Albany Festivals & Fairs EVENTS

Head to the annual Altamont Fair for new and old traditions and an array of shows and attractions! There will be live music, concessions, vendors, and a wide variety of exciting fair rides. Event Details

The Washington County Fair is home to over 1,800 exhibitors; more than 1,900 animals; over 30 free daily shows and entertainment; more than 40 carnival rides; hundreds of artisans, craftsmen, and historians; 50 food vendors all located on 120 acres... Event Details

The Great New York State Fair is a 13-day showcase of agriculture, entertainment, education and technology. With midway rides, concessionaires, exhibits, and concerts, it has become New York's largest annual event and an end-of-summer tradition for hundreds of thousands of... Event Details

Summer Polka Festival featuring music by John Gora in the Pavilion from 2 pm - 6 pm and a giant Craft Fair in the Ballroom starting at 10 am! Lots of Polish and American food and beer, children's activities, bounce... Event Details

Albany LatinFest is a full day, family-oriented festival with musical performances highlighting the diversity of Hispanic musical genres; a wide array of food, arts and crafts vendors; children's amusements; and community, government, and business information booths. Event Details

Join us for the 2nd Annual STRIDE Brewfest, an after-work event for a great cause! Event Details

Get ready for six days of fun August 28 through Labor Day in Chatham, New York with all your fair favorites as well as new entertainment that will fill the stages, exhibit buildings, barns, midway and grandstand. Event Details

The 2019 Capital District Scottish Games return to the Altamont Fairgrounds. Join in the festivities with live music, dance performances, bagpipes, and so much more! Event Details

The Tugboat Roundup is a gathering of tugboats and other vessels and a celebration of New York's maritime industry. Event Details

For 31 years, the Town of Malta has offered this event for friends and neighbors to come together in celebration. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and with local groups such as businesses, non-profits, and service... Event Details

A taste of Italy right in the heart of Schenectady - introducing the 14th Annual Little Italy StreetFest! Featuring some of Schenectady's most well-known Italian bakeries, restaurants, pastry and spumoni shops. Event Details

The Albany VegFest brings together the global health benefits of green sustainable living, environmental awareness, and compassion for animals and all beings. Event Details

Experience the Annual Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Rally at Blackthorne Resort - the largest motorcycle festival in Upstate New York! Enjoy stunt shows, rodeo games, live music, a vendor expo and bike show with cash prizes. Event Details

Come home to the 10th Annual Harvest Fest! Event Details

Drive yourself to the many working farms in Clifton Park! Event Details

Presented by SEFCU, downtown Albany's biggest FREE all-day music festival is back for its 10th year! Save the date and join us on N. Pearl Street between Pine Street & Sheridan Avenue for live music on two stages Saturday, September... Event Details

Come join us for food trucks, music, vendors, kids activities and a kickball tournament! Event Details

Hundreds of hot air balloons take to the sky at the 47th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival, taking place September 19 - 22, 2019. Event Details

Come join us in celebrating the joys of fall. Enjoy an afternoon on the beirgarten followed by music by Pech & Schwefel, straight here from Vienna, Austria. Music starts at 7PM. This is sure to be a once in a... Event Details

This year's 38th Annual LarkFest is Upstate New York's largest one day street festival! It is one of Albany's most anticipated events with 50,000 people expected to attend this year. Live music and entertainment including top national and regional bands,... Event Details

The Upper Madison Group invites the public to help kick off the season with the Upper Madison Street Fair on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 12pm - 5pm. During the Upper Madison Street Fair, the western end of Madison Avenue... Event Details

The Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival returns on September 28 and 29, 2019. This event will continue to offer education on the products produced in fiber arts, raw fleece, roving, spinning supplies, needle felting, dyes, yarns, and items needed to... Event Details

Celebrate fall at Halfmoon Town Park! Formerly known as the Fall Festival, the inaugural Harvest Festival in Halfmoon will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Event Details

The Saratoga Chamber Of Commerce, Saratoga Spa State Park, and the Spa City Farmers Market is proud to host New York's Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off this September! Event Details

At Nightmares you will find a variety of Haunted Attractions, all full of the scariest monsters and creepiest creatures you can dream up. Here you will find all of your classic Halloween activities and then some. Event Details