There will be sunny skies this first weekend of fall and plenty of fun things to do! From much anticipated early fall festivities and shows, like the Antique Truck Show at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds and the Adirondack Balloon Festival in nearby Glens Falls, to family scavenger hunts, fundraisers and more, there are plenty of ways to spend a fun fall weekend in and near Saratoga!
Festivals & Fairs
Adirondack Balloon Festival 2016
Thursday, September 22 – Sunday, September 25
Hundreds of hot air balloons will be filling the sky in Glens Falls and Queensbury at this year’s Adirondack Balloon Festival! Bring the family and check out one of the balloon launching sites this weekend.
Covey & Nye’s Battenkill Classic Game Fair & Expo
Saturday, September 24
At the Dutch River Club in Salem, there will be free activities and workshops for all levels of outdoor and country lifestyle enthusiasts. Events will begin at 9:00AM, and they will range from shotgun training to learning how to cast a bamboo fly rod.
Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest 2016
Saturday, September 24
Sunnyside Gardens will host Giant Pumpkinfest 2016 this Saturday starting at 12:00PM. Pumpkin growers from all over New York State will compete for the top prize, and don’t miss out on the hayrides, music, and food!
Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival & Romney Sheep Show
Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25
At the Washington County Fairgrounds, there will be a two-day fiber festival featuring over 120 vendors. Also at the festival will be a sheep show with alpacas, llamas, and more!
Outstanding Shows
Hemmings Motor News 10th Annual Concours d’Elegance
Friday, September 23 – Sunday, September 25
The 10th Annual Concours d’Elegance will feature classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Vehicle registration will be on Friday, and the car shows will take place on Saturday and Sunday.
27th Annual Hudson Mohawk Antique Truck Show
Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25
Check out over 300 restored antique trucks this weekend at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds! The cost of admission is just $1 per person, and the event will run from 8:30AM-4:00PM on both days.
Saratoga Showcase of Homes Weekend 2
Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25
For $20 per person, take a tour of the area’s finest homes built by some of the Capital Region’s best home builders and designers as part of the Saratoga Showcase of Homes.
Sunday, September 25
A wide range of antique dealers will be selling their goods at the 17th Annual Lakeside Farms Antique Show in Ballston Lake. There will be over 60 dealers, and food will be available at the farm restaurant.
Great Fundraisers
10th Annual Bob & Joyce Spratt Memorial Golf Outing
Saturday, September 24
Play golf for a good cause at the Bob & Joyce Spratt Memorial Golf Outing. All funds for this year’s Memorial Golf Outing will go toward Saratoga Bridges. The event will take place at Brookhaven Golf Course, and the cost to register is $80 per person. Call 518-424-6987 for more information.
2nd Annual Andrew Izzo 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 24
To help promote suicide awareness and prevention, as well as support the ACI Scholarship Fund, the Andrew Izzo 5K Run/Walk will be held at Galway High School. The cost to register on race day is $25.
Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A.
Sunday, September 25
The Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. to prevent suicide will take place at the Orenda Pavilion in Spa State Park. The event is all about fundraising, and you can raise money for the event as an individual or as a team. Registration begins at 9:00AM.
Family Fun in Saratoga
Saturday, September 24
Have some fun with your dog at the 6th Annual Pooch Parade in Congress Park. The cost to attend is $5 per dog, and registration and activities will be begin at 10:00AM.
Hunt for History at the Saratoga Race Course
Saturday, September 24
Bring the kids to the Saratoga Race Course for a family friendly scavenger hunt Saturday morning. Afterward, there will be pony rides, a petting zoo, crafts, and other fall activities to enjoy. The cost is $5 per person, and children under 5 are free.
Saratoga to the ADKs
Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24
The 200-mile Ragnar Relay Adirondacks will kick off this Friday in Saratoga Springs. Competitors will experience views of Saratoga Lake, the Hudson River, and Lake Placid when the teams reach their final destination.
Ride the Saratoga & North Creek Railroad with Teddy Roosevelt
Saturday, September 24
Take a trip with a Teddy Roosevelt reenactor on a train ride from Saratoga Springs to North Creek. You’ll arrive in North Creek in time for a picnic as part of the Town of Johnsburg History Weekend.
