Discover Capital Region Fall Festivals & Events for 2020
Fall fun can be found right here in Albany, NY! There is so much to do in the area during this colorful season, from festivals to arts and crafts shows and more. We've rounded up a wide variety of annual fall festivals and events that can't be missed in the Capital Region.
Fallbany Pop-Up Market
September 19, September 26, October 3, and October 10, 2020
For 2020, Fallbany will be a pop-up market that will take place at various locations in September and October. Mark your calendar for September 19 (Swinburne Park), September 26 (Lincoln Park), October 3 (Ridgefield Park), and October 10 (Black Lives Matter Park). Masks are required to enter the market, and they will run from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Troy on Tap
CANCELED for 2020
Troy on Tap is the ultimate fall event for beer lovers! Come out to Troy and sample over 120 releases from some of America's best craft breweries while enjoying live music, delicious food, and great vendors.
Clifton Park Farm Fest
CANCELED for 2020
The annual Clifton Park Farm Fest is a weekend of fun for the whole family. Enjoy tours, apple picking, hayrides, demonstrations, animals, great food, and more at local participating farms.
Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival
CANCELED for 2020
Don't miss the only festival in the area that combines apples and wine - the Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival! Look forward to two days of wine tastings, a farm market and bakery, apples from local orchards, kids activities, an arts and crafts show, live music, and a car show too.
Adirondack Balloon Festival
CANCELED for 2020
This popular event offers a truly spectacular sight! Just a short trip away from Albany, Glens Falls and Queensbury host the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival featuring over 30 hot air balloons, hot air balloon launches, live music, rides, vendors, and other festivities.
LarkFEST
CANCELED for 2020
LarkFEST is New York State's largest one-day street festival! With two stages of live music and over 50,000 people in attendance, this event is an absolute must during fall in the Capital Region.
Empty Bowls Project
CANCELED for 2020
The Empty Bowls Project in Troy is a fundraiser that raises awareness about the issue of hunger. Attendees purchase a bowl and get it filled with a soup of their choice from participating area restaurants - at the end your bowl is washed so you can take it home.
Troy Chowderfest
2020 Date TBD
Photo Credit: Dave DeCrescente
Cast your vote for the best local chowder at the annual Troy Chowderfest. For just $1 per sample you can taste test them all. Then you decide who the winner is!
Veterans Day Events
November 11, 2020
Every year, our country honors its military heroes on Veterans Day. Find local events and commemorations to pay your respects to American military members.
Troy Turkey Trot
2020 Date TBD
Photo credit: Pat Hendrick Photography
Register to run in the annual Troy Turkey Trot, or wake up early Thanksgiving morning to cheer from the sidelines. This race is one of the largest and oldest turkey trots in the entire country.