Here are some suggestions for events and activities happening this weekend in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, and the weather report to help with planning.
Saratoga County Fair
The Saratoga County Fair features live music, shows, tractor pulls, amusement rides, hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of exhibits in competitive categories ranging from antiques and livestock to vegetables and home arts.
Weekend hours are from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday at the County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa.
Established in 1841, the Saratoga County Fair is presented by the Saratoga County Agricultural Society. A full listing of activities and attractions can be found at the fair’s website.
Putnam County Fair
The Putnam County Fair, a free weekend event with live music, food trucks, farm animals, games, exhibits, a classic car show and more, takes place this weekend.
This year’s fair is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel Hamlet.
Visit here for additional information.
Jim Dandy
This weekend at the Saratoga Race Course marks the return of Sovereignty, winner of the 2025 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
The 3-year-old colt will run in Jim Dandy on Saturday, his first race since winning the Belmont Stakes last month in Saratoga Springs.
Revolution on the Rondout
As New York prepares for Revolutionary War 250 celebrations next year, this event from 4-7 p.m. Saturday focuses on 1775, the year before the start of the American Revolution.
Learn more about what was happening then on the Rondout at the Hudson River Maritime Museum at Rondout Landing in Kingston.
The event features a historical lecture and re-enactors, live music, boat tours, food and more.
Can Am Rugby Tournament
Considered one of the largest rugby events in the world, the Can-Am Tournament throws down Friday through Sunday in the village of Saranac Lake.
Created by the Mountaineers Rugby Club, this is the 51st edition of a tournament that has mushroomed into a mid-summer tradition with 110+ teams converging on the Adirondacks.
Check here for the schedule of events, additional information and details.
Family Fun Day
The ninth Hon. Karen B. Johnson Family Fun Day is happening from 12-3 p.m. Saturday in Steinmetz Park, Schenectady.
The Goose Hill neighborhood event features food, music, giveaways, recreational games, pony rides, arts and crafts, face painting and more. Over 30 community groups will be on hand to provide information and resources.
Melina Frattolin Vigil
Lake George is holding a candlelight vigil in memnory of Melina Frattolin, the 9-year-old girl who was last seen in the village before being found deceased in Ticonderoga, at 7 p.m. Sunday in Shepard Park.
The village is holding the vigil because the recent incident affected so many people in the area, Mayor Ray Perry said.
