Summer and fall are the perfect seasons to explore all that Oswego County, NY has to offer. Whether you’re seeking family fun, outdoor adventures, or high-speed excitement, there’s something for everyone. Kick off your summer at the Oswego County Fair, happening July 2–6. Enjoy five full days of live music, mouthwatering fair food, and family-friendly activities.

Looking for a water-based adventure? Don’t miss Paddlefest on July 19. Launch your kayak from Fulton or Minetto and paddle along the scenic Oswego River, passing through the historic Erie Canal lock system before arriving at Lake Ontario.

For a can’t-miss summer highlight, mark your calendar for Oswego Harborfest, July 24–27. This premier event features free entertainment, a variety of food vendors, and an unforgettable fireworks display over Lake Ontario by the legendary Grucci Brothers on July 26.

Racing fans will find plenty of [...]

With its feet in the Mohawk Valley and its head in Adirondack Mountains, Herkimer County is New York’s tallest county, offering great scenery and a variety of experiences for travelers. Country byways provide easy access from the NY Thruway to the Adirondack Park, with touring from the Mohawk Valley communities of Herkimer, Mohawk and Little Falls north to Old Forge in the Adirondacks.

Southern Herkimer County has a rich historical heritage and a wide variety of cultural festivals and fairs, offering Summer visitors great family restaurants, unique shops and lodging facilities. Roads meander through communities along the historic Erie Canal, popular for pleasure boating and scenic river cruises. A little farther north is Herkimer Diamond Mines, with its Miners’ Village and camping along West Canada Creek. There, Families can dig and collect quartz crystals formed by nature millions of years ago.

In Northern Herkimer County [...]