Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: August 16-18

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — The weekend is almost here! From fairs to the Troy Pig Out to Cage the Elephant at SPAC, there are quite a few things happening on August 16, 17, and 18.

Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.

Friday, August 16

• Altamont Fair , Route 146 and Arlington Street in Altamont, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Vermont State Fair , 175 South Main Street in Rutland, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Mayfield Bannertown Fair , North School Street in Mayfield, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Racing at the Saratoga Race Course
• French Montana , Palace Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website .
• Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dvořák with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the SPAC website .
• Circus Student Showcase by Good Karma Studio , Prospect Park in Troy, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Eventbrite website .
• End of Summer Pool Party, Veteran’s Memorial Pool in Watervliet, 1 p.m.
• NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament, Parkhurst Field in Gloversville, starts at 9 a.m.
• Sunflower & Sangria Festival, Meadowbrook Farm Catskills in Leeds, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• A Gathering of Artisans Festival, Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market in Warrensburg, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website .
• Dinos Alive Immersive Experience , Armory Studios in Schenectady, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit the Fever website to get tickets.

Saturday, August 17

• Altamont Fair , Route 146 and Arlington Street in Altamont, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Vermont State Fair , 175 South Main Street in Rutland, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Mayfield Bannertown Fair , North School Street in Mayfield, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Racing at the Saratoga Race Course
• Disney’s The Lion King in Concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the SPAC website .
• Bianca Del Rio, Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the UPH website .
• Culturefest, Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Free Family Circus Day, Prospect Park in Troy, starts at 1 p.m. Free.
• NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament, Parkhurst Field in Gloversville, starts at 9 a.m.
• Touch-a-Truck and Safety Fair, Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Downtown Bennington Food Truck Festival, along Pleasant and School Streets in Bennington, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Rhynhart-Hellwitz Duo, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall courtyard, 6 p.m. Free.
• Sunflower & Sangria Festival, Meadowbrook Farm Catskills in Leeds, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website .
• Dinos Alive Immersive Experience , Armory Studios in Schenectady, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit the Fever website to get tickets.

Sunday, August 18

• Altamont Fair , Route 146 and Arlington Street in Altamont, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Racing at the Saratoga Race Course
• Troy Pig Out , downtown Troy, noon to 5 p.m.
• Cage the Elephant , Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website .
• Ballston Spa’s Family Fun Day, Wiswall Park in Ballston Spa, 10.m. to 5 p.m. with a concert at 6 p.m. Special quiet play hours are from 10 a.m. to noon.
• New Scotland Community Day, Jim Nichols Town Park in Voorheesville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Albany County Farmers Market , MVP Arena in Albany, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament, Parkhurst Field in Gloversville, starts at 9 a.m.
• Battle Day Parade, Main Street in Bennington, 12:30 p.m.
• Banana Party FUN-raiser, Lost & Found Bar and Kitchen in Albany, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunflower & Sangria Festival, Meadowbrook Farm Catskills in Leeds, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Carnival of the Animals with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 3 p.m. You can buy tickets on the SPAC website .
• Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 2 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website .
• Dinos Alive Immersive Experience , Armory Studios in Schenectady, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit the Fever website to get tickets.

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