The Oswego Harborfest once again will have all the fun and excitement people have grown to love about the event.

Beginning today, world-class performers will again provide entertainment, while arts, crafts, childrens' activities, food, drinks, rides and the renowned fireworks Saturday night are icing on the cake.

Friday night, the stage will be packed with the traditional who's who of artists including: The Drifters, Don McLean, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons, the Buckinghams, Dion, The Four Tops, Kenney Chesney, Blood Sweat and Tears, Delbert McClinton, Three Dog Night, The Temptations, Mary Wilson, KC and the Sunshine Band, Arturo Sandoval, Wilson Pickett, Bad Company's Paul Rodgers, Al Jardine and The Neville Brothers, among many others.

The children's stage will provide entertainment for little ones that isn't just aimed at fun, but also education.

Trollys will be available for easy transportation. Park and ride bus services will also make getting to the festival convenient.

All things considered, the festival has been named “The Best Festival in central New York.”

If you go

What: Oswego Harborfest

When: 27th through 30th

For details: Visit

www.oswegoharborfest.com