OGDENSBURG — Live music, a wine and craft show, a parade, fireworks, kids games and more will all take place during the annual Seaway Festival that begins today, Saturday, July 23.

The festival continues through Sunday, July 31.

Here are highlights of some of the major events, followed by a complete festival schedule:

Concerts in the Park

Come enjoy live music in Library Park!

Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the sun set over the St. Lawrence.

Here are performers in the “Concert in the Park” series:

• Saturday, July 23, 6 - 8 p.m. — Into the Black, ‘80s rock

• Tuesday, July 26, 6 - 8 p.m. — Whiskey & Wine, acoustic duo

• Wednesday, July 27, 6 - 8 p.m. — Another roadside Attraction

• Thursday, July 28, 6 - 8 p.m. — Atom Ghost, classic rock

• Friday, July 29, 5 - 7 p.m. — Jayne Truedell

• Friday, July 29, 7 - 10 p.m. Rock Candy

Wine, Craft and Farmstand Show

Shop and sample fresh local vegetables, wood products, ceramics, honey, syrup, jewelry, direct sales & more at the Wine, Craft & Farmstand Show in Lockwood Arena.

 The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 24 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 25.

Music will be provided by Slick Rick and Timeless Events.

A food truck from Pig and Moo will offer concessions.

A Blackstone Grill and grill masters kit donated by Lowe’s will be raffled off.

Over 65 vendors will set up their displays at the annual show, which draws hundreds of people each year during Ogdensburg’s Seaway Festival.

Sandbar Classic Fishing Derby

Hosmer’s Marina hosts the 2022 Sandbar Classic fishing derby for kids & adults Sunday, July 24, with weigh-in from from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 16 & under.

Divisions will include bass, walleye, pike, and perch from the St. Lawrence River only. All fish must be alive upon entry. Place will be determined by weight.

To register visit www.ogdensburgseawayfestival.org/sandbar-classic-signup

Wild West BBQ

Fred’s Wild West BBQ will be served at the Frederic Remington Art Museum Saturday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out.

Live music will be provided by Gary Walts – Heavy Mellow Guitar.

The event is catered by Parker Piercey, of PCP-BBQ Catering. Cost per meal is $15 and includes pulled pork, chicken, salt potatoes, corn on the cob, macaroni salad, watermelon, a Lipton Teas product, and museum admission.

Guests are welcome to enjoy their meal under a lawn tent provided by Fox & Murray Funeral Home or as take-out. The event is sponsored by Pepsi Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers. All proceeds benefit the museum.

Tug of War

A tug-of-war will take place in the volleyball area of Greenbelt Park on Thursday, July 28 at 6 p.m.

Teams of six will compete to claim this year’s title as champs! Entry fee is $30 per team. At least two of the six members must be female.

Entries can be made with Mackenzie Cole at the Dobisky Center, at Rothel’s River Rat Design or at www.ogdensburgseawayfestival.org/tug-of-war-signup

Seaway Festival Parade

The annual Seaway Festival parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30 on Ford Street.

The parade will feature marching bands, floats, dance performances and more. Participants have the opportunity to have their performances and floats judged by a panel along the parade route.

The parade starts at the east end of Ford Street and finishes on the west side, usually lasting for 1-2 hours. Spectators are invited to pull up chairs and watch the parade on the verge. Spectators must respect private property and stay out of the road.

On parade day, expect Ford Street and most side streets to be closed until midday. During this time, no parking will be permitted either.

 There is no cost to enter a float or walk in the parade – though there is a fee for politicians to sign up to walk. Parade entry details are at

www.ogdensburgseawayfestival.org/participate/#parade-signup

Rubber Duck Event

At least 1,000 rubber ducks will hit the slide and race to the bottom of the Ogdensburg City Pool at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 31.

People who buy a ticket with a winning duck number will win cash prizes — $500 for first place, $100 each for second and third place, and $50 each for fourth and fifth place.

Tickets are $5 per duck and can be purchased at River Rat Design / Roethel’s on Ford Street.

All Proceeds to Benefit the Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival.

Cornhole Tournament

A cornhole tournament will take place 1 p.m. July 31 at the Ogdensburg Moose Lodge.

Two-person teams will compete in the double-elimination tourney.

Prizes will be awarded. Food and beverages will be available.

Fee is $20 per team. To register, visit the Moose lodge or Roethels on Ford Street, call 315-393-3518, or visit www.ogdensburgseawayfestival.org/cornhole-tournament-signup

Complete Schedule

Saturday, July 23

• Rip Friot/Remington Canoe race:  9 a.m., Heuvelton Boat Launch

• Kids’ Fishing Derby: 9:30 to 11 a.m., Greenbelt

• Wine, Craft and Farmstand Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lockwood Arena

• kid’s games: 1 - 4 p.m., Morrisette Park, sponsored by Ogdensburg Fire Fighters Local 1799

• Concert in the Park: Into the Black performs ‘80s rock, bring a picnic and blanket and watch the sunset over the St. Lawrence, 6 to 8 p.m., Library Park

Sunday, July 24

• Sandbar Classic Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hosmer’s Marina

• Wine, Craft and Farmstand Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lockwood Arena

• Fred’s Wild West BBQ: Frederic Remington Art Museum, 11 am - 1 pm, with music by Gary Walts-Heavy Mellow Guitar

• Battle of the Bands: 6 to 8 p.m., OFA Athletic Facility

Monday, July 25

• Ogdensburg Dance Studio Performance: tap, jazz, hip hop, baton, 6 to 7 p.m., Library Park

Tuesday, July 26

• Concert in the Park:  8 p.m., with the acoustic duo Whiskey & Wine, Library Park

Wednesday, July 27

• Concert in the Park:  6 - 8 p.m., with Another Roadside Attraction, Library Park

Thursday, July 28

• Tug-of-War: 6 p.m., teams of 6 compete in volleyball area of Greenbelt Park, $30 per team

• Concert in the Park:  Atom Ghost performs classic rock, 6 to 8 p.m., Library Park, bring a picnic and blanket and watch the sunset over the St. Lawrence.

Friday, July 29

• Country Sing Off: 3 - 5 p.m., Library Park

• Concert in the Park featuring Jayne Truedell, 5 - 7 p.m., Library Park

• carnival games & train rides: 6 - 8 p.m., Greenbelt

• Concert in the Park featuring Rock Candy, 7 - 10 p.m., Library Park

• Fireworks: dusk, watch from Library Park & Greenbelt area; food vendors will be on hand

Saturday, July 30

• Seaway Festival Parade: 11 a.m., starts at east end of Ford Street and concludes on west side

Sunday, July 31

• Duck Race: Ogdensburg City Pool, 11 a.m., 1,000 ducks hit the slide, $5 per duck to enter to win

• Classic Car Cruise-In:  noon to 4 p.m., Dobisky

  Center lawn

• Craft & Farmer’s Market: noon to 4 p.m., Dobisky Center lawn

• Cornhole tournament, Ogdensburg Moose Lodge, 1 p.m., two-person teams, double elimination, $20 per team

• Petting Zoo: 3 p.m., Dobisky Center lawn Dobisky Center lawn