“Tastings, Libations and Entertainment” –  Summer SPACtacular Slated For June 2

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced its inaugural fundraiser to kick-off the summer season, Summer SPACtacular, featuring an expansive celebration across the SPAC grounds that includes live music, a multi-course “Summerscape Supper,” culinary tastings, cocktails, a whiskey and cigar lounge, fireworks and a dance party on SPAC’s historic stage. 

The event will take place 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 2 from 5:00-11:00 p.m., and will benefit SPAC’s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives. 

“Our new Summer SPACtacular is both a summer season kick-off and a celebration of SPAC’s expanded mission and its new campus – from cocktails and a dance party on our historic stage, to exquisite tastings with live music throughout the grounds, and a cigar and whiskey lounge in our Pavilion,” said Elizabeth Sobol, President & CEO of SPAC, in a statement. 

Featuring two different ticketing options including a “Party Pass” at $325,  and an “All-Access Pass” at $125, attendees will have the opportunity to experience tastings, libations and entertainment throughout the SPAC campus. 

Guests who purchase a “Party Pass” will enjoy live music by Saratoga Springs native Jes Hudak, tastings from local eateries, distilleries and breweries, and a whiskey and cigar lounge – all culminating with a fireworks display and a DJ dance party on the SPAC stage. 

In addition to the “Party Pass” offerings, the “All-Access Pass” also includes a reception with craft cocktails and live jazz on the amphitheater stage, followed by an intimate “Summerscape Supper” featuring three courses that celebrate spring’s culinary bounty with wine pairings produced by CulinaryArts@SPAC with regional chefs Kim Klopstock, Michael Blake, and Kevin London. A paddle raise hosted by emcee and News10ABC’s Lydia Kulbida will also highlight the supper. The “All-Access Pass” also features exclusive admission to post-dinner aperitifs and sweet treats on The Pines Terrace.

The Summer SPACtacular is SPAC’s largest fundraiser to support SPAC’s mission, classical residencies and youth educational programming in the community, which has gone from serving 5,000 students to more than 50,000 students. Tickets to the SPACtacular are available online at spac.org. Honorary and sponsorship opportunities are also available, visit spac.org or call 518-584-9330 ext. 142 for details.