Fall is when many of the major festivals and big events take place in the Albany area and close by. This weekend marks some of our favorites! Check out what’s going on with LarkFest, Rock Your Style, FreshGrass Festival, and more.
Saturday, September 21
This year marks the 38th annual LarkFest, Upstate New York’s largest one-day street festival. Join the thousands of Albany residents and guests who come out for the exceptional live music, talented craft vendors, and more.
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Sunday, September 22
Come back out to downtown Albany on Sunday for this annual street fair with music, dancing, art (including plein air painting), a used book sale, great food, and more.
Rock Your Style for Trinity Alliance
Friday, September 20
Rock Your Style is the Capital Region’s biggest fashion show fundraiser that features models from our own community taking the stage! This fun event includes delicious food, signature cocktails, and of course fashion. Proceeds go towards the Trinity Alliance.
Schenectady County Funk N’Jazz Fest
Saturday, September 21
Funk and jazz acts take to Gateway Park in Schenectady on Saturday for this music festival with food, drinks, craft vendors, kids activities, and more.
Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22
The FreshGrass Festival at MASS MoCA highlights cutting-edge bluegrass and roots music at their gorgeous location in the Berkshire mountains, just about an hour from Albany. There are four stages with an incredible lineup of performances all weekend.
Saturday, September 21
This community walk and run to support individuals with autism happens in Schenectady and includes entertainment, food, and exhibitors.
Breathe Deep Albany: 5K Walk & Fun Run
Sunday, September 22
Help raise funds for lung cancer research at this 5K and Fun Run that takes place at the scenic Crossings in Loudonville.
Thursday, September 19 to Sunday, September 22
Brilliantly colored hot air balloons soar to the sky in Glens Falls and Queensbury this weekend. This hour-drive is worth it – you have to see this one in person!
