“Caffè Lena @ SPAC” Returns for a Free Festival on the Charles R. Wood Stage Oct. 5

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In partnership with Caffè Lena, Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosts the “Caffè Lena @ SPAC” festival noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

The free day-long concert will take place on SPAC’s Charles R. Wood Stage and feature five bands that explore roots, rock, funk, bluegrass, jazz, pop, and indie-folk music. 

Scheduled to appear: Nation Beat with Melanie Sholtz, Wild Adriatic, Alice Howe & Freebo, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light, and Kat & Brad. The “Caffe Lena @ SPAC” festival highlights a unique, ongoing collaboration between the arts center and the folk music venue.

The collaboration between SPAC and Caffè Lena first launched in 2017, encompassing jointly curated and presented programs at both venues. Guests are welcome to bring in food, drink, blankets and lawn chairs for the concerts. Food concessions will also be available. Gates open 11:30 a.m. The concerts will take place rain or shine. 

Visit spac.org and caffelena.org for details.