Saratoga 150 Events
Friday, July 19
Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course/Family Friday
Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs. They’re off for world-class thoroughbred racing. The track also hosts the first of its Family Fun Days noon–4 p.m. Attendees can have their day at the races commemorated with a special photo laminated on a magnet by Picture Perfect.
The Alex and Ani Cup
Saratoga Polo Association, Saratoga Springs. Women’s Week at Saratoga Polo, featuring the Veuve Cliquot Women’s Challenge. The 115th Saratoga Polo Tournament Season runs from July 12 until September 1 on Fridays and Sundays. For more information call (518) 584-8108.
Hats Off to Saratoga 150
Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Caroline Street with City and Chamber officials at 6:55 p.m. Friday evening. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting and everyone is encouraged to bring a celebratory hat that can be tossed in the air after the ribbon is cut to hail the beginning of the Hats Off Festival and the Thoroughbred racing season. The Saratoga 150 Starting Gate will be placed in front of the Adirondack Trust Company Bank during the festival and period re-enactors will be strolling Broadway. On Broadway and side streets there are eight free musical acts performing both Friday and Saturday from 7–11 p.m.
Saturday, July 20
Kick Off Cocktail Party and Fundraiser
Saratoga Golf and Polo, 301 Church St., 7–11 p.m. The event benefits Old Friends at Cabin Creek for retired thoroughbreds. Honorary host and leading jockey, Rosie Naprivnak. Dinner, live music, auction and cash bar. This year our live auction features two stand-out items of special interest to thoroughbred racing enthusiasts. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door. For more information call (518) 698-2377.
Traditional Evening Campfire
Saratoga National Historic Park Grounds. For more information call (518) 664-9821.
Sunday, July 21
Jazz in July: Fresh
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 7–8:30 p.m. Every Sunday Evening in Congress Park, weather permitting. Saratoga 150 Celebration Cakewalk at concert intermission. Have fun reenacting the plantation dance that became a sensation in the late 1800s. Some lucky person will “take the cake” created especially for the event a delicious cake to savor with friends just for participating. For more information call (518) 664-9821.
Summer Sunday Stroll: Down in the Valley
SW Corner of Phila Street and Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on a stroll through historic Saratoga. $5 members/$8 non-members. For more information call (518) 587-5030.
99th Running of The Sanford Stakes
Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by the Friends of Stanford Stud Farm. For more information call (518) 848-3000.
Monday, July 22
An Unbridled Affair: A Salute to Saratoga 150
Saratoga Springs. Featuring a live auction of commissioned art: “Saratoga 150”, being held by Captain Youth and Family Services. For more information, please call (518) 371-1185.
Tuesday, July 23
National Museum of Racing “Hall of Fame Legends”
Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. The National Museum of Racing’s “Hall of Fame Legends” series is a weekly program scheduled for Tuesdays during the Saratoga Race Course meet, produced in conjunction with the Capital OTB television network. The July 23 program features Angel Cordero, Jr. and John Velazquez in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery. The program is free to attend with a paid Museum admission. Former jockey Jeff Carle of the Capital OTB network will serve as the program host. The series will feature 60-minute interviews by Carle with opportunities for audience members to ask questions of some of the biggest names in thoroughbred racing. For more information visit: www.racingmuseum.org.
Wednesday, July 24
An Evening with Tom Durkin
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs. 7–8:45 p.m. NYRA track announcer, Tom Durkin will make a return appearance to talk about his career and discuss the 1988 Breeder’s Cup and why it is considered one of the greatest days in American Thoroughbred Racing.
Thursday, July 25
Barbershop on Broadway
Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Enjoy the sounds of the Racing City Chorus of Saratoga Springs as they perform at locations on Broadway. For more information call (518) 371-0062.
Friday, July 19
Lake George Youth Theatre: Monty Python’s Spamalot
Lake George High School Auditorium, 381 Canada St., Lake George, 9:30 a.m. All seats $10. For more information call (518) 793-3521.
Congress on Your Corner
Saratoga County Fair, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The office of Congressman Paul Tonko will hold mobile office hours at the Saratoga County Fair. No appointment is needed. For more information call (518) 465-0700.
Saratoga Children’s Theatre: Dear Edwina Junior
St. Clement’s School, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children at the door and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information call (518) 580-1782.
Elvis Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society
Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7–10 p.m. Featuring Donny “Elvis” Romines. Come and enjoy the evening and help this great cause. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information call (518) 745-7821.
William Kennedy (Pulitzer Prize) Reading
Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. For more information visit www.skidmore.edu.
Saturday, July 20
Kulture for Kids
National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.–noon Come in on July 20 for a reading of “Ballet of the Elephants” followed by a fun arts and crafts activity. For more information call (518) 584-2225.
15th Annual Solomon Northup Day
Skidmore College, Filene Hall, Noon–4 p.m. Descendants of Solomon Northup will present information about their family heritage. Complimentary refreshments. For more information call Enid Matrianni, (518) 743-9139.
Tours at Old Friends at Cabin Creek
483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield, Noon–3 p.m. Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement facility is open to public every Saturday. For more information call (518) 698-2377 or visit www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. Stephan Clarke of Churchville, a former Naval Reserve Officer and retired high school English teacher will be the speaker. Public is welcome. For more information call (518) 587-2978.
Brown Bag Lunch with Phoebe Adams
Saisselin Art Center, Skidmore College, 12:30 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-5590.
Sunday, July 21
Gateway House Bass Fishing Tournament
Saratoga Lake, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Register with cash only at Saratoga Tackle or online at www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org. Advanced registration is $70. Registering the day of the event from 6–7:30 a.m. is $80.
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga, 8:30–11 a.m. Donation requested: $8 adults, $7 seniors (62 years) and military (active/retired) with ID card, $6 children 5-12 years. Children under five are free. $8 Take-out, cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Spa City Farmer’s Market
Lincoln Bath, Saratoga Springs, on the lawn, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 50 plus vendors, every Sunday.
Drumming and Movement
Saratoga Battlefield, Stillwater, 1–4 p.m. For more information call (518) 531-8828.
Grant Remembrance Day
Grant Cottage, Mt McGregor Rd., Wilton, 1 p.m. For more information call (518) 584-4353.
Saratoga Shakespeare: Merry Wives of Windsor
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 3–4:30 p.m. Admission is free to all, and families and picnickers are especially welcome. For more information call (518) 587-2166.
‘Our Longest Drive’ Premiere
Saratoga Film Forum, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Meet the producer and actor, Vic Zast. For more information call (518) 584-3456.
Monday, July 22
Hay, Oats and Spaghetti Dinner
Mama Mia’s Pizza and Café, 185 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6–9 p.m. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is celebrating 30 years of saving racehorses. Tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. For tickets call (518) 226-0028.
Cocktails and Couture Runway Fashion Show
Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. See this summer’s hottest looks presented by Fancy Shmancy Couture. Tickets are $100 per person with all proceeds to fund The Cure, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information call (518) 477-2817.
Fiction and Poetry Reading
Mary Gaitskill (Veronica) and April Bernard (Romanticism) Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-5593.
Tuesday, July 23
Open Silk Screening Workshop: Joy and Resolve
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–4 p.m. All visitors are welcome. For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu or call (518) 580-8080.
The First Fifteen
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 1 p.m. Photography from the Meredith S. Moody Residency at Yaddo. For more information call (518) 580-8080.
Brooks BBQ Time to Benefit Three Great Agencies
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga Springs, 3:30–6:30 p.m. Brooks House of BBQ will host a dinner benefit to support Franklin Community Center. Chicken Dinner just $10 dollars. Rib dinner is $12. Eat in or take out. For more information call (518) 587-9826.
Estamos Aqui: A Celebration of Community
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 5–8:30 p.m. Art, food and music with Alex Torres and the Latin Kings to celebrate the contributions of the Latino Immigrant Community in Saratoga Springs. For more information call (518) 580-8080.
Bon Jovi at SPAC: The Because We Can Concert
Saratoga Performing Art Center, 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.spac.org.
Wednesday, July 24
Lake George Youth Theatre: Cinderella
Lake George High School Auditorium, 381 Canada St., Lake George, Wednesday 1 p.m., Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 at 9:30 a.m. All seats $10, advance tickets available at Aviation Mall. For more information call (518) 793-3521.
Turkey Dinner in July
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30–7 p.m. Donation requested $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years) and military (active/retired) with ID card, $6 children 5-12 years. Children under five are free. $10 take-out, cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
No Cost Cancer Screening Event
Clifton Park (call for location), 4–7 p.m. The Cancer Services Program of Saratoga County is providing free cancer screenings for uninsured men and women between the ages of 40 and 64 in Clifton Park. Call (518) 580-2132 for an appointment. Transportation can be provided.
Thursday, July 25
5th Annual College Day at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. College students are invited to Saratoga Race Course to earn scholarships, win great prizes and enjoy America’s Racetrack. Not a college student? You can still get in the College Day spirit, too. Simply wear your favorite college gear to the Spa and you could be spotted to win prizes. For more information visit www.nyra.com/saratoga.
A Summer Evening in Saratoga
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs 5:30–8:30 p.m. The 20th Annual A Summer Evening in Saratoga gala and garden party will be one of the first events of the Racing Season. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stacy LaCombe-Kraft at (518) 268-5604 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Concerts in the Park: Ray Murray and the Bomb Squad
Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa, 6–8 p.m. Bluegrass, folk, rock mix. For more information call (518) 885-2772.
Open Mic at Caffé Lena
47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, 7–9 p.m. This open mic is for all styles of music and spoken word performance, including poetry, comedy, and storytelling. Please bear in mind that Caffé Lena is not a bar and often has children in the audience. For more information call (800) 838-3006.
A Night in Tuscany
Fasig Tipton, East Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6–10:30 p.m. To benefit the American Cancer Society Hope Club. Tuscan-themed dinner and wine pairing, live and silent auction. Live music and dancing. Cocktail attire/valet parking. For more information call (518) 220-6933.
