Fall into Fun in Oswego County
By Oswego County Tourism
Looking for some festive, family-friendly fun this fall? From autumnal themed events to apple and pumpkin U-picks, Oswego County has you covered!
Photo by Austin DeMott
Fruit Valley Fall Festival: Sept. 14
Fall in Oswego County kicks off with the Fruit Valley Fall Festival! Head to Fruit Valley Orchard and Greenhouses on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festive day promises fun for the whole family, featuring live music, hayrides, a dunk booth, face painting, food, animals, bubble shows, children’s games, a pie eating contest and more! For additional details, visit Fruit Valley’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FruitValleyOrchard.
Ontario Orchards Fall Jamboree: Sept. 21-22
Another event you’re sure to want to check out is Ontario Orchard’s annual Fall Jamboree! This festival celebrates the change of the season with food, activities, vendors, live entertainment, U-pick apples and pumpkins, wagon rides, pony rides, inflatables and more! Attendees can also walk through the corn maze, decorate their own pumpkins, see exotic animals from G&G Animals, and enjoy fall themed treats. The fun takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. The Fall Jamboree is hosted at Ontario Orchards’ farm, located at 15273 Center Rd., Sterling, N.Y.
Can’t make it to the Fall Jamboree? Visit the Ontario Orchards storefront for all kinds of local goods! Check out delicious cheese, cider, honey, syrups, jams, jellies, baked goods and much more! Ontario Orchards is located at 7735 NYS Rte. 104, Oswego, N.Y.
For more information on the Fall Jamboree or Ontario Orchards, visit the website at https://ontarioorchards.com/.
Locktoberfest: Sept. 28
Head to Phoenix, N.Y. for Locktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 28! The all-day event takes place at the State Street Downtown Business District. This festival includes live music, 45 local vendors, seven food trucks/vendors, fireworks and more. A variety of bands play throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the fireworks display goes off at 9:15 p.m. For more information, visit the Village of Phoenix Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VillageofPhoenix.
Central Square Apple Festival: Sept. 28 and 29
Prefer apples to pumpkins? Head over to the Central Square Apple Festival on Sept. 28 and 29! The event is the largest fundraiser for the Hastings Lions Club and features all the classic festival favorites, including rides, food, entertainment, raffles, crafters, vendors and more. With a nominal admission charge of $5 per carload, Central Square Apple Fest is the perfect affordable fall event for the whole family! The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Brewerton Speedway, 60 U.S. Rte. 11 Central Square, N.Y. For more information, visit the event Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CentralSquareAppleFestival.
Curtis Manor Apple Fest: Sept. 29
Speaking of apples, Curtis Manor is hosting an apple fest on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! The event is filled with family fun, such as games, crafts, a bounce house, live music, local vendors, fresh apples, drinks, food and more. Curtis Manor is located at 10 Mark Fitzgibbons Dr., Oswego, N.Y. For details, visit the Curtis Manor Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063654320072.
Family Fall Festival at the Oswego County Fairgrounds: Oct. 4-6
Fun from the County Fair returns during the fall season with the Family Fall Festival! Enjoy festive food, rides, live music, local vendors, scarecrow and pumpkin decorating contests, tractor pulls and more! Admission and parking are free for the event, which takes place on Oct. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Oswego County Fairgrounds is located at 291 Ellisburg St., Sandy Creek. For more details, visit the Oswego County Fair Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OswegoCountyFair.
CNY Pumpkin Fest: Oct. 5 and 6
Come out to the CNY Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event offers loads of family fun, including live music, kids’ activities, amusements, food and drinks, local vendors, and more. The CNY Pumpkin Festival is held at Washington Square Park, at the corner of East Fourth and Bridge streets in Oswego. For more information, visit https://oswegoymca.org/.
Fulton Fall Festival: Oct. 5
Looking for more fall festivities? Head to the Fulton Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of fun for the whole family! The event features a wide variety of local vendors, live music, food trucks, children’s activities, a trackless train, a hot air balloon walk and more! For more details on the event schedule, visit the Fulton Special Events Committee Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SpecialEventsFultonNY.
Scarecrows in the Square Festival: Oct. 5
Head to Central Square on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day full of family fun, sweet treats, scare crows, games and more! Unique, hand-crafted scarecrows will be on display, and winners will be crowned for “most creative” and “best dressed.” The brand-new event is hosted by Country Glazed, located at 548 S. Main St. in Central Square. While you’re there, be sure to try the delicious donuts and coffee Country Glazed has to offer! For more information, visit the Country Glazed Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/countryglazed.
For those wanting to pick a day to go apple or pumpkin picking, Oswego County has an abundance of great spots! To view a list of u-pick locations, visit https://visitoswegocounty.com/attractions/?_attractions_main=u-pick.
Photo by Austin DeMott