We chatted with Saratoga Winery’s Events Coordinator & Marketing Manager Amy Greth about how the winery has coped with the pandemic, changes they’ve had to make to ensure safety, what to expect going into fall and the winter, and how they’ve maintained momentum when it comes to keeping the fun alive at this Saratoga...
Labor Day weekend may be over, but there’s still a lot to look forward to in Saratoga Springs. You can stay at home and enjoy a virtual event, plan a trip to the newly reopened Saratoga Casino Hotel, or sign up for a local class and try something new. Below we’ve rounded up some...
Caffe Lena has taken on the near-impossible. This powerhouse of a Saratoga icon is committed to providing music to the community at large, at a time when live entertainment venues are struggling to stay in business. See what you can do to help keep the music going, and find out how satisfying getting swept...
For the first time in 75 years Derby Day is not taking place on the first Saturday in May. It will run this Saturday, September 5, over Labor Day Weekend. While there will be no spectators in attendance at the 146th Kentucky Derby, you can watch the action at one of several Saratoga hotspots...
Winter Raptor Fest provides an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with live birds of prey and other animals every year. Find out why this year’s professionally produced and filmed virtual event is a can’t-miss fall festival. Winter Raptor Fest Goes Virtual for 2020 Do you enjoy Animal Planet-type shows? Learning about...
A unique way to enjoy the track this season and support a great cause at the same time? That sounds like a winning bet to us! Check out what NYRA and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce announced today regarding their new charitable campaign. Enter to Win Track-Related Items, Support Local NYRA Cares, an...
A GoFundMe page has been started for the Congress Park statue that was found destroyed on July 16. Here’s how you can help, and a little background on this monument. Statue Knocked Off Pedestal, Shattered The statue of Captain Luther Wheeler was found in pieces at 3:30am on Thursday, July 16. It appeared to...
As part of a joint initiative to benefit two local non-profit organizations, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the City of Saratoga Springs have just launched a new Saratoga Race Course face mask campaign. These limited edition, Saratoga-branded face masks are now available for preorder, and a portion of proceeds will be...
From unique museums and galleries to world-class performing arts venues, the City of Saratoga Springs is a hotspot for arts and culture. In fact, USA Today recently nominated Saratoga as a contender for “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” in their 2020 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. According to USA Today, the 20 nominees in...
Governor Cuomo announced today that the Capital Region is on track to begin Phase 2 of reopening on Wednesday, June 3. This phase allows in part for the reopening of retail shops, and downtown Saratoga stores have been busy preparing by cleaning, implementing new procedures, and more. We chatted with a few shop owners,...