# Festivals in Schenectady | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Schenectady. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival
  - **Description**: The music of Journey from Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.  Covered general admission seats and VIP seat tickets are on sale.  Gates open at 12pm for the Food Truck Festival and gates open to the Hugo Concert at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolcott/hugo-the-ultimate-journey-tribute-concert-one-night-only-at-ct-food-truck-battles-festival/80002385228519
  - **Venue**: Woodtick Recreation Area
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  - **Price**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals

## About

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## Festivals Events in Schenectady

- **Event Name**: Tater Trot 2026
  - **Description**: CALLING ALL SPUD-LOVERS! 📣 🥔 💙 

Join us in Downtown Schenectady on Saturday, April 25 from 11am-3pm for the return of the TATER TROT!  This signature even features everything a potato-loving person could ask for!  Whether fried, smashed, or broiled, serv
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/tater-trot-2026/200029845023246
  - **Venue**: Downtown Schenectady
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- **Event Name**: 32nd Annual Kids Arts Festival
  - **Description**: Downtown Schenectady will be transformed into a Parisian arts district. Yes, we’re taking full advantage of “Moulin Rouge” performing at Proctors Theatre!  
Outdoors on Clinton and Jay streets around City Hall, in Jay Square, and select shops on the Jay S
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/32nd-annual-kids-arts-festival/200029765235257
  - **Venue**: Downtown Schenectady
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  - **Categories**: kids, festivals, art, performances, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Schenectady Pride Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Annual Pride festival in Schenectady New York! More details to come!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 221
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/schenectady-pride-festival-2026/200029863492835
  - **Venue**: 12 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1706, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Stockade Walkabout 2026
  - **Description**: The 60th Stockade Walkabout is Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This fall open house tour in Schenectady’s Historic Stockade neighborhood provides a rare chance to step inside some of the unique homes in New York State’s first historic distric
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 159
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/stockade-walkabout-2026/200029833400238
  - **Venue**: Schenectady County Historical Society
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- **Event Name**: Miles on the Mohawk 10M
  - **Description**: The race starts at the historic Mabee Farm. After the opening mile in rural Rotterdam Junction, the course hops on the recently completed Empire Trail for a super fast nearly perfect straight run along the Mohawk River to Mohawk Harbor!

Live music, food,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 561
  - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/miles-on-the-mohawk-10m/200029320147446
  - **Venue**: Mohawk Harbor
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  - **Categories**: music, sports, workshops, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Hammer & Ales Craft Beverage & Food Festival to Benefit Habitat Schenectady
  - **Description**: Get ready to raise a roof at Hammer & Ales — a high energy brew and bite celebration bringing together local craft beverages, great food, and the Schenectady community.

Join us Saturday, May 9 at Armory Studios NY for an afternoon that does a lot mor
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/hammer-and-ales-craft-beverage-and-food-festival-to-benefit-habitat-schenectady/200029892649557
  - **Venue**: Armory Studios NY
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  - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: 17th Annual Glenville Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: Great family friendly event featuring authentic German fare and entertainment -- with biergardens hosted by the German American Club and Glenville's own Wolf Hollow Brewing Company.   Lots of family friendly activities including Kids Zone, helicopter ride
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/17th-annual-glenville-oktoberfest/200029692100010
  - **Venue**: 300 Maalwyck Park Road, Glenville, NY, United States, New York 12302
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: 🚀The Retrobilleze🚀 Rock 🪐The Odditorium Carnival & Market🪐
  - **Description**: Wow !!!🎃Halloween🎃 in June !!
Come Rock🎵🎵with us at this amazing Festival Celebrating the Spooktacular!Event Runs June 5-7th,Our gig day & time to be determined 🎵🎵
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/the-retrobilleze-rock-the-odditorium-carnival-and-market/200029694427530
  - **Venue**: Saratoga County Fair Grounds
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  - **Categories**: carnivals, festivals

## Trending Events in Schenectady

- **Event Name**: John Legend at Proctors Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at John Legend at Proctors Theatre, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Proctors Theatre in vibrant Schenectady, NY
  - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre
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- **Event Name**: John Legend
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Proctors Theatre
🏠 Address: 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
🌆 City: Schenectady
📍 Location: 42.8124, -73.9418✨ Experience the magic of John Legend, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre
- **Event Name**: John Legend Schenectady Tickets
  - **Description**: John Legend at Proctors Theatre🎉 Prepare to be amazed at John Legend Schenectady Tickets, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Proctors Theatre in vibrant Schenectad
  - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners at M and T Bank Center Schenectady
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners at M and T Bank Center Schenectady, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming M and T Bank Center Schenectady in th
  - **Venue**: M and T Bank Center Schenectady
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- **Event Name**: Theresa Caputo at M and T Bank Center Schenectady
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Theresa Caputo at M and T Bank Center Schenectady, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at M and T Bank Center Schenectady in the heart of Schenectady, N
  - **Venue**: M and T Bank Center Schenectady
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- **Event Name**: David Lee Roth at Proctors Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at David Lee Roth at Proctors Theatre, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Proctors Theatre in vibrant Schenectady, NY transforms i
  - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre
- **Event Name**: Scotia-Glenville 250th Independence Celebration and Fireworks
  - **Description**: Join the Village of Scotia and the Town of Glenville for a spectacular summer evening as we celebrate 250 years of American independence along the beautiful Mohawk River!

This beloved community tradition brings neighbors, families, and friends together f
  - **Venue**: Schonowee Ave, Glenville, NY, United States, New York 12302
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- **Event Name**: Chicago (Band)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Proctors Theatre
🏠 Address: 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
🌆 City: Schenectady
📍 Location: 42.8124, -73.9418🌟 Be part of history at Chicago (Band), an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The
  - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Chicago - The Band
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Chicago - The Band, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Proctors Theatre in the heart of Schenectady, NY int
  - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Schenectady?
  - **A:** Tater Trot 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Schenectady), 32nd Annual Kids Arts Festival (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Schenectady), Schenectady Pride Festival 2026 (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm at 12 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1706, United States), Stockade Walkabout 2026 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Schenectady County Historical Society), Miles on the Mohawk 10M (Sun May 24 2026 at 08:30 am at Mohawk Harbor).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Schenectady in April 2026?
  - **A:** Tater Trot 2026 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Schenectady).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Schenectady?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Schenectady on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Schenectady?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Schenectady?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Schenectady include Downtown Schenectady, 12 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1706, United States, Schenectady County Historical Society.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Schenectady?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Schenectady range from USD 39 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Schenectady?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Schenectady include Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation, Schenectady Kids Arts Festival, Schenectady Pride.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Schenectady?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Schenectady.

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