10 Must See Summer Events in Upstate New York

The warmest, sunniest, most fun filled days of the year will go by quickly! The time is now to make that list of 'must see' things to do this summer. I'll help you get started with this list of 10 Must See Summer Events in Upstate New York in 2025.

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LAKE GEORGE, NY - Americade - May 27th - May 31st

Bike rally at the gateway to the Adirondacks
Bike shows, rodeos, live music, comedy, boat cruises and more!

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Belmont Stakes Festival - June 4th - June 8th

The 'Test of Champions' returns to Saratoga Race Course
Free concert by the Gin Blossoms

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SYRACUSE, NY - New York Blues Festival - June 12th, June 13th and June 14th

Warren Haynes Band, Ruthie Foster, Southern Avenue and more!
FREE admission, Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds

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WATKINS GLEN, NY - Waterfront Festival & Carboard Boat Regatta - June 14th

Seneca Lake
Live music, children's activities, food and the Cardboard Boat Regatta

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ALBANY, NY - New York State's 4th of July Celebration - July 4th

Biggest and best 4th of July fireworks display in Upstate New York
Empire Plaza, Albany

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LAKE PLACID, NY - Brimfield Adirondacks - July 25th, July 26th, July 27th

America's oldest outdoor antique flea market
Dealers, auctions and appraisal events

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BUFFALO, NY - Garden Walk Buffalo - July 26th - July 27th

Largest free, self-guided garden tour in the United States
More than 300 private and public gardens

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COOPERSTOWN, NY - Baseball Hall of Fame - July 26th, July 27th

2025 Induction Ceremony - CC Sebathia, Ichiro Suzuki, Billy Wagner
National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum

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SYRACUSE, NY - The Great New York State Fair - August 20th - September 1st

Live concerts by Steve Miller Band, Shaggy, O.A.R. and more
Butter sculpture, midway, animals and ell things fried.

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RHINEBECK, NY - Hudson Valley Food & Wine Festival - September 6, September 7

Hundreds of wineries, cideries, distilleries, and breweries offer tastings
Food trucks, music, fine arts and crafts, and more!

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