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Some of the plans for the 150th anniversary of racing have been announced and it is sure to be an amazing event. Officials have announced there will be concerts, contests, cash giveaways, free trips to Triple Crown races and more.

MP900409239.JPGThe country's premiere tribute show to the tropical singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, Changes In Latitudes, are coming to the Parrot Head Festival in June! These guys (and girls) will transform the Saratoga County Fairgrounds into the ultimate beach party!

The Parrot Head Festival (presented by Saratoga.com) will feature amazing bands, grass skirts, a VIP sand bar, cheeseburger and margarita competitions, and more tropical fun! If you're a Jimmy Buffett fan, you're not going to want to miss this beach party!

Changes In Latitude will be headlining the show, a band that has been called the most authentic Jimmy Buffett tribute show in the country. Want to learn more about Changes In Latitudes? Read on..
cincoderby.jpgThis Saturday, May 5, two annual events converge and create a perfect reason to get out and have a good time with friends and family. The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby goes off on Saturday at about 6:24pm, and will prove to be an exciting first leg of the Triple Crown. Every year on May 5, Americans rally to celebrate the heritage and pride of our Mexican neighbors, always a good time!

When two events like this occur on the same day, and that day happens to be a Saturday, there is sure to be some celebration. Saratoga Springs won't let you down; the calendar is full of events!

Want some suggestions on where you can watch the Derby and find margarita specials? Read on..

We still need to pick winners for 3 local giveaways on Saratoga.com. The following are our current contests you can enter to win. Don't forget to share this link with your friends as well, or just click "like" above to share on your Facebook wall!

contest-brewfest.jpgDid you go to Saratoga Brewfest last year? Wasn't it a blast? For those of you that haven't attended the event, it's a whole afternoon to sample local, regional, and national craft beer from over 40 breweries!

There will be at least 100 brews available to sample, as well as industry guest speakers, vendors, live music, and a beautiful setting!

What's even better? You can win two FREE tickets right here! A total of ten winners will be chosen to receive two tickets each to this great event.


Good Luck! Maybe you'll be one of the 20 people going to Brewfest on us!

First Night Saratoga, the Spa City's New Year's Eve family-oriented celebration of the arts and of the community, is seeking artists to participate in the event on December 31st.

parrotheadcontest.jpgJimmy Buffet fans, are you heading to the Parrot Head Festival this summer? The Saratoga County Fairgrounds will be transformed into Margaritaville on June 23 with three amazing bands, grass skirts, VIP sand bar, Landshark Lager, great food, and of course, margaritas!

Who wouldn't want to have a Cheeseburger in Paradise and party all afternoon Caribbean style?

Even better, you Parrot Heads have a chance to win a FREE pair of tickets to the festival right here on Saratoga.com! You can enter once per day to increase your chances of winning the tickets (a $70 value).


If you enjoy flipping through home magazines and just can't miss the next episode of your favorite home project show, then you can't miss this! The Parade of Homes Tour returns to the Capital Region for two weekends: June 2 & 3 and June 9 & 10, 2012.

You will have the chance to get inside 15 of the areas most beautiful homes, crafted by some of the area's finest builders.

Get ready for the first ever Saratoga Steeplechase Festival coming this September to Saratoga Race Track . Get the chance to view the races from the infield for the first time in over 30 years!

MP900422851.JPGHero Rush is a 5K+ course full of heroic obstacles, and the race is coming to Ellms Family Farm on September 8th. The course was designed by firefighters, and includes several emergency themed obstacles forcing competitors to climb, slide and make rescues!

You've probably heard of Tough Mudder and Warrior Run competitions. Hero Rush takes a whole new perspective on the idea, and lets you see what it's like when your under pressure in the heat, like the firefighters that designed the course!

Want more information on the obstacles and registration? Read on..

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