The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the City of Saratoga Springs have announced plans to pay tribute to the legacy of Marylou Whitney, who passed away on Friday, July 19 at her home in Saratoga at the age of 93. Whitney, known as the “Queen of Saratoga,” left her mark on the...
It’s almost August, which means the Travers Stakes is just around the corner. The Saratoga Race Course will celebrate its 150th Runhappy Travers with fun events in Downtown leading up to an exciting day of racing on Saturday, August 24. On Friday, July 26, NYRA officials, Mayor Meg Kelly, local business leaders, and six-time...
August is almost upon us, and with it comes the annual return of The Philadelphia Orchestra to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The first week of the orchestra’s summer season at SPAC begins Wednesday, July 31. Enjoy a week of beautiful music, special pre-performance talks, and the latest installments in two series, Speakers @...
Help support permanently disabled jockeys, attend an autograph signing, and place your bets on Preakness winner War of Will at the Grade 2 Jim Dandy this weekend at the Track. Attend the track this Saturday, July 27, as the Saratoga Race Course honors Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Awareness Day. Meet some of Saratoga’s...
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...
Whether you or a member of your family have served in the military, or you just want to honor those who have, head out to the Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, July 24 for their annual Military Appreciation Day. The afternoon includes a full slate of events to pay tribute to those who have...
Support local agriculture, farm-to-table initiatives, and educational programs while enjoying a night of locally-sourced fine cuisine. Chefs from around the Northeast and local businesses will converge at Pitney Meadows Community Farm for their third annual Fire Feast on the Farm on Tuesday, July 30 from 5 pm to 10 pm. The night features five...
Editor’s Note: Due to the excessive heat, Saratoga Raceway track officials and representatives of the New York State Gaming Commission have moved post time from 7:05pm to 8:05pm for the Saturday, July 20 card that features the $260,000 Joe Gerrity Memorial Pace. This article has been updated accordingly. On Saturday, July 20, the Saratoga...
Wondering what to do during this year’s new second dark day at the Track? Visit one of the most important fine art museums in the Northeast. The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, usually closed on Mondays, is opening its doors 7 days a week this July and August to allow more visitors to discover...
This weekend in Saratoga, head out to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for two special annual events, the Saratoga Shakespeare Company’s Poetry in the Pines and the New York City Ballet’s Gala, celebrating another summer at SPAC. Poetry in the Pines This year’s Poetry in the Pines will highlight Shakespeare’s The Tempest, with a...