder Bank, Novelis and Alpha Generation — for continuing their support of the festival. Every sponsor plays an important role in Harborfest, and we encourage festivalgoers to look for their digital signs and banners throughout the grounds and support them year-round. We also invite everyone to visit our new website, consider becoming an individual member, and help keep the festival going strong."

— Chuck Handley, Harborfest Board President

"Harborfest is only possible because of the generosity of our corporate sponsors, whose support keeps this beloved tradition free and accessible for all. Their partnership helps bring the celebration to Oswego's waterfront, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to making Harborfest shine year after year."

— Maria Hudson, Chair of the Sponsorship Committee

2026 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors
AlphaGen • Constellation • Novelis • Pathfinder Bank

Gold Sponsors
City of Oswego • Eagle Beverage • Harbor Eye Associates • Integrated Power Sports • National Grid • Oswego County Tourism • PAC Associates of Oswego • Port of Oswego Authority

Silver Sponsors
Burritt Motors • Community Bank • C&S Companies • C's Farm Market & Beverage Center • Richard S. Shineman Foundation

Bronze Sponsors
Ashley Lynn Winery • Best Western Plus Oswego Hotel & Conference Center • Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2 • Carpenters Local 277 • Clarion Hotel & Suites Riverfront • Construction Employers Association of CNY • FlynnStoned Cannabis Company • Laborers Local 633 • Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 • Price Chopper • SUNY Oswego

Community Sponsors
All State Materials Group, Inc. • Ameriprise Financial • Ancient Order of the Hibernians • Babcock Highway Supply Inc. • Brookfield Renewable Energy • Burke's Home Center • Caruso Accounting • Century 21 Galloway Realty • Compass Federal Credit Union • Fulton Savings Bank • Gibby's Irish Pub • Glider Oil Company • Kinney Drugs • Laser Transit • Motivated Creations • NBT Bank • Oswego Quality Carpets • Oswego Speedway • Port City Family Medicine, PC • Raby's ACE Home Center • Rudy's Lakeside Drive-In • SNAX • Suburban Propane • Texas Roadhouse • Wayne Drugs

Become a Sponsor or Business MemberWhether through financial support, equipment, services, venue space, volunteer time, educational exhibits, or transportation assistance, every contribution helps keep Harborfest free, safe, and accessible for the community. Sponsors of every level are recognized with digital signage and banners throughout the festival grounds.

Interested in supporting future Harborfest festivals? Businesses and individuals can learn more about sponsorship opportunities and Friends of Harborfest memberships by visiting our website.