ECLECTIC EVENTS
NITRATE PICTURE SHOW May 5–7
George Eastman Museum, Rochester
A festival of famous nitrate prints with displays,
lectures and workshops.
Eastman.org/nitrate-picture-show
From ROCHESTER Station
RHINEBECK ANTIQUES FAIR
May 27–28
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck
Sales of antique art, furnishings, jewelry and
more. Barnstar.com
From RHINECLIFF-KINGSTON Station
NEW YORK STATE CHINESE
LANTERN FESTIVAL April 14–June 25
New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse
A beautiful display of light, color, and culture.
Lanternfestnys.com
FAIRY HOUSE FESTIVAL
June 17 Artpark, Lewiston
Whimsical miniature fairy
house displays, live music and
activities. Artpark.net
Adirondack
Balloon Festival
From NIAGARA FALLS NY Station
SYR ACUSE NATIONALS
July 14–16 New York State
Fairgrounds, Syracuse
The Northeast’s largest car
show. Rightcoastcars.com
From SYRACUSE Station
ATTICA RODEO
August 3–6 Attica Rodeo
Association, Buffalo
Sixtieth annual rodeo
accompanied by live music.
Atticarodeo.com
From SYRACUSE Station From BUFFALO-EXCHANGE STREET
Station AMERICADE MOTORCYCLE
TOURING R ALLY June 5–10
Lake George Beach
Tours, rides and manufacturers’ demos at this
motorcycle-themed expo.
Americade.com NEW YORK RENAISSANCE FAIR
August 5–October 1 Tuxedo Park
Dress in period garb, see knights battle for fair
maidens. Renfair.com 20TH ANNIVERSARY IRISH 2000
FESTIVAL September 15–16
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Traditional Irish music, dance and food
celebrating Irish Americans.
Irish2000fest.com
From CROTON-HARMON Station From SARATOGA SPRINGS Station
SARATOGA BALLOON & CRAFT
FESTIVAL
June 16–18 Saratoga County Fairgrounds
Hot air balloons, arts and crafts, live music,
beer, food and more. Balloonandcraft.com CAPITAL DISTRICT SCOTTISH
GAMES September 2–3
Altamont Fairgrounds
Bagpipers, dancers, competitors, and
vendors celebrate Scottish heritage.
Scotgames.com ADIRONDACK BALLOON FESTIVAL
September 21–24
Various locations in Glens Falls,
Queensbury and Lake George
Nearly 100 hot-air balloons paint the sky.
Adirondackballoonfest.org
From SARATOGA SPRINGS Station From SCHENECTADY and ALBANY-RENSSELAER Stations From FORT EDWARDS-GLENS FALLS Station
From FORT EDWARDS-GLENS FALLS Station
The Great New York
State Fair
August 23–September 4
Nysfair.org Erie County Fair
August 9–20
Ecfair.org
From NEW YORK FAIR Station Dutchess County Fair
August 22–27
Dutchessfair.com
Saratoga County Fair
July 18–23
Saratogacountyfair.org
From SARATOGA SPRINGS Station
Clinton County Fair
July 8–15
Clintoncountyfair.com
From PLB Station
SUMMER FAIR SEASON!
When summer arrives in New York State, so
do the county and state fairs. These events,
all of which are close to Amtrak stations, offer
family fun, thrilling rides, agricultural exhibits—
and, of course, fantastic food!
Amtrak.com
Ulster County Fair
August 1–6
Ulstercountyfair.com
From POUGHKEEPSIE Station
Altamont Fair
August 15–20
Altamontfair.com
From BUFFALO-EXCHANGE STREET Station
From RHINECLIFF-KINGSTON Station
Fonda Fair
August 30–September 4
Fondafair.com
From AMSTERDAM Station
Columbia County Fair
August 30–September 4
Columbiafair.com
From HUDSON Station
Schaghticoke Fair
August 30–September 4
Schaghticokefair.com
From SARATOGA SPRINGS and
ALBANY-RENSSELAER Stations
From SCHENECTADY Station
Essex County Fair
August 16–20
Essexcountyfair.org
From WESTPORT Station
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