Saratoga Balloon & Craft
Festival June 17 – 19 Saratoga County Fairgrounds. 20 + hot air balloon launches, tethered rides and entertainment. balloonandcraft. com
From SAR Station
Syracuse Nationals
Hudson River Valley Ramble September 3 – 25 Regionwide. A series of activities and events connecting heritage and recreation. Hudsonrivervalleyramble. com,
From YNY, CRT, POU, RHI, NRO & HUD Stations
Central New York Winter Boat Show February 2017, TBA New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Sales and displays of more than 500 boat models. cnywinterboatshow. com
From SYR Station
Utica St. Patrick’ s Day
Parade March 2017, TBA The Roundabout on Genesee Street, Utica. One of the largest St. Patrick’ s Day parades in NYS. greatamericanirishfest. com
From UCA Station
Great Upstate Boat Show April 2017 TBA Adirondack Sports Complex, Queensbury. Vendors showcasing the latest boats, technologies and more. thegreatupstateboatshow. com
From FED Station
Rhinebeck Antique Car Show May 6 – 8; May 2017, TBA Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. One of the largest antique car shows in the Northeast. rhinebeckcarshow. com
From RHI Station
Great Upstate Boat Show
Dad Fest June 19 Jennings Landing, Albany. A new fun Father’ s Day tradition. albanyevents. org
From ALB Station
Westchester Comedy Festival June 26 – July 3 Multiple venues in Yonkers, New Rochelle, and other locations. Comedy workshops, competitions, and stand-up shows. westchestercomedyfestival. com
From YNY & NRO Stations
Syracuse Nationals July 15 – 17 NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse. The largest car show in the Northeast. rightcoastcars. com
From SYR Station
Mabee Farm CanalFest July 16 Mabee Farm Historic Site. Celebrate the Erie Canal with a free day of fun. schenectadyhistorical. org
From SDY Station
Champ Day July 17 Port Henry – Moriah. Celebration of the lake“ monster” with a 5K race and entertainment. porthenrymoriah. com
From POH Station
Capital District Scottish Games September 3 – 4 Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont. Pipe bands and drumming, dancing, athletics, clan competitions. scotgames. com
From SDY & ALB Stations
Adirondack Balloon Festival September 22 – 25 Locations in Glens Falls and Queensbury. New York’ s largest and oldest hot air balloon event. adirondackballoonfest. org
From FED Station
Summer Fair Season!
When summer arrives in New York, so do the county and state fairs! These events, close to Amtrak stations, offer family entertainment, thrill rides, agricultural exhibits, and of course, delectable food!
The Great New York State Fair August 25 – September 5 nysfair. org
From NYF Station
Saratoga County Fair July 19 – 24 saratogacountyfair. org
From SAR Station
Clinton County Fair July 19 – 24 clintoncountyfair. com
From PLB Station
Ulster County Fair August 2 – 7 ulstercountyfair. com
From POU Station
Altamont Fair August 16 – 21 altamontfair. com
From SDY Station
Essex County Fair August 10 – 14 essexcountyfair. org
From WSP Station
Erie County Fair August 10 – 21 ecfair. org
From BFX Station
Dutchess County Fair August 23 – 28 dutchessfair. com
From RHI Station
Fonda Fair August 30 – September 5 fondafair. com
From AMS Station
Columbia County Fair August 31 – September 5 columbiafair. com
From HUD Station
Schaghticoke Fair August 31 – September 5 schaghticokefair. com
From SAR Station
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