The Capital-Saratoga Region celebrates everything from history and food to music and art. There’s a food festival for any kind of cuisine, an outdoor concert for any type of music genre, and a festive gathering for any holiday! Any visitor of any age will find an event worth celebrating when visiting the area.
FULTON COUNTY
Woodworking and Fine Arts Weekend (July) – Northville, NY
Northville Rotary’s Eighth Annual Woodworking and Fine Arts Weekend features more than 60 accomplished artists from this area and beyond. Woodworkers, jewelers, weavers, potters, photographers, painters, and many others artists display and sell their artwork.
Eagle Mills Craft Fair (mid – to late – September) – Broadalbin, NY
The Eagle Mills Art and Craft Show features one of the largest displays of handcrafted items in this part of the northeast, with over 150 exhibitors and 15,000 spectators in attendance on each weekend. There’s music, entertainment, plenty of food and lots of fun for the whole family!
SARATOGA COUNTY
Chowderfest (February) – Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder to event goers.
Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday – Saratoga Springs, NY
This kickoff to the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC presents live music at venues in and around Saratoga Springs. Jazz lovers in town for the main event will have an opportunity to enjoy even more music while supporting the local community.
Saratoga’s All-American Celebration – Saratoga Springs, NY
Named one of the Top 10 Small Town July 4th celebrations in the US by ABC News, thousands flock to downtown Saratoga Springs to enjoy this special July 4th celebration. Events include the Firecracker 4 Road Race, a live reading of the Declaration of Independence and a spectacular fireworks show!
RENSSELAER COUNTY
Goold Orchard’s Annual Apple Festival & Craft Show (Columbus Day Weekend) – Castleton, NY
This celebration of the arts, crafts and agriculture of the Capital Region offers fresh food, pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, live entertainment, craft vendors, horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, live music and more!
Victorian Stroll (December) – Troy, NY
Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at the Annual Troy Victorian Stroll, the Northeast’s largest free holiday festival with more than 100 live performances throughout the day! More than 35 clothing, jewelry and gift boutiques throughout downtown are set up. Visitors will also enjoy top-of-the-line cuisine at dozens of cafes, restaurants and food vendors in Monument Square.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Cheese Tour (September) – Various locations
The Annual Washington County Cheese Tour with Wine and Beer will delight palates and enthrall cheese lovers of every age. On a self-guided tour, visitors can drive through lush, rolling hills and bucolic countryside. Relax and enjoy visiting the farmers and cheesemakers to learn what makes their cheese so unique.
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival (September) – Washington County Fairgrounds, 92 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival is a two-day event being held in late September at the Washington County Fairgrounds in East Greenwich, United States Of America. This event showcases products from 120 vendors, including fleece, yarn, roving, Demos & Workshops, and more!
ALBANY COUNTY
Tulip Festival (May) – Washington Park, Albany, NY
Tulip Fest is by far the biggest festival in Albany County. This annual celebration includes live music, craft vendors, kids activities and 150,000 tulips in bloom in our crown jewel of a park, Washington Park.
Alive at Five – Downtown, Albany
Alive at Five, a Thursday evening concert series that takes place at Jennings Landing on the river, is another really popular Albany County event. There’s always a great lineup of musicians, and you can’t beat the setting, an outdoor amphitheater on the Hudson riverbank.
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
Downtown Schenectady Wing Walk
Stroll around Downtown Schenectady and sample unique chicken wing recipes at a variety of restaurants.
Downtown Schenectady Soup Stroll
Downtown Schenectady Restaurants will open their doors to serve a variety of hot soup to event attendees as they stroll around downtown.