Fall is underway, but how are you going to celebrate this new season of fun events and activities? See what’s happening this weekend in and around Saratoga below!
It’s Fall Festival Season in the Saratoga Area
September 22 – 25
Take a drive up to the Glens Falls/Queensbury region this weekend and experience the always popular Adirondack Balloon Festival. This year’s schedule offers everything from hot air balloon flights to food vendors, exhibitors, a craft fair, live music, and other family-friendly fun.
Sunnyside Gardens Fall Festival Kick-Off
September 24 – 25
Sunnyside Gardens is finally ready to welcome visitors to their annual “Fall Festival!” Head over to this local garden center for pumpkins and gourds, fall flowers, fresh apple cider donuts, hayrides, and other festivities.
Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival
September 24 – 25
Learn about Washington County’s fiber industry and browse a wide array of unique, handmade products at the Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival. The event will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds on both Saturday and Sunday, and admission is $5 for adults and free for kids under 13.
7th Annual Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest
September 24
Find out who grew the biggest pumpkin of them all this season at the Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest on Saturday at the Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage. Attend the pumpkin weigh-off, and then stop by the nearby farmers market for food vendors and special exhibits.
September 24
Join the Clifton Park community for the annual Harvest Festival at Halfmoon Town Park. Admission is free, and there will be vendors, bounce houses, a petting zoo, carnival games, live music and fireworks in the evening, and more.
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Hillbilly Bash at The Saratoga Winery
September 24
Put on your favorite flannel shirt this Saturday and check out The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room’s annual Hillbilly Bash! You can always look forward to a good time at this festive celebration, which will feature a pig roast, live music, drinks, and a “Best Dressed Redneck Contest.” This event is 21+, and tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
September 25
The annual Bark, Brew & Tattoo event will be returning to the Saratoga Springs City Center this Sunday from 12:00pm-6:00pm. Highlights will include craft breweries, vendors, entertainment, food from Saratoga restaurants, live tattooing from professional tattoo artists, and more.
This event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Bark, Brew & Tattoo, which works hard to end the negative stigma attached to Bully breed dogs.
Love Cars? Check Out an Auction or Local Car Show
6th Annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction
September 24 – 25
This weekend, hundreds of rare cars will be up for bid at the 6th Annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction, which will be held at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. Each year, the auction attracts buyers and sellers from all over the world.
Admission for visitors is $20 for one day or $30 for both days.
September 25
Come see all the awesome vehicles on display at Liberty Ridge Farm’s Car Show and Family Fun Day. Spectators can walk around and get a close look at the classic cars, trucks, and bikes. DJ Andy will be providing the music during the event, which runs from 10:00am-2:00pm.
