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Presented as part of the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival

Rochester, N.Y. (August 26, 2026) — Rochester native and Grammy-nominated musician Jared Engel brings his Musicians’ Baseball Club of Brooklyn to the Dryden Theatre for The Old Ball Game: Baseball Legends Told Through Film and Live Music. A mix of baseball, silent film, live music, and poetry, the program takes place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, as part of the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s current exhibition A Discerning Eye: The Art of Sir Alfred Munnings (Selections from a Private Collection) will be extended through Oct. 4. The exhibition was originally scheduled to close on Sept. 13.

Featuring the Incredible True Story of World War II’s Combat Con Artists

New Exhibition Reveals How a Secret U.S. Army Unit Fooled Nazi Forces as the First Mobile Tactical Deception Unit in U.S. Army History

Albany, N.Y. - The New York State Museum today announced Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II, a new temporary exhibition revealing the extraordinary story of a top-secret U.S. Army unit that turned art, engineering, sound, and showmanship into weapons of war.

Granville, NY - The Slate Valley Museum will continue its year-long exploration of slate and recreation at its next free festival on Saturday, September 5 from 10am to 4pm. The theme of the event is “Trails & Wellness,” and includes a full day of family friendly activities and time to explore the museum. Trails & Wellness Day is focused on movement, outdoor activity, health, and wellness opportunities connected to slate and the Slate Valley.

Osceola, N.Y. – Many of the Old Tyme Fiddlers who are selected as the Featured Performers at the FREE Sunday concerts at the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Museum are considered members of the “Fiddling Family,” as they return as frequently as possible.  Often, those Featured Performers are Fiddlers who have been active at the 1121 Comins Road, Osceola site since they were children.  On September 6, 2026, one of those Fiddlers, Caleb Brazie, will be welcomed at the 2:00-5:00 pm concert.

Cuts Ribbon on New York FFA Building To Help Connect Fairgoers to New York Agriculture, Support Youth Ag Education

Investment is Part of The Governor’s Commitment to Growing the Great New York State Fair, Having Dedicated $119 Million Since Taking Office Five Years Ago

Highlights New and Returning Agricultural Offerings, from New Potato Bar to Return of Holstein Show

State Fair Continues To Be an Affordable Space for Families To ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’

Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off The 2026 Great New York State Fair, celebrating the brand new FFA Building and highlighting a series of new and returning agricultural offerings and exhibits that will further connect fairgoers to New York agriculture. Governor Hochul cut the ribbon on the new 10,500 square-foot FFA Building, which will help develop the next generation of agricultural leaders and support agricultural education, a priority for the Governor.

The Innovation Center Introduces its First Community Collaboration Project

Multi-week program invites creators, hobbyists, and curious learners to participate in modular build phases leading to a full-size playable pinball machine

Malta, NY — The Innovation Center at Saratoga announces its first Community Collaboration Project: a multi-week initiative where anyone from the community can help design, construct, and assemble a fully functional, full-size pinball machine from the ground up.

Huntington, NY — The Caumsett Foundation is pleased to announce its annual Boots & Bubbly Benefit, a festive afternoon of polo, food, music, and philanthropy celebrating the beauty, history, and spirit of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve.

Lake George, NY — Visitor spending in Warren County reached $956.6 million in 2025, a 3.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the annual Economic Impact of Visitors to New York study released by the New York State Division of Tourism and conducted by Tourism Economics. Lodging remained the county's largest visitor spending category, increasing from approximately $467 million in 2024 to $481.6 million in 2025. Tourism generated $60.1 million in local tax revenue, up 3.4 percent, and $57.1 million in state tax revenue, up 4.7 percent.

Free Expo Emphasizes Fly Fishing Opportunities on September 12 in Suffolk County

Activities Promote Governor Kathy Hochul’s ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ Campaign and Boost Local Recreational Economies

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will hold the seventh annual Women's Fly-Fishing Expo at Connetquot River State Park Preserve in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.