What’s your favorite part of summer in Saratoga? While some of us love seeing the races at the track each weekend, others look forward to experiencing the traditions at the annual Saratoga County Fair. During this coming weekend in Saratoga, you can enjoy some of the best events and activities the season has to offer!
Friday, July 26th
178th Saratoga County Fair – Today Through Sunday, July 28
The Saratoga County Fair is underway at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa! Plan a family trip to this can’t-miss summer event and enjoy all kinds of fair fun, from midway rides and food to games, animal shows, live music, and more.
Saratoga Shakespeare in the Park: King Lear – Today Through Saturday, July 27
Saratoga Shakespeare is celebrating its 19th summer season with a series of free performances of King Lear in Congress Park. Hosted at the Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, King Lear will be performed daily at 6:00pm from July 23 – July 27, and then July 30 – August 3.
Saratoga Polo Association: Mid-Summer Celebration Tournament – Friday, July 26 & Sunday, July 28
Catch all the excitement at Whitney Field in Greenfield Center this weekend! The Saratoga Polo Association’s Mid-Summer Celebration Tournament will be held on Friday and Sunday, and matches will begin at 5:30pm on both days.
Saturday, July 27th
Family Fun Day at the Washington County Fair Museum – Saturday, July 27
Gather up the kids and head over to the Washington County Fair Museum in Greenwich for their free Family Fun Day! Visitors will have the chance to participate in activities, meet the farm animals, and enjoy foods based on the “Little House on the Prairie.”
Adirondack Triumph Association Lawn Show – Saturday, July 27
The Adirondack Triumph Association Lawn Show is happening at the Saratoga Automobile Museum this Saturday. This lawn show is open to all European manufactured cars from 1994 and earlier. Other highlights will include door prizes, DJ music, a 50/50 raffle, and food available for purchase.
Nipper Knolls Third Annual Benefit Golf Tournament – Saturday, July 27
Calling all golfers! The Nipper Knolls Third Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for this Saturday at the Airway Meadows Golf Club in Gansevoort. Registration begins at 2:00pm for this 9-hole, 4-person scramble format tournament. Funds raised will benefit Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc.
Sunday, July 28th
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Skippy & the Pistons – Sunday, July 28
Amplify your weekend with the popular Summer Concert Series in Congress Park. On Sunday, Skippy & the Pistons will take the stage at 7:00pm at the Congress Park War Memorial. Admission is free.
2019 Elks Ride for Freedom Machines – Sunday, July 28
Bike for a cause this Sunday at the 2019 Elks Ride for Freedom Machines. The ride will begin at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge in Saratoga Springs and feature both a 64-mile and a 32-mile route. Each ride will have motorcycle escorts.