The annual fall event for the Oswego Chamber of Commerce is all set for Saturday, Sept. 27, with all activities taking place in Riverside Park.

Oswegofest will offer events for all ages, starting early and continuing throughout the day.

The planning for this year’s Oswegofest was dovetailed with the annual Oswego High School Reunion and it will be held in the east shelter house at the park.

This week’s Labette Avenue contains all the details about the many events planned for this special day.

The basic schedule of events includes:
9 a.m. Opening Ceremony
9:30 a.m. Sunflower Baton Academy
10 a.m. Little Indians Cheer Squad
10:30 a.m. Wiener Dog Races
11 a.m. Baby Contest
12 p.m. Music by AREA 51 (jazz, blues, swing and rock)
3 p.m. Alumni Raffle Drawing
These events will be held at the stage.

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The Oswegofest 5 km Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at 8:30 a.m. at the Oswego Riverside Park.

To receive the early registration discount, entry form and payment needs to be received by Sept. 19. Race Day registration is available. In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must pre-register. A limited number of t-shirts and a limited number of t-shirt sizes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Saturday morning packet pickup and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and stop at 8:20 a.m.

Early registration is $12 and Race Day Registration is $15.

The race will go rain or shine; only lightning or severe weather will cancel the race. There will be no refunds.

The course has one steep-grade descent and climb at the beginning of the race; otherwise, the course is flat and fast. The entire course is pavement and well marked and passes by the Neosho River. Although the course is open to traffic, Oswego City Police and race volunteers will be stationed at the course turns and intersections. All participants should be observant and careful as usual.

Plaques for first place male and female in both races. Medals will also be awarded in the following age groups for men and women: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Award presentation will take place immediately following the event.

Water will be furnished before, during and after the race. Fruit and other snacks will be provided for entrants after the race.

If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact the race organizer, Sheri Goodnight, at (620) 795-4448.

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Friday, Sept. 26
5 p.m. OHS Alumni Golf Scramble at Oswego Golf Course located at 12086 Wallace Road. Dust off those clubs and get ready to scramble. Open to all OHS Alumni and guests. Registration will be from 5-5:30 p.m. Green Fees are $12 per person. This will allow you to play all day if you would like to come early and get a little practice in. Cart rentals are available at $10 per nine holes. Winners will be presented with a gift at the banquet. For more information contact Nikki Lewis at 620-795-2715.

7 p.m. OHS Alumni Ice Breaker at Oswego Golf Course located at 12086 Wallace Road. Come out and get the weekend off to a great start. Meet with fellow alumni and spend some time just catching up. Golf course concessions will be available. For more information contact Nikki Lewis at 620-795-2715.

Saturday, Sept. 27
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oswegofest in Riverside Park. Admission and parking is free. There is fun to be had for the whole family. Log on to www.oswegokansas.com for printable versions of the Oswegofest flyers and forms as they become available.

3-5 p.m. Tour the former Oswego High School (current Middle School) located at 410 Kansas Street. Stop by to reminisce with other visitors and look at the old class photos.

4:30-8 p.m. Alumni Banquet and Social Hour. This will be held at the Oswego High School located at 1501 Tomahawk Trail. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., but come early to visit and tour the beautiful facilities. Door prizes will be given, scholarships announced and classes recognized.

8 p.m. After Hours at the Oswego Community Center. Sit back, relax, and visit. That’s what reunions are all about. The Oswego Community Center will be open following the banquet to allow some extra time to catch up.