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CAPITAL EVENTS (Continued from Page 31) Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. 518-885-9701. saratogacountyfair.org 58th Annual Greene County Youth Fair (Free/$). July 25-28, (Thursday-Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm). The Greene County Youth Fair celebrates Greene County's longtime tradition of agriculture and honors the young people who will keep the legacy alive for years to come. Livestock judging, horseshow, live music, arts and crafts, kids' rides, vendors. Angelo Canna Town Park, Mountain Ave., Cairo. 518-943-3223. greenecountyyouthfair.com AUGUST 6th Annual Ballston Spa Film Festival (Free/A). August 2-3 (11am-4pm). Whether you're a film-maker or just a film-lover, mark your calendars! It is a familyfriendly festival that draws film entries from around the globe and around the neighborhood. The BSFF is an outdoor, open air festival. So bring your own chair, get comfortable and enjoy quality films from around the world! Films are screened in several showings in Ballston Spa. bspafilm.org 32 Hudson Valley Parent June 2013 4th Annual Wags & Whiskers Family Fun Fair ($/A). August 3 (11am-4pm). Come join us for craft and pet vendors, auction, bounce houses, pet costume contest, reptile show, miniature horses, live music and demonstrations. All well mannered pets are welcome. Proceeds will benefit the Schenectady County SPCA. Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1080 Main St., Rte. 5S in Rotterdam Junction. 518-640-3537. countyspca.com/events Altamont Fair ($$$/A). Aug. 1318, (10am-11pm). Keep agriculture alive! Rides, children's games and activities, food vendors, live music and more. Altamont Fairgrounds, Rte. 146, Altamont. Admission: $15. 518-861-6671. Schaghticoke Fair ($$/A). Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, (10am-12am). Time for a good ol' fashioned fair! The third oldest NYS. Rides, agricultural exhibits and more. Kids 13 and under free. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd, Rtes. 67 & 40, Scaghticoke. Admission: $10. 518-753-4411. schaghticokefair.com 32nd Annual Iroquois Festival (Free/A). August 31-Sept. 1. Cultural festival including storytellers, singers, and an all Iroquois artist market. The Children's Tent will feature arts & crafts activities including beadwork and cornhusk doll making. Local wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will be available to discuss wildlife conservation in our bioregion and will present a variety of wild animals including birds of prey. Iroquois Indian Museum. 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518-296-8949. iroquoismuseum.org 36th Annual Capital District Scottish Games ($$$$/A). Aug. 31- Sept. 1, (9am-6pm). Northeast U.S. Pipe and Drum competition, Highland dance and athletic competition, food and more. Altamont Fairgrounds. Rte. 146, Altamont. 518-438-4297. SEPTEMBER Jazz Festival (Free/A). Sept. 7, (12-9pm). Family friendly jazz themes music festival. Albany River Park Amphitheater at the Corning Preserve. 518-434-2032 albanyevents.org Fall Harvest Craft Fair ($/A). Sept. 7-8, (10am-4pm). Handcrafted goods at America´s first Shaker Settlement. Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd., Colonie. Admission: $4/adults, under 18/free. 518-456-7890. shakerheritage.org LarkFest ($/A). Sept. 21, (10am5:30pm). Live music, kids' games and activities, vendors, food and more. Lark St., Albany. 518-434-3861. larkstreet.org OCTOBER Oktoberfest (Free/A). Oct. 5-6, and 12-13, (11am-6pm). Featuring German-American food and entertainment for all ages. Kids' tent featuring Mike the Juggler, Puppet People, Wildlife Shows and more. Hunter Mountain. Rte. 23A, Hunter. 518-263-4223. huntermtn.com Fall Festival Craft, car and Tractor Show ($/A). Oct. 12, (10am-4pm). Great entertainment with Kid's play zone, bounce house, hay maze, cupcake bake-off, pieeating contest and much more! Maple Ski Ridge, 2725 Mariaville Rd., Schenectady. Mapleskiridge.com