Oswego County Tourism

05/28/2026

☀️🏁 It’s officially “race weekend weather” in Oswego County!
For the first time this season, Oswego County is looking at ideal conditions and a full slate of racing at all three tracks. Time to plan your weekend at the races with this week's !

🏁 Brewerton Speedway kicks off the weekend's racing slate on Friday, May 29 with action from the Tracey Road DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, Dot Foods DIRTcar Sportsman, the AmeriCU Credit Union STARS Mod Lites, and the Mirabito DIRTcar 4-Cylinders. Pits open at 4:30 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5:30 p.m., hot laps at 6:10 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Adult general admission is $15 and kids 18 and younger are free. 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.**

🏁 It looks like fourth time may be the charm for Fulton Speedway! Mother Nature has not been kind to the highbanks thus far in 2026, but Saturday, May 30 looks like a great night for racing. The season will kick off with King's Smash 'Em Crash 'Em Demo Derbies along with a full slate 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 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. Fulton Speedway is located at 1603 Co. Rte. 57 in Fulton.

🏁 Oswego Speedway roars to life for its 75th season on Saturday, May 30. The Steel Palace welcomes the ISMA/MSS Novelis Winged Supermodifieds for the Oswego Super Challenge Race #1 along with action from the Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supermodifieds and Oswego County Tourism 350 Supermodifieds. The classic asphalt modifieds will also be on hand for an exhibition race. Pits open at 1:30 with grandstands opening at 3:15 p.m. Time trials will begin at 4:45 p.m. and green flag racing begins at 6 p.m. Adult general admission tickets at the ticket window is $35. Save $5 and grab your digital ticket for $30 at https://oswegospeedway.customsoftwarecreations.com/. Kids 16 and under are free with a paid adult. There will also be a practice session on Friday. Testing will run from 6-10 p.m. for all competing classes on May 30, along with the non-winged Supermodifieds and Super Stocks. Grandstand admission is free for Friday's open practice! Oswego Speedway is located at 300 E. Albany St., in Oswego.

05/27/2026

🎶 We are one week from the beginning of Fulton Music Association's Tunes in June! Grab some lunch from Dawg-E-Licious next Wednesday while listening to some great music from Dave Domicolo. Concerts run each Wednesday in June (rain dates are the following day.) Concerts take place at the downtown gazebo from noon-2 p.m.

05/21/2026

Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, and we know many of you are ready for the long holiday weekend! Let’s make the most of it and enjoy some fun around Oswego County. 🎉

Before the celebrations begin, we also want to remember the true meaning of the holiday weekend. Please take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

🏁 Brewerton Speedway: May 22. The first of three trips for the Empire Super Sprints highlights the racing schedule for this week’s show at the D-Shaped Dirt Demon along with Modifieds, Sportsman and, and Mod Lites. Pits open at 2 p.m., grandstands at 5:30 p.m., hot laps at 5:45 p.m, and racing begins at 7 p.m. General admission for adults is $25 and kids 18 and younger are free! In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Brewerton Speedway for updates. Brewerton Speedway, 60 US Rte. 11, Brewerton.

🏁 Test sessions at Oswego Speedway: May 22-23. Fast Friday and Saturday test sessions will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday. Grandstands are free for spectators (concessions will not be open, but restrooms will be available.) In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Oswego Speedway. Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., Oswego

🇺🇸 Fulton Memorial Day Salute: May 22 - 23. The theme for this year is “Together we Remember – 250 Years of Service & Sacrificae.” The event will feature rides, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, a 5K run, Friday night Watchfire, parade on Saturday starting at 10 a.m., followed by entertainment, food, and rides at the Fulton War Memorial. Fireworks to close out the event on Saturday. For further information visit Fulton Memorial Day Salute on Facebook.

🪩 Silent Disco Night: May 22, 7 – 9:30 p.m. Grab your headphones, pick your station and rock out! Everyone is dancing but to a different song. Tickets, $15, includes headphones. The Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego

🔭 Telescope Observation Sessions at Rice Creek: May 22-24, 10 p.m. Join astronomer John Zielinski for an evening at Rice Creek Field Station's observatory. Participants will have the chance to gaze through the observatory's large 16" wide telescope inside the rotating dome to view celestial objects like the moon, the bright planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Since clear weather is needed for observing the night sky, interested participants should call (315) 312-6620 after 6 pm on the evening of each event to hear a recorded message announcing whether or not the observation session will take place that evening. Prior to the evening of the event, this same number can be dialed to access a pre-recorded detailed description of the upcoming session. Children accompanied by adults are welcome at these events. Rice Creek Field Station, 193 Thompson Rd., Oswego.

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run to Remember: May 23, 8:30 a.m. Packet pick-up at The Art Scene at CNY Arts Center, 121 Cayuga St., Fulton. A rucking division has been added this year.

🥾 Rice Creek Events: May 23, 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.

🎨 Art with Coffee: Abstract Acrylic Painting with Sarah Chapman: May 23, 10 a.m. – noon. No registration needed. Art Association of Oswego, Inc., 30 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.

🛍️ Sip, Shop, And Celebrate Her: May 23, noon – 4 p.m. This women focused afternoon vendor event dedicated to supporting, celebrating, and connecting with incredible women. Old City Hall Barbecue & Brewery, 159 Water St., Oswego.

🇺🇸 Phoenix Memorial Weekend Field Days: May 23 - 25. Come enjoy games, rides, music and fun! The parade kicks off on Monday at noon. Phoenix VFW Post # 5540, 70 Culvert St., Phoenix.

🏁 Fulton Speedway: May 23. The Empire Super Sprints head to the highbanks at Fulton highlighting a night including DIRTCar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Stock Cars, and Novice Sportsman. Pits open at 4 p.m., grandstands at 5 p.m., hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. General admission for adults is $25 and kids 18 and younger are free. In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Fulton Speedway for updates. Fulton Speedway, 1603 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton.

🧑‍🌾 For the Farmers Formal: May 23, 5 p.m. Unique red carpet, black tie formal dinner uniting the preservation of New York farmers featuring live auction and live music by The Swamp Boys. Tickets: Single, $59.95, Table of 10, $575.00. North Riding LLC.., 185 Martin Rd., Cleveland.

🇺🇸 Central Square American Legion Post 915 Watchfire: May 23, 6 p.m. Join in honoring, respecting, and properly retiring our nation’s flag. Central Square American Legion Fuller-Taylor Post 915, 3301 Fulton Ave., Central Square.

🇺🇸 Central Square Memorial Day Parade: May 25, line up at 8:30 a.m., parade begins at 9 a.m. The parade begins at P.V. Moore High School and ends at Legion Park across from the Central Square American Legion.

🇺🇸 Phoenix Memorial Day Parade: May 25, noon. The parade begins at the Three Rivers Plaza and goes to the five corners intersection.

🇺🇸 Town of New Haven MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: May 25, lineup from 1-1:30 p.m., parade begins at 2 p.m. Honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. 4279 St. Rte. 104, New Haven.

Next Week:

🛻 Pulaski Lions Touch-A-Truck: May 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Over 25 BIG vehicles will be there along with many vendors. Pulaski Haldane Center, 16 Maple Ave., Pulaski.

🍽️ Taste of Oswego: May 31, 1 – 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy a variety of local restaurants, bakeries and beverage vendors offering signature tastings. This community event will also have raffles and special guest appearances. The Kingsford at Curtis Manor, 10 Mark Fitzgibbons Dr., Oswego.

🐾 Paws Across Oswego County Open House: May 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join them for a fun filled day with vendors, local organizations, raffles, PAOC merch, food and more while supporting their mission to help animal rescue, fosters, and the community! Paws Across Oswego County, 10 Klocks Corners Rd., Oswego.

🇺🇸 History on Tap: June 2, 7 p.m. Join George DeMass for his talk on “Asa Rice, A Revolutionary Kind of Guy!” This event is free and takes place in the Riverfront Room at GS Steamers. GS Steamers, 70 E. First St., Oswego.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

🇺🇸 The annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute takes place this Friday and Saturday. The event kicks off on Friday with a ceremonial watchfire at 7 p.m. at Fulton War Memorial sponsored by VFW Post #569.

On Saturday, the day kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade, followed by band performances at 11:30 a.m., judges awards and Veteran of the Year at 12:30 p.m. The fun continues through the day with karaoke and the Memorial Day Showdown at Dreamcourts from 1-4 p.m. The Fulton Community Band entertains from 4-5 p.m. and NoSmo Kings Band from 6-9 p.m. Fireworks with light the sky at 9:15 p.m.

For more information, please visit Fulton Memorial Day Salute.

05/15/2026

Happy Friday, Oswego County! Sunshine? ✅ Warmer weather? ✅ Weekend plans? We're here to help! ☀️

Before we kick off the weekend, we want to send our congratulations to the new SUNY Oswego graduates! 🎓 We hope you've enjoyed your years here in Oswego, and cannot wait for you to come back and visit! 💚💛

Now on to the fun! 🎉

🏁 Brewerton Speedway: May 15. Modifieds, Sportsman, and 4-Cylinders, and Mod Lites are ready to put on a show for you! Pits open at 4:30 p.m., grandstands at 5:30 p.m., hot laps at 6:10 p.m, and racing begins at 7 p.m. Admission for adults is $15 and kids 18 and younger are free! In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Brewerton Speedway for updates. Brewerton Speedway, 60 US Rte. 11, Brewerton.

🚛 Big Truck Day 6 Sponsored by Gypsum Express LTD.: May 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Roll in and see big trucks, emergency vehicles and heavy equipment with food and community fun for all. Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway, Fulton.

🎯 3rd Annual Co****le Tournament Benefiting the Community: May 16, check in, 11:00 a.m., event runs, noon – 4 p.m.; rain date May 17. Presented by the Noon Rotary Club of Fulton. Contact Greg Nicols at [email protected] to register. The Yard at Lakeview Lanes, 723 W. Broadway, Fulton.

🎉 Family Fun Day: May 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come support local crafters, vendors and the local food pantry! South Park Pulaski, 3 Bridge St., Pulaski.

🥾 Rice Creek Events: May 16, 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.

🎨 Art with Coffee: Water Marbling with Theresa Bower: May 16, 10 a.m. – noon. Come have some fun with water marbling! Water marbling has been around for centuries, used primarily for decorative paper and fabrics. This is an easy, but messy process, where you will float thinned acrylic paint on water thickened with carrageenan (a non-toxic algae used in this process), and lay paper and other objects on the surface to create your designs. In this session, you will marble some sheets of paper, a paper fan, and a wooden flower. Come join the group and see what designs you can create. Note: Due to the space needed for this process, this class will be limited to 8 people. No registration needed. Art Association of Oswego, Inc.., 30 Barbara Donahue Dr., Oswego.

🏁 Fulton Speedway: May 16. Kick off Fulton Speedway’s season with DIRTCar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Stock Cars, and Novice Sportsman. Also on tap are the Smash ‘em, Crash ‘em Demo Derbies. Pits open at 4 p.m., grandstands at 5 p.m., hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $20 and kids 18 and younger are free. In case of schedule announcements, be sure to follow Fulton Speedway for updates. Fulton Speedway, 1603 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton.

🛍️ Sundays in the Square Market: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Head to Central Square for a market featuring local farmers, artisans, makers, and more. Goettel Building, 2187 Co. Rte. 12, Central Square.

🎉 Sunday Family Funday!: May 17, 1 – 4 p.m. Entertainment by Jeff the Magic Man, face painting, hair tinsel, bounce house and more. Come join in the fun! The Yard at Lakeview Lanes, 723 W. Broadway, Fulton.

Next Week:

👖 “Band of Sisters” A History of the Dress Reform Movement: May 19, 7 p.m. Presented by Sophie Welburn from the Cortland County Historical Society, she will show how this movement born in the burned-over district of upstate New York played a pivotal role in the crusade to establish equal rights for women. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Refreshments will be served. Friends of Schroeppel Historical Society, 486 Main St., Phoenix.

🇺🇸 Fulton Memorial Day Salute: May 22 - 23. The theme for this year is “Together we Remember – 250 Years of Service & Sacrificae.” The event will feature rides, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, a 5K run, Friday night Watchfire, parade on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. and fireworks to close out the event on Saturday. For further information visit Fulton Memorial Day Salute on Facebook.

🏁 Test sessions at Oswego Speedway: May 22-23. Fast Friday and Saturday test sessions will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday. Grandstands are free for spectators (concessions will not be open, but bathrooms will be available.) Oswego Speedway, 300 E. Albany St., Oswego

🪩 Silent Disco Night: May 22, 7 – 9:30 p.m. Grab your headphones, pick your station and rock out! Everyone is dancing but to a different song. Tickets, $15, includes headphones. The Foundry, 246 W. Seneca St., Oswego

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run to Remember: May 23, 8:30 a.m. Packet pick-up at The Art Scene at CNY Arts Center, 121 Cayuga St., Fulton. A rucking division has been added this year.

🛍️ Sip, Shop, And Celebrate Her: May 23, noon – 4 p.m. This women focused afternoon vendor event dedicated to supporting, celebrating, and connecting with incredible women. Old City Hall Barbecue & Brewery, 159 Water St., Oswego.

🎩 For the Farmers Formal: May 23, 5 p.m. Unique red carpet, black tie formal dinner uniting the preservation of New York farmers featuring live auction and live music by The Swamp Boys. Tickets: Single, $59.95, Table of 10, $575.00. North Riding LLC., 185 Martin Rd., Cleveland.

🇺🇸 Phoenix Memorial Weekend Field Days: May 23 - 25. Come enjoy games, rides, music and fun! The parade kicks off on Monday at noon. Phoenix V.F.W. #5540, 70 Culvert St., Phoenix.

🇺🇸 Central Square American Legion Post 915 Watchfire: May 23, 6 p.m. Join in honoring, respecting, and properly retiring our nation’s flag. Central Square American Legion Fuller-Taylor Post 915, 3301 Fulton Ave., Central Square.

🇺🇸 Central Square Memorial Day Parade: May 25, line up at 8:30 a.m., parade begins at 9 a.m. The parade begins at P.V. Moore High School and ends at Legion Park across from the Central Square American Legion.

🇺🇸 Phoenix Memorial Day Parade: May 25, noon. The parade begins at the Three Rivers Plaza and goes to the five corners intersection.

📷: Photos By Meem - Aerial Imaging

05/14/2026

The 2026 Navigation Season begins at 8 a.m. on May 15! 🛥️

Boaters… it’s almost that time! 🛥️

As we gear up for the start of the 2026 Navigation Season, here’s your digital copy of the Boater Resource Guide. It’s your trusty co‑captain for exploring the NYS Canal System.

What’s inside? A little bit of everything you need to float happily through the season, including:

✔️ how to plan your trip
✔️ where to tie up
✔️ what services are available along the way
✔️ safety tips
✔️ lock info, rules of the waterway & more

Explore the digital guide here: https://tinyurl.com/BoaterResourceGuide2026

Save it, share it, keep it handy… and get ready for a great season on the Canal!

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

Last week certainly put Oswego County in the spotlight! We’ll be sharing a recap later this week with some of our favorite moments from Friday. If people weren’t familiar with our little corner of the world before, they sure are now. 🏁

05/11/2026