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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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rocktoberfest
Rocktoberfest
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Welcome to Rocktoberfest! The Capital Region's Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show, October 10 & 11, 2026 at the Polish Community Center in Albany, NY.
Festivals & FairsStaff PicksShopping & Store Sales
Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205
Sci:Fi Schenectady Film Fest
Sci:Fi Schenectady Film Fest
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Sci:Fi Schenectady FilmFest returns Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20.
Festivals & FairsFilm Screenings
Multiple Venues, 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 the fun Friday through Sunday, September 18-20, 2026, for a townwide celebration of farming and fun.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Harvest Festival Logo
Sharon Springs Harvest Festival
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Join us at the historic village of Sharon Springs for our annual Harvest Festival, where we welcome the fall season with open arms and celebrate all harvest time has to offer!
Free EventsFestivals & Fairs
Village of Sharon Springs, NY, 199 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Front of Crailo Home with Harvest Faire sign
Harvest Faire
An event for the entire family! On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Crailo State Historic Site and the Friends of Fort Crailo will present Harvest Faire, a 17th/18th century-inspired agricultural fair.
Museums & Historic SitesFestivals & Fairs
Crailo State Historic Site, 9 1/2 Riverside Avenue Rensselaer, NY 12144
Ukrainian Festival to benefit humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian Festival to benefit humanitarian aid for Ukraine
A Ukrainian festival featuring folk dancers, singers, musical groups, arts and crafts, as well as traditional Ukrainian food, will be held at the Polish Community Center at 225 Washington Avenue Ext
Festivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Food & Drink Festivals
Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205
Red, White and Brew Festival
MVP Arena is excited to announce the third annual Red, White & Brew Festival, happening Saturday, September 19th on South Pearl Street in front of MVP Arena!
Festivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
Visitors enjoy local food and drink during the annual Tasting on the Hudson event at Hudson Crossing Park
2026 Tasting on the Hudson
Taste your way through local food, wine, beer, cider, and spirits at Tasting on the Hudson! Enjoy samples, raffles, and an afternoon of fun while supporting local causes. 21+ only.
Hudson Crossing Park, Champlain Canal Lock C5 Island, County Route 42 Schuylerville, NY 12871
musicians performing on stage
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this tribute to Latin culture featuring a night out dancing, traditional cuisine, and music.
Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Festivals & Fairs
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
art in the park tents and people in congress park
2026 Fall Art in the Park
The Fall Art in the Park will be held Saturday, September 26th, 2026, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Congress Park, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
people standing by giant pumpkins
11th Annual Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2026 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest on Saturday, September 26, in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage, 11-77 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
dachshund running
Wolff's Biergarten Oktoberfest 2026
Celebrate Oktoberfest 2026 with us at Wolff's Biergarten - it's gonna be a bier-filled blast!
Festivals & FairsFood & Drink Festivals
Wolff's Biergarten Albany, 895 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
girl feeding sheep through fence
Harvest Festival in Halfmoon
Enjoy this free, family-friendly Harvest Festival in the beautiful Halfmoon Town Park!
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 NY-236 Clifton Park, NY 12065
a street fair with people paitning
Upper Madison Street Fair
Upper Madison Street Fair returns on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, transforming Madison Avenue into a lively community celebration.
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsFree EventsKidsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Upper Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208
chicken wings on plate
2026 Downtown Schenectady Wing Walk
The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation is proud to host the 13th annual Wing Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Staff PicksFood & Drink FestivalsFestivals & Fairs
Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY 12305
Druthers Oktoberfest Clifton Park 2026
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Druthers Clifton Park, featuring live music, traditional German food, and of course, plenty of beer!
Druthers Brewing Company, 7 Southside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
Maple Ski Ridge Annual Fall Festival
Featuring countless activities for all ages, Maple Ski Ridge is proud to be holding our 19th Annual Fall Festival!
Festivals & FairsCharities & FundraisersCar Shows
Maple Ski Ridge, 2725 Mariaville Road Schenectady, NY 12306
aerial view of ballston spa car show
24th Annual "The Way We Were" Car Show
Experience a piece of automotive history at the 24th Annual "The Way We Were" Car Show on Sunday, October 11, 2026, 9AM-4PM, in Ballston Spa, New York.
Downtown Ballston Spa, Front Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Annual Carrot Festival at Congregation Agudat Achim
Our region's premier fall festival features fun for your entire family!
Food & Drink FestivalsFestivals & FairsFree Events
Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union St. Niskayuna, NY 12309
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