Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival
Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 5pm
DeCrescente Distributing Company is sponsoring the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival that celebrates two things that go well together, potato chips and beer. The famous Saratoga Chips are the feature of the museum’s current exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” The festival, a benefit for the Saratoga County History Center, is $20 in advance, and $25 on the day of the event, while designated drivers will be $10. SCHC members receive a $5 discount. Snacks and the first beverage are included in the ticket price. John Kirk and Trish Miller of Greenfield Center, who are beloved for bringing fiery fiddle tunes, folk songs, and whimsical kicks to audiences worldwide, will provide live music,. To round off the festival, there will be a bonfire, a S’mores station, a silent auction, and a game of potato chip trivia.
More Saratoga County Stories book release
Sunday, November 13, from 2 to 4pm
Meet twenty-five contributing authors of More Saratoga County Stories, at Brookside Museum. This is the second volume of Saratoga County Stories published by the Saratoga County History Center. Aimed at the general public, it will delight readers with snapshots of the past and true tales of crime, heroism, and colorful personalities. Purchase the book for $20 and have your copies signed by the authors. Both volumes are available for an event day price of $35. These books make great Christmas gifts! Recognize your favorite author and support the History Center.
