The campus will celebrate a full day of food, fun and live music for the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year at OzFest 2026 on Friday, May 8. As always, daytime activities culminate with a concert –- this year featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

Below is everything you need to know to plan your day and enjoy all scheduled events.

Parking lot updates 

  • Lots E-1 (west of Dr. Mary Walker Health Center) and E-31 (west of Marano Campus Center) will close in advance of the events. 
    • Lot E-31 will be closed from Tuesday, May 5 to Monday, May 18 
    • Lot E-1 will be closed from Wednesday, May 6 to Saturday, May 9 
  • Parking lot closure signs will be posted closer to the dates before 

Event schedule

Picnic (Lunch)

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Lot E-31 (west of Marano Campus Center) 

Kick off OzFest with a campus-wide picnic featuring food and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere hosted by Auxiliary Services.

Daytime activities

Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: Lot E-1 (west of Dr. Mary Walker Health Center) 

Enjoy a variety of activities for all attendees, including:

  • Carnival rides*
  • Inflatables*
  • Henna*
  • Airbrush tattoos
  • Vendors
  • Food trucks
  • And more

*Waivers will need to be completed prior to entry to attractions. 

Concert

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall 

The OzFest concert will feature:

  • Performances by SUNY Oswego student dance teams
  • Headlining performance by rapper and singer A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Concert ticket information

Concert entry policies

  • No entry after 9 p.m.
  • No re-entry permitted after entering the venue

Concert security and safety

All concert attendees will be subject to security screening prior to entry, which may include: Hand-held metal detectors and/or pat-down searches. 

Individuals who appear visibly intoxicated may be denied entry without a refund

Disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the venue without a refund

Prohibited items (concert)

The following items are not allowed inside the concert venue and will be confiscated and not returned:

  • Purses and bags (inclusive of all types of bags, fanny packs, cross body, backpacks, etc.)
  • Vaping devices
  • Alcohol
  • Bottles, coolers or flasks
  • Drugs or illegal substances
  • Cigarettes or other tobacco products
  • Lighters
  • Weapons, including pocket knives
  • Signs or banners

Concert production notice

  • Strobe lights and flashing stage lighting effects may be used during the concert

Late Night Breakfast

Don’t forget to cap off a day of fun activities with Late Night Breakfast at Cooper Dining Hall from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Come hungry and enjoy a variety of breakfast foods.

This event is free to SUNY Oswego students. Guests/non students who wish to attend will be responsible to pay for their meal.

Persons with disabilities seeking accommodations to attend this event should contact Student Engagement and Leadership at 315-312-5420 in advance.

-- Submitted by Student Engagement and Leadership