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    Saratoga County Fairgrounds

    Saratoga County Fairgrounds

    2.8
    (8 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    This is a great venue which requires a permit process which quadruples your costs, and they will…read moretell you in writing you don't need it, then complaint to the world that you don't have it. I've been in this business for 30 years. I've done business in Southern PA, Maryland, California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, East Durham, etc. They intentionally gave us reassurances about costs and requirements which tripled and quadrupled while cutting off our access. If this place doesn't want you, they are not subtle about it. Your local Burger King may have a kid's playground. May I suggest having your event there rather than trying to deal with the intentionally l-evasive staff, who will work hard to make it impossible for you to even know your requirements, will change them months after and essentially destroy most of your work. i have worked with or tried to work with as many local venues as possible. The last time I had an experience like this, the Meadowlands guy, who had a thick ruby ring and did not know the event business, said, "Good price, eh? You gotta double it for all our workers. We didn't want to mention it until you looked hook." If these are good, honest people, they've decided to save all of that for someone else, We keep quoting direct documentary evidence and the town keeps just ignoring it - why not? They have all the power, none of the honest.

    Great experience, food is good rides are okay. But, while I was giving the lady $20 for the rides…read morepass (which is overpriced) I accidentally gave her $30 and instead of giving me the $10 back the girl I was with saw that she quickly took the extra $10 while I wasn't looking. Also, the ride that's like the Sasquatch at 6flags kinda shook concerningly when it got to the top ?? And the Ferris wheel made weird cracking noises ?? Also the truck show or whatever is ridiculously loud and obnoxious

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    Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    2.7
    (175 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I absolutely loved this venue! The venue is located in Saratoga Springs State Park and is…read moresurrounded by natural forest scenery, which makes for a beautiful concert setting. The parking was easy to access and ended up being free, which was appreciated. The free parking was not close to the venue and required a walk including walking to an elevated foot path which goes down hill on arrival and uphill on the way back. Closer parking was available but it's not free (didn't get an opportunity to see the rates.) the walk wasn't too bad about 10 minutes total. Check in process was easy. You have to go through a detection system and if you have a purse they will check it. Clear bags only. The venue really is so lovely with all of the surrounding trails and nature. Lawn chairs are available for rental. Food and drink selection was large. They had many open food/drink vendors, so there really were no lines. The only major line noticed was for artists merchandise, as they only had one tent for this. I also saw lots of bathrooms and even a drinking fountain. We had lawn seats and enjoyed the fun vibe going on that evening. Music sounded great and as the sun went down it made for a great concert environment. My only complaint was my fellow concert goes smoking cigarettes and throwing the butts on the grass where people are trying to enjoy the show. Really didn't like being surrounded by cigarette butts and having to look out for this. Not something the venue can control, but still nasty nonetheless.

    June 23,2026 I purchased tickets months in advance to go see…read moreEvanescence perform at the Saratoga SPAC. Upon arriving and waiting on the long line to attend the show lugging my back pack which contained nothing but a change of shoes and a mini raincoat. I was told I could not go in to see the concert because my "bag" was too big and didn't fit the framed box outlined on the table at security check point. I thought how silly it was like checking into the airport with a baggage carry on that was too large. I politely ask if I was going to get my money back for the ticket I purchased I was told NO. They claim the sent emails I checked there was nothing but emails for up coming concerts overload from SPAC very disappointe. Hence BAD experience for me at SPAC as a ticket holder and guest. I asked what was I supposed to do with my bag they suggested I find a bush or take the content out and throw my back pack away. Not to mention my back pack was from the Sara Boutique and cost $150 The ticket was $59 for the lawn view of the concert. SPAC PLEASE REFUND MY MONEY ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ geez.

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