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America’s Turning Point @ the Saratoga County Fair

July 21–26, 2026

Saratoga County Fairgrounds

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Combine family fun at the fair with a visit to the Saratoga250 tent, where visitors can explore local Revolutionary War history through hands-on activities, including 18th-century toys and games, crafts, and America’s Turning Point augmented reality 3-D experiences featuring figures from Saratoga’s past.

Historical interpreters and reenactors will be on-site daily from 10 AM to 1 PM, demonstrating traditional trades and sharing stories that bring the Revolutionary era to life.

Event Details

  • Location:

    Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Join us daily in the Saratoga 250 Tent (look for the cannon just past the equine buildings) between 10 am and 1 pm for a living history experience and explore a variety of topics related to life during the American Revolution. Hands-on activities and historical displays are available throughout the week!

  • Tuesday

    10am – 1pm

    Explore the importance of the printed word with a bookbinder. Find out how books were made at the time of the American Revolution.

  • Wednesday

    10am – 1pm

    Calling all cannon enthusiasts!! Check out the Saratoga250 cannon and learn how it’s fired from the 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment.

  • Thursday

    10am – 1pm

    Celebrate 250 years of American Independence! Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence as it was read aloud in July 1776.

  • Friday

    10am – 1pm

    Discover the sounds of the Revolution! Listen to common tunes of the era and discuss how musical tastes evolved.

  • Saturday

    10am – 1pm

    What did the Continental Army wear and how was that different from the British Army? What about the local militias? Find out at the Saratoga250 tent!

  • Sunday

    10am – 1pm

    What’s a milliner? Come check out the fashion trends for women during the American Revolution and see how they were made!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 1

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Saratoga County Fair

Come visit the America’s Turning Point display at the Saratoga County Fair, which will be featuring displays and activities throughout the week.

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 2

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 3

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Turning Point Parade

Schuylerville’s celebration of the victory at Saratoga in 1777. The parade takes place on Broad Street in Schuylerville, Look for America’s Turning Point in the parade.

Ballston Spa Family Fun Day

Join America’s Turning Point in the Old Iron Spring Park for historical demonstrations and displays, try on some 18th century clothing and enjoy other hands-on activities.

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

Join the local Chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution for their annual wreath laying ceremony.

Family History Day

New York State Museum’s first annual Family History Day!

Saratoga Siege Encampment

The Saratoga Siege Encampment is part of NYS Path Through History Weekend and open to the public from 10am to 4pm October 7th and 8th.

Surrender Day Ceremony

Join us to commemorate the 246th anniversary of the surrender of British General John Burgoyne to American General Horatio Gates, marking the turning point of the American Revolution.

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    Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.

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