One of the small gems of Saratoga County, Ballston Spa is a quaint, Victorian village located just five miles south of Saratoga Springs. Known officially as “A Village of Friends”, Ballston Spa is often described as a strolling village due to its lovely, historic downtown filled with distinctive shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. In keeping with its welcoming, small town atmosphere, the village is celebrating its special appeal this summer with “Ballston Rocks”. Over 100 painted Adirondack style rocking chairs are located throughout the village, decorated in different colors and themes by local artists, organizations, school children and individuals. The chairs are mostly intended as “usable” art. After browsing through antique stores, specialty shops and artist galleries, partaking in spa treatments or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the village’s several restaurants, visitors can sit a spell in one of the rockers and enjoy soaking up the local atmosphere amid the hanging flower baskets, parks and gardens. The “Ballston Rocks” theme is this season’s launch pad for a host of special events and activities that have become synonymous with summertime in Ballston Spa, including farmers markets, free outdoor concerts and films. The rocking chairs will be on display from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A free chair map guide is available at local businesses (or by clicking on More Info), indicating the chair locations, titles, sponsors and artists. There will be an end of summer live chair auction and party on September 12th. Several of the chairs will be available for auction to the public with proceeds supporting community events. Come to Ballston Spa and see why this village really rocks!
Click on the link below to download and print a Chair Walking Guide.
Historic Oklahoma Training Track tours(8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Trained guides lead groups on a 90-minute walking tour of the historic Oklahoma training center. This is a unique opportunity to see and learn about the backstretch, exercise riders, trainers and horses.
Cost: $10. per person (no children under 10 years of age)
Thu, Jun 12 - Sat, Sep 27, 2008
Ballston Spa Farmers' Market
Wiswall Park, downtown Ballston Spa
The Ballston Spa Farmers Market will be open from June 12th until September 27th this year. It is held on Thursdays from 3 to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to noon, rain or shine. The market is located in Wiswall Park, on Front Street, in the Village of Ballston Spa. Twenty-five vendors are participating this season.
Customers can expect to find seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as many other local agricultural products at the market including beef, veal, pork, chicken, eggs, gourmet cheese, maple syrup, honey, herbs, hanging baskets, perennial plants, annuals, houseplants, and cut flowers. Other items available include handmade items such as jewelry and soap, custom blended spice mixes, dressings, marinades and a large selection of baked goods.
The Saturday Farmers’ Markets feature local acoustic musicians playing in the gazebo during market hours. From June 19 through August 28, the Thursday Farmers’ Markets are followed by the very popular Concerts in the Park series from 6-8pm. This is the sixth year that the market has been sponsored by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association.
Visit our Buy Local page to learn more about supporting local farms and the benefits of eating locally produced food.
Celebrate First Friday in Ballston Spa. Come down and enjoy special happenings in our shops, restaurants and galleries from 6-9 pm. Free outdoor family movie, "Curious George" will be shown on the big screen in Wiswall Park at 8 pm. Bring blankets and chairs.
Storyville hosts Miss Tinas Dance Tribe and Food Drive(7:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Carousel Village 2100 Doubleday Ave- Rt 50 - Ballston Spa
Storyville Cards and Gifts hosts Miss Tinas Dance Tribe on First Fridays in the summer. Join us August 1st and September 5th at 7:30pm to enjoy the performance of this eclectic and cultural dance troop. Storyville is also accepting non-perishable food items to donate to the local food pantrys of Ballston Spa. Join us at 2100 Doubleday Ave (Route 50), just 3 miles south of SPAC in Carousel Village.
Cost: Free- Non Perishable Food donations accepted
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival(12:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Albany Riverfront Park
Experience a fall day on the banks of Albany's Riverfront as you enjoy highly acclaimed musical guests, great food & beverages and fireworks to end the day.
Fort Ticonderoga Revolutionary War Encampment(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fort Ticonderoga
Up to 1,200 soldiers encamped on Fort grounds with Battle reenactments at 2pm each day. Camp life and demonstrations throughout the day. Fort and King''s Garden tours all day and Family Programs, too. Great Log Hous Restaurant and Gift Shop. Lots of parking. 518 585-2821
Cocktails, Dinner and Silent Auction!
Auction Items Include: Hawaii Vacation, '72 Triumph TR-6, 1-week vacation at home in Lake George, 1 year Edison Club membership, NY Giants Package, NY Jets Package.
Call Ingrid at 399-2772
Doesn't everyone need a mixer to break up the work week? Join the BSBPA for a "Mid Week" Mixer. Stop by on your way home from work and mix with other business and community members in a relaxed social setting. Light fare will be served with cash bar. For more information contact the Association at 885-2772 or info@ballston.org.
We would like to thank all the chair sponsors and artists in this year’s “Ballston Rocks” marketing campaign. The response to this event exceeded our best expectations. Many local organizations and families were involved in the creation of these unique works of art. Residents and tourists alike were attracted to the village to view the chairs. The program also drew excellent media coverage about Ballston Spa. Now, a number of these chairs will be available for the public to bid on at the "Ballston Rocks" Chair Auction and Celebration to be held at Brookside Museum on September 12th. All of the donated chairs will be on display. Auctioneer John Christman will conduct the live auction. Preview is at 5:30 pm with the auction starting at 6:30. Proceeds from the chair auction will go to support community events in Ballston Spa. Awards of merit, as determined by a panel of judges, will also be presented. There will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar benefiting Brookside’s educational programs. Tickets to this event are $5 each and are available for pre-sale online at www.ballston.org (Click on more info below) or at Coffee Planet, 100 Milton Avenue. Tickets will also be available at the door. Silent or left bids on chairs will also be accepted in advance of the auction by email to info@ballston.org or by calling 885-2772. Not all the chairs currently on display in the village are up for auction.
For more information, please contact Steve Springer at steve.s@roverparts.com, Tina Mangino-Coffey at tmanginocoffey@mangino.com or Ellen Mottola at info@ballston.org or 885-2772.
A fund raising event for the Glens Falls Symphony featuring the vocal talents of Gisella Montanez-Case, Deb Gecewicz, Pat Phillips and Laura Roth with music direction & piano by Catherine Reid joined by Michael Caselli, bass and Rich LaPlante, drums.
Saturday and Sunday only. Call 518-792-3500 for more information.
Guten Tag! Experience the tastes, sounds and sights of Germany at The Great Escape’s exciting Oktoberfest, the weekends of September 13-14 and 20-21. Enjoy ethnic foods, German music, beer slides, and much more!
Sat, Sep 13, 2008
William & Mary Football Game(7:00 PM)
Tribe vs. VMI
Sat, Sep 13, 2008
SoCo Music Experience(2:00 PM)
Altamont Fairgrounds
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Mon, Sep 15, 2008
BSBPA Board of Directors Meeting(7:00 PM)
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St.
The September meeting of the BSBPA Board of Directors will be held at on Monday, September 15 at the Brookside Museum. at 7 pm All BSBPA members are welcome to attend. The Board meets on the third Monday of each month.
Tue, Sep 16, 2008
Networking Breakfast(7:30 AM - 8:30 AM)
Ralph’s Sporting Goods, 2100 Route 50
The BSBPA would like to provide you with an opportunity to network with local business professionals and community leaders. Here is an excellent opportunity to spend some time making and reestablishing those contacts that are important to all of our businesses. Meet other business professionals; share ideas and promote your business; exchange business cards; uncover leads within the Ballston Spa area.
All are welcome– you do not need to be a member of the BSBPA to attend. All that is needed is a commitment to and understanding of the importance of networking.
Cost: $5.00 w/ advance reservation, $10.00 w/o reservation Contact: Ellen Mottola at (518) 885-2772 or info@ballston.org
This fundraiser for Saratoga P.L.A.N. (Preserving Land and Nature), brings togther 15 regional chefs and pairs each with ingredients from a farm or producer in upstate New York or Vermont. Call 587-5554
Cost: $150 per person
Thu, Sep 18 - 21, 2008
Best Bet
Adirondack Balloon Festival
Crandall Park, Floyd Bennet Memorial Airport, Lake George Village
Witness a spectacular sight as dozens of hot air balloons float off all at once, filling the Adirondack sky with brilliant bursts of color! This event is awe-inspiring for young and old alike.
There will be various events and launches throughout the weekend. Call 792-2600 for more information.
A moving concert tribute to men who conquered the ivory keys and took the music industry by storm! Performances so accurate and exciting, you?ll feel like you?re listening to the stars themselves.
Jeff Brewer is Billy Joel and Jeff Scott is Elton John.
You know all the hits, now feel the magic live!
Vapor is 21 and over and valid ID is required.
Albany's "village in the city" continues to present the biggest and best street festival in the region featuring 4 stages showcasing live music and entertainment, an expanded family activity area, and a wide variety of vendors and food from our local restaurants.
Don't miss the 2nd Annual Chowderfest in Downtown Troy. Great chowder samples from local restaurants cost $1, and you get to vote on which are the best. PLUS Country Music Star Jimmy Wayne will put on a free performance to top off the event!
Cooking Classes With Richard - Class #1 - "The Holiday Party Buffet"(11:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
Saratoga Rose Inn & Restaurant
Want to do a party for 10, 15, 20 or more? Dazzle your family and friends with a festive and delicious Holiday Party Buffet that will leave you time to enjoy your guests. Richard has designed a menu that can be prepared in advance and finished with minimal work the day of your party. He will demonstrate how to make: a Trio of Handrolls with Smoked Salmon, Black Forest Ham, and Smoked Turkey; Sicilian Shrimp & Calamari in Lemon & Garlic Sauce; Slow Roasted Cajun Loin of Pork; Grande Marnier Cherry & Cranberry Relish; and Corn & Porcini Mushroom Pie.
Capital District Apple Festival Craft Fair(10:00 AM)
Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont NY
Annual festival that offers 150 crafters, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, a haunted house, a farmers market and bakery, lots of kids activities, entertainment and more. Free parking. Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 10am-5pm.
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association presents the Sixth Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 10:00 am -4:00 pm on Front Street in Historic Ballston Spa. The rain date for this event is Sunday, October 19. Stroll from one end of Front Street to the other, checking out a wide variety of cars and trucks while enjoying outdoor barbecues, fried dough, and music. Front Street in the village will be blocked off from Milton Avenue to the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Stock and Oldest Vehicle and Top Five in the following divisions: Modified, Classic ’30 and older, Classic '31-'59, Classic '60-'85, Classic '86+, Trucks, Corvettes, Street Rods, Tuner and Import-Stock. Judging begins at 11:00 am with trophies awarded at 3:00 pm. The event is free to spectators. Exhibitors can pre-register by 10/1/08 for $8.00 per car or $10.00 the day of show. Dash plaques will be given to the first 200 cars registered and the first 150 cars registered will receive goodie bags. A printable registration form is available by clicking on More Info. Registration flyers are also available at the following locations: Mangino Pontiac Buick and Coffee Planet in Ballston Spa, Mangino Chevrolet in Amsterdam. For more information contact Tina Mangino-Coffey at tmanginocoffey@mangino.com, Steve Springer at steve.s@roverparts.com or the Association at info@ballston.org 885-2772.
Cost: Early Registration by 10/1/08 : $8.00, $10 Day of Show /FREE to spectators
Fri, Oct 17 - 19, 2008
27th Annual Adirondack Arts and Crafts Fair(10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich NY (13 mls east of Saratoga Springs)
Sat, Oct 18, 2008
Annual Memorial Walk(12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Saratoga Spa State Park
Angel Names Association (ANA) will hold its 3rd Annual Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Saratoga Spa State Park to remember babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Registration begins at 12:00pm and the walk following at 1:15pm. For more information contact Michelle Mosca at 518-654-2411 or visit our website.
The BSBPA would like to provide you with an opportunity to network with local business professionals and community leaders. Here is an excellent opportunity to spend some time making and reestablishing those contacts that are important to all of our businesses. Meet other business professionals; share ideas and promote your business; exchange business cards; uncover leads within the Ballston Spa area.
All are welcome– you do not need to be a member of the BSBPA to attend. All that is needed is a commitment to and understanding of the importance of networking.
Cost: $5.00 w/ advance reservation, $10.00 w/o reservation Contact: Ellen Mottola at (518) 885-2772 or info@ballston.org
The SPAC Action Council presents 2008 Nutcracker Tea. Delight in an English Afternoon Tea surrounded by the elegance of The Hall of Springs & excerpts from Nutcracker ballet performed by Northeast Ballet Company
The Dance Flurry is a weekend Festival for Dancers & Music Lovers of all Ages! During Presidents Day Weekend, enjoy the Dances - Performances - Singing - Workshops - Concerts - Jamming - Crafts...and more! Over 600 scheduled performers in seven venues. Over 250 events for all ages! Thousands come to Saratoga to dance, listen and have fun.
Food, Fashion, Music and More...Featuring the regions top wedding vendors and an exclusive runway fashion show. A show so big it could only be held at the City Center and so fashionable it had to be held in Saratoga Springs. Vendor Contact: Chad Beatty - (518) 581-2480 or e-mail cbeatty@saratogapublishing.com
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
Sandra Bennett(11:15 PM - 1:45 PM)
Erin Craft
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Map of Manihiki Island, Cook Islands
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The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is a group of businesses and individuals working together to make
Ballston Spa a great place to work, live and visit. The association works in conjunction with Village government and other groups to enhance our community.
The people of the Ballston Spa
Business & Professional Association are proud of our community and
we are working very hard to make a difference in Ballston Spa.
