Oatka Festival

Oatka Festival Each summer the Oatka Festival is held on the banks of the scenic Oatka Creek in LeRoy, NY The first Oatka Festival was held in 1989.

It was Mayor Kevin Earle who wanted Le Roy to have a festival similar to what he had experienced in Dansville where he lived before moving to LeRoy. He spoke to Lynne Belluscio, curator of the LeRoy House, and Pete Weaver a local businessman and neighbor of the mayor. They visited Palmyra's Old Fashion Days several times to get ideas about the way to shape our festival. Together Lynne and Pete pla

nned an old fashioned community gathering. The idea was to bring the community together for food, entertainment, and fun. It was a lot of work, but the reward is seeing the festival continue year after year. It has always been the idea of the festival committee that the size of the festival is perfect just as it is, and so it continues to have that old fashioned community gathering flair. Others have joined the committee that each year weaves a tapestry of LeRoy's many features to present a festival that is one of the nicest family events in the northeast. Each year the festival, held on the banks of the scenic Oatka Creek, starts off with a gala musical parade. Many local churches and organizations provide the food choices and the continuous entertainment is family oriented. The Backyard Family Circus, under a tent near the "library tree," is one of the featured events loved by young and old. Another highlight of the festival is the arts and crafts show overlooking the scenic Oatka Creek. Many classes and families plan their reunions to coincide with this weekend and there is a "coming home atmosphere" for all who attend.

🎉 Kick off your Oatka Fest weekend with the Oatka Festival Parade! 🎺🚓 Join us on July 18th at 11am in LeRoy, NY, for a f...
05/29/2026

🎉 Kick off your Oatka Fest weekend with the Oatka Festival Parade! 🎺🚓 Join us on July 18th at 11am in LeRoy, NY, for a fun-filled celebration. Businesses, sports teams, and school reunions—come show your spirit!

Apply now and get all the details here: www.oatkafestival.org/parade

Let’s make this the best parade yet! 🎊

Oatka Festival gets better year after year thanks to the support of our community!! Being a sponsor is a great way to su...
05/29/2026

Oatka Festival gets better year after year thanks to the support of our community!! Being a sponsor is a great way to support our festival but we know that is not achievable for everyone! Volunteering your time is another amazing way to support the festival!!

We are ALWAYS looking for more help in our 50/50 booth, kids area, and general festival setup and take down help!! If volunteering sounds like fun to you, please send us a message!! We appreciate everyone who supports our festival

Get your OFFICIAL OATKA FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS now before our festival!!! not only are you entered to win but youre als...
05/29/2026

Get your OFFICIAL OATKA FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS now before our festival!!! not only are you entered to win but youre also supporting our festival and all the amazing free things we are able to provide for our community!!!

To get tickets, comment below or message our page and we will get you tickets!

Painting at Oatka Festival Registration is live!!! See the photo for registration details and don't delay because this w...
05/26/2026

Painting at Oatka Festival Registration is live!!!

See the photo for registration details and don't delay because this will sell out fast!!

One of the things that makes Oatka Festival so special…It’s truly a festival built BY our community, FOR our community.T...
04/29/2026

One of the things that makes Oatka Festival so special…
It’s truly a festival built BY our community, FOR our community.
Thanks to our incredible sponsors and supporters, we’re proud to offer:
🎟 FREE entry
🎈 FREE kids activities
🎶 FREE live music
It’s a place where families can come out, spend the day together, and enjoy everything the festival has to offer without breaking the bank.
Kids can enjoy bounce houses, shows, and activities while adults relax with live music or check out the car show—and when you do choose to spend, you’re supporting local nonprofits and small businesses in our food and vendor areas.
While the festival is free to attend, it’s made possible by the generosity, time, and support of our amazing community. And for that, we are incredibly grateful. ❤️

Interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor? Check out our website here: https://www.oatkafestival.org/sponsors

The Oatka Festival Live Music Line Up is here!! And we cant wait for you to HEAR it 😝🎸🎤🥁🎵🎹Saturday July 18thMain Stage12...
04/28/2026

The Oatka Festival Live Music Line Up is here!! And we cant wait for you to HEAR it 😝🎸🎤🥁🎵🎹

Saturday July 18th
Main Stage
12-2 : Side Eye
3-5 : Bad Sign

Gazebo
1-2:30 : David Knaut
3:30-5 : Nate Yahtzee

Sunday July 19th
Main Stage
11-12 : Knight N Gals & Swinging Knights
1-2:45 : Blues Circle
3:15-5 : Batavia Swing Band

Gazebo
1-2:30 : Lambertbilly Band
3:30-5 : Oatka Trio

04/07/2026

Our festival is truly a COMMUNITY event!! It is put on FOR our community, BY our community, and paid for BY COMMUNITY SPONSORS!!

The Oatka Festival Parade is the exciting kickoff to a weekend full of fun, community, and celebration! Held on Saturday...
03/11/2026

The Oatka Festival Parade is the exciting kickoff to a weekend full of fun, community, and celebration! Held on Saturday to launch two great days of festival activities, the parade brings together local businesses, organizations, families, and friends to showcase their pride and creativity.
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Best of all — the parade is free to enter! Whether you’re a local business looking to connect with the community, a club or team wanting to represent, or even a reunion group celebrating together, the parade is a perfect way to join the festivities and be part of a cherished Oatka tradition.
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Decorate your floats, wear your colors, share your spirit, and help us start the Oatka Festival weekend with energy and hometown pride. We can’t wait to see you there!

You can also download your parade app here: https://www.oatkafestival.org/parade

This year at Oatka Festival, we’re going all in on red, white, and blue 🇺🇸In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary,...
03/11/2026

This year at Oatka Festival, we’re going all in on red, white, and blue 🇺🇸

In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, the 2026 festival will feature a special All-American theme honoring the history, pride, and community that make our country, and our small towns, so special

We can’t wait to bring this celebration to life in LeRoy 🇺🇸

How do you want to show your red white and blue this summer?!

At last years festival we had many requests for a fresh flower vendor at the festival!! Help us find someone who would b...
02/16/2026

At last years festival we had many requests for a fresh flower vendor at the festival!!

Help us find someone who would be a great addition to 2026 Oatka Festival and send this to them to apply or tag them below!

All vendors can apply to be a vendor on our website here:
https://www.oatkafestival.org/craft-vendors

Oatka Festival will be July 18th & 19th 2026

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