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Cash4Cancer

 
 
Join us in helping to raise both awareness and funds
for a great cause! $20 gets you in the door for this
awesome event to benefit a wonderful family as they
battle this terrible disease. One specialty cocktail is
included and the first 75 people also get a refillable
custom copper mug! We will have cornhole and games
throughout the day, so all ages are welcome
(must be 21 to drink)! Silent auction items include gift
cards to Avita Tattoo and Adorn Permanent Cosmetics
of Rensselaer, NY, free custom closet design and
installation from NorthEast Custom Closets of Saratoga,
two nights stay in downtown Saratoga Springs at an
Airbnb Super Host location, and a booze basket.
All proceeds will benefit Sara Maldonado and her family.
If you can’t attend the event but would still like to
contribute, you can donate on Venmo @Cash4Cancer.
Hope to see you there!

Record Store Day

Join EQX at In The Moment Records in Londonderry, Vermont
for Record Store Day 2023 on April 22nd beginning at 9am.

Get entered in to win a pair of invite only passes for Noah Kahan’s
invite only performance at Village Garage Distillery.  Register between 9-11a

Come for food, music, and great raffle prizes from some of our favorite local businesses. We’ll be broadcasting live from the shop from 9-11am. Have brunch with us next door at The New American Grill while listening to the beautiful sounds of David Domenick and Jill Sachs Music.
We so appreciate the partnership between everyone involved who is coming together for this event!

EQX Live Broadcast – Baby Animal Days

Join EQX and McCalla for a live broadcast from Indian Ladder Farms for Baby Animal Days on Saturday April 8th, from 11am- 1pm.

EQX Live Broadcast – Drink Schenectady 2023

Get your tickets, and join Jeff at Drink Schenectady on April 1st from 6pm-9pm. Jeff will be broadcasting live from the miSci Museum Of Innovation and Science, from 5pm-7pm.

Doug & Ryan’s Kegs & Eggscellent Adventure

On Saturday, March 16th, join Doug & Ryan as they hit their favorite spots throughout downtown Bennington!

Schedule:

10am – 11am:  Village Garage Distillery with Doug at 107 Depot St. 
11:30am – 12:30pm: The Dutchman’s Tavern with Ryan at 135 Depot St.
1:30pm – 2:30pm:  Ramunto’s Brick Oven Pizza with Ryan 519 Main St.
3:00pm – 4:00pm: The 421 Craft Bar & Kitchen with Doug at 421 Main St.

Drink Schenectady 2023

The Capital Craft Beverage Trail is thrilled to announce Drink Schenectady, a pop-up New York State craft beverage market and tasting event.
Join them on Saturday, April 1 from 6-9 p.m. at miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, in Schenectady.

Tickets include a souvenir tasting glass and the opportunity to sample world class libations produced right here in the Capital Region. In addition, many products will be available for purchase by the can, bottle and growler to take home.

Early bird tickets will be available until midnight on Saturday, March 11 for $30, general admission is $35 thereafter, and tickets will be available at the door for $45. Designated Driver tickets are $5 (no beverage sampling but you can enjoy the exhibits, the company of your friends, and the wares of our food vendors).

If you have completed a Passport and you haven’t already collected your prize of admission to a CCBT event, watch your inbox for a message from us about accessing your non-transferable ticket. You can also email us at CapitalCraftBeverageTrail@gmail.com.

Sip away while exploring miSci’s history-spanning hands-on exhibits of science and technology from the computer to the cosmos! If you think miSci is just for kids, you are in for a treat (and not just the liquid kind).

Fabulous LOCAL craft beverage producers already lined up to pour at this event are:

Albany Distilling Company
Altamont Vineyard & Winery
Artisanal Brew Works
Back Barn Brewing Company
The Bull and Bee Meadery and Tasting Room
Cooper’s Daughter Spirits at Olde York Farm
Mean Max Brew Works
Meadowdale Winery
New Scotland Spirits
Nine Pin Cider Works
Roaring 20’s Brewery and Tap House
SABBA Vineyard & Winery
The Schnectady Distilling Company
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
The Warbler Brewery
Wolf Hollow Brewing Company

Others who will be with us:

Convergence Craft New York Malt
Isn’t It Sweet/The Nut Lady

Come out and enjoy your favorites and they’re sure you’ll find many new craft products to love!

11th Annual Adirondack Brewery Barrel Fest

Adirondack Brewery’s premier beer festival, featuring exclusively barrel-aged beer, cider, wine, and more! Enjoy barrel-aged beverages from throughout the Northeast, across the country! In addition to the wide array of beverages available to taste, you can enjoy live music, a HUGE bonfire, fireworks, a ‘burning man’ statue, free snacks, and more!

For more info and the upcoming lineup of guests, visit: https://barrelfestlg.com/

24th Annual Saratoga Chowderfest

Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve 4 oz. samples of chowder to event goers.

If you’d like to participate in or sponsor Chowderfest, contact Connie or call 518-584-1531.

For additional information on vendors, room booking, and other activities visit: https://www.discoversaratoga.org/events/chowderfest/

Sundeck Parties at The Lake Placid 2023 World University Games

Join Gore at their Base Area each day from January 12-22, 10am-2:30pm for a fun and festive Sundeck Party!
With one of the best views of the FISU World University Games competitions, the sundeck is the perfect place to watch these elite athletes from all over the world.

  • On each competition day, they will have a live DJ from Boss Hogg Productions and Adirondack Mac, the Lake Placid 2023 Moose Mascot.
  • Look for a French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich special and a creative featured beverage.
    Sundeck Bar and the Open Pit Grille will both be serving outdoors on Saturday 1/14, Sunday 1/15, Wednesday 1/18, Friday 1/20, Saturday 1/21, & Sunday 1/22.
  • Complimentary S’mores every day.
  • Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Tic-Tac-Toe, Hula Hoops, & more outdoor games!
  • Wednesday 1/18 & Friday 1/20 ESPN will be broadcasting the events. Stand near the spectator zones and cheer loudly!
  • Tons of free giveaways! Gather at 12:30pm for our daily prize giveaway- line up to spin our Prize
  • Wheel and wherever it lands, you’ll receive the prize indicated in that segment. Look for cool stuff from Burton, Gore Mountain, Lake Placid 2023, and more!
  • Each Saturday and Sunday, local food trucks KoKo Chariot & Big Bear will be serving up delicious steaming specialties to keep you warm and well-fueled.
  • Adirondack Vendors on both weekends may include Revolution Rail, Bark Eater Outfitters,
  • Adirondack Fudge, & Brower Road Sugarhouse. Midweek days may be added.
  • Chevy promotional booth Wednesday 1/18 & Friday 1/20.

The Funky Ice Fest

It’s time once again to bring the FUNK. Visit the Grooviest Ice Bar in the Adirondacks and enjoy plenty of Handcrafted Cocktails made from Local Spirits, ADK Brewery Beer, Ice Sculptures, Food Specials, and much more! Entry is FREE and this is a family-friendly event.

Winter Whiskey Wander

Join Tred, Jeff, and their designated driver and cameraman Keller as they hit the Capital Craft Beverage Trail to highlight the amazing craft beverage producers throughout EQX-Land!
Stops:
11am-11:30am Wolf Hollow Brewing 6882 Amsterdam Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
11:40am-12:10pm Schenectady Distilling Company 3304 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady 12302
12:35pm-1:05pm Back Barn Brewing Co. 7082 Western Tpke. Delanson, NY 12053
1:50pm-2:20pm The Warbler Brewery 155 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054
2:40pm-3:10pm CH Evans Brewing Co. 19 Quackenbush Square Albany, NY 12207
3:15pm-3:45pm Nine Pin Cider Works 929 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
3:55pm-4:25pm The Bull and Bee 140 Hamilton St. Albany, NY 12207
4:35pm-5:05pm Albany Distilling Co. 75 Livingston Ave Albany, NY 12207

EQX Live Broadcast – Stewart’s Holiday Match

Join Keller at Stewart’s Shop #314 on Route 50 at Jones Road in Wilton, New York for the kick off to their Holiday Match Charity. He’ll be broadcasting live from 8am-10am on Friday November 25th. Together with their customers, Stewart’s was able to raise more than $2 Million in 2021 from Thanksgiving through Christmas Day.

1st annual ThankWineGiving Capital Craft Beverage Trail

Join Jeff, Tred and Camera Man, Keller on the 1st annual ThankWineGiving Capital Craft Beverage Trail Saturday November 19th at 11:10 ending at 8:35. Join them along the trail or join them Live to Facebook, throughout the day!

See Route Below:

Adirondack Winery
395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury
11:10-11:40 

Bound By Fate Brewing
31 Ferry Street, Schuylerville
12:15-12:45

Victory View Vineyard 
11975 State Rt 40, Schaghicoke
1:00-1:30

Northern Cross Vineyard
1103 Beadle Hill Rd, Valley Falls
1:40-2:10

Voorheesville Wine & Liquor Store for Meadowdale Winery
5 Maple Rd, Voorheesville
3:15-3:45

Helderberg Mountain Brewing
83 Main Street East, Berne
4:05-4:35

SABBA Vineyard 
383 Pitts Road Old Chatham
5:35-6:05

Chatham Brewing
59 Main Street Chatham
6:25-6:55

Galway Rock Vineyard and Winery
998 RT-50 Ballston Lake
8:05-8:35

EQX Pre-Party Live Broadcast with Jeff

Join Jeff of Early EQX in Downtown Glens Falls as he broadcasts live from Fountain Square Outfitters, Mean Max Brew Works, 42 Degrees and Downtown Social.

3rd Annual OctoBeerQuest

Tred & Jeff are heading back out on the Capital Craft Beverage Trail in search of the perfect fall beverage.  Join them at one or all of the stops or follow along on the EQX Facebook page as our cameraman and designated driver, Keller, captures all of the fun!

Active Ingredient Brewing Company :12:00-12:30pm
Artisanal Brew Works:  12:55-1:25pm
Browns Brewing Wallomsac Taproom: 2:25-2:55pm
Other One Brewing Company: 3:45-4:15pm
SingleCut North Taproom: 4:30-5:00pm
Shmaltz Brewing Company: 5:30-6:00pm
Rail To River Brewing: 6:40-7:10pm
Frog Alley Brewing: 7:45-8:15pm

Albany Distilling Halloween Party

Multiple DJs in 3 different rooms
Halloween themed drinks
Costume Contest
Rick Sicari out of costume which is scarier than anybody in a costume

Frightmare on Elm Street – The EQX Haunted House

EQX is hosting the spookiest, scariest Halloween Haunted House Event to ever take place on Elm Street!  Monday October 30th inside our truly haunted house on Elm Street in Manchester, Vermont!

Parties of 8 people at a time will be led on a spooky tour of the haunted studio plus plenty of other surprises!  

Get your advance tickets now for just $10.27 and you can book your time slot in advance, as well.  Tickets at the door will be $15 and are first come first served.  

Frightmare on Elm Street is presented by:
GVH Studio
Silver Therapeutics
Willoughby’s Depot Eatery
Valley Craft Ales

Bands for Beth Medical Fundraiser

This is a very special event for us being that Beth has been a personal friend since early childhood, not only that but all the friends, sisters, and brothers she has enlightened over all these years!

Entertainment Lineup is as Follows:

Julie Shea Band, Flashpoint, John Davis Jr., Jay Simon, Blue Anchor, Bubba Lou Tugget, Greg Van Houten, Cindy Baxter, plus added DJ Music by The Break Doctor.

EQX Live Broadcast – Bound By Fate Brewing

Join Early EQX’s Jeff as he broadcasts live from the Bound By Fate Brewing Taproom the afternoon of Friday, October 14th.

For more information on Bound By Fate, visit THEIR WEBSITE

SWW Truck Rodeo

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

Learn what it takes to obtain a CDL license and funding opportunities to support this career path. Plus, come out to cheer on local drivers as they compete in a skill-based, truck rodeo competition!

The need for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders is growing exponentially across the United States. In response to the shortage of CDL Truck Drivers across our region, the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board (SWW WDB), along with area trucking businesses, is hosting the first Truck Rodeo on September 24th to highlight the features and benefits of this exciting career path.

For more information, or to participate in this event, please contact:

Gretchen Steffan, SWW WDB Executive Director at gsteffan.sww.wdb@gmail.com or call (518) 824-8883