This article is sponsored by the Saratoga County Fair. Fair food: it’s an integral part of the fair experience, just as important as the rides, games, and everything else fair-goers come to relish in at this quintessential summer event. And, no one does fair food better than the Saratoga County Fair, which is running...
Head to the Saratoga County Fair & More Fun Weekend Events: July 27-29
Have you heard? The Saratoga County Fair is happening this week at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds! A world of fair fun awaits for people of all ages, from thrilling rides to games of chance. If you’re looking for even more things to do, then explore our roundup of weekend events in the Saratoga area!...
Can’t Attend The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC? Turn on the Radio for an Exclusive Broadcast
Attention orchestra lovers! Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s new partnership with two public broadcasting services, WMHT in Eastern New York and WRTI in Philadelphia, now makes it possible to listen to four of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s SPAC performances even if you can’t be there in person. About The Philadelphia Orchestra The Philadelphia Orchestra is one...
39th Annual Polo by Twilight Event to Benefit Palamountain Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, July 24th
You can see the fascinating sport of polo firsthand at the annual Polo by Twilight, happening on Tuesday, July 24th. But, you’ll want to attend for reasons other than the action of the match – this event serves as an important fundraiser for a really spectacular cause. Why You Should Support the Palamountain Scholarship...
Discover a World of Shakespeare at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 20
Whether you’re a Shakespeare fan or just enjoy performing arts, you won’t want to miss out on Shakespeare in the Pines, a free festival co-presented by the Saratoga Shakespeare Company, SaratogaArtsFest, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Bring the whole family to SPAC’s grounds on Friday, July 20, and watch as Shakespeare’s plays come...
Art is Hot at New Exhibit at Skidmore’s Schick Gallery
Here’s a vibrant way to enhance your summertime of activities in Saratoga beyond strolling Saratoga Spa State Park, playing the ponies or eating and drinking your way through downtown. It’s called art! A new collection of work from visiting artists and teachers at Skidmore College provides exactly this mind-expanding opportunity. The summer art program...
An Eventful Weekend Awaits In Saratoga With Horse Racing, Ballet & More: July 20-22
Can you feel the excitement in the air? Not only is it Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course, but NYC Ballet’s residency at SPAC is underway, and the region is full of summer entertainment. Check out the top weekend events listed below, and plan your trip! Take a Trip to the Racetrack Opening Day...
Saratoga 2018 Opening Boosted by New Venues & Betting Options
New attractions will amplify perennial-favorite events when racing returns to Saratoga during Opening Weekend, which kicks off on Friday, July 20 and runs through Monday, July 23. Big Races! Since thoroughbred horse racing is the centerpiece of this festive, 40-day meet, NYRA is making sure Opening Weekend starts off like gangbusters. No less than...
‘Big Papi’ David Ortiz Back to Headline Saratoga Wine & Food Festival
You don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the likes of Boston Red Sox baseball legend David Ortiz, whose warm and outsized personality made him a big hit at the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival last year. The slugger made such a big impression that organizers have gleefully brought him back for...
Get Your Glam on For NYC Ballet’s Finale & Gala
Ballet may be a rare art that few people can perform, but the Saratoga Performing Arts Center has a way for hundreds of ballet fans to feel part of the action. The annual event is the Ballet Gala, complete with a lawn party and festivities inside the Hall of Springs ballroom. The 2018 rendition...