If you’re looking to keep busy this weekend you can head to the fair, check out live music events, find a ValleyCats game, and more – the summer is always such a great time in the Albany area!
Get Ready for the Fair
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Saturday, July 29 through Saturday, August 5
It’s officially fair season and the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair kicks off this weekend! General admission is $15, or you can get an eight-day pass for $55. Get ready for tractor pulls, fireworks, live music, animals, rides, fair food, and more!
Find more fairs in the Albany area >>
Rock Out to Great Music
Friday, July 28
Cold Chocolate will be at Wolf Hollow Brewing Company in Glenville this weekend with their special blend of bluegrass and folk with a dash of funk.
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Betsy and the ByeGons
Saturday, July 29
Like 60s music? Head to Freedom Park in Scotia for some great oldies tunes by Betsy and the ByeGons. Whether you grew up in the sixties or just enjoy the music you’ll have a great time at this free show.
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: The Route Fifty 5
Sunday, July 30
You can catch the unique brass quintet The Route Fifty 5 at Freedom Park. This group plays everything from classical to jazz to folk to contemporary to rock n’ roll.
Have Fun at Local Sports Games
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Staten Island Yankees
Friday, July 28
Head to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy on Friday for the ValleyCats game with “Boots, BBQ, and Baseball” presented by the Beef Jerky Outlet. Enjoy fireworks after the game!
Albany Dutchmen VS Adirondack Trail Blazers
Saturday, July 29
There’s a lot going on at the Albany Dutchmen game this weekend! Check out Wet Willy’s Car Wash Giveaway, when free car washes will be given out to the first 250 fans, the first 100 kids will get an All Stars Academy Batting Cage token, and more. The game is happening at Siena College and tickets are $5.
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Staten Island Yankees
Saturday, July 29
It’s “Social Media Night” at The Joe! Follow the ValleyCats on Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat to keep an eye out for special ticket prices.
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Vermont Lake Monsters
Sunday, July 30
This Sunday’s ValleyCats game is presented by Make-A-Wish Northeast New York. This is one of four games where the ValleyCats are auctioning off special jerseys.
Check Out a Car Show
Sunday, July 30
Car shows are always popular in this area and this is going to be a fun one! This is a classed and judged show open to all vehicles with no cut-off year. You’ll be able to check out music, door prizes, and more. Registration is $15, spectators are free. The car show is happening on Mohawk Street in Cohoes.
Celebrate Local Arts & Culture
Friday, July 28
It’s that time again – the last Friday of the month! Wind down the end of July by checking out Troy Night Out in downtown Troy with art events, live music, and more. The theme this month is Field Day.
