The Altamont Fair returns August 15th through the 20th and this is more than just your typical fair! See "Nerger's Tigers" with rare white tigers and "Worlds of Wonder" with a sword swallower and a fire eater! Other highlights to look forward to: Circus Hollywood, Hollywood Racing Pigs, Dynamo Dogs, live music from the Moonshine Junkies and Skeeter Creek, and of course all the great fair food and traditional rides.
It's always more than just another baseball game with the Tri-City ValleyCats, who continuously put on a great event for Albany fans with fireworks, giveaways, and more. This year you won't want to miss the ValleyCats hosting the New York-Penn All-Star Game on August 15th, with pre-game festivities and more!
There's a great lineup of movies to catch with Capitol Park After Dark this year. See a hotel owner held at gunpoint with Key Largo, get into a classic Hitchcock crime with Rear Window, and fall back in love with little orphan Annie.
Albany has combined the popular Fork in the Road Food Truck Festival with the Deja View outdoor movie series to bring us Bites Camera Action. You can see a movie, grab great food, and also hear live music every Monday through August.
Did you know? Jazz on Jay happens on Jay Street in Schenectady every Thursday from 12pm to 1:30pm through the rest of August. Enjoy free jazz concerts on your lunch break!
If you haven't been to the farmers market yet this year what are you waiting for? The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is one of the best in the area. Stock up on fresh, high quality produce!