Musicians: Deadline To Apply For Harborfest 2026 Is November 10

by Contributor | October 23, 2025 8:37 am

OSWEGO – Slots to perform on one of the stages of Harborfest 2026 are beginning to disappear. Musicians and groups interested in performing at Harborfest should apply quickly – the deadline is November 10 and review of applications already submitted is underway. The Performer Application for 2026 can be found here[1]. More than two dozen bands and performers of a variety of genres were on the schedule for 2025, making Harborfest one of the region’s larger music festivals. Committee review ends when all slots are filled.

 

Performers submit a simple form along with a press kit and either a CD or 3 songs in mp3 format of their music. Anyone with questions about the application can call the Harborfest office at 315-343-6858.

 

Harborfest is a vibrant, free summer festival held at the end of July in Oswego each year since 1988. This beloved community event, organized by the non-profit Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc., features live music, delicious food, interesting arts, crafts and products, thrilling rides, great children’s entertainment including the annual Children’s Parade, and the biggest and best fireworks show in Upstate New York.

 

Harborfest 2026 will take place July 23 – 26.

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