WHAT’S ON TAP
The city of Troy has nearly 40 different events and festivals scheduled this summer:
Brown’s Summer Sessions
Presented by Brown’s Brewing Co. and Ryan’s Wake
Thursdays at 5 p.m. June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 and July 13
Brown’s Summer Sessions is a six-week outdoor craft beer and live music experience held behind Brown’s Troy Taproom on the banks of the Hudson River. Brown’s has partnered with WEQX to curate a roster of outstanding artists to perform at the riverfront stage.
June 1 - Mondo Cozmo with Rechordoroys and One Red Martian
June 8 - Ron Gallo with Joe Mansman and the Midnight Revival Band and The Late Shift
June 15 - Sir Sly with Trapdoor Social and Good Fiction
June 22 - Rustic Overtones with Angels on the Fourth and Candy Ambulance
June 29 - Eastbound Jesus with Black Mountain Symphony
July 13 - Bleeker with Northern Faces and Stellar Young
11th Annual Chowder Fest
Sunday, Oct. 8 from noon to 4 p.m.
Fitness in The Park
Sundays from 9 to 10 a. m. from June 25 to Aug. 27 in Riverfront Park
Enchanted City Steampunk Festival
Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrating its fourth year, The Enchanted City is the Steampunk Tale of Troy. The fairy tale of the city’s future and past is revealed for a day in an urban spectacle of invention, imagination and theater that honors Troy’s Victorian and industrial heritage while highlighting the city’s emerging creative economy and technology sector.
Headlocks on the Hudson
Sunday, June 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Riverfront Park
Headlocks on the Hudson is an outdoor freestyle and Greco Roman Wrestling tournament hosted by Curby 3 style Wrestling Club. The event is open to all ages, abilities and genders, with youth athletes from as far as Canada, Chicago and Maine competing.
New York-Penn League All-Star Game
Game: Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 7:15 p.m. at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
Fan Fest: Monday, Aug. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Riverfront Park
The Tri- City Valley-Cats will host the 2017 New York- Penn League All- Star Game this sum- mer for the first time since 2008. All- Star Game festivities will be a two- day event starting with a concert and fan fest Monday, Aug. 14, in Riverfront Park featuring a national act. Then, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, the brightest stars of the New York- Penn League will be showcased at the league’s All- Star Game. Gates will open at 4 p.m. for autograph sessions, a special Home Run Derby and other fan-interactive activities. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m..
Powers Park Concert Series
Saturdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. from July 8 to Aug. 26
The 14th Annual Powers Park Concert Series offers free concerts, with food and non- alcoholic beverages also available.
July 8 – Bluz House Rockers
July 15 – Sole Sky with Joe Lowry, Sonny Speed and Jeremy Walz
July 22 – Kyle Bourgault Band
July 29 – Jacamo August 5 – Cryin’ Out Loud
August 12 – Al Bruno August 19 – School of Rock Troy Music Academy, Rocks Music Studio
August 26 – Emerald City
Restaurant & Craft Beer Week
Monday through Sunday, Sept. 11-17
Rockin’ on the River
Presented by the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District
Wednesdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from June 7 to August 9
Rockin’ on the River presents free, familyfriendly programming encouraging music fans to shop, dine and explore downtown Troy on Wednesday nights during the summer.
June 7 - Almost Queen with the Troy Music Academy All- stars
June 14 - Deerhoof with Aficionado and Another Michael
June 21 - Skeeter Creek with Anthony Fallacaro
June 28 - Alex Torres y Su Orquesta with Heard
July 5 - The British Invasion Experience
July 12 - Saintseneca with The Sea The Sea
July 19 - Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience with Kristen Capolino
July 26 - Tiana Asili y La Banda Rebelde with Girl Blue
August 2 - SIRSY with Sly Fox and The Hustlers
August 9 - Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac tribute
50th Annual Troy Flag Day Parade
Sunday, June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Troy Flag Parade, long touted as the nation’s largest flag day celebration, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. The event attracts 50,000 spectators lining the 4th Street parade route.
Troy Flea
Sundays from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Aug. 13 and 27 and Sept. 10 and 24
Troy Flea is a twicemonthly outdoor market focusing on vintage clothes, furniture and housewares, and specialty handmade and crafted items.
Troy Night Out
Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout downtown Troy
10th Annual Troy Pig Out
Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
14th Annual Troy River Fest
Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is a year- round, producer-only farmers market now in its 18th season with more than 80 local, producer- only vendors, with products ranging from organic produce to artisan soaps.