Rochester. Empire State Games. The Empire State Games is a multi-sport event for amateur athletes of New York State. It is an event modeled after the Olympics. www.empirestategames.org

Oswego. Harborfest 2006, Thurs 5pm-Sun 5pm. An American Bus Association Top 100 Event and Central New York’s favorite festival. This year featuring more than 100 choices of entertainment on stages throughout the city, ”World-Class Fireworks” (Sat), juried arts & crafts, special events, ”Pride of New York” wine tasting market, food and much more. (315) 343-6858, E-mail: info@oswegoharborfest.com, www.oswegoharborfest.com.  Admission free, fee charged for ”Pride of New York” wine tasting.

Darien Center. Ozzfest 2006. Featuring System of a Down, Disturbed, Hatebreed, Lacuna Coil, Black Label Society, Atreyu, Unearth, Bleeding Through, Norma Jean and more. www.sixflags.com for tickets.

Rochester. Empire State Games. See July 26 listing.

Oswego. Antique Show & Sale. Hosted by the Heritage Foundation of Oswego County at the historic Elks Lodge. 132 West Fifth St. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $3. Call (315) 342-3354 or 343-5919.

Skaneateles. 12th Annual Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show. Elegant boats of yester-year grace the village harbor. Historic Village tours available by the Skaneateles Historical Society. Live music, children’s activities, and other family fun things are planned. On the Waterfront in the Village of Skaneateles, Rt 20. (315) 685-0552

Rochester. Empire State Games. See July 26 listing.

Oswego. Harborfest 2006. See July 27 listing.

Oswego. Antique Show & Sale. See July 28 listing.

Oswego. Harborfest 2006. See July 27 listing.

Skaneateles. 12th Annual Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show. See July 28 listing.

Rochester. Empire State Games. See July 26 listing.

Oswego. Antique Show & Sale. See July 28 listing.

Oswego. Harborfest 2006. See July 27 listing.

Skaneateles. 12th Annual Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show. See July 28 listing.

Rochester. Empire State Games. See July 26 listing.

Pulaski. Colossal Cruz-In ’06. Celebrate the Colosse Cheese Store’s 35th anniversary with live entertainment every Friday starting at 6 p.m. Corner of Rts. 11 and 13. Call (315) 298-2141 for info.

Sterling. Renaissance Festival. Immerse yourself in a medieval world filled with art, crafts and shows. Saturdays and Sundays.

Upper Hudson River Railroad. Day Out With Thomas. Weekends. Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. Call (518) 251-5334.

Skaneateles. Skaneateles Festival. Chamber Music by the lake. Performances throughout the month of August through Sept. 2. www.skanfest.org for times and locations.