It’s hard to believe we’ll be ringing in the month of August this weekend! Continue to celebrate summer this weekend in Saratoga with our top picks for events. Check them out!
Galas
Saturday
- Join the Center for Vascular Awareness’ Summer Carnival Gala at the beautiful Hall of Springs. Treat yourself to an elegant summer evening filled with gourmet food, casino games, live music and more! Get your tickets today.
Horses
The Track
Friday
- Taste NY: Craft Beer will be at the track on Friday afternoon! Taste a number of craft beers produced exclusively by New York State breweries.
Saturday
- Dress to impress at the track, it’s Fashion Saturday! Local spas and fashion retailers will be featured and prizes for the best dressed man and woman will be awarded.
- Saratoga Race Course will unite with racetracks across the country on Saturday with autograph signings, photo opportunities and more as part of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund Day across the country.
Sunday
- What’s better than betting on horses and delicious, artisanal food? Taste NY: Food & Artisans will feature delicious samples from up to 19 New York State food vendors.
Polo
Friday
- The Times Union presents the Saratoga Polo Centennial Cup Tournament on the historic Whitney Field at 5:30 PM. Grab your tickets today!
Sunday
- Check out the Saratoga Polo Centennial Cup Tournament Finals on Sunday evening. Grab a spot to tailgate and enjoy the match!
Theatre & The Arts
Friday
- Saratoga Shakespeare presents “Love’s Labours Lost.” The play will take place at Congress Park at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss this playful and funny production that reimagines Shakespeare’s classic comedy in ragtime era Saratoga.
Saturday
- Saratoga Arts’ “10×10 = 100” Exhibition will be held in honor of Saratoga Springs’ 100th anniversary. Artists are invited to create 100 square inches of art using a 10″ by 10″ format.
Sunday
- Catch ADK Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at the National Museum of Dance on Sunday at 3:00 PM. This high comedy by Shakespeare is filled with love, laughter and song — perfect for a summer afternoon!
Educational
Friday
- Join the Tang Teaching Museum’s Curatorial Assistant Sarah Mille for a tour of their current exhibitions. This tour is free and open to the public!
- Grant Cottage will host a film screening of “Birth of a Nation” on Friday evening. This event will include comments by filmography John McCarty and sections of the 100 year old film.
Saturday
- This 90 minute guided tour of legends and lore will walk you through history while strolling through Congress Park and sipping on the famous mineral waters!
- Check out the Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car Show at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Saturday!
Live Music
Friday
- Slipknot will be at SPAC on Friday evening with special guests Lamb of God, Bullet for My Valentine and Motionless in White.
- Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra will perform on the Tang’s rooftop as part of the Upbeat on the Roof Concert Series.
- Local legend Rick Ortiz will perform on the back patio at Gaffney’s on Friday night!
- Enjoy the rooftop at Harvey’s and the sounds of the Matt Mirable Band from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM!
Saturday
- Swing by Bailey’s Cafe and check out The Michael Packer Blues Band!
Sunday
- Enjoy live entertainment from Al Bruno on Sunday night at The Crown Grill!
Check out the complete list of weekend events in Saratoga!