Oz-Stravaganza 2023 | June 2–4

We are off to see the Wizard in Chittenango (close to Syracuse), New York.  The Oz festival is the largest and longest-running party devoted to Lyman Frank Baum’s work and is located in his birthplace. This year’s theme is “Over the Rainbow to Oz.”

You might not be able to just click your heels together three times to land in Oz but no matter how you arrive you are sure to have an “ozsome” time!  

Activities include Emerald City shopping with  vendors who come from near and far to display their wares, rides, games and entertainment.  Dress up as your favorite character - maybe you will win the costume contest, there are fireworks and a parade! Oh, my!  And these just are some of the “ozmazing” things you will do and see at this year’s “Over the Rainbow to Oz” extravaganza.

I always wondered if Dorothy and her pals spent every night in the forest. In case you don’t have a comfy place to rest, check out these places to rest your head. All of them are ten miles or less from the Festival with the Craftsman being less than six miles away.

The Craftsman Inn and Suites - breakfast included.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites - breakfast included, pool.

Crest Suites, Syracuse - breakfast included, pool.

The Brewster Inn - breakfast included.

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Syracuse - breakfast included, pool.

There are many others in the area as well.