Albany Festivals & Fairs Events
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Today until Sun, Jul 28
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2024 Saratoga County Fair
Come to the annual Saratoga County Fair! This family friendly event includes carnival rides, food, truck, tractor, and lawn mower pulls, demonstrations, live music and more.
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
![summer art fest logo](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/254180/2024/7/SummerArtsFest2024-Lower3rd-Logo-li2.jpg)
Today
· 2:00 PM
The inaugural year of Summer Art Fest!
Quackenbush Square, 1 Quackenbush Square Albany, NY 12207
![crowd at black arts and cultural festival](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/92215/2019/7/_5B_7400-li2.jpg)
Thu, Aug 1 until Sat, Aug 3
· 2:00 PM
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2024 Black Arts and Cultural Festival
This three-day celebration of Black arts and culture features live performances by chart-topping artists, art exhibitions, delicious food, and more!
Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Free Events
Health & Wellness
Festivals & Fairs
Fine Arts & Galleries
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
![carnival rides at night](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/62043/2019/8/19990590_10155518456894320_6337983987129806392_n-li2.jpg)
Tue, Aug 6 until Sun, Aug 11
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Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Head to the 2024 Schoharie County Sunshine Fair from August 6 to 11, 2024, for some classic fair food and fun!
113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
![a vendor market outside](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/121708/2018/7/MRL-2018-Promo-Photo-1-jpg-li2.jpg)
Sat, Aug 10 until Sun, Aug 11
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2024 Markets at Round Lake
Three Markets, Two Days, One Eclectic Village - August 10-11, 2024
Village Green, 49 Burlington Avenue Round Lake, NY 12151
![2024 flyer](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/221607/2024/7/BlockParty24_SingleUp_STD-a0de83a3fd-li2.jpg)
Sat, Aug 10
· 12:00 PM
The Palace Performing Arts Center is pleased to present the Community Block Party on Saturday, August 10th from Noon to 4PM.
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
![ferris wheel with food stand next to it](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/50323/2018/7/18062088263_045464f0e5_k-1--li2.jpg)
Tue, Aug 13 until Sun, Aug 18
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The Altamont Fair
Mark your calendar for the return of the Altamont Fair, August 13 - 18, 2024!
Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009
![people at outdoor food festival](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/36224/2022/8/nys-food-fest-li2.jpg)
Wed, Aug 14
· 11:00 AM
Come to the annual NYS Food Festival on Wednesday, August 14th!
Empire State Plaza, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
![line up of classic cars](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/61970/2017/5/DSC03467-li2.jpg)
Sat, Aug 17
· 9:00 AM
Love anything automobile? Have a car, truck or bike you want to show off? Then come on down to the 18th annual Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday August 17th!
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019
![vendor tents](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/154007/2019/8/11228029_10153120583468099_3379180354249214458_n-li2.jpg)
Sat, Aug 24
· 10:00 AM
We're bringing together the very best of the Capital Region's handcrafted goods! Join us as 85+ artists and crafters spread out over the Mabee Farm grounds!
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
![latin festival in a park](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/45268/2019/8/latinfest-outdoors-li2.jpg)
Sat, Aug 24
· 11:00 AM
The Albany LATINFEST is a full day festival with Hispanic musical performances, a wide array of food, arts and crafts vendors, and a kids zone. Come join us to celebrate Hispanic heritage!
Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203
![fair logo](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/63550/2018/8/Dreamland-Schaghticoke-logo-jpg-li2.jpg)
Wed, Aug 28 until Mon, Sep 2
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The Great Schaghticoke Fair
First established in 1819, the Great Schaghticoke Fair is fun for all and will take place August 28 to September 2, 2024.
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154
![fair rides at night](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/63553/2019/8/574721_431572606886479_1478568348_n-li2.jpg)
Wed, Aug 28 until Mon, Sep 2
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Columbia County Fair
Don't miss a second! The Columbia County Fair in Chatham, NY awaits you from August 28th to September 2nd, 2024 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
![fried dough on a paper plate](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/211485/2023/5/original_c0494b7d-9995-4a1f-a784-d4239d06a046_PXL_20220507_163438843-MP-li2.jpg)
Wed, Aug 28 until Mon, Sep 2
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2024 Fonda Fair
Mark your calendars and save the date, because from August 28th to September 6th, the fairgrounds will come alive with fun, laughter, and memories waiting to be made!
Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
![bagpipers marching](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/63547/2019/8/ScottGames17LowRes-382-li2.jpg)
Sat, Aug 31
· 8:00 AM
Save the date for the 2024 Capital District Scottish Games!
Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009
![Woman plays acoustic guitar to children and families at Clifton Park Farm Fest](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/52968/2017/8/15591300110_dfa3ee1e2e_o-li2.jpg)
Sat, Sep 14 until Sun, Sep 15
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Clifton Park Farm Fest
Save the date for the annual Farm Fest Weekend!
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Sat, Sep 14 until Sun, Sep 15
· 10:00 AM
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Harvest Craft Fair
We look forward to welcoming you to the Shaker Heritage Society for our 2024 Harvest Craft Fair! September 14 & 15, from 10 am to 4:00 pm
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd Albany, NY 12211
![jazz fest 2023](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/24882/2023/8/JazzFest_2023_ALB_Events_OG-li2.jpg)
Sat, Sep 14
· 12:00 PM
For 21 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.
Corning Preserve Boat Launch, Colonie & Water Street Albany, NY 12207
![musicians performing on stage](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/36226/2017/9/14225458_10153589524005834_1657895116265207375_n-li2.jpg)
Sat, Sep 14
· 5:00 PM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this tribute to Latin culture featuring a night out dancing, traditional cuisine, and music.
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
![outdoor concert](https://cdn.securem2.com/commonimages/event/177990/2019/8/67522852_10155973856625834_1895014509584580608_n-li2.jpg)
Wed, Sep 18
· 5:00 PM
Don't miss the 2024 Hops & Harvest Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242