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September 3, 2026







Your VIP Pour Awaits
Boots, Bourbon & BBQ Fest [ [link removed] ]

VIP Bourbon & Rye Tasting tickets for Boots, Bourbon & BBQ happening, Sept. 19 at Venue 1012, are now on sale! Choose from four exclusive tasting sessions hosted by the mixologist team from Bay 54, Oswego’s new cocktail lounge. Each experience begins with a welcome cocktail and a 45-minute guided tasting before guests settle into the private VIP courtyard to finish their samples and enjoy a full live set.

SAGAMORE RYE TASTINGS


* 2:00–3:15 pm: School of Rock Oswego • 3:30–5:00 pm: Tim Gleason Band

Sample Sagamore Small Batch, Double Oaked and Cask Strength Rye Whiskeys.

HEAVEN HILL BOTTLED-IN-BOND BOURBON TASTINGS


* 5:15–6:45 pm: Noah Hicks • 7:00–9:00 pm: Hayden Coffman

Sample Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond, Henry McKenna 10 Year, Old Fitzgerald 7 Year and Heaven Hill 7 Year.

Capacity is limited for each session. Tasting tickets are valid only for the selected time, and a separate General Admission ticket is required for festival entry.

Reserve your session today by clicking here [ [link removed] ]! Don't miss out on this Oswego party.

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One Last Movie Under the Stars... With a Spooky Twist

MUTS 2026 [ [link removed] ]

Movies Under the Stars is going out with a little Halloween spirit.

Catch "The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Venue 1012 on Sept. 26, the final movie of this year’s Movies Under the Stars series. Gates open at 5 p.m., giving plenty of time to settle in for an evening of seasonal fun before the movie begins.

Come early for activities, spooky-season snacks and a night under the stars with Jack Skellington and friends. With a runtime of just 1 hour and 16 minutes, it’s the perfect fall movie night for the whole family.

Want all the spooky details? Get the scoop here [ [link removed] ]!



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Hydrant Flushing

Hydrant Flushing

Hydrant flushing began Aug. 31 and will continue through Oct. 2, weather permitting. Crews will be flushing water mains between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Look for posted signage throughout the Village for specific flushing dates in your area.

During flushing, you may notice temporary rust-colored or discolored water. To help prevent laundry discoloration, plan to wash clothes before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. If you notice discolored water, run your cold-water faucet for a few minutes until the water clears. Be sure to run cold water from all taps before using hot water.

Hydrant flushing is an important part of maintaining the water system. It helps clear naturally occurring iron buildup from water mains, supports water quality and improves circulation throughout the system.



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A New Fall Tradition Is Lighting Up Oswego

Lantern Festival [ [link removed] ]

Fall nights in Oswego are getting a little more exciting. On Oct. 17, the community is invited to experience the first-ever Oswego Lantern Parade and Pop-Up Fall Night Market along the Fox River.

The evening begins with a glowing community parade, as handmade lanterns make their way from the Oswego Public Library to Hudson Crossing Park. Residents of all ages are invited to participate, and the parade is free to join. Lantern-making workshops are being offered throughout the summer and fall for anyone who wants to create their own lantern for the big night.

Then, the fun continues at Hudson Crossing Park with the Oswegoland Park District’s first-ever Night Market. Inspired by their beloved Country Market, this fall version will feature local vendors, food, drinks, live music, a professional pumpkin carving demonstration, interactive experiences, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the riverfront.

And if you need a lantern to light up the night, free lanterns will be available beginning at 5:30 PM in the Oswego Public Library parking lot. Supplies are limited, so be sure to arrive early.

With glowing lanterns, local shopping, great food, music and a beautiful Fox River backdrop, this is shaping up to be one unforgettable fall evening in Oswego.

Mark your calendar for Oct.17 and come be part of a brand-new fall tradition!

Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information. 



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Labor Day Reminders

Friendly reminder that in observance of Labor Day, Village offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7. Garbage and recycling will be delayed by one day next week.

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Thank you to Our Sponsors

A special thank you to Matrix Basement Finishing [ [link removed] ] & Servbank [ [link removed] ] for sponsoring this year's Boots, Bourbon and BBQ event!

BB&BBQ Sponsors
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Upcoming Dates

*Sept. 7* -- Village offices closed for Labor Day. Garbage collection delayed one day.
*Sept. 15* -- Village Board Meetings [ [link removed] ]
*Sept. 19* -- Boots, Bourbon & BBQ Concert [ [link removed] ]
*Sept. 26* -- Movies Under the Stars: The Nightmare Before Christmas [ [link removed] ]
*Oct. 5* --Brush Collection Begins for Zone A [ [link removed] ]
*Oct. 6* -- Village Board Meetings [ [link removed] ]
*Oct. 12* -- Brush Collection Begins for Zone B [ [link removed] ]
*Oct. 17* -- Oswego Lantern Festival [ [link removed] ]






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