Saratoga New Year’s Fest

Live Music, Fireworks, Free Carousel Rides

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year’s reimagined two-day New Year’s Eve/ New Year’s Day event will include a variety of entertainment throughout the city of Saratoga Springs.

More than 20 different acts located throughout venues in downtown Saratoga Springs will officially kick off at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. 

Cowboy Junkies will headline this year’s show. 

The festival will include performances by Jeffrey Gaines, The Samples, Delvon Lamar Organ Trio, Deadgrass and Friends, Halfstep, Peter Parcek Band, George Fletcher Blues Band, The Bob Stump Tree-Oh, Kevin Richards, Jenny Grace Band, Grit-N-Whiskey, Maggie’s Clan, Triskele, Keith Pray Quartet, Cait Devin, Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure, Kevin Kelly, 18 Strings of Trouble, and Son of a Gun.

Current participating venues include: Saratoga Springs City Center (three stages), Universal Preservation Hall, Putnam Place, The Parting Glass, Whitman Brewing Company, Bailey’s Café, The Ice House, The Wine Bar, Saratoga City Music Hall, and Hampton Inn.

Fireworks to celebrate the New Year will kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 from the top of the Lake Avenue side of the City Center parking garage, and the Congress Park Carousel – normally closed during the winter months – will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. free of charge to the public. 

Additionally, Dance Flurry organizers will host a mini Dance Flurry event on Saturday, at the Saratoga City Music Hall, located on the upper level City Hall. The event will feature a variety of performers with guided dance instruction throughout.

Event badges will provide full access to all venues throughout the night and may be purchased online at https://bit.ly/3Fa6dmw or in person at Adirondack Trust (main branch on Broadway), Impressions of Saratoga, Dark Horse Mercantile, Putnam Place, The Ice House, Bailey’s Café, and select in-city Stewart’s Shops. 

“Early Bird” discounted all-show event badges are $20. Reserved and VIP packages are also available. 

The celebration will carry over into New Year’s Day, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, beginning with the Saratoga First Day 5K. The 5K will start at 11 a.m. outside of the City Center on Broadway, proceeding down Lake Avenue to Excelsior Avenue and back to the City Center. Registration for the 5K costs $30 for an individual and is a separate purchase from Saratoga New Year’s Fest tickets. Runners and walkers can register for the 5K online: https://bit.ly/3HbGfBX. 

Those interested in helping volunteer during Saratoga New Year’s Fest may sign up at: https://bit.ly/3XYMXB3

The Music Lineup for Saratoga New Year’s Fest
Go to: www.eventcreate.com/e/saratoga-new-year-fest.\

12/30 Friday

Putnam Place: Pre-Fest 8 p.m. High Peaks Band

10 p.m. Mighty Mistic

12/31 Saturday (NYE)

Ellsworth Jones Place 5 p.m. Ragged Company Duo

6 p.m. Fireworks

City Center: Ballroom 7 p.m. The Samples

9 p.m. Cowboy Junkies

11 p.m. Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

Parting Glass: Celtic Pub 7 p.m. Triskele

10 p.m. Maggies Clan

City Center: Country Party 7 p.m. Kevin Richards Line Dance

8 p.m. Grit N Whisky

9 p.m. Kevin Richards Line Dance

10 p.m. Jenny Grace Band

Ice House: Classic Rock Tent 7 p.m. 18 Strings Goes Crazy Horse

9 p.m. Son of a Gun

Wine Bar (Lower): Piano Solo 8 p.m. Andy Iorio

Baileys Cafe 7:30 p.m. Keanan & Kribs

9:30 p.m. Kevin Kelly

Putnam Place: The Dead Zone 6:30 p.m. Clare Maloney &
Great Adventure

8 p.m. Halfstep

10 p.m. Deadgrass & Friends

City Center: Blues Joint 8 p.m. George Fletcher
Blues Band

9:30 p.m. Peter Parcek Band

Universal Preservation Hall 7 p.m. Keith Pray Quartet

8:15 p.m. Cate Devin

9:15 p.m. Jeffrey Gaines

Hamption Inn: Comedy Room 7 p.m. Moody McCarthy Show #1

8 p.m. Moody McCarthy Show #2

9 p.m. Moody McCarthy Show #3

Whitman Brewing: Roots Cellar 7 p.m. Bob Stump Tree-Oh

9:30 p.m. Maple Run Band

Saratoga Music Hall: Mini-Flurry Noon: All Day & Night