Movie night – Seaway Valley Prevention Council Presents “LUCA”

DUE TO WEATHER – THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE OFA DOME

The Frederic Remington/Rip Friot Memorial (Rem I) is a 10 mile downstream race on the Oswegatchie River from Heuvelton to Ogdensburg, NY. The course is flatwater, however there is one shallow water section by Eel Weir State Park and one short portage around the Eel Weir Dam at the six mile mark.

This race is sponsored by the St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers.

Race Details

Save $5 by preregistering before race day! Entry fees are payable by check or exact change on race day. Race day registrations will also be accepted for an additional $5 fee. All participants must sign a liability waiver prior to competing. Launch is located at the Heuvelton Boat Launch off Lisbon Street/Horseshoe Road in Heuvelton, NY.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
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Race Start Times:
First line: 9:30 a.m.
Second line: 10:00 a.m.
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Two buoys will mark both the start and finish lines.

Race Finish is 12:30 p.m. at the boat launch, river left, under the Lafayette Street bridge in Ogdensburg.
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Portable toilets will be available at the start and finish launch and landing sites.
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Results will be posted following the race.

Preregistration Race Entry Fees:

$20 solo canoe, kayak or SUP
$35 tandem canoe or kayak
$50 C-4 canoe
Add $5 for race day registrations

Exact change or check payable to: Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival is due on race day.

SIGN UP HERE

Fishing derby for kids 12 and under. No signup required – just show up! Meet at the docks at Wheathouse Bay and fish until 11am.

Worms will be provided so please don’t bring your own!

If you catch a fish you’re on the board – no matter what it is.

Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Stangest Catch, Sportsmanship and we have lots of prizes so be ready to cast your line!

Join the OISF for our annual Summer Wine & Craft Show

Shop local wines, foods, crafts, & wares, or become a vendor to sell your goods.

$2 Donations Welcome for Entry

First Come, First Serve – All Proceeds to Benefit the Seaway Festival

Hot Food Available from ‘Pig and Moo BBQ’ Food Truck

SIGN UP INFORMATION

10×10 Vendor Spaces – Purchase Multiple!

ONE DAY: $45 for 10×10 Space

TWO DAYS: $60 for a 10×10 Space

For Applications Contact Michelle Morrison

PH: 315-528-0332
EMAIL: craftsmm@gmail.com for application

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg Seaway Festival, Pepsi Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers, Busters Sports Bar, Stonefence Inn & Suites, Ogdensburg Kiwanis, Lisbon & Ogdensburg Lions Club, Stewarts, City of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, Community Bank, Ogdensburg City School District, Block O Boosters, Price Chopper, Ogdensburg Salvation Army, America 1 Realty, River Rat Designs

Bring the kids to enjoy fun & games hosted by the Ogdensburg Fire Fighters Local 1799 crew.

Food provided.

Come enjoy live music in the park! Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the sun set over the St. Lawrence.

The 2023 Sandbar Classic will be Sunday July 23 at Hosmer’s Marina from 8am til 3pm.

REGISTRATION

Adult anglers can register for $20 and can fish for the following species – bass, walleye, northern pike and perch. Registration will begin July 10 during normal business hours at Hosmer’s Marina. The first 75 anglers will receive a free t-shirt.

There will be a youth division for bass, northern pike, walleye and perch. Registration for youth, 16 and under, is only $10. Youth can also choose to register for the adult division if they choose.

RULES

Each angler can only submit one fish from each of the categories. Each fish entered will be weighed and its length recorded. Winners will be determined by weight and if a tie, the length will determine the winner. You may bump your own fish and fish must be alive when weighed in

Fishing is on the St. Lawrence River only. All weighing of fish will take place at Hosmer’s Marina from 8am until 3pm.
The tournament will end at 3 p.m. when the winners will be announced and the trophies and prizes will be awarded.

AWARDS

Adult Bass Lunker Award in memory of Dalton Miller Sr.
Adult King Walleye Award in memory of Dalton Miller Sr.
Youth Bass Lunker Award in memory of Al O’Marah
Youth Sportsmanship Award in memory of Wayne LaRose

2023 Sponsors

QT Laser & Design
Dirty Gringo
Sherman Inn
Dr. Edward Smith – Smiles By Smith
Bishops Excavating and Concrete
Shipwreck’D Bar & Grill
Robla’s Carpet Care LLC
Flood Pro Water and Fire Restoration
Frary Funeral Home
Bradley’s Service Station
St. Lawrence Waterfowlers
Howland Pump & Supply Co.
Don Swan, Comedy Hypnotist
U.D. Trophies and Awards
St. Lawrence Soortsman Club
Gerry’s Liquor Store
Family of the Late Al O’Marah
Family of the Late Dalton Miller Sr.
Austin – Layng Auto and Marine Repair
Ogdensburg Bowl
Pepsi Cola Bottlers of Ogdensburg
Hosmer’s Marina

DETAILS TBA – Summer Construction May Impact this Event!

Sponsored by the Ogdensburg Lions Club

Golf “OVER” the Oswegatchie River! The green is on the opposite side of the river from the tee.

Closest to the pin or if you’re lucky …. a hole in one!

Join the OISF for our annual Summer Wine & Craft Show

Shop local wines, foods, crafts, & wares, or become a vendor to sell your goods.

$2 Donations Welcome for Entry

First Come, First Serve – All Proceeds to Benefit the Seaway Festival

Hot Food Available from ‘Pig and Moo BBQ’ Food Truck

SIGN UP INFORMATION

10×10 Vendor Spaces – Purchase Multiple!

ONE DAY: $45 for 10×10 Space

TWO DAYS: $60 for a 10×10 Space

For Applications Contact Michelle Morrison

PH: 315-528-0332
EMAIL: craftsmm@gmail.com for application

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg Seaway Festival, Pepsi Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers, Busters Sports Bar, Stonefence Inn & Suites, Ogdensburg Kiwanis, Lisbon & Ogdensburg Lions Club, Stewarts, City of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, Community Bank, Ogdensburg City School District, Block O Boosters, Price Chopper, Ogdensburg Salvation Army, America 1 Realty, River Rat Designs

Come check out the Battle of the Bands featuring nearby high school bands and a half-time show by Downbeats Percussion.

Please do not bring your own chairs – bleacher seating is available for all spectators with handicap seating options as well.

There is a small admission fee of $3 to attend.

The Athletic Booster Club concession stand will be open and selling snacks and beverages including hot dogs, hamburgers, pretzels, cotton candy, nacho cheese, freezies, chips, candy, chocolate, cold drinks and cold water.

NO PETS ALLOWED

Come out and watch the Ogdensburg Dance Studio crew perform numbers in tap, jazz, hip hop lyrical, and baton. The performance will last for about an hour so bring a chair if you’re keen to settle in and come support our local Ogdensburg dancers!

PRIZES

1st Place Wins a $100 Buster’s Gift Card

2nd Place Wins a$50 Buster’s Gift Card

3rd Place Wins a $25 Buster’s Gift Card

Sponsored by Buster’s

Race your way along the Maple City Trail on Tuesday, July 25th. The race begins at 5:30pm at the Dobisky Center with a $10 entry fee to benefit the Seaway Festival. Top Male and Female runners will receive a trophy and medals will be presented to first place male and female finishers in each of the following divisions: walkers, youth (14 & under), high school (15-19), 20-29, 30-29, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.

SIGN UP HERE

Show off your favorite classic or just check out a few classic beauties on display.

Come enjoy live music by Jaynie Trudell on the Library Park Main Stage.

Come enjoy live music in the park! Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the sun set over the St. Lawrence.

This year’s Tug of War will be held on Thursday July 27th at Monnet Park at 6pm. Teams of 10 will compete against one another to claim this year’s title as champs! $30 to enter.

Registration Details:

$30 per team – 10 Person Teams (at least 2 members must be female)

Entries can be made online or at the Dobisky Center c/o Mackenzie Cole or Rothel’s River Rat Design.

Register Online Here

Come enjoy live music in the park! Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the sun set over the St. Lawrence.

Dunk local celebrities to help support the festival!

$3 for 5 balls

Come enjoy live music in the park! Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the sun set over the St. Lawrence.

Come enjoy live music in the park! Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the sun set over the St. Lawrence.

The annual fireworks display is a OISF highlight featuring a rip-roaring display of fireworks over the St. Lawrence River.

Location TBD

Show Time: Please note that there is no specific time that the show will begin. The fireworks display will begin at dusk when the sky is dark enough for viewing. The sun will set around 8:30pm, so go early to get settled in and secure your spot. Be sure to bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray!

NO PETS ALLOWED

Food Vendors: Food trucks and stalls will be setup in the park before and during the show.

Trash Disposal: Receptacles will be available on site – please use them and clean up before you leave to help keep our city beautiful.

Facilities: Portable public bathroom facilities will be available on site.

All-Day Entertainment: Prior to the show, enjoy a full day of live music in the park along with food vendors and souvenirs.

The annual parade is an OISF highlight featuring an array of entertainment, including marching bands, participant floats, dance performances, and more. Participants have the opportunity to have their performances and floats judged by a panel along the parade route.

Parade Route: The parade starts at the east end of Ford Street at the intersection of Champlain and Ford (near the 7/11) at 11:00am and finishes on the west side, usually lasting for 2-3 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.

Road Closures: On parade day, expect Ford Street to be closed about 30 minutes before the parade starts until the end of the parade, usually lasting 2-3 hours. During this time, no parking will be permitted either.

Chairs and Seating: Chairs my be out after 5pm on Friday – NO EARLIER. Chairs may be placed on public property only for anyone who does not have a private residence along the parade route.

Trash Disposal: Trash receptacles will be available along the parade route.

Facilities: There are no additional public bathroom facilities provided – so plan ahead!

Parade Entry: 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 Here

Seaway Festival 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament at Morrisette Park

Each team must submit a “Team Name” that will be listed on the brackets

There will be rolling sign-ups until the morning of the tournament. The deadline to sign up and receive an official tournament t-shirt is July 20th.

Please direct any questions to event chairperson Joe McDonnell at 680-333-0415

$30 per team (payment must be made via credit card through the official Seaway Festival website or by cash day-of).

SIGN UP HERE

Rules are as follows:

1. No arguing with officials. No vulgar language, inappropriate behavior will result in your team being disqualified from the tournament.
2. All rosters are to have a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 5 players.
3. Each team should have the same color shirts/jerseys.
4. All games are 15 minutes in length (running clock unless there’s a time-out), or the first team to score 21 points. If the score is tied after regulation there will be a 1 minute over time period, that will continue if the score remains tied.
5. After a foul is committed the possession resets. If 6 fouls are called on a team during the game, free throws will be shot after the 6th foul, counting for 1 point.
6. After a made basket possession goes to the other team.
7. All made baskets count for 1 point.
8. Substitutions can only be made after a made basket or an out-of-bounds turnover.
9. The clock will stop for all games at 7:00 for a 1 minute 30 second intermission.
10. Every team has the option to call one 30 second time-out.
11. On defensive rebounds or steals, players must return the ball by dribble or pass across the designated take back line. Any baskets scored without taking the ball back will not count.
12. Fouls will be called by the court monitor/referee. A foul called in the act of shooting will result in the team with possession getting the ball back, unless the shot is made, then the basket will count and possession changes. If a team is already in the penalty and a foul occurs in the act of shooting, the shooter will shoot a free throw unless the basket is made.
13. High school rules shall be enforced whenever applicable.
14. The court monitor/referee shall have the power to make decisions on any point not specifically covered in the rules.
15. Have fun!

Show off your favorite classic or just check out a few classic beauties on display.

Free Admission – $10 Show Car Registration Fee

Food Vendors and Flea Market on Grounds

Vendor Space Available by calling John at 315-347-3414

1000 Ducks will hit the slide and race to the bottom. Buy a ticket with the winning duck number for a chance to win CASH PRIZES!

$5 per duck to enter – Purchase yours from River Rat Design / Roethel’s on Ford Street.

You do not have to be present to win!

1st Prize – $1,000

2nd & 3rd Prize – $100 each

4th & 5th Prize – $50 each

All Proceeds to Benefit the Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival.

Local vendors for arts, crafts, and food vendors will setup at the City Property at Lighthouse Point near the Car Show at Fort de la Presentation where you can enjoy live music, a petting zoo, and food.

Join us for our Cornhole Tournament! Two person teams. Speed Round Format with time limits for each game. First to 21 points wins OR at the end of the round the highest score wins if neither team has reached 21 yet. 10 Rounds total. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes to be announced! Food and beverages available at the Moose.

Registration Details:

$20 per team – Choose your team name and register 2 players.

Entries can be made at Moose Lodge #814 or Roethels on Ford Street. Call 315-393-3518 to enter by phone.

Entries will be limited to the first 32 teams registered.

Register Online Here

Bring the kids down to see some fuzzy & fun animals!

$2 Donations Welcome for Entry

First Come, First Serve

SIGN UP INFORMATION

Yard Salers: $15 for 10×10 Space

Crafters/Vendors: $25 for a 10×10 Space

For Applications Contact Michelle Morrison

PH: 315-528-0332
EMAIL: craftsmm@gmail.com for application