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

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.

Holiday Market at Union Station

Deck the Hall-bany Holiday Market & Festival

2026 Dates TBA

 

Stay tuned for 2026 dates and market details.

PearlPalooza 2023

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.