Children can imagine themselves as a member of a seafaring crew as they take on-deck and pier-side tours of ships including the LT-5, which took part in the World War II invasion of Normandy, the Eleanor D, which was the last working commercial fishing boat on Lake Ontario, the retired Derrick Boat 8 and the under-construction replica schooner Ontario.

The Oswego Fire Department will stage an exciting demonstration of the rescue of a person from the waters of Oswego Harbor during the festival as well.

The festival also features reduced-price tours of Oswego’s iconic lighthouse (weather permitting), the unveiling of a new exhibit in the museum’s art gallery, new boats for sale on display from two area marinas and more.

The H. Lee White Maritime Museum will be open during the event for free visitation.