Oswegofest 2009 will be Saturday, Sept 26.
With only three months to organize this festival an Oswegofest committee is needed quickly.  If you, or someone you know, would like to be on this committee, contact Cindy Dean at 620-795-2126 or 795-2957.

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.

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.

26th Annual Oswegofest
September 27, 2008
Riverside Park
Oswego, Kansas
* For more information as it becomes available log on to www.oswegokansas.com

All Day Events
Car Show
Petting Zoo
Antique Fire Truck Rides
Kangaroo Gyms Inflatables - $5
wristband

Stage Events
*Times TBA
Opening Ceremony
Indian Parade
Little Indian Cheer Squad
Baby Contest
Allumni Games
12-3 p.m. Music by Area 51
www.myspace.com/area51returns

Games and Contests
Baby Contest
Kids’ Games
Kids’ Tractor Pull
Pumpkin Contest
Guitar Hero Tournament
Pie Baking Contest
OHS Alumni Games
Horseshoe Pitching
Car Show
5 km Run/Walk
Button Drawing

Booths/Vendors
Many booths will be in the park
the day of Oswegofest. Food,
crafts and more.

Alumni Games
Several games will be played
throughout the day. Odd years vs.
Even Years. Winning team will
have bragging rights and be pre-
sented a plaque to be displayed at
the High School. . . until next year.

OHS Mini Reunions
*Location TBA
9 a.m. Classes through 1959
10 a.m. 1960 through 1969
11 a.m. 1970 through 1979
12 p.m. 1980 through 1989
1 p.m. 1990 through 1999
2 p.m. 2000 through 2008
Items will be raffled to help raise
money for the OHS Alumni
Reunion.
Log on to www.oswegoalumni.org
for more information.

T-Shirts will be available at www.oswegokansas.com