Attend the 2026 Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski Expo in Saratoga Springs
When: October 24 - 25, 2026
The Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski Expo (formerly the Northeast Ski & Craft Beer Showcase) gets Capital Region residents ready for winter with two days of ski and snowboard gear, resort exhibitors, and family activities. This year, the expo has a new home at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
2026 Event Details
- Date: October 24-25, 2026
- Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
- Location: Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Admission: $5, free for ages 15 and under
The expo covers alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and a range of recreation, health, fitness, and travel categories.
What to Expect at the Expo
With 200 exhibitors and an expected 10,000 attendees, the expo brings together ski resorts and outdoor brands from across New York and the Northeast under one roof, alongside vendors covering summer sports like running, biking, hiking, paddling, and rowing.
Shop for Gear and Apparel
Retailers such as Potter Brothers Ski & Snowboard Shop and Tune Skis will have alpine and cross-country gear on hand, including skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, base layers, helmets, goggles, and gloves.
Join a Club or Plan a Trip
Attendees can sign up for day, weekend, and weeklong ski trips at booths hosted by regional ski clubs, including:
- Out of Control Ski Club
- Schenectady Wintersports Club
- Albany Ski Club
- NY Capital District Ski Council
- Hudson Valley Ski Club
- Capital Area Ski Touring Association
- Shenendehowa Nordic Ski Club
Enter to Win $10,000 in Prizes
Every entry to the expo comes with a ticket for a chance at one of 40 prizes, including lift tickets, trail passes, season passes, ski and binding packages, and snowshoes. Winners are drawn after the show and notified directly by organizers. Entrants must be 18 or older.
Sign Up for the Ski & Ride Passport
Booths from more than 20 New York ski areas will offer the free Ski & Ride Passport for third, fourth, and fifth graders, giving them access to winter recreation at most NY resorts when accompanied by a paying adult. More details are available at iskiny.com.
Family Activities and Photos
The expo includes hands-on activities for kids and adults, plus a free souvenir photo from the Saratoga Photobooth Company, who can also share details on booking a photobooth for a future event.
Food and Drink
Concessions include sandwiches, chili, salad, pizza, hot dogs, and chicken tenders, along with juices, soda, coffee, and a selection of national and local craft beer, wine, and hard seltzer.
Parking at the Saratoga Springs City Center
Free on-street parking is available throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. The City Center's adjoining parking garage offers the first hour free, then $2 per hour with a $15 daily maximum. A third-floor walkway connects the garage directly to the City Center's main level, with elevators available.
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