Category Archives: Albany County

It’s a Shaker Christmas Craft Fair and Festival in Albany!

This festival runs through December 1, 2014 every day except Sundays.  Times are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  This is an Albany tradition for a fun way of getting some unique holiday gifts at a historic place (the Shaker Heritage … Continue reading →

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The Shaker Christmas Craft Fair and Festival Will See Thousands Attend!

Find perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list at the annual Christmas Craft Fair. Over fifty regional crafters are represented, offering thousands of items for your perusal.  Jewelry, apparel, ornaments, household goods, toys and gourmet jams are among the most … Continue reading →

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Old Songs Festival Now in 34th Year in Altamont!

The historic Altamont Fairgrounds once again welcomes the Old Songs Festival on June 27-29. This gathering celebrates all types of “old music” from Celtic to folk to traditional to world music.  Groups come from a wide region to listen and … Continue reading →

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Tiny Medusa, N.Y. Invites You to Attend MedusaFest!

MedusaFest comes to Albany County on Saturday, May 3. A little bit Maker movement, and little bit homegrown ingenuity, this year’s MedusaFest will thrill, enthuse and inspire! Not only are we offering space for locals to display their wares, but … Continue reading →

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Tulip Festival in Albany; Always One of the Biggest!

If you have never attended the annual Tulip Festival in Albany, you really should try and make it this year on May 10-11. It is fun, beautiful and fascinating in every way.  The events mix the old traditions with the … Continue reading →

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Sunny Skies Bring Thousands to Albany’s Larkfest! (VIDEO)

The annual Larkfest in Albany was a big hit again this year.  Crowds estimated to be around 60-80,000 attended the “largest one day street fair in New York State outside of New York City.”  Food, music, vendors of all kinds … Continue reading →

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Food Truck Festivals of NY was — Filling and Awesome! (PICS, VIDEO)

I spent my childhood cocooned from creativity. An elementary art teacher once called me an insult to art when my finger painting didn’t expertly match the bowl of rotting fruit displayed before us. Fruit that she probably forgot was in … Continue reading →

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“Tulip Festival” is Albany’s Biggest Celebration!

The 65th Annual Tulip Festival will be held May 11-12 in Albany, NY. The event takes place in Washington Park.  Albany  has long been known for their hundreds of thousands of brilliant tulips which bloom each Spring in a magnificent … Continue reading →

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Willkommen…to Albany’s Schnitzelfest!

On Saturday April 13, 2013, get your German on at the German-American Club with their popular Schnitzelfest.  This event will feature live music from Paul Slusar.  Doors open at 5:00 PM.  Dinner served at 6:00 PM.  Dinner choices are The … Continue reading →

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