Summer is still weeks away, but festival season is starting to kick off in the Saratoga area. Enjoy the upcoming Waterford Canal Festival, the new Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival, a music festival in downtown Saratoga, and more.
The annual Waterford Canal Festival is cruising into town this weekend! Come celebrate the start of the 2023 canal season at the Waterford Harbor. Festival highlights will include local vendors, live music, delicious food, activities, and tours.
Community 25% Off Sale at the Saratoga Springs Public Library
May 19-21
Get ready to stock up on books, movies, and more. The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library will be hosting a 25% off sale on all items in their store. Plus, new members who sign up during the sale will receive an extra 10% off.
Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival
May 19-21
Don’t miss the inaugural Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The schedule of events features self-guided farm tours, hands-on workshops, classes, vendors on both Saturday and Sunday, and more. Festival Weekend Passes and Day Passes include admission to lectures and the vendor fair.
Friday Art Market on Beekman Street
May 19
Take a stroll over to Beekman Street in downtown Saratoga for a fun Friday Night Market event. Local galleries will be open late and serving refreshments, and over 20 visiting artists will be set up from Grand Avenue to West Circular. Enjoy shopping, check out unique artworks and live art demos, and listen to some music on Friday night.
Southwest Saratoga Community Garage Sale
May 20-21
Hop in the car and explore the Southwest Saratoga Community Garage Sale on Saturday and Sunday. Over 40 homes will be participating in this year’s event, with furniture, sporting equipment, toys, clothes, and more for sale.
Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour
May 20-21
The annual Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour is the perfect event for art lovers and those who are interested in learning more about different art forms. This is a self-guided tour where people will have the opportunity to visit the homes or studios of participating local artists and purchase their artworks. Five artists are participating this year, and you can drop by any time from 11:00am-4:00pm.
World Bee Day at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga!
May 20
Stop by The Children’s Museum at Saratoga on Saturday to celebrate World Bee Day. All families are invited to join the museum for this fun, educational event at 11:00am and 3:00pm.
May 21
On Sunday afternoon, downtown Saratoga will come alive with live music as Caffe Lena presents Sing in the Streets. There will be six stages located around the Caffe Lena neighborhood featuring music by Angelina Valente, Blue Ranger, Keanen Stark and Orion Kribs, Rick Bolton, and other performers.
The Quiet Epidemic – New, Highly Acclaimed Documentary Exposing the Lyme Disease Scandal
May 21
Enjoy a special screening of the internationally acclaimed documentary film, The Quiet Epidemic, at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls on Sunday. Presented by the Lyme Action Network, the film dives into the hidden public health crisis of Lyme and tick-borne diseases. Tickets to the showing are $15, and the film will be followed by an expert panel discussion.
