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2026 Markets at Round Lake
Sat, Aug 8 until Sun, Aug 9
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Come and Celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement. August 8th & 9th, 2025 from Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Village Green, 49 Burlington Avenue Round Lake, NY 12151
20th Annual Cardboard Boat Races Festival
Sat, Aug 8
· 9:00 AM
Celebrate 20 years of the Wild Card-board Boat Races! Watch or join teams racing cardboard boats on the Hudson, with prizes, food vendors, and family fun.
Fort Hardy Park, Reds Road Schuylerville, NY 12871
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Tue, Aug 11 until Sun, Aug 16
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Head to the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair for some classic fair food and fun!
Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
New York State Food Festival
Wed, Aug 12
· 11:00 AM
Come to the annual New York State Food Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on August 12, 2026!
Empire State Plaza, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
20th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck & Bike Show
Sat, Aug 15
· 9:00 AM
On Saturday, August 15th, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold their 20th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show. Join us for this charity event.
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Palace Theatre Community Block Party
Sat, Aug 15
· 12:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the annual Community Block Party!
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
The Altamont Fair
Tue, Aug 18 until Sun, Aug 23
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The 2026 Altamont Fair returns from August 18 through August 23, featuring a full schedule of midway rides, agricultural exhibits, food, and more!
Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009
4th Annual Southern Saratoga Arts, Crafts & Vendor Fair
Sat, Aug 22
· 10:00 AM
Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, music, and community spirit - proudly hosted by Quick Response to support the Friends & Families Muscular Disorders Foundation.
Quick Response, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
2026 Mabee Farm Arts & Crafts Festival
Sat, Aug 22
· 10:00 AM
We're bringing together the very best of the Capital Region's handcrafted goods!
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
Annual Saratoga Arts Celebration
Sat, Aug 22
· 10:00 AM
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The 16th Annual Saratoga Arts Celebration will be hosted on the great lawn of the National Museum of Dance in the Saratoga Spa State Park, during the summer season in Saratoga Springs.
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Albany LatinFest
Sat, Aug 22
· 11:00 AM
It's Albany Latin Festival's 29th year! We're back on August 22, 2026, at Washington Park in Albany, NY!
Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Schenectady County Freedom Festival
Sat, Aug 22
· 5:00 PM
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Free Events
Staff Picks
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)
Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Festivals & Fairs
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
2026 Washington County Fair
Mon, Aug 24 until Sun, Aug 30
· 5:00 PM
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Holy smokes, don't miss the Fair! The Washington County Fair returns from Monday, August 24 through Sunday, August 30, 2026, bringing a full week of classic fair fun for all ages.
Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834
2026 Fonda Fair
Wed, Sep 2 until Mon, Sep 7
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Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY, a cherished summer tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.
Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
2026 Columbia County Fair
Wed, Sep 2 until Mon, Sep 7
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with six days of excitement at the charming Columbia County Fair!
Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
The Great Schaghticoke Fair
Wed, Sep 2 until Mon, Sep 7
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend in style at the Great Schaghticoke Fair! Running from Wednesday, September 2 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154
2026 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
Sat, Sep 5
· 12:30 PM
For 24 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists and local favorites at the area's most spectacular venues.
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207
New York State Hops & Harvest Festival
Wed, Sep 9
· 5:00 PM
Don't miss the 2026 Hops & Harvest Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
2026 Harvest Craft Fair
Sat, Sep 12 until Sun, Sep 13
· 10:00 AM
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Our annual Harvest Craft Fair, which features over 75 vendors, a petting zoo, sheep shearing, hands on activities, live music, local food, and so much more!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
21st Annual Little Italy StreetFest
Sat, Sep 12
· 12:00 PM
This will be our 21st year for Little Italy. A Schenectady Tradition!
Little Italy, Union at N. Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305