On Deck
International FlavorFeast returns, plus a celebration of Saratoga's spa heritage, Henry Street Taproom's 12th birthday block party and more.
Wednesday, October 9
International Spa Heritage Festival: This Wednesday, celebrate Saratoga’s legacy as a spa town at the International Spa Heritage Festival, going on at the Saratoga Spa State Park. The day will kick off with a European Spa Heritage Conference, followed by a family-friendly community festival from 3-6pm and live music at the Hall of Springs Jazz bar from 6-8pm. For more information, check out the full schedule of events.
Brook Tavern Wine Tasting: Experience the wines of California’s Lange Twins Family Winery at The Brook Tavern this Wednesday from 6-8pm. For a ticket price of $50 per person, you’ll get to sample several wines while you snack on hors d’oeuvres. Call 518.871.1473 for reservations.
Friday, October 11
‘Reciprocity’ with Rhianna Leigh: Join Rhianna Leigh at the opening night of Reciprocity—an exhibition at which the artist offers her abstract pieces for whatever price customers are willing to pay—from 6-8pm on Friday at Saratoga Arts. Can’t make opening night? Reciprocity runs through November 1.
Saturday, October 12
International FlavorFeast: Take a culinary trip around the world right here in downtown Saratoga. From 11am-4pm, feast on flavors from countries including France, China, Japan, Italy and Mexico at local restaurants such as Boca Bistro, Hattie’s, Cantina and more. Admission is free, and food samples are $2 each.
Henry Street Taproom’s 12th Anniversary: Did somebody say block party?! Celebrate Henry Street Taproom’s 12th birthday at a block party that’ll shut down Henry Street from noon-6pm this Saturday. Expect live music, kids tattoos, face painting, vintage clothes, a stein-hoisting contest and samples of some of Bibulous’ new desserts. Henry Street Taproom and Kindred are both participating in FlavorFeast, so be sure to sample their dishes!
Franklin Square Market Wine Dinner: Head over to Franklin Square Market for an exclusive five-course Italian-themed wine dinner this Saturday from 6:30-9pm. On the menu: wild smoke trout cake, lasagna verde and more.
Sunday, October 13
“The Way We Were” Car Show: This Sunday from 9am-4pm, downtown Ballston Spa will play host to hundreds of cars, live music, family activities and more! With tuner cars, muscle cars, trucks and other classics, The Way We Were is an event motorheads won’t want to miss.
Annual Jazz BBQ: The Elks Lodge is hosting its annual Jazz BBQ this Sunday from 2-6pm. Stop by for some great food by Saratoga’s Dizzy Chicken Barbecue and smooth tunes performed by Azzaam Hameed and Annette Harris.
—Morgan