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Albany Festivals & Fairs

From long-running county fairgrounds traditions to neighborhood street festivals, this calendar tracks festivals and fairs across Albany, NY and the wider Capital Region, including Clifton Park, Schenectady, and Troy. New dates are added as they're announced.

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Palace Theatre Community Block Party
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the annual Community Block Party!
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Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
a vendor market outside
2026 Markets at Round Lake
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Come and Celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement. August 8th & 9th, 2025 from Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Village Green, 49 Burlington Avenue Round Lake, NY 12151
carnival rides at night
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
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Head to the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair for some classic fair food and fun!
Festivals & Fairs
Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
people at outdoor food festival
New York State Food Festival
Come to the annual New York State Food Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on August 12, 2026!
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Empire State Plaza, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
elks car show
20th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck & Bike Show
On Saturday, August 15th, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold their 20th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show. Join us for this charity event.
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019
ferris wheel with food stand next to it
The Altamont Fair
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The 2026 Altamont Fair returns from August 18 through August 23, featuring a full schedule of midway rides, agricultural exhibits, food, and more!
Festivals & Fairs
Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009
4th Annual Southern Saratoga Arts, Crafts & Vendor Fair
Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, music, and community spirit - proudly hosted by Quick Response to support the Friends & Families Muscular Disorders Foundation.
Quick Response, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
vendor tents
2026 Mabee Farm Arts & Crafts Festival
We're bringing together the very best of the Capital Region's handcrafted goods!
Festivals & Fairs
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
latin festival in a park
Albany LatinFest
It's Albany Latin Festival's 29th year! We're back on August 22, 2026, at Washington Park in Albany, NY!
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Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203
Large crowd in a park in front a pavilion style stage
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Schenectady County Freedom Festival
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
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Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
fried dough on a paper plate
2026 Fonda Fair
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Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY, a cherished summer tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.
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Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
fair rides at night
2026 Columbia County Fair
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with six days of excitement at the charming Columbia County Fair!
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Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
The fair's midway features rides for the whole family like the Wacky Worm rollercoaster.
The Great Schaghticoke Fair
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend in style at the Great Schaghticoke Fair! Running from Wednesday, September 2 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
Festivals & Fairs
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154
jazz musicians on stage
2026 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
For 24 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists and local favorites at the area's most spectacular venues.
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Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207
outdoor concert
New York State Hops & Harvest Festival
Don't miss the 2026 Hops & Harvest Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany!
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Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
Craft Fair
2026 Harvest Craft Fair
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Our annual Harvest Craft Fair, which features over 75 vendors, a petting zoo, sheep shearing, hands on activities, live music, local food, and so much more!
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Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
people at a streetfest
21st Annual Little Italy StreetFest
This will be our 21st year for Little Italy. A Schenectady Tradition!
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Little Italy, Union at N. Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Woman plays acoustic guitar to children and families at Clifton Park Farm Fest
Clifton Park Farm Fest
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Get ready for a full weekend of fun at the Town of Clifton Park's Farm Fest! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 20th & 21st, 2025, for self-guided tours, activities, and more.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Visitors enjoy local food and drink during the annual Tasting on the Hudson event at Hudson Crossing Park
2026 Tasting on the Hudson
Enjoy offerings from forty local food and drink vendors at beautiful Hudson Crossing Park!
Hudson Crossing Park, Champlain Canal Lock C5 Island, County Route 42 Schuylerville, NY 12871
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