Winter Events and Festivals In Saratoga
Here are a number of special Saratoga events and festivals to attend or you can make up your own activities and adventures this winter. Check out some of our fun Winter Family Activities and Winter Getaways, too.
It’s Chowder Time!
People come from near and far to experience Saratoga’s Chowderfest. A Winterfest event, the 12th Annual Chowderfest will be held February 4th, 2012 at local Saratoga restaurants and establishments from 11am to 4pm. It is a great way to get the whole family out on a cold winter day. With dozens of places to pick from, taste test different chowders or soups for $1 each, vote for your favorite, turn in your ballot plus $7 and get a souvenir longsleeve t-shirt. It is great fun for everyone. You can also purchase your very own, reuseable "Chug," a mug/lid/spoon combination to help make the day more environmental friendly. Check out our Chowderfest Stay Packages. For more information, call 518-584-1531 or visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest.
Celebrate Winter—Family Style
Saratoga has the perfect weekend getaway for the whole family. Winterfest 2012 is packed full of fun with great indoor and outdoor activities. Everyone can enjoy the hot chowder, snowman contest, cross country ski and snowshoe, children activities and more. All weekend long, February 3 through 5, 2012, at various locations across Saratoga. Stay in Saratoga with our great Winterfest Stay Packages. For specific event details, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest or call 518-584-1531.
Nature’s Park
Saratoga County is home to state parks for winter activities galore. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing opportunities are plentiful. Don’t worry if you don’t have the gear. You can rent equipment at some of the parks or at our local ski shop. The Saratoga Spa State Park is great for both, with trails all through the park. Plus, there is a rustic warming hut to start your adventure or relax and warm up after you’re done. To learn more visit www.saratogaspastatepark.org. Moreau Lake State Park has great trails through the woods for shoes or skis. If you don’t want to do the trails, you can stay on the flat and go around on the small lake. To learn more visit nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/150/details.aspx. You can also visit the Snowshoe Capital of the World in Corinth and head out on the National Snowshoe Trails or you can check out one of the many nature preserves in the area. Of course, if you’re into snowmobiling, ice fishing or just building a snowman, there’s plenty of that too.
Are those Flurries?
Dancers and music lovers of all ages don’t want to miss this. An entire weekend of dancing, performances, workshops, concerts, crafts and so much more, make up The Flurry in Saratoga. Over 300 performers in various venues, with over 250 events in three days. From Contra to Swing, Salsa to Clogging, Old-time American to Latin music this festival has it all. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this February 17 - 19, 2012, throughout Saratoga. For more information and performance schedule go online to www.flurryfestival.org or call 518-384-3275.
Raise Your Pint
Saratoga has an event like no other. Calling all beer lovers and beer connoisseurs to come and experience a three-day festival of beer, beer and more beer. This February 23-25, 2012, Saratoga will host dozens of brews and breweries from across the country and around the globe over 25 plus events at Saratoga Beer Week 2012. Enjoy seminars, taste testing, pub crawl, food, karaoke and so much more. Saratoga in February is a beer lover’s utopia you won’t want to miss. For more information and complete schedule of events, go to www.saratogabeerweek.com or call 518-339-6333.
Where did the Romance Go?
It’s in Saratoga! Reconnect with your special someone, as you talk over a scrumptious breakfast in bed. Pass your day away with spa treatments and mineral baths. Sip on champagne and nibble on chocolate covered strawberries in the candlelight. Enjoy a delectable dinner for two, paired just right with the finest wine. Stroll downtown, holding hands and shop in a number of fine boutiques and specialty stores. Then stop at a great lounge to listen to some jazz, an acoustic artist or local band. Or spend the night at a country Bed and Breakfast, enjoying the snow-covered landscape. Several accommodations offer Saratoga winter romance and getaway packages.
Ahh...Spas
Spend the day pampering yourself at one of our fine spas. Exfoliate with a facial or feel like a VIP with a pedicure and manicure. Take a mineral bath, relax in the healing waters and soak your cares away. Massage out the stresses from the holidays and forget the hassles of the everyday hustle and bustle of family and work. Or sweat it out in the fitness facility with everything you need to get the best workout of your life.
Victorian Streetwalk
Re-live Saratoga's gilded age, in this fun event that takes place in downtown Saratoga Springs on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Silver will be everywhere, so come celebrate 25 years during this silver anniversary event. Enjoy music, magic, choral performances, Victorian period costumes, live reindeer and even a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. This event is free and open to the public. Come to town the night before, November 30th, for the Annual Tree Lighting with cookies and hot chocolate. Be sure to check out our Victorian Streetwalk Events Package and make it a fun getaway. For more information on the event, visit www.saratogadowntown.com.
Saratoga Culinary At Its Best
Make your new holiday tradition a week-long scrumptious event with our annual Saratoga Restaurant Week, December 2 – 8, 2011. Every year, a long list of top-notch and award-winning restaurants offers a gourmet 3-course meal for just $18.19 plus tax and tip and/or lunch specials for $9.09. This is always a fun time for family and friends and a great way to experience Saratoga. Check out our Saratoga Restaurant Week event stay package. To find out more information, call 518-584-1531 or go online to www.discoversaratoga.org/restaurantweek.
First Night - Saratoga Springs
Celebrate the New Year in Saratoga at one of the largest New Year's Eve celebrations north of Times Square. The family-oriented festivities include various events and live entertainment at over 40 venues throughout Saratoga Springs, plus 5K race and fireworks at midnight, all to help ring in the New Year. Why not stay the night with our First Night Saratoga Events Package. For more information on First Night in Saratoga Springs call 518-584-4132 or click here.
Put on Your Party Hat
Get ready to celebrate at Hattie's 11th Annual Mardi Gras Party in Saratoga Springs which features Hattie's famous authentic Creole and Southern cuisine. The thematic event, dubbed “Masquerade Soiree” will be held at the Canfield Casino January 14, 2012 and each year benefits different local not-for-profits with Saratoga Sponsor a Scholar being the 2012 recipient. For more information, click here or go online to www.hattiesrestaurant.com.
It’s a Frosty Affair
The Saratoga National Historical Park, also known as the Saratoga Battlefield, allows you to enjoy an important point in American History as you experience the great outdoors snowshoeing or skiing through the open battlefields and woods. When you finish your journey, walk through the museum and gift shop at the visitor center. Join them for their 17th Annual Frost Faire, January 28, 2012. Family fun, past and present, with snow tubing on the "Big Hill," bonfire, hot refreshments, nature hikes, snowshoeing, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Visit www.nps.gov/sara for details or call 518-664-9821 ext. 224.
The possibilities are endless. The fun doesn’t stop in Saratoga when the snow flies, it just gets going. With so much to do, your biggest decision will be what to do first. Of course, there is always shopping and great restaurants to satisfy your appetite and refuel. Plus, go bowling or see the latest movie, catch a theater performance or music concert, check out a number of art exhibits or visit dozens of museums, some of which are National Museums. There is something for everyone in Saratoga during the winter months. |
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