Downtown Events
Some of the most exciting events in the Capital District are taking place right here in Downtown Albany! Vendors, don't miss your chance to be a part of the Juneteenth Freedom Festival, Hounds of Halloween, the Holiday Market at Union Station, PearlPalooza and YogaPalooza this year. Use the links below to read more and apply.
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Hounds of Halloween
Saturday, October 18 | 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
This totally paw-some annual event includes a Canine Costume Contest, Puppy Parade, dog trick-or-treating, and Yappy Hour specials.
Vendor applications for this event have closed.
Deck the Hall-bany Holiday Market & Festival
2026 Dates TBA
Stay tuned for 2026 dates and market details.
PearlPalooza
Saturday, September 12 | 12:00 PM-7:00 PM
PearlPalooza is downtown Albany’s highly anticipated, free, all-ages music festival, co-hosted by WEQX, the Downtown Albany BID and Sugar Productions.
If you would like to receive advance email notifications when we open applications for PearlPalooza 2026, please fill out our Vendor Email Sign-Up Form.
