Oswego County News Now, which includes The Palladium Times, The Valley News, The Oswego County News and The Oswego Shopper, announced that “Oswego PorchFest” won the “Best of Community Event” Category in its inaugural “Best Of” Awards.

This was a chance for members of our community to recognize those local businesses and professionals who make this region great.

The contest was conducted online with nominations opened in January followed by a voting period and winners announced in March.

Oswego PorchFest is an all-volunteer neighborhood organized free music festival celebrating it’s 10th year of making music and community.  Last year’s event featured more than 80 musical acts who donated their time and talents.

Homeowners throughout Oswego’s Historic Westside Neighborhoods of Franklin Square (aka West Park) and Montcalm Park open their homes up and provide a front porch, lawn and/or driveway for the musical acts to perform on. Last year more than 3,000 people attended this free event. There are a number of Food Trucks located in Franklin Square available.

Oswego PorchFest wants to recognize 7 performers who have supported this music festival every year since 2015 making them OPF’s 2025 Best of the Best” They are: John McConnell, Cam Caruso, Ranjit Dinghe, Rich Hart, Dave Domicolo, Larry Kyle and David Kyle.  The Oswego PorchFest Committee plans to recognize/acknowledge additional performers each year as they reach their 10 years of support/performances.  OPF could not take place without the performing artists donating their time and talents.

It costs about $6,000.00 to put on this FREE annual event. Costs include, City Permits and Fees, Event Insurance, Port-O-Potty Rentals, Advertising and Promotions. Financial support is provided by local Organizations and Businesses including, so far this year; The Richard Shinneman Foundation, The Oswego Renaissance Association, DuFores Jewelry, Port City Hearing and Raby’s ACE Home Center.

For additional information visit the OPF Website www.OswegoPorchFest.com or follow OPF on Facebook @  “Oswego PorchFest”.