It might have been the shortest public relations campaign in history, but the effort was — for a few shining days — valiant. Just four days after Saratoga business leaders and horse-racing fans launched a bid to rally Justify to enter the 2018 Travers, including a website with a personal appeal to the champion,...
Fashion Saturdays Will Make Styling Easier at Saratoga Race Track in 2018
Betting on the horses is a big reason why people come to Saratoga Race Course, but let’s be honest: some people come so they can really dress up. That clothes-horse spirit is not lost on officials from the New York Racing Association, who have set up a series of Fashion Saturdays at the track....
Reserved Seats Sold Out for Travers, So Act Now for General Admission Tickets
Thinking about going to the track during Travers Week? Think faster. As of Friday, July 13, all reserved seats in the Clubhouse, Grandstand and The Stretch are sold out for Travers Week, which runs Aug. 22 -27. The sellout of these reserved seats most definitely includes Travers Day, Saturday, Aug. 25, when the 149th running...
What Good’s a Triple Crown Without a Travers Win? Saratoga Says Only Justify Can Answer
So, Justify won the Triple Crown this year, against the odds. It’s always stunning to watch any 3-year-old as it faces down the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont — all in grueling succession. When Justify crossed the finish line first at Belmont on June 9th, decorated horse trainer Bob Baffert’s star athlete attained equine...
History Comes to Life for Civil War Weekend at Grant Cottage
Join the Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage for a Bicentennial Celebration that brings the 1860’s back to life. Civil War Weekend promises to be an unforgettable trip back in time with Civil War reenactors, military artifact displays, ice cream, and more! Event Details The U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Wilton,...
Enjoy Sensational Performances & Summer Events In Saratoga This Weekend: July 13-15
From live music to a rodeo and polo matches, Saratoga Springs is the place to be if you’re looking to have fun this coming weekend! Explore some of the weekend event highlights below and plan your visit today! Attend Spectacular Performances & Concerts Dave Matthews Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Friday, July...
SPAC’s Latest Festival is “Out of this World!”
Blast off with SPAC’s Out of this World Festival this summer! Over the course of two weeks, you can listen to some of the best and brightest individuals as they discuss the fascinating intersections between art and the cosmos. Whether it’s music, literature, or painting, it seems that space may provide some of the...
13 Exceptional Builders To Participate In The 2018 Saratoga Showcase Of Homes
For up-to-date information on the Saratoga Showcase of Homes, check out our latest write-up. Need some design inspiration? For three weekends in the fall, come take a tour of the most beautiful new homes in Saratoga County. Here’s everything you need to know for the 2018 Saratoga Showcase of Homes – be sure to mark your...
Tang Museum Announces Summer Tour Schedule
This summer, The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College is offering a series of free, public tours of its current exhibitions. Check out the tours on Tuesdays from July 10th through August 28th and learn more about the incredible art that the Tang has on display! Trained curators will...
Circus Smirkus Returns To Saratoga Showcasing Astounding Acts and All-Around Family Fun
Come one, come all to Circus Smirkus’s award-winning show! This international youth circus highlights the incredible talent of 30 young circus artists ready to dazzle and delight, and it will be in Saratoga next week for just four performances. 2018’s Theme – Vaudeville Described as “one of America’s best circuses” by Family Fun Magazine,...