Albany Festivals & Fairs EVENTS

Spanning three days and four stages, Solid Sound includes music by Wilco and its members' side projects, as well as many other musical performers. It also features a full comedy lineup, family fun for all ages, local food, craft beer,... Event Details

The 42nd annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest running jazz events in the world, will be held on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Event Details

Come celebrate with us and enjoy a beautiful night at Riverlink Park and on the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Bridge! Event Details

Free Family Festival with over 180 Food & Craft Vendors, Antique and Classic Car Show, Athens Lighthouse Tours, Children's Fun Area, Live Music throughout the Day and Fireworks. Event Details

The Empire Game Expo (EGX) is a brand new video game convention in Albany, NY from the same people who run RetroGameCon, Upstate NY's largest gaming event in Syracuse, NY. Event Details

It's all about the kids with balloons, face painting, bounce rides, magic shows, a Touch-a-Truck display, the Two by Two Zoo, and more. On the main stage, join Jay, Kumi and Crick of the Beat Bugs, for a fun singalong... Event Details

The 2019 Great American Irish Festival takes place July 26 - 28, bringing tons of festival fun! All ages will enjoy live music, bagpipe bands, vendors, and much more. Event Details

This summer, the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) celebrates its 2019 Building Block Party on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Galesi Group's River House Waterfront Apartments on the banks of beautiful Mohawk... Event Details

The Black Arts and Cultural Festival tradition continues with art, community, history, music, and dance! With a special performance by Grammy Award Winning Artist Mya, celebrating over 20 internationally known years in the music industry since her self-titled, double platinum... Event Details

Head to the Vermont State Fair for fun, food, and entertainment! The Fair runs from Tuesday, August 13th to Saturday, August 17th, 2019. Event Details

This is our 13th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle show. All proceeds go to support the Elks Charities such as our Veterans Programs, Person's with Disabilities and College Scholarships. Event Details

The City of Albany has been selected as the official host site for the inaugural Aurora Games, an international, world-class, all-women's multi-sport competition and entertainment festival. Event Details

This year's Olana Summer Market will return in August. 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

The 23rd annual Irish 2000 Festival will once again offer a unique lineup of Irish music including everything from Celtic punk and jam music to traditional and everything in between. 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

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