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
Saturdays, November 22-December 13
This year's holiday market will take place under a series of heated event tents throughout Quackenbush Square and Clinton Market Collective, and will include four market days, festive holiday music, free hot chocolate, and live entertainment. We are seeking applications from vendors with high quality handmade goods, food vendors and food trucks.
General Vendor Application
This category includes artists, handmade goods vendors, retail, non-profits, pre-packaged baked goods vendors, and other vendors not selling hot/ready to eat food.
Food Vendor Application
This category includes vendors selling hot and ready-to-eat food, who do not use a food truck or mobile food trailer.
Food Truck Application
Food trucks and mobile food trailers, apply here.
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.
Juneteenth Celebration
2026 Date TBA | Go to alicemoorecenter.org for updates.
Hosted by the Center for Law and Justice and the Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center (AMBACC), the Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Albany invites neighbors to come together in celebration, empowerment, and community spirit. Vendors of food, crafts, merchandise, art, community resources, and more are invited to apply. This is a powerful opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate Black history, culture, and freedom.
