Visit the Adirondacks Welcome Center to learn about this adventure-fueled region! Operated by CCE of Saratoga County.
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More fairs are coming up in our area, this weekend, the beautiful weekend will lead many to the Washington County Fair.
Next weekend, Schaghticoke, Columbia County, and Fonda Fair are on tap.
Our operator, CCE Saratoga County and Saratoga County 4-H are at The Great New York State Fair. .
Fair season is still going strong! Check out the county (and state!) fairs that will be running throughout the next week!
Every year, the iconic butter sculpture at The Great New York State Fair is a must-see attraction! 🧈
This incredible edible art is always a highlight of the fair for us. Can't wait to see in person what the sculptors create this year! 🙌
We're delighted to announce that pick-your-own apple season has started early here in our region! 🍎
We always look forward to seeing our friends from Hicks Orchard at the Washington County Fair and we'll have an exciting update about them to share with you all very soon.
We're proud to work with some of the best farms and food producers in our area - their dedication to quality and sustainability is truly inspiring.
Can't wait for you all to see what's in the Taste NY Market in the Adirondacks Welcome Center
Special thanks to Ree Dolnick, founder of Jeca Energy Bars for visiting the Adirondacks Welcome Center and sharing a delicious tasting experience with us!
We loved introducing our visitors to Jeca's unique and scrumptious flavors, and Ree's passion for healthy snacks was inspiring. ❤
If you missed the tasting, don't worry- we'll have more events coming soon! Stay tuned for updates and come taste the Adirondacks with us! 🎉
Big thanks again to Ree for a fantastic afternoon! 🙌
This great farm tour is about to start….
TODAY IS THE DAY 2024 Horse Farm Tour! From 12-4pm. All the farms participating today will have our farm tour signs out front and you may see these helpful arrows across the county letting you know when you are close to one of those farms!
Mill Creek Farm 1019 county rt. 70 Stillwater
Alliance180 5846 jockey st Galway
Saratoga Glen Farm 100 Duell rd. Schuylerville
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc. 683 NY-29 Saratoga Springs
McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, LLC 180 fitch rd Saratoga Springs
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital 63 henning rd Saratoga Springs
NOTE: Rood & Riddle will have guided tours at 1 & 3pm ONLY!
🎉 Fair Season is in Full Swing! 🎡🍭
Get ready for some end-of-summer fun, folks!
🐄 Wrapping up this weekend:
ESSEX COUNTY FAIR
Altamont Fair
🎠 Kicking off soon:
Washington County Fair.
And don't forget - it's time to plan your road trip to The Great New York State Fair ! 🌟
🚗 Pro tip: On your way to Syracuse, pop into the Mohawk Valley Welcome Center off the Thruway.🚙 Trust us, it's worth the stop!
At the State Fair this week:
🍎 Cheer on our amazing Saratoga County 4-H in the Youth Building
🥧 Indulge in local delights at the Taste NY Marketplace inside the Horticulture Building.
Who's excited for cotton candy, carnival rides, and all the fair fun? Let's make some memories! 🎈🍿
If you haven't visited a county fair yet... here's your daily reminder to get out there and !
And don't forget, if you're visiting a county or local fair this summer, remember to snap a pic and submit it to our 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest (New York FFA Association and 4-H kids, we're looking at you!!!!) We've already gotten a ton of fantastic submissions that we can't wait to share with you! 🐇🐄🐎🐖
To submit a photo for consideration, email it with a brief description of the photo to [email protected] with the subject line: “AGM Photo Contest_August_Your Name”. All submissions for August must be submitted by Sunday, August 25.
📅 Join us tomorrow from 12-2 PM at the Taste NY Adirondacks Welcome Center for a special treat!
We're excited to host Ree Dolnick, founder of Jeca Energy Bars, for a tasting event you won't want to miss. Ree, a former cancer researcher and sous chef, created these delicious bars with both health and flavor in mind.
🌿 JECA bars are:
Plant-based
Gluten-free
Soy-free
Dairy-free
Free from refined sugars and oils
Sample globally inspired flavors like Almond + Dates, Coconut + Curry, and Matcha + Seeds. It's the perfect chance to discover your new favorite healthy snack!
Stop by, meet Ree, and taste the difference in these handcrafted energy bars. See you tomorrow!
Adventure time! 🎉 Dax had an amazing day out exploring some of our favorite spots! 📍 First, we rode the rails at Revolution Rail and soaked in the stunning views.
Next, we indulged in some sweet treats at Barkeater Chocolates.🍫
Dax had a blast and can't wait for the next adventure! Who knows where we'll end up next? Stay tuned for more updates!
Free samples while supplies last!!
Argyle Cheese Farmer
Bruce Cost Ginger Ale
Martin's Pretzels
Come enjoy a tasty snack at our Taste NY market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center
There are more local fairs this week.
Keep an eye out this week for local county fairs running near you this upcoming week!
If you're visiting a county or local fair this summer, remember to snap a pic and submit it to our 2024 Agricultural Photo Contest! With the fair season in full swing, our photo contest category for August is “Farm to Fair.” 🐇🐄🐎🐖
To submit a photo for consideration, email it with a brief description of the photo to [email protected] with the subject line: “AGM Photo Contest_August_Your Name”. Winners will have their photo put in a 2025 calendar.
For more information about how to find your fair, visit: https://findyourfair.com/
🌽🍎 Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center celebrated the 25th National Farmers Market Week at Saratoga Farmers Market! 🎉
Our market manager joined the shoppers to honor our local farmers and highlight the crucial role these markets play in our food system. Fresh, local produce and community connections - that's what farmers markets are all about! Slate Valley Farms Green Jeans Market Farm CCE Saratoga County
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🌿🧀 Embrace the spirit of "National Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbor's Porch Day" with a twist from our friends at Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Essex County's Adirondack Harvest program! 🚗🥒 Did you know Adirondackers only lock their cars during zucchini season? 🤣 If you're swimming in zukes this August, fear not! Here are 6 delicious ways to enjoy this versatile veggie:
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👉 Visit Adirondack Harvest's website https://adirondackharvest.com/ and join their email list for more tips, recipes, and local goodness straight from the heart of New York's Adirondack region!🌲🧀
Your Weekly Local Food Tip 👩🏻🌾 A Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension There is an old Adirondack joke that goes along the lines of...Adirondackers only lock their car when it's zucchini se
🎙️🌾 Dive into the rich history of agricultural fairs with the latest episode of A New York Minute in History podcast! 🎡🌽
As New York State gears up to host the nation's oldest state fair in Syracuse, join us as we explore how these summertime traditions evolved from scholarly gatherings to beloved community events. Featuring insights from Richard Ball, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, and Sarah Welch, Historian for the Saratoga County Agricultural Society, this episode is a must-listen for fair enthusiasts.
Co-hosted by Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian and proud 4-H mom , this episode celebrates the cultural significance of agricultural fairs in New York State. Tune in and discover the fascinating journey behind these cherished celebrations! 🎉🌾
As New York State prepares to host the oldest state fair in the nation, this episode tells the history of the summertime tradition of agricultural fairs and how they developed from gatherings of learned societies into the popular attractions that we all know today. Markers of Focus: County Fairgroun...
We love National Farmworker Appreciation Day... In part because of the Dedicated Men and Women Behind the Quality Products we offer at Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center,, including King Brothers Dairy and Argyle Cheese Farmer🥛🍦
A huge shout out to our staff at Kings-Ransom Farm.
It's National Farmworker Appreciation Day...
..but here we prefer to call it "National Dedicated Men and Women Behind the Quality Products Produced at King Brothers Dairy Appreciation Day"!!🥛🍦
A huge shout out to our staff at Kings-Ransom Farm. Without them, King Brothers Dairy would not exist! Below is a snapshot of just a few of them. 🚜🌾🐄
Exciting news! Saratoga Maple, one of our local businesses, is featured in Morning Ag Clips and is making waves with their all-natural maple candy and syrup products. Based in New York's picturesque southern Adirondack Mountains, Saratoga Maple brings a delightful array of maple candies and syrups to our Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center. We are thrilled to showcase their exceptional offerings to our visitors.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Saratoga Maple is redefining the taste of natural sweetness with its diverse range of maple candy and syrup products. Produced in...
Ready for a summer challenge? 🌞 Grab a friend, loved one, or even your pet and take on these exciting hikes! 🥾🐶 We've got FIVE awesome challenge cards from Peakquest for you to choose from. Complete any hike, scratch off the location, and track all your adventures on the back of the card. Each card also includes the hike locations for easy reference.
It's a fun way to track your progress and conquer those summer/fall hikes!
Which challenge will you tackle? ADK Fire Tower Challenge, 46 High Peaks, ADK-9, Road Trip, or the 12 Peaks in Lake George? Let us know! 🌲🏔️🚗
"🎥 Exciting News! WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany just spotlighted our amazing vendor, New Skete Monks & Nuns - Spirituality of Our Work: Dogs, Cheesecake, Icons!
Their heavenly cheesecakes are now available:
✅ Nationwide
✅ In our vending machines in the Taste NY market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center
Craving a slice? Stop by I-87 Northway and treat yourself!
Watch the full feature: https://youtu.be/sPHQiD6YsY0?si=JS78ND8BXigH0ICP
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The cheesecakes made by the Nuns of New Skete in Cambridge are, dare, we say, divine? On this Tasty Tuesday, the entire morning team gets to taste this heave...
This looks to be a great project at an iconic destination in the Adirondacks.
Donated farm clothing documents the labor behind Adirondack agriculture in a new Wild Center outdoor art installation.
What an awesome last day at The Saratoga County Fair it has been! Thank you to everyone that stopped by and enjoyed some delicious samples with us!
See you all next year at the fair!
Big shoutout to these two farms- Anderson Acres and Lakenvelder Farm! I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with some of their beautiful cows today!
Both of these amazing farms are located in Charlton, NY.
Dax is doing more samples at The Saratoga County Fair! Stop over to the Townley Building and try some delicious samples from Mahia and Karma Sauce!
With The Saratoga County Fair – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Join us at now in the Townley Building at The Saratoga County Fair for a delicious pop-up tasting event with Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center ! 🍁🥕🍪
Indulge in the rich flavors of pure maple syrup, crisp picked carrots, and delightful biscotti. It’s the perfect way to savor some local favorites and have a great time at the fair!
Don’t miss out on this tasty treat—see you there! 😋🎡
Come find us at The Saratoga County Fair!
🎡 Exciting News! The Saratoga County Fair kicks off tomorrow! 🎉
Make sure to visit the Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center table inside the Townley Building. Discover delicious local flavors and support New York producers! 🍎🧀
Are you attending the fair? Don't miss out on our scavenger hunt for a chance to win fantastic local prizes! 🎁 Just follow the clues and you could be the lucky winner! 🌟
See you there!
🍦 Happy ! 🍦 Treat yourself today with our delightful ice cream sandwich varieties from Martha's Dandee Creme! 😋 Our Freezer Machine is open until 4 pm at Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center, so swing by and indulge in some creamy goodness! 🎉
We look forward to seeing King Brothers Dairy at The Saratoga County Fair. It is always great seeing our farm partners at the fair. Make sure to check out the Adirondacks Welcome Center Taste NY table in the Townley Building for we are “Never Far From Fun”. Find your local county fair by clicking this link: https://findyourfair.com/ Want to learn more about the NYS Fair Passport Program? Visit the official site here: https://findyourfair.com/passport/
FREE SAMPLES! Cheesecake from Grandma Apple's Cheesecakes LLC and New Skete Kitchens at the Taste NY market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center
🎉🌟 This week, we're celebrating our fantastic vendors from the 718, 347, and 929 area codes! 🌟🎉
Let's shout out to Queen Majesty Hot Sauce, Barks Bakeshop, and Bruce Cost Ginger Ale for their incredible offerings! 🌶️🍪🍹
Stop by the Taste NY Market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center and indulge in these delicious treats and more!
I-87 Northbound (Between Exits 17 & 18)
Queensbury, NY
12804
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Meet Ree Dolnick, founder of Jeca Energy Bars doing a @tasteny doing a sampling at the @adirondackswelcomecenter of the @jeca_vegan come enjoy.
Adventure time! 🎉 Dax had an amazing day out exploring some of our favorite spots! 📍 First, we rode the rails at Revolution Rail and soaked in the stunning views. Next, we indulged in some sweet treats at Barkeater Chocolates!🍫 Dax had a blast and can't wait for the next adventure! Who knows where we'll end up next? Stay tuned for more updates! #adventuretime #revolutionrail #barkeaterchocolates #sweettreats #explore #daytrip
Free sampling while supplies last! Argyle Cheese Farmer Bruce cost Ginger Ale Martins Pretzels- Honey Mustard pieces
Free samples while supplies last!! Argyle Cheese Farmer Bruce Cost Ginger Ale Martin's Pretzels Come enjoy a tasty snack at our Taste NY market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center #tasteny #snacktime #FoodieFun #martinspretzels #argylecheesefarmer #brucecostgingerale
🌽🍎 Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center celebrated the 25th National Farmers Market Week at Saratoga Farmers Market! 🎉out market manager joined the shoppers to honor our local farmers and highlight the crucial role these markets play in our food system. Fresh, local produce and community connections - that's what farmers markets are all about!#NationalFarmersMarketWeek #TasteNY #SupportLocalFarmers #AdirondacksNY"
@tasteny at the @adirondackswelcomecenter visit with the @saratogaco.dairy to learn about @saratogacountyfair and @kingbrothersdairy
Today the @adirondackswelcomecenter introduces our newest freezer treat, @argylecheesefarmer Gelato. Check it out at our @tasteny market.
Come find us at The Saratoga County Fair! #tasteny #saratogacountyfair #adirondackswelcomecenter
Free samples cheese cake from Grandma Apples Cheesecake and New Skete Kitchen at the Taste NY market at the Adiondacks Welcome Center
FREE SAMPLES! Cheesecake from Grandma Apple's Cheesecakes LLC and New Skete Kitchens at the Taste NY market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center
We welcome our new freezer machine to the Taste NY Market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center, which features Martha's Dandee Creme Ice Cream Sandwiches. #tasteny #icecreammonth #i87 #ADK
Free pop up Argyle Cheese Farmer Rasberry Yogurt Smoothie.
🍪🍫 Sampling Event Alert! 🍪🍫 Join us now until 1pm for a sweet sampling extravaganza that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Indulge in the irresistible flavors of My BIG FAT Cookie and decadent Fruition Chocolate. Don't miss out on this delicious opportunity at the Adirondack Welcome Center! See you there! 🎉 #SamplingEvent #SweetTooth #MyBigFatCookie #FruitionChocolate #I87 #Northway #LakeGeorge #ADK
Heading to Glens Falls for the Adirondack Thunder game tonight? Stop by the Adirondacks Welcome Center for game snacks and goodies on your way! How far would you travel to see your favorite team? 🏒⚡️
Have you ever visited the Adirondacks Welcome Center at night?🌌 We may be biased, but there is nothing like opening the door and stepping into the glowing Adirondacks scene❤️⛰️ Open 24/7, 7 days a week. Come by and experience it for yourself! @lakegeorgechamber @adkcraftbev
Maple sugar has a rich history in the Adirondacks and much of the northeast. Can you remember a time you helped with the maple sugaring process or maybe took a school field trip to a local maple sugar farm? It could have been one of our very own vendors. Each have a variety of delicious maple-themed sweets and snacks that you can check out at the Adirondacks Welcome Center this Maple Month, start of the maple sugaring season! 🍁🥰Saratoga MapleMapleland FarmsCrown Maple SyrupNat's NutsBattlehill MapleLake George Regional Chamber of CommerceAdirondack Craft Beverage Trail
Want to get cozy en route to your visit to the Adirondacks? Stop in at this handsome LEED-certified welcome center to learn about this adventure-fueled region. Take a selfie in a chairlift from Gore Mountain or just relax by the faux fireplace with a snack from one of the nine Taste NY vending machines, featuring many local food items. Outside, you can take a load off in—what else?—Adirondack chairs, while the kids can enjoy a sprawling playground complete with a fire tower and zip line. There’s even a boat inspection and wash station for visitors heading out on the Hudson River or nearby lakes. Additional amenity includes an animal comfort area.
Operated locally by the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce www.lakegeorgechamber.com
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