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Many local events are being held virtually or with social distancing in mind. Those that are cancelled are noted as such. Please continue to support your local community in any way that you can, whether that be takeout, gift certificates, online shopping or charitable donations.

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CANCELED: ParkFest 2020 at Gavin Park

11:00 AM to 9:30 PM at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Please Note: In April 2020, the Town of Wilton announced that ParkFest 2020 on July 11 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Event Details

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CANCELED: Mechanicville Family Day in the Park

9:00 AM at Tallmadge Park, 704 Park Place Mechanicville, NY 12118

Please Note (7/2/2020): The 2020 Mechanicville Family Day in the Park on July 12 has been canceled. Event Details

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21

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CANCELED: 179th Saratoga County Fair

Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 179th Saratoga County Fair. Since 1841 we have only canceled the Fair once, during the Civil War. The Fair will resume as scheduled July 20-25,... Event Details

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CANCELED: 2020 Schoharie County Sunshine Fair

113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043

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Please Note (6/29/2020): In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation, the 2020 Schoharie County Sunshine Fair scheduled for August 11-16 has been canceled. The fair is expected to return on August 10-15, 2021. Event Details

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14

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RESCHEDULED: Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival

Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Don't miss the 7th Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the Capital Region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids activities, and balloons! Event Details

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18

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CANCELED: 175th Vermont State Fair

Vermont State Fair, 175 South Main Street Rutland, VT 05701

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Please note, Vermont's Governor canceled all fairs, festivals, and mass gatherings on fair grounds, so there will be no Vermont State Fair this year. Event Details

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CANCELED: The 2020 Altamont Fair

Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009

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Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Altamont Fair organizers have made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Altamont Fair. Event Details

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CANCELLED: The Great New York State Fair

New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Boulevard Syracuse, NY 13209

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Please note: Out of an abundance of caution, the Great New York State Fair will be cancelled this summer. The next Great New York State Fair will be August 20 - September 6, 2021. Event Details

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2

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2020 Fonda Fair

Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068

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The 179th Annual Fonda Fair is back for 2020, bringing a range of fair fun! Get ready for fabulous fair food, the demolition derby, rides, entertainment, animal shows, a Monster Truck Show, tractor pulls, the 1st ever Fan Jam Country... Event Details

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CANCELED: 180th Columbia County Fair

Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037

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Please Note (7/1/2020): At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Columbia County Agricultural Society on June 29, 2020, the Board reluctantly concluded that it would be unable to hold this year's Columbia County Fair on September 2-7. Event Details

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2

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201st Annual Schaghticoke Fair

10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154

The Schaghticoke Fair will celebrate its 201st year of being a showcase for the best that Rensselaer County residents and agriculture have to offer. Building after building will be bursting with vegetables, fruits, animals, antiques, baked goods, and homemade crafts. Event Details

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CANCELLED: 2020 Capital District Scottish Games

Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009

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Note from the event organizers: It is with great sadness that we have to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Capital District Scottish Games. The decision to cancel the games wasn't easy, but the safety of all our bands, athletes,... Event Details

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CANCELED: Adirondack Balloon Festival 2020

Glens Falls & Queensbury, 443 Queensbury Ave Queensbury, NY 12804

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The Board of Directors of the Adirondack Balloon Festival has announced that the 2020 Festival is officially canceled. The Festival will return on September 23 - 26, 2021. Event Details

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2020 Great American Irish Festival

Herkimer County Fairgrounds, 198 Cemetery Street Frankfort, NY 13340

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The 2020 Great American Irish Festival takes place September 18-20, bringing tons of festival fun! All ages will enjoy live music, bagpipe bands, vendors, and much more. Event Details

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25

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St. Basil Greek Festival

St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 909 River Street Troy, NY 12180

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For the 26th year, the St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church members prepare feverishly for their annual Festival, a celebration of authentic Greek food, music, and dance. A family event for the whole community, Greeks and non-Greeks alike. RAIN or SHINE!... Event Details

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26

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2020 Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival

Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

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The Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival returns on September 26 and 27. 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 knit,... Event Details

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Rescheduled - 10th Annual Winter Raptor Fest in Greenwich, NY

Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

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Please note, the 10th Annual Winter Raptor Fest was rescheduled from May 16-17, 2020. The event will now be held on October 3-4, 2020, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich. Event Details

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2020 Albany Auto Show

Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207

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The 2020 Albany Auto Show will feature more than 150 new vehicles (cars, trucks, minivans & SUVs) representing over 30 manufacturers. Exhibitor booths will offer auto-related products and services. Event Details

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21

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Saratoga Comic Con Presented by Chase Con

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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Saratoga Comic Con welcomes cosplay, guest stars, gaming, anime, sci-fi, furries, geeks, comic books, artists, vendors, and fans to the Saratoga Springs City Center on November 21-22, 2020! Event Details

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Capital District Garden & Flower Show

Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180

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Renowned for its full-scale landscape exhibits and creatively designed gardens, the Capital District Garden & Flower Show brings together local landscape professionals to transform the McDonough Sports Complex at HVCC into a backyard environment complete with mature trees and shrubs,... Event Details

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2021 Saratoga Tattoo Expo

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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The annual Saratoga Tattoo Expo returns to the City Center April 9 - 11, 2021. Browse local and international tattoo artists and enjoy live music, entertainment and tattoo contests, awards and giveaways. Event Details

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2021 Washington County Fair

Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

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The Washington County Fair will return to the Washington County Fairgrounds on August 23 - 29, 2021! Event Details

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