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What’s Happening Around Clifton Park This Weekend: August 7 – 9

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Looking for fun events this weekend in and around the Clifton Park area? From food truck festivals to concerts, there is something happening for everyone. Check out our top picks! 

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Galas, Festivals and Celebrations 

Friday & Saturday 

  • The 2015 Ballston Spa Film Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday. This annual short film festival celebrates and shares the works of independent filmmakers from around the globe. The best part? It’s free!

Friday 

  • Fork in the Road Food Truck Festival will be at the Tricentennial Park in Downtown Albany. Relax in the park with delicious food or make a full evening of the event with a stop at other 1st Friday participants.
  • The Sixth Annual Wins 4 Kids will take place from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Saratoga Race Course. This ‘On the Rail’ event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the accomplishment of Easter Seals New York while enjoying an afternoon of horse racing, exquisite cuisine and a silent auction. Buy your tickets today!

Saturday 

  • Get your tickets for the National Museum of Dance 2015 Gala in Saratoga on Saturday. Dance the night away with TS Ensemble, dine with Mazzone Hospitality and see a special performance from Tango Pasión. Dancer and actress Chita Rivera will be recognized for her contributions to the arts and receive a Lifetime Achievement Award!

Saturday & Sunday 

Sports 

The Track 

  • See what’s happening this weekend at the Saratoga Race Course…

Friday 

Sunday

  • The Barrel Saloon has rented a 55 passenger Yankee Trails Bus to head to the Yankee Game in the Bronx on Sunday. Tickets are $85 and include transportation, the game ticket and a beer along the way! Get your tickets before they sell out.

The Arts 

Friday 

  • Prepare yourself for a king’s ransom in entertainment as everyone’s favorite forest-dwelling felon takes the Capital Region by storm in Robin Hood and the King’s Ransom. Presented by Confetti Stage and held at the beautiful Ten Broeck Mansion Gardens, you will not want to miss this play!
  • Don’t miss the opportunity to see award-winning cellist and icon of the music world, Yo-Yo Ma, play alongside the Philadelphia Orchestra on Friday evening at SPAC. Get your tickets today!

Saturday 

  • Saratoga Shakespeare will perform “The Comedy of Errors” at Skidmore College on Saturday evening. This classical mix of slapstick an the musical poetics of Shakespeare’s words will charm adults and children, alike!

Sunday 

  • Saratoga Shakespeare will perform “Shipwrecked!” at Skidmore College’s Blackbox Theater. This story will whisk you away to the high seas populated by exotic islanders, flying wombats and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Don’t wait to get your tickets!

Live Music

Friday 

  • The Rusty Nail will host a live performance by Rusty Old Guys from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

Saturday 

  • Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs and take a short drive to Scotia to hear Rattail Jimmy perform at Freedom Park for free!
  • The Capital Region Blues Network presents The Blues Band Showdown at The Linda in Albany on Saturday. Local blues bands will compete for a chance to win a prize package that includes cash, gigs and the right to complete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
  • Nothing More will perform live at Upstate Concert Hall at 8:00 PM.

Sunday 

  • Big Sky Country, a high energy, modern country band made up of the Capital Region’s best musicians will perform at the Clifton Common Stage at 7:00 PM.
  • Hip-hop superstar Machine Gun Kelly will also be at Upstate Concert Hall this weekend. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 day of show.

Check out the full list of weekend events in and near Clifton Park!

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